{"id":1833,"date":"2026-07-18T06:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T18:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/?page_id=1833"},"modified":"2026-07-19T07:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T19:33:39","slug":"exploring-faith","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/exploring-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Exploring-Faith.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1816 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Exploring-Faith.png?resize=267%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Exploring-Faith.png?resize=267%2C300&amp;ssl=1 267w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Exploring-Faith.png?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><strong>You are here for a reason&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have followed Christ for many years or are just beginning the journey,<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"922\">Whether you are constructing your faith or carefully re-examining it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1052\">Are you concerned that doubting one part of the Bible will result in a house of cards that collapses all scripture?\u00a0God is not afraid of your hard questions. They are opportunities to understand God&#8217;s character more fully. There are answers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1052\">Our hope is that through these resources you will discover Christ more deeply and follow Him more intentionally each day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1052\">The Next Step in Your Faith Journey<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1869 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px.jpg?resize=181%2C272&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1943\">As you explore these resources you&#8217;ll encounter four recurring themes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Questions are not the enemy of faith.<\/li>\n<li>God&#8217;s character is more beautiful than many of us were taught.<\/li>\n<li>Jesus invites relationship rather than religion.<\/li>\n<li>Faith grows stronger through honest exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Honest questions that deserve thoughtful answers.<\/p>\n<p>Discover Christ for yourself.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1052\"><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1052\"><strong>Books<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/big-questions\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1869\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px.jpg?resize=179%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Big-Questions-Book-cover-2000-x-3000-px-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/More-Christlike-God-Beautiful-Gospel\/dp\/1889973165\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-347\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Christlike-God-cover.jpg?resize=179%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Christlike-God-cover.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Christlike-God-cover.jpg?w=333&amp;ssl=1 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Universal-Christ-Forgotten-Reality-Everything\/dp\/059323832X\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-340\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Universal-Christ-cover.jpg?resize=181%2C273&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/God-Better-Than-Think-Rethinking-ebook\/dp\/B0D5Z2WV63\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-339\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/God-is-better-than-we-think-cover.jpg?resize=189%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/God-is-better-than-we-think-cover.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/God-is-better-than-we-think-cover.jpg?w=220&amp;ssl=1 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cross-Vision-Crucifixion-Testament-Violence\/dp\/1506432603\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-348\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cross-vision-cover.jpg?resize=192%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cross-vision-cover.jpg?resize=213%2C300&amp;ssl=1 213w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cross-vision-cover.jpg?w=246&amp;ssl=1 246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Day-Revolution-Began-Reconsidering-Crucifixion\/dp\/0062334395\/\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-346\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Day-revolution-began-cover.jpg?resize=179%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Day-revolution-began-cover.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Day-revolution-began-cover.jpg?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Her-Gates-Will-Never-Shut\/dp\/1606088823\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-345\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gates-never-shut-cover.jpg?resize=179%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gates-never-shut-cover.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gates-never-shut-cover.jpg?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Atonement-God-Building-Theology-Crucivision\/dp\/1939992427\/\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-344\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Atonement-of-God-cover.jpg?resize=174%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Atonement-of-God-cover.jpg?resize=194%2C300&amp;ssl=1 194w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Atonement-of-God-cover.jpg?w=324&amp;ssl=1 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Blogs<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/love-cant-do-that\/\">LOVE Can&#8217;t Do That<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/2024\/05\/06\/did-god-really-say-that\/\">Did God Really Say That?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/2026\/07\/11\/eternal-life-but-not-as-we-know-it\/\">(Eternal) Life, but not as we know it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Other resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tap-into-god\/in-christ-daily\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546-248x300.jpg?resize=182%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?resize=248%2C300&amp;ssl=1 248w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?resize=846%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 846w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?resize=768%2C930&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Christ-Daily-3D-cover-e1769217760546.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tap-into-god\/in-lent-daily\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507-243x300.jpg?resize=178%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?resize=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?resize=830%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 830w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?resize=768%2C948&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/In-Lent-Daily-3D-cover-e1774398868507.jpg?w=845&amp;ssl=1 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/love-theology\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1293\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662-250x300.jpg?resize=185%2C222&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?resize=250%2C300&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?resize=853%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?resize=768%2C922&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1731354188-e1731354377662.jpg?w=880&amp;ssl=1 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/books-by-brian-hight\/tools-for-intentional-living\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1105\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610-265x300.jpg?resize=196%2C222&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?resize=768%2C870&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1708994786-e1708994874610.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are here for a reason&#8230; Whether you have followed Christ for many years or are just beginning the journey, Whether you are constructing your faith or carefully re-examining it. Are you concerned that doubting one part of the Bible <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/exploring-faith\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1833","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1833"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1835,"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1833\/revisions\/1835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faithandpractice.nz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}