staying in the faith …

People often ask how I handle the controversy around my work. For every negative review on Amazon.com or wherever, I receive several notes like this. As you can imagine, they mean a lot …

I just finished reading your new book. I will take the time to write a detailed response when I’ve had time to process the info.
For now, I just want to thank you and encourage you. I have read three of your books, and you’ve helped me stay in the faith, keep searching, and keep knocking.
I am one of those (I am sure thousands) of genuine Christians (45 years old) who can no longer exist in the status-quo. I am not an intellectual, I am a thinker. I am amazed at your ability to echo my questions and concerns. Please keep it up. Your vision is so important, and your leadership is so desperately needed in this time.