Thanks so much for your help in answering the FIRSTHAND survey. David Kopp, Executive Editor working on the book, wanted to pass this word along to you…

FROM DAVID
Chris, please let your amazing bloggers know how grateful Josh and Ryan Shook are for the terrific responses to the Firsthand Faith survey. Wow, we’re excited! Your bloggers voices—so honest, thoughtful--are already breathing new life and authenticity to the pages of Firsthand: dumping second religion for a faith of your own.

Which leads us to ask: Any chance we could come back with a few important follow up questions? The authors would love to get a bit more from exactly the same people. Any chance? Let me know what’s possible. With much appreciation, Dave”

Would you be willing to answer a few more questions for David? It would help him tremendously as they work to craft and complete FIRSTHAND. If you'd be willing, you can answer a few more questions here:

(TIP: You can grab the "handle" on the comment boxes below and stretch the boxes to make them bigger...the handle is in the lower right hand corner of each comment box. This gives you more room to type.).

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* 1. Has being willing to take big risks for God played a part in the maturing of your faith? If so, tell your story and share some counsel.

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* 2. Have you ever felt abandoned by God? What were the circumstances? How did it fit into your faith journey? Tell us about it.

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* 3. Has wrestling with questions and doubts about your faith wound up making your relationship with God stronger? If so, what is your story?

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* 4. Has getting involved in some kind of ministry to the hurting or needy (whether they live far away or close at hand) played a part in your developing a more mature faith in God that you personally "own"? If so, explain how or tell a story about it.

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* 5. In your young adult years (approximately ages 16 to 26), did having some fellow Christians you could be honest with and practice your faith with help you to become more spiritually mature? Share an example, if appropriate.

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* 6. Please enter your contact info

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* 7. May we use your answers/comments/stories in the book FIRSTHAND? (If David Kopp wants to include your answers, he will contact you by email BEFORE doing so. He will not use your answers without your consent).

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