We don't know how strong our faith is until something bad happens. The Second World War caused a faith crisis for many Jews and Christians. I would like you to listen to a tape from the CBC program Ideas. This woman goes from wanting to be a missionary to being an atheist. The growth of the seed is faith.
Faith requires one to have strong roots.
Faith is dynamic and not static. If one is not growing then one is not in good soil. Growth means that we are able to forgive, let go, move on. I was told that he was associated with the United Church at which I was working. So, I entered the room, introduced myself and told him that I was from the church.