good reason we were encouraged as new converts to believe largely, expect broadly, and hope eternally—to win big! But as inevitable as any marathon runner’s midcourse battle, we eventually run into spiritual walls, made of the often-painful realities of life. When we hit those walls, we face a range of human emotions that can bring us into conflict with our newfound faith. Before we can say “Hallelujah,” inconsistencies start popping up, causing us to question the level of grace we received—“maybe