Trust is the fruit of a relationship in which you know you are loved.
The God of Evangelical Christianity is a Monster.
Life takes a bit of time and a lot of relationship.
The ability to choose is at the essential core of our grandeur. Even evil exists because God respects our ability to choose.
I often find that getting head issues out of the way first makes the heart stuff easier to work on later.
Living unloved is like clipping a bird's wings and removing its ability to fly.