What should we focus on during Christmas?
The true message of Christmas is found in John 3:16. Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”This is the heart of Christmas. Jesu...
Keep ReadingIf God is sovereign, why should I vote?
You should vote because Jesus commanded you to vote! In Matthew 22:21, the Lord said, “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” We tend to focus on the second half of that command...
Keep ReadingWhat are my rights as a Christian in the political process?
You are wise to be asking this type of question. Two passages come to mind: 1 Peter 2:13-17 and Romans 13:1-7. We must submit, as our Lord tells us to do. We are never more like Satan when we are rebellious and never more like Jesus when w...
Keep ReadingDo Christians need to be involved in government?
God ordained three institutions: the home, the church, and the government. It is inconceivable to me that God would ordain government and then tell His people to stay out of it any more than He would ordain the family and then tell us not ...
Keep ReadingShould pastors influence their congregations in politics?
This has been a vigorously debated topic recently. Some pastors directly support some candidates, while others completely refrain from engaging in any political issues. So what does God's Word say about a pastor's responsibility? Titus 1:...
Keep ReadingHow can I learn what God wants me to do with my life?
I’m so glad you wrote. So many young people are floundering out there without a clue wandering from one idea to the next without taking the time to sit down and really think about their future. God’s will is not a road map it’s a relations...
Keep ReadingHow can I discern God's reasons?
Our curiosity makes us want all the details. God's will, however, is not revealed as a road map, but as street signs. Additionally, God's "lightning bolts" are extremely rare, while His "still small voice" (1 Kings 19:12) is quite common. I...
Keep ReadingHow do I discover God's will?
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”There it is. “Trust in the Lord and not in ourselves.” Now, God isn’t s...
Keep ReadingShould I go back to work?
Parental supervision and guidance early in a child’s life is not only important, it’s a matter of primary importance. During life’s first years we depend upon our parents for everything. Some parents believe that because their children hav...
Keep ReadingAre fathers necessary?
“Artificial insemination is the ideal method of producing a pregnancy, and a lesbian partner should have the same parenting rights accorded historically to biological fathers.” Quoted from the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Wome...
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