Questions & Answers

Family Issues

Should 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...

God's Will

How 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...

God's Will

How 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...

God's Will

How 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...

Should 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:...

Do 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 ...

What 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...

If 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...

Holidays

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...

Holidays

How can I simplify my life during the Christmas season?

We hear a lot these days about cutting back, trimming our schedules, and simplifying our lives. If you want to simplify your life, just ask the two questions Paul asked on the road to Damascus when he met Jesus: “Who are you, Lord?” (Acts 9...