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Anger Repressed
Is it Unhealthy?
Don't you think it's unhealthy to repress our emotions of anger? Shouldn't we get our angry feelings out? Shouldn't we vent our feelings to stay healthy? That's what I hear we should do. click for full text

Beauty & Youth Cults
In Church?
I'm in my late forties and having a terrible time with aging. Everywhere we worship the young, thin & beautiful and there are no older role models. How can aging Christians cope with this? click for full text

Bigotry & Selfishness
I've been damaged by the bigotry of humans. The selfishness and segregation sickens me. So I doubt churches. I doubt cults. I won't be controlled. But, I can trust, learn & grow. (A.M.) click for full text

Breaking Strongholds
Satan, the god of this evil world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe, so they are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News that is shining upon them. (2 Cor. 4:3-4, NLT) click for full text

Bummer Baby Boomer Question
What have I done with my Life?
Baby Boomers are faced with an awful question: What have I done with my life? Sadly, we know the answer. We turned our backs on everything sacred & dear, squandered our lives, & became vacant... click for full text

Chance or Coincidence?
Is there such a Thing?
"They were in the wrong place at the wrong time," our President quipped.

Is this what we believe? Fate? Chance? Happenstance? Is there such a thing in God's world? click for full text

Churches
Comprise Real Believers?
80% of Americans say they are Christians. But, many people who say they are Christians are really not. Because of this, the greatest mission field is right in our own churches - not just in China! click for full text

Cross-Dressing Cutters
Handling it Biblically
My neighbor's children are into cross-dressing and cutting. Does the Bible say anything about this? Should I say anything to the parents about it? click for full text

Denominational Differences
Do they matter?
I think the differences of denominations is a clear sign that nobody is absolutely correct...more so they are petty and fall into the pharisaical..."the separated ones" (MJA) click for full text

Discernment Needed?
Or Anything Goes?
"Hey, man...whatever works for you..." "Just love em..." "Don't make waves, man..." How many of us have encountered answers like these when we question church goers about things pertaining to faith? click for full text

Disqualified Christians
Living in Pagan Culture
According to the Barna Group, Christians embrace lifestyles every bit as "hedonistic, materialistic, self-centered, and sexually immoral as the world in general." click for full text

Disqualifying from Leadership
When or Why?
When should a church leader be disqualified and asked to leave his position? Must an immoral pastor be permanently disqualified? Should a leader disqualify himself? Under what circumstances? click for full text

Doing Something Worthwhile
With Limitations?
My wife & I started an online ministry similar to yours after we retired. We enjoy it. But, we can't travel to teach bible studies or visit people in hospitals like we used to due to health... click for full text

Fatalistic Faith
Or Biblical Activists?
Some people think Christians can display a kind of biblical fatalism by not being activists in politics, globalism, trade policies and other things which may be destructive to our country. Thoughts? click for full text

Financial Preaching
Ulterior Motives?
Every time I turn on Christian television all they talk about is finances - how to get out of debt, live frugally, and give to "them" in this process. Should jobless people be giving to churches? click for full text

Force of God in His Church
Kenneth Emilio
The Church as an institution is founded on three pillars. The Absolute Authority of God and Christ, The Absolute Authority of Scripture, and the Unity of Christians created by Individual Holiness. click for full text

Free Will?
Why Wouldn't God Intervene?
Why won't God intervene when a child darts out in traffic? God chooses who will be a follower or believer. So why should I bother with questions? Maybe I'm just not meant to believe...
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Gambling a Sin?
Intervention?
My parents love to gamble in Vegas. They go there at least 3 times yearly. They are Christians but don't see anything wrong with it. Should I say anything to them about their behaviors? click for full text

God - Perfect
Yet Angry, Violent, Jealous?
If you claim that God is angry, jealous and violent, then how can He be perfect? Instead, those qualities reflect insecure church leaders using fear as a means of obedience, don't they?...(M.A.) click for full text

Hospitality the Biblical Way
What is true "biblical hospitality?" Is it someone who gives terrific dinner parties for people at church. Is it someone who entertains others or organizes potlucks? Is this the gift of "hospitality? click for full text

Invitations Rejected
Explaining Why?
Thanks for your website. Here goes: We are constantly invited to get together with a couple we just don't like. The wife is irritable and touchy. I can't say or do anything without making her mad.. click for full text

Jealousy - Tackling this Joy Stealer
Kurt Krowel
Remember that jealousy will most likely raise its head in the networks we have and circles in which we live...When jealousy visits, love takes a hike! click for full text

Living a Just Life in an Unjust World
Reader's Comment: I don't have the answers - just more questions...What saves me from ruin is finding grace in small acts of charity...Keep up the good work. The world needs people who think, care, click for full text

Missions in our Backyards
There are so many poor people in the world - and many seem to have come into hard times through no fault of their own - like tsunamis, earthquakes, or hurricanes. What should we do & how can we help? click for full text

Nero Politics
Obeying Authorities
Why would the Apostle Paul write to Christians about obeying governing authorities when the awful emperor Nero was in charge? What does that mean for us today? How would it apply to our lives now? click for full text

Opportunities Lost
Never Regained?
I am entering the last phase of my life and can't help but compare my life with others who have been very successful. I feel like a failure. Most of my life was spent in therapy and hospitals. click for full text

Organized Religion
Untrustworthy?
I have experienced organized religion...in fact suffered greatly because of it. I do not trust judgmental institutions...those who proclaim holiness, fear and control, face-value pietism and hypocrisy click for full text

Positive Thinking Movements
Are they Wrong?
Is it wrong for Christians to be involved in positive-thinking movements?

It's not wrong to have faith in God. This does not mean that we wll be successful by the world's standards, however. click for full text

Prayer a Waste of Time?
I had a job interview for a job I really wanted and needed. I prayed before, during and after the interview. I was well qualified. But, I didn't get the job. I wonder - Is praying just a waste of time click for full text

Prayer Changes Things?
I read your article on "Chance?" and thought it was really good. I agree God is sovereign over all. But, I wonder why we should pray or ask for things if God has already predestined everything? click for full text

Priorities
Setting Right Ones
If you had to decide what really counts in life what would it be? What should be our priorities? How can we focus on things that matter & disregard the rest in our materialistic society? click for full text

Salvation Rejected due to Churches?
My best friend rejected salvation because she says the pastor was unfriendly and her church didn't care about her. They were not "Christlike" in her words. What should I tell her? click for full text

Selling Out or Living for Christ?
Shared by Rich Reeves
A preacher accepted a call to a church in Houston. He had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a click for full text

Sowing Seed Faith
What is it?
I watch Christian T.V. and keep hearing about "positive confession" and "sowing seed faith." Can you explain what this is? click for full text

Temptation - Tackling this Joy Stealer
Kurt Krowel
You've heard me say before that there are 3 certainties in life - death, taxes and plaque. Let me add a fourth item to that list - temptation. click for full text

TERRORISTS - FORGIVING THE WORST
I know we are supposed to forgive others. But, I can't get past terrorists and cold-blooded murderers. I've watched them dance in the streets when Americans died. I've seen them spew hatred at Jews click for full text

TINKERBELL THEOLOGY - Part 1
Post Modern Church
Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ true regardless of our opinion or beliefs? For that matter, what is the "Gospel of God?" Our postmodern society answers "Whatever I believe - IS!" click for full text

TINKERBELL THEOLOGY - Part II
Tolerance the Ultimate Good?
In a Post Modern Church, we decide the road to salvation. Even if we claim that Jesus Christ is the way, the question that must be asked is, who is Jesus really and what does He expect from me? click for full text

TRUSTING GOD IN DISASTERS
What can we refer to quickly when disasters occur? By committing some of these verses to memory we have them "on file" when problems occur. click for full text

Wasted Life?
Only God Knows...
What a waste! A useless, tragic life! That was the response when we first heard of his death. But, is this accurate? click for full text

WHERE DO YOU STAND?
James Borror, Th.D. 09/04/2006
Like two parallel lines that do not meet on this side of eternity, both God's sovereignty and man's freedom are truths clearly taught in Scripture, yet they are never harmonized. click for full text

ENEMIES - AVOID?
Jesus said to love your enemies and do good to those who persecute you. Yet, we are also told not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Cor. 6:14). I'm confused. How do you reconcile these? click for full text

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREES
Do you think it's okay for Christians to be involved in holiday shopping sprees? We used to enjoy it but we really can't afford it anymore. click for full text

Prayer Distractions
How do people pray? For some reason I just can't concentrate when I pray. There are too many things distracting me every few seconds. Do you have any suggestions to help me? Thanks. click for full text

REWARDS
I read your article about which of our works are burned up during judgment. But, for what are we rewarded? Where should I focus my energies? click for full text