Q: How should we react if a sister or brother in Christ has started dating a non-christian?
This is a complicated issue but one with which I’m familiar. I’ve had dozens of Christian friends who date and marry non-Christians. Some have asked my opinion on the matter, while others try to avoid talking about it altogether. Here … Continue reading
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Q: What can I do to help myself to really recognize and love Jesus no matter what?
I have a confession. Sometimes I think that if Jesus wasn’t very good looking or just plain ugly, I wouldn’t follow him even after all he’s done… But I don’t want to think that anymore. So what can I do … Continue reading
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Q: Is the story about Lilith a myth or is the story just not included in the Bible?
I will refer to my friends at GotQuestions for this answer. I’ve only heard of this in passing. Here is their post: There are legends that Adam had a wife before Eve who was named Lilith, but this is not … Continue reading
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Q: How can I encourage a Christian friend who is sensitive about their weight and have body issues?
…I have a friend who used to be Christian and seemed to have strong faith in God, but recently, I found out she’s completely strayed from God and is now extremely self conscious about her weight and body image. She … Continue reading
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Q: As a Christian, should I say “good luck” when it doesn’t exist?
…The Bible does not talk about luck – therefore the notion of “luck” does not exist. There are times when I want to wish my friends well for their upcoming assignments and tests. I used to say “good luck” but … Continue reading
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Q: “Why I Hate Religion But Love Jesus” Video?
This video is intriguing. While I have thought about this video quite a bit, I think Pastor Kevin DeYoung’s take is a good one. He analyzes the video and then writes to the author of the poem, Jefferson Bethke. Mr. … Continue reading
Q: What are your thoughts on bromances in Christian context?
Can they lead to sin/inappropriate behaviour? Will other people get the wrong impression with this occurring in the body of Christ? There are some examples of bromance used in the Bible such as David & Jonathan (some people even try to … Continue reading
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Q: I am a 18-year-old man, but I have a boyfriend. I know it’s wrong, but I can’t stop these feelings I have for him. What should I do?
Thank you for writing to us. I’ve answered a similar question, “How do I refrain myself from homosexuality?” We have also written about this topic in general in several previous posts. Start with these articles. We hope they give you some … Continue reading
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Q: Excessive masturbating?
These days, I have found myself masturbating excessively during the midnight hours of the day. I know that this is not what I am supposed to do as a good Christian. How can I prove to be clean again? My … Continue reading
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Q: In Genesis, there are many chapters where they list sons, wives and families of certain people. Is there a purpose for this?
The reason has to do with the overarching story of the Bible. The Bible is a book that describes God’s plan of redemption and restoration. It is God’s Story of which we are a part. God chose not to abandon … Continue reading
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