Big Questions

I grew up with the admonition, “If you’re not ready to mate, you’re not ready to date,” meaning don’t date until you’re ready for the long commitment of marriage. How do I convey this principle to my teenagers when their friends have girlfriends?

It was recently reported that a very prominent billionaire paid only $750 in federal taxes in 2016 and 2017. Is it right for Christians to try to reduce their tax burden to a bare minimum?

After reading your suggestion to ditch social media entirely, I see you have accounts on all the major platforms. What’s up with that?

When considering saving for retirement, how much is enough or too much? How much should we worry about retirement income in light of Jesus’ words “Do not worry about tomorrow”?

A couple in our church is unsure about infant baptism and has asked for their child to be dedicated instead. Is that OK?

‘Evangelism’ has often been reduced to a simple formula that ‘the other’ is invited to accept and believe.

Race is a product of racism.

Too often we confuse God’s calling for our lives with a paid vocation.

The word ‘meme’ itself was coined in 1976.

Can someone who is divorced and remarried serve as an elder?

My father thinks it’s God-ordained, but my mother disagrees. Who is right?

Faith formation is more than just acquiring knowledge. It is about transformation.

When faced with important decisions, it’s good practice to think of all the relevant factors involved and then decide if there are any non-negotiable factors.

I get my news mostly from social media, Facebook in particular. As we head into the U.S. elections, how do I know whom to trust?

In Jesus, the “not yet” breaks into the “now” as we share in his resurrection and life abundant.

You will sense the Holy Spirit’s nudging inside your heart and soul.

In the midst of a pandemic and the greater call for social justice and equity, what might ‘being missional’ look like?