Why, despite all we know of the negative effects of social media, do so many of us continue to use it and allow our children and grandkids to use it?
Big Questions
Our panel of contributors replies to questions from readers on topics like these: ethics, relationships, missional living, faith formation, vocation/calling, digital life, church/Bible/doctrine, and stewardship. Got a question you’d like answered?
- READ MORE
- READ MORE
For the past several years, my job has been connected to child care (my own and others). As my children grow, I'm wondering how I can earn income in a different way and still be available for my children. Where do I start figuring out what's next?
- READ MORE
How can we support loved ones who are asking about this and making these decisions?
- READ MORE
When prayers are not answered the way we want, how do I help my child understand?
- READ MORE
I just dropped my child off at college. I’m not coping very well, and I sense that my child is not either. What can I do?
- READ MORE
Christians sometimes vigorously debate what is appropriate to do on Sundays. Is it permissible to go shopping or eat at a restaurant? To play sports? To do homework?
- READ MORE
Surprise! It’s very likely they already are.
- READ MORE
What does the Christian Reformed Church teach about demonic possession? Does the CRC in general believe in exorcism?
- READ MORE
I've been looking for a job in my field for awhile. I pick up short-term contracts but never anything permanent. Is this a sign that I should pursue something else?
- READ MORE
The purpose of church discipline is to restore to Christ those who are sinning.
- READ MORE
My parents need more support, but my siblings don’t want to help. How can I get them to step up and honor their father and mother?
- READ MORE
I need to spend more time on Bible study. Is there a best way to do that?
- READ MORE
Despite technology providers’ claims to the contrary, is it possible that our digital devices have made modern life less interesting?
- READ MORE
I see Christians debating about the “sin of empathy.” Is that a biblical teaching?
- READ MORE
I have to make a big decision regarding a job opportunity. I've been reading my Bible and praying, but I still don’t know what to do. How do I know whether I’m making the right choice?
- READ MORE
Should I feel guilty for the unjust actions of my ancestors or my country even if the actions happened before I was born?
- READ MORE
A holistic gospel witness is a challenge to popular reductions of the gospel that diminish the full scope of the good news that Jesus proclaimed and lived.
- READ MORE
My married kids don’t want to have children. To me, this is a self-centered decision. How can I convince them to be fruitful and multiply?
- READ MORE
Are children capable of taking on lead roles in our worship services, such as in reading Scripture, praying, blessing, or ushering? If so, how might we encourage this?
- READ MORE
I have multiple jobs. I don’t think I can afford to give any of them up, but I feel like I’m being pulled in different directions. Is there anything I can do?
- READ MORE
There are times when we are the ones who are hiding. But there are also times when God’s people trust and obey yet still feel empty and forgotten.
- READ MORE
There’s nothing like a crisis to expose the weaknesses in any system—and that includes family communication systems.
- READ MORE
We all praise God for designing and creating the amazing plants and animals we see around us. But Christians disagree on how God created.
- READ MORE
Our church is doing more intergenerational ministry events. Don’t people learn best with their own age groups?