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Question: What is the proper perspective on putting out a fleece?
Answer: That is a great question, because it gets the heart of God’s will and how we can know what He wants for us. The “fleece” you are referring to is found in Judges 6, where Gideon wanted to know what to do, so […]
How Can I Gain Courage?
Question: I have had an ongoing issue with being very shy around people I do not already know. I’ve always been like this (I am now 22). It has held me back from doing a lot of things that I would of liked to do or thought of doing, and I feel […]
What About Tattoos?
Question: What does the Bible say about getting tattoos, a very prevalent activity among Christians and non-Christians alike? My son has a rather large tattoo on his shoulder and we have had many discussions about what marks we place on our bodies and for what reasons.
Answer: People sometimes use the Bible as a defense against […]
Question: I have been helping an elderly lady that has very little - no money, no family, no friends. I have really enjoyed helping her. My problem is that it seems that no matter what I do it doesn’t seem to be good enough for her. If we get her furniture […]
How to Witness to an Atheist
Question: I’ve got a friend who is a pretty strong atheist. I started witnessing to him a few months ago and I finally got him to go to church and at least think about God, but I’m not sure if it’s helping at all. He seems to think it’s all a big joke. […]
How do you experience God?
Question: When people ask Jesus Christ to come into their hearts, how come they don’t experience God’s immediate divine intervention? I asked Jesus to come into my heart, but I didn’t experience God. How can I kinow for sure that God has not forgotten me? I know that the vehicle for salvation is God’s grace […]
Where Do We Go When We Die?
Question: When we die, do we go straight to heaven? The Bible says that when Christ comes back, those who have died will be raptured first, and then those believers who are alive on Earth will go next. So, if we die before Christ returns, does our spirit go to heaven, or […]
Does God Expect Me to Tithe?
Question: I’m in a bad way financially, and I haven’t been able to tithe on a regular basis (and when I do, it’s not very much). I feel very guilty, because I know we’re supposed to give 10% or more. Does God hold you back from increase if you’re not giving what you […]
Question: How are you to be baptized and how do you receive the Holy Spirit? A friend and I have been debating this question for so long that I just want to know the truth and put an end to it. Please help!
Answer: Thanks for your question. As it relates to […]
Is it Biblical to Raise Support?
Question: My son wants to do an inner city missions program. This program asks for each participant to raise support. I don’t think my son feels comfortable asking for support. What’s the best way to handle asking, and is it biblical to ask for support?
Answer: It certainly is biblical […]
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