For Christians there is no more meaningful time of year than the spring. Aside from the natural cycle of the physical world coming back to life,spring is the season in which we celebrate the fact that life on earth had itsonce and forever life-altering event – the death and resurrection of JesusChrist. As we will […]
Baptism is a key part of Christianity. All Christians believe that this ceremony is an important part of an individual’s experience. The difficulty comes in understanding what part of the experience baptism belongs to and what exactly baptism means. Every denomination of Christianity has their understanding of the subject and many of these understandings are […]
Humans are emotional beings. This being the case, it is easy for us to lock in on how we feel as a barometer for how we should act. This can prove to be shaky ground as our emotions can easily be swayed by our changing perceptions of life’s experiences. Enter the emotion of hate. It […]
These are fearful days. With the current economic collapse in full steam, unending unrest in the Middle East and uncertainty gloom and despair dominating the headlines, it is hard to see any kind of silver linings to the gathering clouds. So, what is this all about anyway? Is there more to all of this trouble […]
These are fearful days. With the current economic collapse in full steam, unending unrest in the Middle East and uncertainty gloom and despair dominating the headlines, it is hard to see any kind of silver linings to the gathering clouds. So, what is this all about anyway? Is there more to all of this trouble […]
Everybody has faith. It permeates our lives and often goes unnoticed, kind of like the air we breathe. Without faith, like air, we would suffocate in a life of despair. Think of it, how much faith does a small child have in their parent? How much faith does a patient have in their surgeon? How […]
In many ways, it can be said that we live in times of great advancement – medicine, technology, education – these are a few areas of eye popping leaps and bounds forward. Yet, it can also be said that we live in times of great distress. Social unrest, political polarity and moral decay – these […]
…I now pronounce you husband and wife… You may now kiss your bride. These words conjure up thoughts of love, bliss and “until death do us part.” They make us think of “happily ever after” and a life of happiness in a committed relationship. Why then are so many marriages unhappy, falling apart and ending […]
When you are an heir, it’s usually good news. It usually means that you are in line to inherit something, something of value. We all know of stories of young people who have inherited fortunes. Well, on this program we talk about being heirs, but in a very different format. The New Testament offers promises […]
One of the greatest questions for all of humanity over all of the history of humanity is – what happens next? Is this human life an end or a means to an end? Is what we do in this life the determining factor for all of eternity? All religions have answers to these questions, and […]
Everybody has attitude. For some of us, it is much easier to see the attitude than for others. Take a teenager for instance – their attitude is written all over their face, their body language and their words. Well, there is good news here and there is bad news here. The good news is, we […]
The world has changed. We live in an age where ego and emotion are more important than virtue and values. This is an age where personal preference outweighs personal worth, and “I want it now” trumps integrity. We live in an age where absolutes aren’t – unless they fit into our personal plan, and standards […]
The Bible is full of history, prophecy, miracles and the people who were integral parts of the revealing of all these things. These were usually people of integrity, discipline and faith. On this program, we will talk about one of these people. He happens to have lived at a pivotal point in history, he was […]
The Bible is full of history, prophecy, miracles and the people who were integral parts of the revealing of all these things. These were usually people of integrity, discipline and faith. On this program, we will talk about one of these people. He happens to have lived at a pivotal point in history, he was […]
Here we are, once again approaching the end of one year and the inauguration of another. We often look back at this time and reflect on what has happened, and we also look forward in anticipation of what will happen. Many people make resolutions with the idea of bettering themselves and their situation. On this […]
It is just a few more days until the biggest holiday of the year – you know the day of which I speak – it is the holiday that either will make or break the retail year-end numbers. It is the holiday that inspires 25 consecutive days of specials on network television. It is the […]
Just because we may be called to serve God through Jesus, it doesn’t mean that we no longer have anything to do with the world around us. On the contrary, we are widely instructed to deal fairly and generously with the world around us. The question is what does that mean? On this program we […]
We live in a fascinating society – very sad but fascinating. There is an entire multi-billion dollar industry that makes its money by doing one thing and one thing only – talking and writing about other people, mostly celebrities. The thing about this industry is that there seems to rarely be a circumstance when the […]
So, did you overeat this past Thursday? It was great to have the day off, wasn’t it? Did you watch a lot of football? How about Friday – did you get that day off as well? Did you get out there and shop shop shop? Are you now focused on preparations for Christmas? Is your […]
At some point or other, you have probably heard of “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Well, do you know what they are? Better yet, do you know where the list comes from? Even though the list is not directly from the Bible, it still is a list that serves the purpose of alerting us to the […]
We are all sensitive about our rights. When someone does us wrong, we want to at least “even the score” or give back a little extra as a reminder to not mess with us. Funny thing about that attitude of retaliation is it is not just a modern day attitude. It is an attitude that […]
In America, we, according to our founding fathers, cherish “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.ʺ Now over the last 230+ years, we as Americans have defined and redefined these things to fit our perspectives. As we cherish life our defining of life has become a major and dividing issue. When does life begin? When […]
In just two days, America will go to the polls to decide the next President of the United States. This election has been a hard fought, divisive, nasty and important battle, for the next Commander-in-Chief will inherit massive power, massive opportunity and massive problems in almost every area of governance. Comparing the ideology and background […]
When we hear the word “cult,” we generally don’t get a very good picture in our heads. For many of us, we envision some fanatical group enticing and manipulating young people to leave their homes, denounce their past as unclean, sever their relationships with their family and join with other “disciples” in the following of […]
We are living in a fearful time. Over the past few weeks, the world has plunged into a gripping financial crisis that has nearly paralyzed world economics. Credit on an international level is nearly frozen and this has a trickledown effect that has the potential to be more like a waterfall than a trickle. So, […]
So, what about the laying on of hands? The Bible is full of examples of this ritual and as our theme text suggests, it seems to have something to do with the passing on of the spirit. As we look further into the Scriptures, we see it is a ritual also used in healing, praying, […]
Everyone loves things in their purest form. We love the pure innocence of small children, we love the feeling of drinking pure water and we love to breathe pure air. Now, what about our heart? What about our intentions, our thoughts and our actions? Do we still have that love of purity when it comes […]
Oh, the sweetness of revenge! That is a statement that often has its fulfillment in the most senseless ways. We have all experienced the desire for revenge. We have all experienced the drive and passion that come with this desire. The question is, does revenge have a place in the life of a Christian? Now […]
Everyone has experienced loss in their life. Some have experienced far more than others and have had to learn to cope. In any event, loss – tragic loss especially – brings grief and grief brings a sense of facing overwhelming odds. So, how do we deal with grief? How do we cope with loss? How […]
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus are the very center of Christianity. The challenge comes when we look at how to apply his sacrifice. Who is covered and who is not? What are the criteria? Is it a denominational thing? Is it a belief thing? Is it a general Christianity thing? Is it an […]
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus are the very center of Christianity. The challenge comes when we look at how to apply his sacrifice. Who is covered and who is not? What are the criteria? Is it a denominational thing? Is it a belief thing? Is it a general Christianity thing? Is it an […]
Sin…it is everywhere! When we look at our own thoughts, our own words and our own actions, we can see how it creeps in and distorts our best intentions. When we look at those around us, we can see how it holds sway on their lives. When we look at the world at large, we […]
Sin…it is everywhere! When we look at our own thoughts, our own words and our own actions, we can see how it creeps in and distorts our best intentions. When we look at those around us, we can see how it holds sway on their lives. When we look at the world at large, we […]
Raising children…not only is it a full-time job, it is a full-time job whose outcome will largely contribute to the fruitage of that child’s life. Not only that, it is a full-time job with great cost and sacrifice attached to it, not just in a monetary sense, but in a personal sense as well. It […]
If you own a computer, you find it necessary to protect it from unwanted intrusions. To do this we set up shields to fend off spyware, adware and viruses. The problem is, you just can’t set up the shield and relax, for there are newer and nastier viruses coming out all the time, so it […]
Over the last ten plus years, we here at Christian Questions have talked to you about the world, life, the past, the present and the future, all from a biblical perspective. Occasionally, we have taken the time to address the question that begs to be asked: “Why the Bible?” as our ultimate source, inspiration and […]
Last week we talked about the idea of trusting in God and how the founding fathers of this nation did so as they laid the groundwork for “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” After that VERY lively conversation, we thought it would make sense to build upon the theme, but […]
This weekend is a holiday weekend. Most of us had Friday off and many of us are having picnics, going to the beach, and having lots of fun. On this program we want to look at the reason for this holiday in the same manner we look at everything – from a biblical perspective. The […]
It has been said that anything worth keeping will stand the tests of time. We as Christians love to look at the Gospel and its history and call to mind its amazing journey and its amazing victory through the centuries. Sometimes though, we forget that the path the Gospel has trodden was surrounded with difficulty, […]
Following Jesus is not an easy task. At the very beginning of Christianity it was not easy and now, 2000 years later, it remains difficult. Jesus explained this. Much of his explanation came by way of parables – stories he told that would help his true followers understand and grasp the monumental task before them, […]
Today is a special day. First of all, it is Father’s Day, a day we set aside to honor the role fathers have played in our lives. In this environment here in America in 2008, the role of fathers seems to be continually beset with ideas of irrelevancy. As I see it, that is a […]
For most of us, healthy living is one of those things we all want a part of to varying degrees. We realize that there is a trade-off because certain personal sacrifices or lifestyle changes will yield a healthier and hopefully happier life, so we pursue it. With a Christian, it is the same thing. To […]
If you are like me, you remember the scenario…you are a little kid, playing with other kids. Everyone is having a good time and as time goes on, things escalate. Somebody gets a little rough, you get a little rough and all of a sudden, somebody is crying and you are the one who made […]
Here at Christian Questions, for almost ten years, we have discussed many different topics. We specifically have found on the subject of Hell that there is no place of torment or purgatory. They simply don’t exist. Our study in search of truth finds that the Bible teaches a heavenly resurrection for the true Christian and […]
The New Testament describes Christianity in a variety of ways. From our theme text it would seem that journey would be restful and easy. From other texts, it would seem like to be a Christian means sacrifice and difficulty. So, the thousand dollar question is, can you have a peaceful and restful experience as a […]
When someone wrongs us, we want justice and judgment to have their say in that person’s consequences. When we wrong someone, while not necessarily being opposed to justice and judgment, we certainly want mercy to be a part of our consequences. The Bible often speaks of a “Day of Judgment” coming in the future. What […]
No human being wants to see suffering and pain. I think that we all cringe inside when we look upon someone who suffers. We want to take their pain away, we want to help, we want to make it stop. Whether the pain is of their own doing or not, humanity has compassion on those […]
At some point or other in our lives, we all come face to face with the question of “what happens next” regarding life after death. Who gets what reward or punishment? For many Christians, the answer is filled with stark clarity. It will be either heaven or hell. What does that really mean? Are the […]
Prayer is a phenomena. Think about it – the Christian concept is that you as an individual have the privilege and power of communicating with the Creator of all things. Little you! Insignificant little you can praise, honor and even petition the Creator. How does this work? Are there requirements? Are there special words or […]
In our world today, success is an integral part of all that we do. We love success. It is a way to label progress, it is a reason for congratulation, and it is a vision for our future. We honor those who have it. We attribute wisdom to those who have experienced it continually. Yet, […]
Are you your brother’s keeper? Are you? Are you responsible for his health, his well being, his wealth and his happiness? Is it your place to intervene in his daily affairs? Do you have the right to correct him when he goes astray? Would you want your brother to have this “keeping” power over you? […]
Throughout history, there have been many whose lives have had a massive impact on their world, for better or for ill. There have been leaders like Mahatma Ghandi, Winston Churchill and Martin Luther King Jr. There have been doctors and scientists like Louis Pasteur, Madame Currie and The Mayo Brothers. There have been inventors like […]
Leadership is an amazing thing. When you come across a true leader, they change you. The very best of leaders can focus you and help you to see that which was out of your vision. They can inspire you and help you to have courage to do things you may have previously believed as undoable. […]
On this program, we have often spoken about the ending of this present age being a necessary prerequisite for the coming kingdom of God. The big question this morning is, where are we in the progression from this age to the next? Is it all coming soon? How soon? Is it something to be afraid […]
It is a common practice to look at peoples lives and see the fruit of their labors. Often times we will not want to follow someone’s lead until we have seen proof of their leadership, or we will not want to implement a process until we see that it has been fruitful before. Now, what […]
It is a common practice to look at peoples lives and see the fruit of their labors. Often times we will not want to follow someone’s lead until we have seen proof of their leadership, or we will not want to implement a process until we see that it has been fruitful before. Now, what […]
Just a few days ago, we went through another American ritual – for some it may have been the giving of flowers, candy, cards or dinners out; for others it may have been manicures or spa dates and for others it may have been a phone call or time together… Whatever the case, it was […]
Where there is life, there is hope. Hope springs eternal. Hope for the best. When someone is hopeful, we have confidence and tend to look at things from a big picture perspective. When someone is hopeless, we are saddened and tend to look at things in the short term. These thoughts remind us just how […]
The Bible is full of miracles. It is full of events that will get your attention and make you think. Speaking in tongues is one of those things that we see in the Bible that does this. Ah, here is where the problem starts. What do we do with this phenomena today? Is it something […]
If you are a guy, you know what I am talking about. Here you are, driving somewhere and somehow or other, you are not on the road or at the destination that you anticipated. Notice I didn’t say that you are lost; you are merely misplaced for the moment. What do you do? Many of […]
Changing the world. I’m sure that many of you listening have thought about that at one time or another. What would we do, how would we do it, what results would we look for. This morning, we are going to talk about how to change the world from two standpoints; one, our personal world, that […]
To a large degree, human beings are somewhat of a mystery. It is amazing how much we know about our form of life and it is even more amazing how little we know about it. What about the human soul and the human spirit? What are they? Can they die? Can you have one without […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could always make the right decisions, by clearly assessing our situations, thinking them through based on that assessment and acting in accordance with what is right? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could learn from examples of others, who have made mistakes so we could know how NOT to […]
Yes, it IS that time of year once again when we tend to take stock of what has happened over the past year or years and look forward to the New Year with thoughts and intentions of change, growth and betterment. All of this sounds very good, it sounds very noble and we even get […]
The thing I like most about Christmas is-_______! Well, what is it? Is it the season of winter and the skiing , skating and snowboarding that comes with it? Is it the holiday spirit of brotherhood generosity and giving that comes with it? Is it shopping and the sales, excitement and the new things that […]
Forgive and forget. It is a saying that has been around for a VERY long time. Many of us have probably uttered those words at one time or another, while dealing with the hurt and results of misunderstandings or angry words or actions. To forgive is to not hold someone accountable for something, to forget, […]
Money, money, money! We live in a world that requires it, we work in an environment that compensates us with it and we live in a society that constantly pushes us to have more of it. Money, in many ways it drives our world – the question is, should it drive our religious world? On […]
One of the greatest challenges in life is that of dealing with people and circumstances different than our own. To understand such things, we must be willing to see as they see, think as they think, and “walk a mile in their shoes.” Christianity was and is like that. It is different and therefore requires […]
Somewhere in between the incredibly popular costumes, parties and candy of Halloween and the over-commercialized fantasies, shopping and presents of Christmas, there lies another American holiday. This holiday is largely overlooked and may have been forgotten altogether had it not been for the day off we had this past Thursday. Yes, I am talking about […]
Last week we talked about God’s promise of a kingdom on earth, where all who have ever lived will have the opportunity to ultimately live in peace and harmony under the mighty rule of the Almighty God. We saw numerous scriptures that revealed this broad plan of salvation. This raised a question; if everyone will […]
All Christians know the Lord’s prayer. It is taught when we are little children. Did you ever think about this phrase “thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven?ʺ Why would Jesus teach us to pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth if it was not to be? […]
We all hear voices – every one of us. Sometimes the voice is our own voice of conscience. Other times it is the voice of experience, or the voice of reason or the voice of compassion. Still other times, we may hear the voice of rationalization, or the voice of peer pressure or the voice […]
In just a few days it will be here – the day, or night as the case may be, when children are set loose (with guidance of course!) into their neighborhoods dressed as Spiderman, princesses, ghosts, monsters, Darth Vader and Harry Potter just to name a few. Their mission? Candy! Lot’s of it, to be […]
People say it all the time: ʺYeah, I know him; he’s a good person.ʺ A good person – what does that mean? Good at what? Good for what? Good as opposed to what? So, what makes a person good? Does one have to be religious or conservative or liberal to be good? Does one have […]
You have all heard of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” You have probably also heard of the “Seven Deadly Sins” and the “Seven Things God Hates.” Noah brought seven of each “clean” animal onto the ark. Now, you may be wondering what this has to do with Christian unity – well – here is […]
Death and taxes – two sure things in life. Interestingly, we have little control over either. Seeing that this is not a financial program, we won’t talk about taxes – but we will talk about death. Great! What a depressing topic! What is death all about anyway? Do we immediately go somewhere when we die […]
This subject is SO important, we had to do a two-parter! Here’s a question for you – what do Ben Franklin, Gandalf from “Lord of the Rings,” King Solomon and Master Yoda from “Star Wars” all have in common? The answer is WISDOM, and the wisdom each possessed separated them from the crowd. Wisdom gave […]
Here’s a question for you – what do Ben Franklin, Gandalf from “Lord of the Rings,” King Solomon and Master Yoda from “Star Wars” all have in common? The answer is WISDOM, and the wisdom each possessed separated them from the crowd. Wisdom gave them each respect, credibility and significance in the context of their […]
Will the “real” Christians please stand up? Who are they? If you were to ask Christians from five different denominations to give you a list of beliefs and character traits that make a “true” Christian, chances are you would get five different lists. What does this mean? How do we find the true qualifications? Can […]
Everybody knows that a good mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their earth. She is the one they can count on for the things that matter most of all. She is their food and their bed and the extra blanket when it grows cold in the night; she is […]
It seems that for all of the recorded history of man, there has been slavery in one form or another. Today when we look upon this subject, it is often with sadness and disgust that at one time, not so very long ago in our own country, we as a people allowed such a practice […]
Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Here was a man who lived 2,000 years ago, never had a formal education, never wrote a word about himself or his teachings, never raised an army or lead a revolt – yet he is one of the central figures in human history. Many things have been written about […]
Just a few short days ago, the unthinkable happened – again. For no sane reason, a 23-year-old young man went on a shooting spree at Virginia Tech University. The results were horrific, as 32 people were gunned down. Words cannot express the sorrow and pain that is a result of this senseless act. Sadly, this […]
Angels. Are they real? If they are, what do they do – where do they live? Can we communicate with them? SHOULD we communicate with them? There are many questions surrounding these mysterious beings and we are given some answers in the Bible. On this podcast we look at the topic of angels and try […]
Today is the day we celebrate. It is the day set aside to honor the most pivotal events of the most pivotal life ever lived. It is Resurrection Sunday, and all around the world Christians are taking this day and remembering the magnitude of Jesus and his sacrifice. Let us do the same. On this […]
In the worlds of Judaism and Christianity, this is a very special time of year. It is a time when deliverance is celebrated and liberty is proclaimed, for in both faiths events occurred that were both defining and miraculous. For the Jew, the Passover represents the deliverance out of bondage and into a national heritage. […]
Baptism. It is a sacred Christian symbol. Its meaning will vary depending on one’s denomination, but in all cases it holds a very sacred place in the lives of believers. There are many questions that can be raised regarding this symbol. Who should be baptized? Is it necessary for salvation? Is baptism merely a symbol […]
There is a new DVD and book now circulating around the world called The Secret. The Secret speaks about the “Law of Attraction” and how this “law” influences our lives at every turn. It speaks of learning to harness the power of this law and put it to work to bring greater fulfillment to your life. […]
This is one of those “what if” questions. It’s a question that you ask for the purpose of getting someone to think and not because you expect the situation to actually take place. What if Jesus came to your house – today – right now? What would you do? What wouldn’t you do? How would […]
It can happen for many people almost involuntarily. When the situation is difficult, when tragedy strikes, when death approaches, when a loved one is suffering – these are some of the circumstances that prompt us to do it. It crosses the lines of race, creed, religion and political persuasion. It has been shown to have […]
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