I am an elderly Christian who can find himself in discussions about burial plans. When I share that my remains will be donated for medical research, some people react negatively. Please comment.
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School is the most straightforward way to get this kind of education, but it’s not the only way nor even always the best way.
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I suspect that you want to see God at work—even long to—but the possibility often seems quite elusive.
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Occasionally I cannot honestly sing all the words of a song. With “Amazing Grace,” for example, I would be lying if I sang “How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.” I did not have a Damascus Road experience. What should I do when I cannot honestly sing some lines in church?
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Should we connect with a former daughter-in-law for the sake of our grandkids when our son would feel betrayed by our having any connection?
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We are constantly told that voting is our civic duty. Is this true? And if voting is a civic duty, is it also a moral duty?
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My mom took a phone call from someone claiming to be her granddaughter, saying she had been in a car crash, was in jail, and needed help. Thankfully Mom figured out it wasn’t her grandchild and hung up. How do we guard ourselves from scammers?
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A number of people around me are switching jobs. How do I know if I should be doing the same?
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When our pastor prays, he uses the word “Lord” or “Father God” in nearly every sentence, sometimes more. Is it wrong for me to be annoyed by this?
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What would extraterrestrial intelligence mean for our faith?
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I am concerned that by preserving my marriage I am compromising myself and risking my emotional, mental, and physical health.
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Do some methods cause us to multitask too many things? Do some of the things churches do during communion, such playing music, make it hard for us to meditate?
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God is at work wherever the Spirit has placed us, and we are sent to remain.
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Skepticism regarding human nature is certainly warranted, and even wise.
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It’s been more than a year since artificial intelligence—especially generative artificial intelligence—took over technology news.
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A friend with a serious illness recovered quickly. He believes that God miraculously healed him. Medical websites say some people with that illness naturally recover quickly. Should I tell him?
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Friends of mine are struggling to decide whether they should move for a job. It sounds like a great opportunity for her, but she and her family are happy here. What advice can I give them, and how do I support them?
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There are real forces of evil at work in the world, so it can be tempting to conflate spiritual warfare and culture war. But it is also dangerous.
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It’s clear our college-age children are living with their partners out of wedlock. We know breaking ties is not a good response, but how do we convey our disapproval?
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We recently moved into a neighborhood where not many seem to know about our Reformed faith. How quickly should we bring this into conversations? Or do we leave it out unless asked?
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When someone needs help, is praying for them enough? Or should Christians do more to directly help?
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A fellow church council member insists that having doubts about our faith is not something “real” believers would experience. It’s made me even more doubtful. What should I do?
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We continue to fight with our teenagers about being on their phones when we’re together. My husband’s constant glancing at his phone isn’t helping. Is this just a modern problem I need to learn to live with?
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I’ve heard Christians say that COVID vaccines are “against their religion.” What do they mean? Does the Christian Reformed Church have a position?