In this situation your instinct guided you, and I'm very glad you acted on 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?
What if I make the wrong career choices?
If we feel good only when we are working and become restless when we are just being with family, friends, or ourselves, then we are out of balance.
In their efforts to create meaningful worship services, worship planners sometimes overlook the needs of children.
I understand your fear. Your church appears to be attracting unchurched people. The leadership has observed your love for lost people. Here are some steps you can take.
I strongly counsel churches to first consult law enforcement for expert advice and training before making any such decisions.
I recently finished school, found a job, and have my first steady income. I want to give appropriately to my church and other organizations. How do I decide how much to give and to whom?
As a high school senior I feel so much pressure in making decisions that might affect my career and life: Do I go to college or not? What programs do I choose?
Our deacons are promoting electronic funds transfer (EFT) as a giving option for our church.
A minister of the Word is to feed the flock, not feed on it.
What is the government’s role (if any) in regulating wealth...
Is counseling always the best option for personal or relationship troubles?
Our teenage daughter says she is embarrassed to be a Christian.
I have been working against poverty and hunger over the years.
Over the last year my wife has become withdrawn. She does not appear to want to be with me...
One thing we have learned over the years—too often the hard way...
Is it right to use funds gained through gambling for things of God’s kingdom?
While I appreciate the desire to include everyone, sometimes our services suffer because of inexperienced or unskilled musicians.
We do not have many children in our church. Our volunteers are wondering if it is worth their time and the church’s resources to have a Sunday school class with only one or two children.
When new people come to my church, I am nervous their presence will change what I like about my church. Any advice?
What is our role as parents in encouraging our college-age son’s faith formation?
What do I do? When I was fixing the church computer
someone at work has been coming on to me. It scares me and I don’t know what to do.
What is the source of Abraham Kuyper’s slogan on Christ’s lordship