It was recently reported that a very prominent billionaire paid only $750 in federal taxes in 2016 and 2017. Is it right for Christians to try to reduce their tax burden to a bare minimum?
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?
My small group is boring because people sit there but don’t participate. How do I get the members to engage?
After reading your suggestion to ditch social media entirely, I see you have accounts on all the major platforms. What’s up with that?
When considering saving for retirement, how much is enough or too much? How much should we worry about retirement income in light of Jesus’ words “Do not worry about tomorrow”?
Does being overwhelmed by my job mean I’ve mistaken my calling or am doing something wrong?
A couple in our church is unsure about infant baptism and has asked for their child to be dedicated instead. Is that OK?
‘Evangelism’ has often been reduced to a simple formula that ‘the other’ is invited to accept and believe.
What do I say to young adults in my family when they say they have left the church because they were hurt by the church?
Race is a product of racism.
Too often we confuse God’s calling for our lives with a paid vocation.
The word ‘meme’ itself was coined in 1976.
What do you think about “regifting”—giving someone else a gift that you had previously received yourself as a gift?
Can someone who is divorced and remarried serve as an elder?
My father thinks it’s God-ordained, but my mother disagrees. Who is right?
Faith formation is more than just acquiring knowledge. It is about transformation.
When faced with important decisions, it’s good practice to think of all the relevant factors involved and then decide if there are any non-negotiable factors.
We’re discovering that God is at work outside of our services, programs, and strategies.
I get my news mostly from social media, Facebook in particular. As we head into the U.S. elections, how do I know whom to trust?
In Jesus, the “not yet” breaks into the “now” as we share in his resurrection and life abundant.
Some of my Christian friends give large sums of money to political candidates and causes.
You will sense the Holy Spirit’s nudging inside your heart and soul.
In the midst of a pandemic and the greater call for social justice and equity, what might ‘being missional’ look like?
I grew up with constant criticism from my parents. I don’t want to hurt my children like I was hurt, but I can’t seem to stop being critical. Help!
Lent and advent celebrations were totally absent in the first 30 years of my 75-year CRC experience. Now they abound. Why now and not then?