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Baby Dedications vs. Infant Baptisms?

03/16/10

Dear Roger, I am so pleased to find this site as I am a former Casas member. We are in another state now, and attend a PCA Presbyterian church (reformed). My trouble with Presbyterians is they practice what I call a "wet...[more]

 

Ready for Marriage? When to Tie the Knot

03/10/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, My girlfriend and I have been together for nine years. We both believe that marriage is within God's will for us. However, whenever I raise the question of when, I am told that it is "not God's timing for us to...[more]

 

Is Drinking Alcohol a Sin? My Family Journey Through Alcoholism

03/03/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, Is drinking alcohol a sin? Sincerely, B Dear B I want to give you two perspectives. I want to spend a significant amount of time on scriptural insights that you can study carefully to make your decisions, but I...[more]

 

Am I Guilty Of The Unpardonable Sin?

02/24/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, I am seeking reassurance that I have not committed the unpardonable sin. I don't think I really believe that I've committed it, but I want to make sure, and at the very least, gain some insight on this topic. (Note:...[more]

 

Can My Mom Hear Me In Heaven?

02/16/10

Dear Roger, My mom passed away a few months ago. Can she hear me in heaven when I talk to her? Sincerely, Brian Dear Brian, No one can answer your question with any degree of certainty. As far as I know, the Bible never...[more]

 

Christians and Conscience: Alcohol, Tattoos and Implants

02/07/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, I joined a women’s Bible study several months ago and recently an argument began over whether or not it is a sin for Christians to have tattoos. The discussion soon evolved to a discussion regarding breast implants....[more]

 

Can My Ex-Husband's Name Be Cursed?

02/03/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, What is in a name? Since I married and took on my (then) husband's name that it really never fit me and that in some way it is like a curse on me. Even while we were married I felt this way. I feel very silly talking...[more]