Ask Roger Archives

 

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 I Pray the Lord's Prayer If I Forgiven Others?

01/26/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, Referring to the Lord's prayer, when I say a prayer of thanks at meal time, and I don't ask for forgiveness for my sins, does God still hear the prayer, or will He turn His back because of sin not be acknowledged?...[more]

 

Was my Baby Baptism Good Enough?

01/13/10

Author:Roger Barrier

Roger,I was baptized when I was a baby, and again when I accepted the Lord into my heart when I was 21. My question is this: My 20's were a rough time with a lot of partying and sin, I feel like I turned my back on God when I...[more]

 

Why Do I Suffer and How Do I Survive?

12/01/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, My family is falling apart. I have lost my job, my son is on drugs, and I lost my retirement fund when my company went bankrupt. Has God forgotten me? Why am I suffering so? How do I survive this...[more]

 

Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry: Can You Be Famous and Keep your Faith?

11/24/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, I'm a 25 yr. old Christian guy (former Casas member) living in Hollywood, and am establishing a successful career for myself in the popular music industry (I am a writer/performer of my own music as well as a...[more]

 

What Does the Bible Say about Swearing?

11/11/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, What does the Bible say about swearing? Sincerely, David  Dear David, Swearing is as old as the human race. The Bible is filled with examples of people who swore. Let me share and comment on several verses...[more]