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What Do I Do When Someone Criticizes Me?

12/22/08

Author: Roger Barrier

Dear Roger,

A friend of mine criticized me for some life decisions I have made. I believe it is none of his business. However, he is a really good friend, so I am not sure what to do with his words of rebuke. Should I blow him...

How Do I Apply The Bible To My Life?

11/19/08

Author: Roger Barrier

Dear Roger,

I am a pretty new Christian. I have some Bible studies that help me know about the facts of the Bible, but I am not sure how to apply the Bible to my life. Do you have any ideas?

Sincerely, JG

Dear JG,

Let me make...

Christians and Conscience: Drinking, Dancing, Movies and More...

11/10/08

Author: Roger Barrier

Dear Roger,

My Christian friends hold a very different set of values than I do. They permit their kids to celebrate Halloween, they engage in social drinking and hold dances at their church. I can’t imagine how we can have...

Who is Head of the Home?

10/21/08

Author: Roger Barrier

Roger,

My best friend and I were talking recently and he said to me during a discussion about God that, "the Bible was written for people who lived a long-time ago and its word does not pertain to us today." He was...

Is Tithing Obligatory?

09/25/08

Author: Roger Barrier

Hi Roger,

A short time ago I heard a sermon by Glenn and it seemed that he was teaching that tithing was obligatory. However, as I study the New Testament scriptures it seems that generous (as one is able) and cheerful giving...