ROGER'S ARTICLES

Dear Jeff,   How am I supposed to relate to a God I can't fully explain? I feel like my confusion gets in the way of my faith.   Sincerely, Jamie Hi Jamie, That question lingers like a stone in your shoe—the kind you can't ignore, no matter how much you want to, because it gets right to the heart of something we all experience. It takes me back to a morning years ago on the Oregon coast with my kids. I remember the cool, damp air and the sand between my toes as I watched them

Dear Jeff and Roger, There are so many things in the Bible that I don’t understand. I’m ok with that—I feel like it’s part of the fact that my mind is finite and I’m trying to understand the infinite. But I really don’t understand why God chose to explain some things and not others. Will you help me? Sincerely, Annabeth Dear Annabeth, This is Jeff. You are not alone when it comes to wrestling with the questions of “why?” when reading the Bible. Maybe you come to a story that

Ask Roger and Friends Dear Roger and Friends I’m having a very difficult time financially. But I know that God has called us to tithe. I just don’t know where to start. Can you help me make a wise decision? Sincerely, JoAnna Hi JoAnna, This is Jeff. I recently received the same heartfelt question. I believe it speaks to a tension many of us feel. Someone shared, “I want to start tithing, but I just don’t feel ready.” That single sentence is packed with so much honesty: a desi

Dear Roger and Jeff, The tragedies in our world just keep coming. The past week has been filled with school shootings, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and heartbreaking division in our nation. As I’ve been praying, I keep being drawn to Deuteronomy 6 , where the Lord tells Joshua to “Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” I don’t feel very courageous right now. Can you help me figure out how to face all of this in a way that honors Go

Dear Roger and Brie, After devastating occurrences taking place in my life one after the other, I have given up on God. As somebody who from an early age has been taught to trust, confide, and love God, I have begun to feel that me loving and believing in Him has been a waste of time! I feel like He is the biggest disappointment of my entire life. And I feel incredibly guilty for saying that. I would like to forgive God and restore my faith, because without Him I can’t see a

Dear Brie, I’m stuck in a situation where I just can’t win. My boss is asking me to overlook some financial issues or lose my job. I can’t afford to quit; but I also can’t compromise my integrity like that. I keep thinking it would be ok because my boss says, “No one will know.” But I’LL know. And even more than that, God will know. Is there any biblical guidance about a situation like this? Sincerely, Kate Hi Kate! I’m glad you reached out. I think we’ve all been in a simila

Dear Roger and Brie, It seems like the world is falling apart. I’m scared. My friends and I talk about what is happening to the global economy and I just get more scared. My house is worth less now than when I bought it. I feel stuck. I couldn’t sell it now even if I wanted to. The overwhelming changes in our nation, the upheaval of governments in the Middle East, faltering economies...What do you think is going to happen? Is this the end? Is the Book of Revelation being ful

(Brie): It has been just over a year now since my beloved father, Dr. Roger Barrier, went to be with the Lord. My friends and readers, grief is hard. It’s long. It’s heartbreaking. But you and I don’t have to walk this journey alone. In dealing with his passing and the immense grief that comes with that, I wanted to share a conversation with you. What you will find in this article are the questions I ask in my grief, and the answers I’ve found as I dove into some of my dad’s

Dear Roger and Brie, I can hardly check the news, go to the grocery store, or get a tank of gas without huge anxiety. My family and I are barely making it financially after the last four years of inflation. And now? We’re facing the addition of tariffs that will increase the prices of foreign goods—many of those have been the cheapest available. I don’t know what to do. It’s not just the economic situation; it’s the deep fear I feel about it every day. I know God says He will

Dear Roger and Brie, How many times should I pray for someone to be healed? Especially when I see that healing just isn’t happening? I have friends who ask me to pray again and again for their healing. Or my church asks us to pray for somebody who is sick, and we pray again and again while nothing happens. Sometimes I feel like we just aren’t paying attention to God’s will. Should we ever stop praying for someone’s healing? Sincerely, Annabeth Dear Annabeth, Oh, my, we both k

Dear Roger and Brie, I wake up all the time with my heart pounding and my mind racing in a thousand directions. It even feels hard to breathe. I’m afraid, and no matter what I try to do, I can’t win. Can you help me fight my fears? Sincerely, Alesha Oh, Alesha, I know exactly where you’re coming from. This is Brie. I’m a domestic violence survivor. I was shot in a drive-by at age 13. I fight a chronic illness every day that’s led to 15 surgeries, hospital stays, and regular 1

Is a Fetus Really a Person? Scientific Facts from a Christian Neurosurgeon At the young age of 35, Dr. Timothy Cheves is a force of nature. He’s earned multiple doctoral degrees from Yale University, Emory University, University of Arizona and Butler University. He’s worked in 15 hospitals and eight clinics, including a long-term stint fighting COVID in NYC at the height of the pandemic. Tim has also completed an estimated 64,000 patient visits, and he now serves as a neurosu

Dear Roger and Julie, I have wrestled with questions about God for as long as I can remember. How do I know for sure that He is real? Sincerely, Joe People of all ages have serious questions that cry out for answers. “Why does God seem to answer some people’s prayers and not others?” “If God is all loving and all-powerful, why does He allow so much suffering in the world?” “How could a loving God send anyone to Hell?” But the one we hear most often is this: HOW CAN I KNOW THA

Dear Tom, Why do you think prosperity gospel is wrong? It's so popular and there are so many popular pastors who preach that if we believe God, He will bless us, especially in relation to finances. Sincerely, Confused Dear Confused, Here are my observations. Challenged by my pastor, Chuck Auschwitz of Conway Community Church in Orlando, I’d like to present a brief comparison of two world views that at first would seem to be dissimilar, but upon deeper reflection, have a set o

Dear Roger and Brie, So, God told Hosea to marry a prostitute? WHAT?!? How is that supposed to teach us anything? Isn’t prostitution a huge, ugly sin? Please help me understand, Lila The reality of sex trafficking in our community and culture shatters my heart daily. I (Brie) spend a great deal of time interviewing survivors and sharing their stories in order to help raise funds for the ministries that care for these precious young women and children. You can’t imagine the ho

Dear Roger, Who were the mysterious "Sons of God" that made God want to destroy the earth? Were they angels, demons, or just godless men? A Curious Bible Student Dear Curious Bible Student, We have asked Tom Terry to address this question. I hope it will be helpful. We are going to combine two questions. Who are the “Sons of God” referred to in  Job 38:7  and  Genesis 6:2 ? Hover over the text to read passages. Job was the earliest book written, even before Genesis. Its autho

Dear Roger, I have so many people telling me that their way to God is the right way. I've been a Christian for a long time, but I have very little knowledge of the Bible that would help me differentiate between the teachings of other religions like Islam and Buddhism. Can you give me some insight. Love, Rajesh Dear Rajesh, Understanding the unique perspective between Christianity and other religions, will give you certainty about Jesus, salvation, heaven and hell. My good fri

Dear Roger and Brie, I think God’s calling me to go into full-time ministry. I feel it in my gut. When I pray, it comes to my mind over and over again. But it’s so far from what I thought I’d do or be! Frankly, I don’t think I can—I’m just not ready or able to give up all the plans I’ve had for so long. What happens if I can’t do what He’s asking me to do right now? Sincerely, Steven Dear Steven, This is Brie. God is really clear that He has a specific, planned calling for ea

I try to have a regular prayer life, but I feel like my prayers hit the ceiling. I promise God I will change, and I end up doing the same things. How can I pray wisely and know that God will answer? Sincerely, Jaden Dear Jaden, Did you know that we can actually pray “foolish” prayers? Prayers that God will not take seriously? Prayers that are disrespectful to God? Prayers that He says He will not answer? I’m sure you’ve heard some of these “halfway” type prayers: “God, if you

Dear Roger, My question is where did Jesus go for the 3 days and 3 nights? Did He in fact go to hell and take my sins. I shudder to think that would have happened as being without His Father on the cross with my sins laid on Him is so painful, I just can't comprehend He had to spend that time in hell to save me as well. On the other hand did He spend this time in Heaven with God to get Him ready for the 40 days on earth? I have heard it explained both ways. God Bless you and