In an age of “fake news” and “disinformation”, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Subtle distortions of truth impact our approach to everyday matters of life. This series will provide clarifying answers to practical questions we all ask.
Ask a random person on the street what the definition of ``Christian`` is, and you'll likely get numerous answers. The necessity of getting the answer right is clear: some people think they're Christians, but in reality aren't.
Is there more to being a Christian than ``praying a prayer`` to ``get in?`` Is there personal benefit to spiritual growth? What does God want for me, once I become a Christian? These are important questions that impact the emptiness or fulfillment we get out of life.
Why go to church? Why live in community with other believers? What's the point of it all? Too many Christians see church as an optional activity. But it's far more fundamental to our well-being than most people realize.
Retirement is often viewed as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Why? Because work can be downright frustrating. But God designed us to work. He instituted work. Grasping his vision for work is important to finding meaning in your work.
We need friendship...more than many of us realize. But our approach to this is often browsing the field of potential friends in order to find the ``right one`` for us. Maybe that's backwards. The better way is: how can I be the kind of friend I've always wanted?
Money is a substantial part of life. You need it for food, shelter, clothing, education, rest and relaxation...and pretty much everything else. It's not surprising the Bible has a lot to say about it. God earnestly desires to cure us of money sickness and establish us in money wellness.
We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord?
Surveys indicate couples get married primarily for happiness. Is that what marriage is about? Since God instituted marriage, let's ask him what purposes he had in mind when he created marriage. It might change the way you view your own marriage.
Parenting is overwhelming. How does one raise another human being to be well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and charitable? On top of that, how does a parent raise kids who love and follow Jesus? There are no easy answers, but we'll mine the Bible for wisdom.
World War 2...9/11...Indonesian Tsunami...Hamas' attack on Israel. There's no shortage of bad things that happen in our world. Why do they happen? What purpose do they serve - if any? Suffering, adversity, and hardship is a part of life, so how do we handle it without collapsing under the weight of it?