Category Archives: Tough Questions of Faith

Is Christianity for Real or Is It Just a Bunch of Hopeful Hooey?

She was a young adult dying from cancer. As her pastor, I was by her bedside, reading Scripture, praying with her, and pointing her toward heaven. Suddenly she turned to me with tears in her eyes and asked, “How do … Continue reading

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What’s the Deal with the OT Laws on Clean and Unclean Food?

Preaching through Romans, I have encountered the issue of clean and unclean foods (chapters 14-15). Apparently this was a major issue and a big point of contention between the Gentile and Jewish believers in the early church. It had to … Continue reading

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What Is the Deal with Circumcision?

Circumcision. Now there’s a fun topic! The Bible talks about circumcision fairly often. It is mentioned close to one hundred times in different contexts…in both the Old and New Testaments. But it is one of those biblical subjects that is … Continue reading

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Is Prayer a Waste of Time?

Another shooting. Another tragedy. This time in a church where people are worshipping…singing…praying. Why didn't God prevent such a tragedy…especially while people were presumably praying to Him? Is prayer simply an illusion? An imaginary plea to an imaginary God? To … Continue reading

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What Is God’s Will for Me?

"What is God's will for my life?" That is a common question that we all ask at one time or another. Paul gives the answer in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is … Continue reading

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