Can Christians Use Marijuana or THC? What the Bible Says
Marijuana has become so common that many Christians are no longer asking about a distant issue. They may be wondering about a gummy sold…
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit: What Does the Bible Teach?
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how should believers use them in the church? This subject can bring out some of…
A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord: What Does It Mean?
What does the Bible mean when it calls an offering a pleasing aroma to the LORD? God is not hungry, and He does not…
Stephen in the Bible: Service, Courage, and Forgiveness
Stephen is often remembered for the way he died, but Acts first introduces him when widows are being overlooked. I want to follow his…
Plan B Morning-After Pill: A Biblical Examination
Does Plan B end a new human life? And how should a Christian think about its use when the circumstances may involve a married…
Wicked Schemes: What Makes a Plan Sinful?
What makes a plan wicked? Planning itself is part of ordinary life, and Scripture commends wise counsel and diligence. The danger begins when thought…
Pastor, Bishop, and Elder: What Is the Difference?
Churches can use all the right titles and still misunderstand the office. A pastor may be treated like a chief executive, a weekly speaker,…
Should Christian Parents Homeschool? A Biblical View
Parents often ask me whether the Bible requires Christians to homeschool, and I understand why the question carries so much weight. Our children are…
The Blessed Hope: What Is It?
What does Paul mean when he calls Christ’s appearing “the blessed hope”? He is not giving the Church a vague promise that life will…
The Nazirite Vow: What the Bible Teaches
The Nazirite vow can sound mysterious when we first meet it in Scripture. Was it a special path for unusually devoted people, and should…
Faith in the Bible: What It Means to Trust Jesus
What does it really mean to have faith, especially when our feelings are weak or our circumstances do not improve? Scripture never presents faith…
Divorce and Reconciliation: What the Bible Says
Divorce questions are almost never theoretical. The person asking may be grieving betrayal or living with fear; someone else may be wondering what a…