Why do I need God to be happy? Q: “I have found happiness in my life. Why do I need to derive a sense of purpose and happiness from the concept of a ‘divine being’?” Youcan find happiness in life without having need of God in your life. Many people enjoy financial wealth, a loving […]
What You Have in Commonwith God When we converse, we look for common themes to talk about. We search for common threads. When people can’t find them, they “just don’t have anything to talk about,” or maybe they start talking about the weather (an obvious commonality). It’s easier to relate to people when we have […]
“Is it wrong to question God?”……Answer: Theissue is not whether we should question God, but in what manner-and for what reason-we question Him. To question God is not in itself wrong. The prophet Habakkuk had questions for God concerning the timing and agency of the Lord's plan. Habakkuk, rather than being rebuked for his questions, […]
“Is there any sin that God will not forgive?”……Answer: For the born-again child of God, there is no unforgivable sin. All sin was forgiven at the cross. When Christ Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30), that statement meant that the penalty for all sin was paid in full. The word translated “it is finished” […]
“How can I know God’s will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God’s will?”……There are two keys to knowing God’s will for a given situation: 1) Make sure what you are asking for or considering doing is not something the Bible forbids. 2) Make sure what you are asking for or […]
“How can we recognize the voice of God?”……This question has been asked by countless people throughout the ages. Samuel heard the voice of God, but did not recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1-10). Gideon had a physical revelation from God, and he still doubted what he had heard to the […]
Does God Answer Our Prayers? What prayers does God answer?…And will He answer your prayers? Have you ever known someone who really trusts God? When I was an atheist, a good friend of mine would tell me every week about something specifically she was praying about and trusting God to provide. And every week I […]