Personal Concerns
How can I know God's will?
How can I know God's will?
How do I make good decisions? What does God really want from me?

How do I make good decisions? What does God really want from me? Does God care about every little choice I make? The big question behind all of these questions, of course, is this: What's God's will for my life?

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How can we in the church prevent volunteer burnout?

Good question, because it's a big problem. Josh was one of the most zealous workers we'd seen at church, but I realized he was three steps beyond "weary in well doing" when I read his letter: "My walk with the Lord is nonexistent. I've allowed the pressure ...

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Can I forgive those who have betrayed me if they are not repentant?

If we wait for those who have hurt us to repent first, we will almost certainly wait for a long, long time. We also give ourselves a justification to stay bitter the rest of our lives.

This cannot be right. Even non-Christian organizations are emerging ...

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How do I witness to my Hindu friend?
We might need to do more listening than talking.
Confronting Sin Versus a Critical Spirit
There is a fine line between helping and criticizing

Q: What's the difference between "seeing sin" in someone else's life and confronting it, and having a critical spirit?

A: The key distinction between recognizing behavior that's ungodly and passing judgment on others is the posture of our heart. Are we ...

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How can I figure out what God wants me to do with my life?
How can I figure out what God wants me to do with my life?

There are few things more attractive, more noticeable, than someone who's pursuing an activity he or she loves and is good at. We've all had the remarkable experience of sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher who engages and awakens the ...

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Does the command about not taking God's name in vain include swearing?

I can identify with having an unruly tongue. Whenever I bump my toe into a table or graze my bumper on the garage doorframe, the first word that comes to mind typically isn't hallelujah!

Regardless of stubbed toes or bent fenders, we bumbling ...

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