Q: Both my sister and I have been hurt by a church we both grew up in. We are church “shopping” right now. Why is it that Christians in the church are so self-righteous and cold to those who are really in need and are hurting from various forms of abuse and recovered addictions?... read more »

Matthew 20:30-34: Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus... read more »

Q: Why is it that there are so many Christians who pray for healing and they never get it?  —Wanderi A: It’s true that Scripture tells of people who were healed or delivered from danger because of their faith. Some examples are Gideon (Judges 7:15-23); Naaman the Syrian (2... read more »

Thomas Lynch is an acclaimed poet and nonfiction writer who has won the American Book Award. He’s also an undertaker. In The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, Lynch shares stories from his decades of helping families say goodbye to their loved ones. The opening line of the book... read more »

I grew up under the weight of a verbally abusive grandfather. To this day, years after his death, I still struggle with ramifications of things he said to me and how I responded. During my teenage years, I took my grandfather’s endless criticism with a grain of salt and made every effort to... read more »

Back in the late ’80s there was a popular saying: “I have an issue” . . . meaning I have a problem. It’s funny that it caught on, but—unfortunately—it was truer than the person who uttered it knew! We all have issues at some point in life or another to varying degrees. My... read more »

Matthew 9:36-38: When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to His disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask Him to send more workers... read more »

For 2 months in Uganda, I was without a car and had to travel by foot or by using public transportation. I squeezed into crowded matatus (minivan taxis) and weaved through traffic on the backs of boda bodas (motorcycle taxis). Many times, when no ride was available, I walked in the pouring... read more »

A co-worker was having a conversation with her son about spiritual things. Striving to express his present lack of both belief and commitment to Jesus, the young man said, “God isn’t in my life right now; He’s just in my big toe.” Have you ever felt that way? Has doubt or lack of commitment... read more »

Meryl Streep played a nun in the movie Doubt, so, of course, she was asked her opinion on religion. She answered that the teachings of various religions “form a kind of fence that divides us from each other,” and that as a mother “I deeply resent the idea that if you’re not a member of a... read more »