What should we pray for?
Prayer is a special privilege and should be done with great humility and respect. After all, we are speaking to the Creator of the universe! With this in mind, we must be sure we are praying for the RIGHT things that are pleasing to God. But what sorts of prayers are appropriate? Having a [...]
Is it okay for a Christian to plan for death and take up insurance? (Zambia)
Yes, the money received from the insurance policy will help your living relatives to pay for your burial expenses. This would help to relieve the financial burdens of a funeral, the cost of a grave, etc. It is a part of providing for your family. 1 Timothy 5:8 (RSV), “If any one does not provide [...]
How to grow in the spirit of a sound mind? How to have the mind of Christ? (France)
The children of God are begotten of the holy Spirit to the “high calling” (Philippians 3:14) or heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1) of this Gospel age. They have something offered to them which attracts their minds away from the trifles and delusions which captivate the minds of other people. Theirs are higher joys, higher ambitions – [...]
I am pressed with debt, and this situation is affecting my Christian life so hard. What do I do? It is heavy right now. (Nigeria)
God understands debt. Life tragedies occur. These may drain our financial resources and put us into severe debt. When God wrote the Law Covenant for Israel, He included laws to help the poor and to relieve debt. For example, when a field was reaped, the corners of the land were left for the poor to [...]
According to John 4:3, how can one worship the Father in truth and spirit? (Uganda)
“Yet the time is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Indeed, the Father is looking for people like that to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24) In the John 4 narrative, after recognizing Jesus as [...]
Why should we get along with our brothers and sisters?
There’s a popular saying: you can choose your friends but not your relatives. Often, it’s not until we grow up and look back that we cherish the time we had with our siblings. Even if you’re an only child, you can still have special relationships with your “brothers” and “sisters” in your faith who [...]