A person is being consistently critical of my children. How should I approach this situation? What is the main thing God wants us to know and do in the Christian life? You inspired me to share Christ with someone! Who was Ishmael? Who were his descendants? What’s the big takeaway? What is the doctrine of Balaam that believers are warned about in Revelation 2? What are your thoughts on finding God‘s will for your life? How can I know that I’m praying (and living) with the right motives?

Tags: analysis, Balaam, criticism, descendants, evangelism, healthy communication, Ishmael, law and grace, motives, new heart, Numbers 22-23, parenting, prayer, protection, Revelation 2, walking by the Spirit

What does the Corinthian passage about head coverings, women and men really mean? Do we need to be praying for our enemies? Who exactly are they? What does it mean to be worldly? How do we avoid being worldly?

Tags: Corinthian, enemies, fix your eyes, head coverings, men, pray, respect, Sermon on the Mount, walk by the Spirit, women, worldliness

How do I help my Catholic friend who believes every communion becomes the body and blood of Christ? What is the difference between your soul and your spirit? My mother died two weeks ago, and I wonder if she is already with God or has to wait. Can you explain that?

Tags: 2 Corinthians 5, absent from the body, blood, Catholic, communion, cross, death, forgiveness, Lord’s Supper, paradise, present with the Lord, soul, spirit, thief on the cross, today, transubstantiation

I know someone who was hurt deeply by an abusive church experience. I shared with them the message of forgiveness found in Matthew 18. But I wonder if you have any other thoughts on forgiving people who have hurt you? A lady at my church keeps telling me that the Holy Spirit has new messages for me. She is scaring me, but at the same time, I wonder if I’m missing out on hearing from God! How do I keep my young children interested in Jesus?

Tags: children, Christ in you, Colossians 3:13, complete, Ephesians 4:32, forgiveness, Gospel, Holy Spirit, hurt, Matthew 18, new heart, pain, parenting, personal revelation, teaching