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My Last Words

Dear Roger, What are the key truths that guide your life? What words define you as a husband, Christian and pastor? Love, Rachel Dear Rachel, These are the words that…

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Are Angels Real?

Dear Roger, I love to picture the angels singing at Jesus’ birth. I wonder what the shepherds must have been thinking! But I know that my earthly mind can’t possibly…

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Is Money Evil?

Dear Roger, I always hear preachers and Bible teachers talking about money as if it is bad. Can you give me a good perspective on the biblical approach to money? Sincerely, Ronnie…

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Why Is God Silent?

Dear Roger, I’m not even sure how to ask this question. I am terribly discouraged. I am so overwhelmed with what is happening in the world. I’ve prayed and prayed,…

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Why Is Life Unfair?

(Dear Reader, the following letter was written by a woman in another country who is in the throes of an acrimonious, three-year dragged out divorce. I am choosing not to…

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Did Paul Hate Women?

Dear Roger, When I read some of the things Paul wrote about women I understand why many (especially Non-Christians) consider Paul to be chauvinistic and sexist. I will make my…

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Is Vampirism Real?

Dear Roger, I believe that vampirism is alive and well today. Vampire lore seems innocuous enough, but I have observed cases in my counseling practice that give me pause. Several…

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Job: A Man or a Myth?

Here is an enlightening answer to a seldom-studied character in the Bible: Job. The book of Job is a profound work on human suffering, worthy of a lifetime of study…

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When Was Jesus Born?

Hi Roger, When was Jesus born? Thanks, “LAC” Dear “LAC”,   What an interesting question! It may or may not surprise you to know that there is much discussion—even argument—throughout…

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What About Boundaries?

QUESTION: Hi Roger! The question I have is about boundaries. Over the years I’ve had a few friends at various times who were extremely needy. Whether Christian or still unbelievers,…

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Help! I Want Revenge!

Dear Roger,   Violence, vengeance and hatred plague our nation. I have had enemies, but I don’t try to kill them! However, I can’t get past my own wounds. I…

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Predestined to Hell?

Dear Roger, Did God predestine people to go to Hell? Sincerely, PH Dear PH,   Let me begin with an overview of predestination as envisioned by John Calvin. Calvinism teaches,…

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Unequally Yoked

Dear Roger, Is the passage in Scripture that tells us not to be unequally yoked dealing with marriage, business or both? Thanks for clarifying. Jeri   Dear Jen,   This…

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Christian Swingers?

Dear Roger, Recently, I discovered that some very close Christian friends of ours are involved in “swinging”, where they basically trade each other for sex with other consenting couples. We…

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Scared of God?

Dear Roger, I recently became a Christian and I have a question. The woman who led me to Christ encouraged me to start reading my Bible immediately. She told me…

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Was Jesus a Socialist?

Dear Roger, Was Jesus a socialist? Sincerely, Wayne   Dear Wayne,   First of all, Jesus Christ is Jesus Christ. His beliefs transcend any economic or governmental system. His kingdom…

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What About Physical Healing?

Dear Roger, Regarding physical healings—Does God gift people with the ability to heal physical ailments today? Thoughts on “healing”? Revivals? Thanks! Question from Casas’ “What’s Next Class” Dear Ms. WNC,…

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Eve’s DNA

Dear Roger, I heard that it has been determined that all mankind is descended from one human mother. Is this the Eve of the Bible and does this prove that…

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Where Did Cain Get His Wife?

Dear Roger, If Adam and Eve had only boys, how did their children reproduce to create the world’s people? Incest? Sincerely, Questioner in Casas’ “What’s Next Class” Dear Q, According…

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Long Years in Genesis?

Dear Roger, How were years determined in Noah’s days? Sincerely, Member of Casas’ Discovering Christianity Class Dear Member, You are obviously referring to the genealogies in the early part of…

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Recently, my Bible study group came face-to-face with the age-old problem: “Why do the righteous suffer?” After almost an hour of discussion, a member of our group said, “I’ve recently…

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