Church Matters

When should a church leader be disqualified and asked to leave his position? Must an immoral pastor be permanently disqualified? Should a leader disqualify himself? Under what circumstances?

I am having a difficult time coping with something I did that harmed others close to me. How can I be restored to fellowship and God’s love again? Because, I think God is disciplining me.

I like my church. But, each year the elders vote down deaconesses. Many of our women are “champions” of the faith and help a lot with needs in church (which our deacons need). Should I leave?

Q. My neighbor’s children are into cross-dressing and cutting. Does the Bible say anything about this? Should I say anything to the parents about it?

Do you think it’s wrong to cremate our loved ones? A friend says it’s disrespectful to burn-up dead bodies. Is there some theological reason we should avoid cremation? Thanks…

I’m out of work. But, I’m too old (48)& struggle with arthritis & other ailments to do much physical work. Plus, I don’t want to just be a worker bee for globalists – Any advice? (B.R.)

In the 1960s we called it “psycho-cybernetics” or Christian Science or Religious Science. It had to do with thinking big, focused thoughts to produce big bank accounts and prosperity.

Q. Sometimes I find it really hard to keep going to church, read my Bible, and associate with church friends. I grew-up in a dysfunctional family and am prone to depression and isolation. I know this isn’t an excuse – but do you have any thoughts about it? Any suggestions for people like me?

Is there a clear, biblical way to handle disputes, arguments, or mismanagement of funds in a church or with Christians in general? Where is it and how do we go about implementing such a plan?

Q. Can you explain how we confess our sins and repent of them so that we don’t have to be judged later?

If the early church “broke bread” whenever they came together, why do we celebrate just once monthly?