Category: Questions Christians Ask
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What Can a Christian Do When they Feel Anxious About a Decision
Every Christian, at some point, has faced anxiety about decision making – whether it’s about career, marriage, ministry or finances. Feeling anxious does not mean you lack faith; it simply means you are human and need to bring that fear under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The real question is: how should a Christian…
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Is where there is a will there is a way biblical?
Where there is a will there is a way, is a proverb or idiom that has been in existence for God knows how long. I doubt there is anyone around who has neither heard it nor said it at one time or the other. It is a motivational proverb that advocates for dedication and commitment…
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Workers of Worth: What Every Christian Should Know About Work and Workers
Happy Workers’ Day to you, dear Deliberate Christian! Today, as the world celebrates the contribution of workers globally, it’s a good time to pause and reflect: What does God think about work? What kind of worker are you — not just in your office, but in your home, ministry, and even the secret places of…
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Do Christians still suffer consequences for sins they have confessed to God?
We are no doubt in the era of grace and not the law, and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross offers remission for our sins. This notwithstanding
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Can a righteous person be lazy?
There are divergent perspectives on the question – can a righteous person be lazy? The views come from two sources – righteousness as an English word and righteousness as a biblical term. What is the literal meaning of righteousness? Literally, righteousness connotes living right, living a life of uprightness or high moral standards. Men set…
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Do I need training or anointing to start a Christian Ministry?
What is the required qualification to start a Christian ministry, anointing or training at a seminary or bible school? This debate has been on for quite a while in the Christian community. While some believe all that is needed is the anointing which signifies God’s approval, others are of the notion that anointing without training…
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Should a Christian Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is a day celebrated annually on February 14th. It is dedicated to celebrating love and affection. People however differ in their object of love celebration. Some dedicate Valentine’s day to celebrating love and affection between romantic partners, while others choose to celebrate their friends and others their family members. Whoever anyone chooses to…
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4 questions to ask yourself just before you give up
You have done all you can. Yes, I know. Ask yourself these 4 questions just before you give up. The challenges of life hit all of us at different times with varying levels of intensity. Our reaction or response to challenges is a function of our source of help. 4 questions to ask yourself just…
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4 Ways of Embracing Genuine Worship in the Face of Trials
“Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship” – Job 1:20(NIV) Reading the story of Job’s predicament in chapter one of his book, I was fascinated by his reaction to the series of bad news he received in a single day. Job’s…
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5 Things to Do When You Are Anxious
Deliberate Christian, as we step into a new month, we often receive cheerful “Happy New Month” greetings from friends and family. However, alongside these warm wishes, a new month can also bring a flood of emotions. Questions like, “What does this month hold?” “How can I make the most of it?” “What should I do…
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Can Christians Forgive and Still Ask forJustice?
Is it possible to forgive someone and still ask God for justice? Many Christians struggle with this question, wondering if seeking justice contradicts the act of forgiveness. Pastor Poju Oyemade, Senior Pastor and Founder’s recent Facebook post sheds light on this important topic by highlighting the difference between forgiving people and asking God to judge…
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10 Ways Christian Women Can Be a Helpmeet Beyond Submission
Being a helpmeet in a marriage isn’t just about submission. While Scripture calls wives to submit to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22), it also calls us to love, nurture, and support one another in myriad other ways. In this post, I’ll share ten ways Christian women can embrace their role as a helpmeet beyond submission—ways that…