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Ask a Pastor: How can I know what job God has for me to do in this world?
Question How can I know what job God has for me to do in this world? Answer This is an excellent question. To ask this question is already the most important step in determining what it is that God has in view for you. Instead of determining it yourself, or letting others determine it for you, you need to consider seriously what it is that God would have you do. Here are 8 helpful steps to help you on the way The Bible This comes first, because, if the Bible commands or con
Dr. L.W. Bilkes
Apr 245 min read


Ask a Pastor: What is the role of women in the church?
This is an expanded Q & A based on an article posted in 2019. Below is an adapted version by Rev. Mark Wagenaar. Original article: What does the Bible say about women in office? Question What is the role of women in the church? Should they be in leadership? Answer The Bible says a lot of things about women. From the first page of Scripture, the Lord declares the shared dignity and worth of men and women. On the sixth day, the Lord created Adam and Eve equally in the image o

Rev. Lawrence W. Bilkes
Mar 144 min read


Ask a Pastor: How do we balance the true meaning of Christmas with all of the seasonal festivities?
Question How do we balance the true meaning of Christmas with all of the seasonal festivites? Answer On Christmas, most Christians remember the incarnation (humble birth) of Jesus. It is certainly a biblical principle to remember and rejoice in God's redemptive work, and the redemptive work of Jesus should lead us to worship every day. Romans 14:5-6 states, “One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike…. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it un

Pastor Scott Dibbet
Dec 25, 20253 min read


Ask a Pastor: How did Baptism Originate?
Ask a Pastor: How did Baptism Originate?

Rev. Bartel Elshout
Oct 24, 20255 min read


Ask a Pastor: What are practical steps to make sure I read the Bible daily?
Ask a Pastor: What are practical steps to make sure I read the Bible daily?
Rev. Foppe Vanderzwaag
Sep 27, 20256 min read


Ask a Pastor: What is the Unforgivable Sin?
Ask a Pastor: What is the Unforgivable Sin?
Rev. Jan Neels
May 14, 20253 min read


Ask a Pastor: What Do I Do If I Find It Difficult to Forgive Someone?
What do I do if I find it difficult to forgive someone who has continually hurt me and my loved ones?

Re. Jan Neels
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Ask a Pastor: How Should a Church Handle Repentant Criminals?
How should a church handle repentant criminals (including sex offenders) wanting to join a congregation?

Rev. John Koopman
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Ask a Pastor: Is God Outside of Time?
Question Is God outside of time? If so, how does this relate to His sovereignty and our free will? If not, please explain. Answer Yes,...
Rev. Ben Van Liere
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: What is Required for a Christian Marriage Ceremony?
Question What is all required for a Christian marriage ceremony? How much of what we do is purely tradition? Of course, there are the...

Rev. Hans Overduin
Oct 19, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: Is Corporate Worship the Most Important Form of Worship?
Question Is corporate worship the most important form of worship? Answer Yes, consider the Psalmist’ confession in Psalm 84:1 How lovely...

Rev. John Koopman
Oct 6, 20237 min read


Ask a Pastor: Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin?
Question Pastor I’m deathly afraid to the point where I can’t eat or sleep because I believe I’ve committed the unforgivable sin,...

Rev Jerrold Lewis
Sep 18, 20232 min read


Ask a Pastor: Was it a Sin for People to Tell Others that Jesus Healed Them?
Question When Jesus healed people and raised them from the dead, He tells most of the people to tell no man, but still some/most do tell....
Rev. Jeff Overduin
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: How Do I Overcome Lust?
Question I struggle with sexual temptation daily and most days I don't resist those temptations like I know I should. What should I do? I...

Rev. Bartel Elshout
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: How Can God Become More Real to Me?
Question How can God become more real to me? I feel as though I’m not really praying TO Him, that I’m just praying to a non living thing....
Rev. Chris Mourik
Jul 18, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: Do Aborted Babies Have Days Ordained to Them?
Question The right to life people always use Ps. 139:16 to support their Pro-life beliefs. My question is simple--since our times are in...
Rev. Isaac Epp
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: Is Having a Wedding Ceremony on Sunday Wrong?
Question Is having a wedding ceremony on Sunday wrong? I was asked by a friend to be a bridesmaid in her wedding and it was supposed to...

Rev. Hans Overduin
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: How Can I Start Over?
Question I’m struggling with self-condemnation. I’m so focused on my last regrets and mistakes. I feel like I’m always struggling with an...
Rev. Foppe Vanderzwaag
May 30, 20233 min read


Ask a Pastor: Is Wine Necessary for Celebrating the Lord's Supper?
Question When it comes to the Lord's Supper, must wine always be used? There are many that struggle with alcohol and it would be forcing...

Rev Jerrold Lewis
May 23, 20232 min read


Ask a Pastor: How are we to Understand Matthew 24:34?
Question How are we to understand Matthew 24:34? Jesus describes end time type events and ends by saying "Assuredly, I say to you, this...
Rev. Jan Neels
May 16, 20233 min read
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