Pastors, leaders, and Christians take tough questions and provide biblical and experiential answers. Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:24:19 -0500 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-are-the-seven-deadly-sins.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-are-the-seven-deadly-sins.html Lori Wildenberg https://www.crosswalk.com/author/lori-wildenberg/ While many of us can name the seven deadly sins (pride, envy, wrath, gluttony, lust, sloth, and greed), we may not understand why they are considered deadly. What does the Bible tell us about these particular sins? Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/ways-to-know-and-fulfill-gods-purpose-for-your-life.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/ways-to-know-and-fulfill-gods-purpose-for-your-life.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Dear Roger,Please help me understand God’s purpose for my life. It seems that all of us at one time or another ask the question, “Why am I here?” When I stand before Jesus at the Judgment Seat of Christ, I want to be sure that I understood clearly what He wanted me to do and I carried out His calling. Tell me, what is God’s purpose for my life?Thank you! JackieDear Jackie,God’s purpose for our existence is the same for everyone. He wants to put Christ on display in our lives for entire the world to see. And God fulfills His purpose by molding us into the image of Christ.So, let’s search the Scriptures together, looking at seven different ways that we can know and fulfill God’s purpose for us.Photo Credit: Unsplash/Christopher Sardegna  Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/how-do-i-heal-from-hurts-around-the-holidays.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/how-do-i-heal-from-hurts-around-the-holidays.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Fortunately, holidays can bring out times of great joy. Unfortunately, for others, holidays can bring out the pain. Could you give us some advice on how to heal some of the hurts we may encounter? Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/questions-about-mary-and-the-virgin-birth.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/questions-about-mary-and-the-virgin-birth.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ I have so many questions about Mary. Why is it important that Mary was a virgin when Jesus was born? Why do some people worship Mary? Can you help me learn more about her? Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:30:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/how-should-i-handle-biblical-mysteries.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/how-should-i-handle-biblical-mysteries.html Dr. Roger Barrier and Dr. Jeffrey Allen Love https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting the One who does. Here's how to stop fighting the mystery and start growing through it. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-do-we-know-about-the-treasures-in-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-do-we-know-about-the-treasures-in-heaven.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Dear Roger,I’m a new Christian, and I have been reading in the Bible about the crowns, treasures, and rewards that Jesus will give to Christians who live God-honoring lives here on earth. Recently, I came across a passage where Jesus talked about storing up treasures in heaven. What exactly are the treasures in heaven He’s talking about? And how do I earn them?Thank you, AnaDear Ana,I took a survey of several thousand people, asking them your questions. I think you’ll relate to some of the answers I received:“I don’t know what the treasures are—do they have something to do with the mansions Jesus promised for us?”“I don’t get it. If our salvation doesn’t depend on ‘good works,’ why does Jesus tell us we have to earn something?”“Don’t we get treasures if we do good things? Like every time I do something that the Bible tells me to do, that puts a ‘treasure’ in heaven?”“Aren’t the ‘treasures’ just one of those parables? They’re not real?”I understand the confusion! Yes, the treasures are part of a parable—a story Jesus told with simple examples to help us understand complex spiritual truth. But they’re also very literal, because they’re mentioned many other times in Scripture.God’s Word also tells us exactly how to “store up” heavenly treasures while we’re here on earth, why earning them matters, and what they’ll eventually be used for in heaven. So, let’s dig in!Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/fergregory Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/is-there-a-right-or-wrong-way-to-give-thanks.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/is-there-a-right-or-wrong-way-to-give-thanks.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Wondering if your prayers of thanksgiving are from a heart of faith? Here are 3 dos and don'ts of thankfulness. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/how-do-i-start-tithing-when-i-dont-feel-ready.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/how-do-i-start-tithing-when-i-dont-feel-ready.html Dr. Jeffrey Allen Love Dear Roger and Friends I’m having a very difficult time financially. But I know that God has called us to tithe. I just don’t know where to start. Can you help me make a wise decision?Sincerely, JoAnnaHi JoAnna,This is Jeff. I recently received the same heartfelt question. I believe it speaks to a tension many of us feel. Someone shared, “I want to start tithing, but I just don’t feel ready.” That single sentence is packed with so much honesty: a desire to honor God mixed with a very real fear of not having enough. If you’ve ever felt this way, please know you are not alone. It’s a struggle that pits our faith against our finances, and it’s a conversation worth having.I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this exact tension. In fact, it’s the core of a principle I live by: Open hands lead to an open heart. Whatever we are willing to open our hands to—sharing our time, our influence, our resources—we are also opening our hearts to. The reverse is also true. When we clench our fists around something, we inadvertently close our hearts. This journey of generosity, starting with the tithe, isn't just about money. It's about opening our hearts completely to God as our loving Father and provider.So, let's walk through this feeling of “not being ready” together. What does it take to move from a place of fear to a place of faith-filled action?Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/doidam10 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-do-we-really-know-about-angels.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-do-we-really-know-about-angels.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Angels have a lot to do, especially for those who have eyes to see. I believe that most of their work goes on behind the scenes where they are usually not noticed. Let me give you a short Biblical primer on the nature and work of angels. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/is-the-battle-of-armageddon-around-the-corner.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/is-the-battle-of-armageddon-around-the-corner.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Our small group had a long discussion about the Battle of Armageddon. We wondered where and how Jesus fit in with the Battle? Will America be involved? Do you believe that these things are being fulfilled today? Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:24:19-05:00