Author: <span>James F. Pope</span>

Light for our path: God hates us?

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/12/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

My friend believes that God hates us. He argues that God hates sin, and we are sinful; therefore, God hates us to the core of our being. I pointed out…

What I learned by answering questions

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/12/01
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

After six years, the author of the “Light for our path” column shares his insights. James F. Pope Six years ago, I knew my life was going to change. What…

Light for our path: What kind of comfort

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/11/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

What kind of comfort can you give someone when a loved one commits suicide, who was supposedly a believer? James F. Pope Your question addresses a very tragic situation. It…

Light for our path: What does a submissive wife in a Christian marriage look like?

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/10/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

What does a submissive wife in a Christian marriage look like? James F. Pope While Scripture provides the definitive answer, I also will be passing along excerpts—in quotation marks—from wives who gave me real-world insights. These wives had ties to courses…

Light for our path: Is is a sin to want to die from a terminal illness?

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/09/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

I am dealing with a terminal illness and am tired of the suffering and pain this is causing me and my family. I am scared to die, but is it a sin to want…

Light for our path: Applauding in church…what advice can you give?

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/08/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

Recently our congregation has begun applauding the singing groups in our worship services. This offends some people. If we discouraged applauding, others would be offended. What advice can you give? James F. Pope It is not likely…

Light for our path: Can you please explain Matthew 5:20

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/07/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

Can you please explain Matthew 5:20 in relation to the doctrine of salvation by faith alone? I have always understood the doctrine of faith alone to mean that someone is…

Light for our path: KARMA?

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/06/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

What is karma? How is it different than “reaping what you sow”? Is it okay to use the term in conversation? James F. Pope We do hear that word karma frequently today, don’t we?From commercials to conversations,…

Light for our path: Can the devil personally be tempting me and a lot of other people at exactly the same time?

Post author:James F. Pope
Post published:2019/05/01
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

Can the devil personally be tempting me and a lot of other people at exactly the same time? James F. Pope Your question leads us to look in Scripture and examine…

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