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The best advice I ever got was . . The best part of Thanksgiving is . . . The most disturbing thing about college this year is . . . The new President: now what do we do? Here’s a great way to tell a self-righteous Christian. Do the media & polls cover the political story or create it? Does
the Holy Ghost help
political candidates? Why doesn't Google find Oneness beleivers anywhere? The Wall Street bailout elicits many responses. Why are you
so tired? What Pentecostal would be a great running mate for the two Presidential candidates? Have you followed the Olympics? Does this week’s quote describe the Apostolic movement today? Ever wonder if you’re in the Apostolic Middle? Where
we go when we leave the church Living
for God Just ain't Easy! Couples
are incompatible when... Dissenting opinions about our churches going Green. If you could create your own list of “modern sins” what would be at the top? For better or worse: What is the biggest shift/trend that you have seen in your church in the last 10 years? Dating Age Differences: What is too large an age difference between male and female? What is an unacceptable difference? Does it matter who is older: the man or the woman? What is your favorite ride at an amusement park? Why did the serpent tempt Eve and not Adam in the garden? Valentine’s Day: over-hyped, under-nourished, or just right? The Least Talented Church Instrument Men vs. Women: Who’s Debt is it? The Question: What is one thing that you plan to do in 2008 that you have not done before? The Question: My low point(s) of 2007 was… The Question: What was one beautiful moment from 2007? The Question: Why this Christmas is the best! The Question: What has been the biggest challenge to your apostolic faith (at college, after college, now)? The two things I’m most thankful for are . . . The Question: I’m optimistic about my church because . . . The
Question: What Bible study tool could you not live without? The Question: My favorite scripture is ___________ because ___________. The Question: I'm anorexic because... The Question: A reader asks: In today’s world, is a newly married couple required to have as many children as God/biology/laws of physics will allow? Is it right to decide to not have kids?” The Question: What songs would be included in the soundtrack of your life? The Question: How do you handle stress? The Question: Do Apostolics still get married as virgins? Why/Why not? Did you? Will you? The Question: My favorite memory from this summer was when…. The Question: If Youth Congress could be any city in the world, where would you have it? Why? The Question: How do you survive the morning commute? The Question:A reader asks: “How do you define revival, and is it happening today in Western countries?” The Question: If you could be someone/something else for the day, who/what would you be? The Question: I’m glad I grew up Pentecostal because… The Question: What style of music is in your church service? Is this up to date with what most of your members prefer? The
Question: What
mainstream store would you not be caught dead in? Why? The Question: What reading are you planning to accomplish this summer? The Question: Outside of your tithes, what giving are you involved in? The Question: If there were a College & Career mixer at Youth Congress, what must be included to create the perfect night? The Question: If there were a College & Career mixer at Youth Congress, what must be included to create the perfect night? The Question: For me, prayer is …. The Question: When you buy items, what percentage do you use your credit card? Debit card? And cold hard cash? The Question: If I could bring any one person (alive today) with me to church on Sunday it would be ______ because ______. The Question: What’s your favorite song of all time? Why? What memories does it evoke? The
Question: “What impossible thing has God done for
you lately?” The Question: ““What is the cultural breakdown of your church?”” The Question: “What would you like to do, when you ‘grow up’?” The Question: Why don't you own a cell phone? If you own one, how has it changed your life? The Question: “My favorite summer memory as a kid was…” The Question: In your opinion, what is the most important department in your church? The Question: How patriotic are you? How are you celebrating Independence Day? The Question: What’s the best or worst advice you have ever received? The Question: “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Do we live this or are we too impatient in wanting a sinner to get saved in one visit that we rush by the planting and the watering? Why is this true / untrue? The Question: Did your church do anything different for Pentecost Sunday? Should they? The Question: “When I need to get away / escape from the hustle and bustle of life, I…” The Question: Has public breastfeeding become acceptable (without anyone telling us)? Should it be? Why or why not? The Question: A reader noticed that it’s a rare married couple that seems intellectually compatible. For most, there seems to be at least a 20-point IQ difference. The reader wonders: can these couples be happy? Do you accept this observation as true? The Question: “What I like best about living for God is…” The Question: What's one thing you’ll never buy? Why? The Question: What is one major purchase that you have made in the last year? Are you pleased or regretful? The Question: With music so readily available on-line, do you still buy CDs in the store, buy them online, or download them illegally? The Question:How did you accumulate your credit card debt? What is your plan to pay it off? If you don’t have cc debt, how do you avoid it? The Question:What’s the best April Fool’s joke that has ever been played on you or that you have played on someone? The Question: Who are your personal heroes? Why? The Question: What’s one thing you look forward to doing with the arrival of spring? The Question: “Is dressing up for church a distraction, an attraction, an obstacle to visitors, a necessity in showing respect to God? What’s it all about?” TheQuestion: What was your first car? The Question:“According to many reports, Apostolics on Myspace.com are posting less-than-Christian content. Why is there this disconnect between how we act in real life and how we act on the web? How can it be combated?” The Question: What’s the best thing God has done for you this past month? The Question: “With all the busyness of Valentine’s Day, what is one little thing you do to make Valentine’s Day special for your Valentine?” The Question: “Why do disorganized people so seldom see themselves as disorganized? Are you (dis)organized? (How do you know?)” The Question: “If they made a movie about your life, what would the title be?” The Question: “What non-religious movie would you recommend your pastor see with you? Why?” The Question: What one thing do you look forward to in your daily life? The Question: Of your total music collection, what % is Christian? What % is Apostolic artists? Are you more or less likely to buy a home-grown Apostolic artist’s CD? Why? The Question: What’s your favorite memory of 2005? The Question: What's the worst Christmas gift you've ever received? The Question: ____ is my favorite coffee shop, where I always order ____. The Question: What is your favorite Christmas album (artist and album title)? The Question: The person I’m most thankful for is ____, because? The Question: What’s your best/worst high school memory? The Question: I’ve made mistakes in my life, but if there’s one (non-salvation related) action I did right, it was… The Question: I’m proudest of my local church because… The Question: A reader wonders, What’s your favorite group game? Why? The Question: The term Pentecostal and Apostolic is widely used in the media when referencing different individuals. Who is the most recognizable / famous person of this identification? Why is that? The Question: What is the most beautiful city to which you've traveled in the world? What made it so beautiful? The Question: Some recorded songs are perfect. No other artist should ever try covering that song with their own version. (i.e. CeCe Winan’s singing “Alabaster Box”) What is your favorite “perfect” song(s) & the artist(s) who nailed it? Why? The Question: What is the perfect way to spend your day / evening off? The Question: A reader wondered, “Does God’s will for our lives always have to be something that we don’t want to do?” The Question: Name a notable young (under 35) Apostolic Professional making a difference in career and (non-preaching/singing) ministry. Why are they notable? The Question: Who is your favorite Apostolic musician/musical group (under 35) and why? The Question: Who is your favorite young preacher (under 35) and why? The Question: Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met and what were the circumstances? The Question: What are the best parts of Youth Congress, past and present? The Question: Areader asks: Since many churches are switching to 1 Service Sundays, what are the advantages / disadvantages? (Do saints now spend Sunday nights watching Desperate Housewives?) Is this a positive or negative trend? Why/Why not? The Question: What are the roles of Bible Schools in the future of the UPC? Is the current model broken? Is there a better model to follow/create? The Question: Why are women allowed to ‘unofficially’ lead in worship and be responsible for so much of church government, but we don’t allow them more visible roles in ministry? The Question: Church camps are so 20th Century! Time to move on? The Question: If you’re looking for a good summer read, then I suggest __________ because _________. The Question: If you were to attend Youth Congress this year, what life challenges for young adults (whether related to relationships, career, ministry or some other general topic) would you like to hear discussed on a panel? The Question: If you could witness to one “famous” person, who would it be and why? The Question: "What is the biggest (printable) secret you’ve never told anyone but you’ll share with us?" The Question: “What trends, if any, in the Apostolic movement concern you? What trends excite you? The Question: In your pastor’s last sermon, what was quoted more—the Bible or some Christian leader like John Maxwell? The Question: What translation of the Bible do you primarily use or prefer? The Question: What is your computer’s home page when you log on to the web? Why? The Question: If 90&9 started a Marketplace want ad section would you participate by selling/buying items through it? If yes, what would you like to see/sell? The Question: What Big Questions do you think we should ask the world? The Question: What are your views on the passing of Pope John Paul II and the election of Pope Benedict XVI? The Question: What are you doing with your tax refund? The Question: What do you consider essential in an excellent College & Career conference? The Question: Easter is the most important event celebrated in Christianity. So why are there endless Christmas songs/CDs, yet almost no Easter songs (if they’re not specifically tied to a musical)? The Question: If the anti-Christ is alive today, who might (s)he be? The Question: What does your church do for Easter Sunday? A drama? Preaching? Is this the best method for the most attended service of the year? The Question: A pastor informs us that 6 of his 35 teens are given legal drugs (Ritalin, Zoloft, Prozac) daily by their parents. Is this common-practice in your area? Do most Apostolic parents now parent via drugs? Is there a better way? The Question: What’s your dream? Are you pursuing it? If not, what’s the biggest obstacle you face? The Question: Is illegal drug use a problem at your church/ youth group? If yes, what type drugs and what percentage of the congregation? If no, why isn’t it? The Question: The one print magazine I can’t live without is _______ because ________. The Question: What do you think Jesus wrote in the sand when they brought him the woman caught in adultery? The Question: How do you find balance between church work and worship? The Question: Why does most of Christendom hold Christmas Eve services (while most Aps do not), yet most Apostolics hold New Year’s Eve services (but most of Christendom does not)? The Question: Why would a loving, omnipotent God allow the tsunami to occur and then kill so many? The Question: How did you spend New Year’s Eve? Was it different this year, or the same as always? Why? The Question: How many ministries are you involved in with your church? Describe your involvement. Do you feel like you could do more or you are doing too much? The Question: What's the last song you'd like to hear before you die? The Question: The worst part about the Christmas season is… The Question: The best part about the Christmas season is… The Question: What recent CD would you recommend to us? Why? The Question: “This Thanksgiving season, I’m most thankful for…” The Question: When do you begin your Christmas shopping? Who do you buy for primarily? The Question: The last good book I read was ________ because ________. The Question: Share a favorite quote with us! The Question: “You get mad. You’re frustrated or upset and you say something. Do you curse? Use slang? Just hit something? What pops out of your Holy Ghost-filled mouth in those moments? The Question: What would you like to see 90&9.com do better / more of? Why? (Give us some ideas!) The Question: Name one major life decision you made in the past 10 years and describe if and how you thought it was God's will. The Question: Do you think that a person has to have the Holy Ghost to be a true worshipper (John 4:23-24)? The Question: Describe Heaven. Describe Hell. The Question: “Are you more concerned about going to heaven or avoiding hell? Which one motivates you more? Why?” The Question: It’s six months later. Did The Passion of the Christ make a noticeable difference in you? your church? your community? your nation? Explain The Question: Do you know of any effective / successful Apostolic Internet ministries. (How do you measure effectiveness / success?) The Question: “What Christian songs from the last 20 years will be around in 50 years?” The Question: I read 90&9.com because… The Question: A Sunday school teacher wants to know: How do you, as a teen / 20something, find time to pray and have quiet time with God? How do you study the Bible? How do you encourage yourself in the Lord? The Question: The NEA reported that the reading of literature (novels, plays, poetry, short stories) in the U.S. is down to 46.7% of adults. How many of this lit have you read in the last year? (Guys, we definitely want your input, as guys supposedly don’t read fiction.) Share a favorite, recent title! The Question: “What does your church do to make visitors feel welcome? Is it effective? How do you know?” The Question: What is your favorite scripture / scriptural passage? Why? The Question: Are you registered to vote? Why/why not? Does your vote actually count? The Question: When is it okay (and not okay) to have cosmetic surgery? Got any scripture to guide your stance? The Question: What are you looking forward to most this summer? Why? The Question: With Father’s Day being this weekend, what is a common phrase or saying your father has always used? The Question: If you could quit your job and devote your life to one cause and get paid for it, other than the spreading of the Gospel, what would it be? The Question: What is the most overlooked thing that Apostolics have difficulty facing on a day-to-day basis? The Question: If a sinner asks you, “If I should read only 1 book in the Bible, what should it be?” You say ______ because _______. The Question: Who’s worse with hormones and moving out of Mom-&-Dad’s house faster: guys or gals? Why? The Question: How much time do you average surfing the net & (personal) emailing each day? The Question: Was it “Worth the Wait” to have sex with your new spouse after the wedding? Why/Why not? The Question: How will you spend your tax refund? The Question:What is your definition of soulmate? Do you think it differs between men and women? The Question: Do you watch reality TV? If so, what’s your favorite show (The Apprentice, Survivor, The Bachelor, Big Brother, Newlyweds)? If not, why? The Question: If you could choose the service times for your church, when would you meet and how often? The Question: What’s the difference between an Apostolic Progressive (seemingly a compliment) and an Apostolic Liberal (seemingly disparaging)? The Question: If you didn’t have to worry about money, what would you do? The Question: A reader wonders, “If you could say one thing to all Apostolic believers, what would it be?” The Question: What should Apostolic women wear when they’re working out? Does it make a difference if they’re at an all women’s gym or a co-ed one? The Question: If you were given $10,000 to spend in one day, but had to spend it in $1,000 increments – what would you spend it on? The Question: Are you planning on watching The Passion of the Christ? Why? Are there any Apostolic churches doing anything about/with this film? The Question: If you were a pastor, what policy would you set for your saints concerning watching “The Passion” at the cinema. Why? The Question: I most frequently read 90&9 at… (Home, Work, School/college, Library, Other) The Question: Christian websites I frequent include _______ because... The Question: When is the last time you won someone to the Lord (as opposed to praying someone through at the altar)? Do you have someone targeted for now? If so, who? If not, why not? The Question: When is the last time you won someone to the Lord (as opposed to praying someone through at the altar)? Do you have someone targeted for now? If so, who? If not, why not? The Question: The ministry I invest the most time into is _____ because…. The Question: What do you hope to accomplish in 2004 (that you haven't accomplished previously)? The Question: What’s the best thing that happened to you in 2003? The Question: How much did you spend on Christmas this year? Who did you spend the most money on (and why)? The Question: Should Apostolics let their children believe in Santa Claus? The Question: With another flap about Abercrombie & Fitch promoting nudity/fornication in their catalogs (and in their stores) do you think Christians should shop there or wear their clothes? Why/Why not? Why do some Christians shop there? The Question: Do you feel like the Apostolic movement is moving in a positive or negative direction? Why? The Question: How many two-degreed couples (both spouses earning a Bachelor’s or higher) are in your church? Is that a good thing? Why? The Question: When a lady marries and keeps her last name, or hyphenates it, is that against biblical principles of leaving and cleaving? Why/why not? The Question: If you had the opportunity to select the topics for a Young Adult seminar, what three topics would you most like discussed? The Question: Do you blog? Why / Why not? What Apostolic blogs do you visit / write, if any? The Question: What is the one characteristic you love most about your boy/girl-friend or spouse? The Question: What is the one superficial thing you would change about your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife? Explain. The Question: Do you make yourself spiritually and directly accountable to someone (as opposed to generically listening to your pastor)? Why/Why not? The Question: A reader wonders, “Does the Republican Party use our religious convictions against us to keep our votes when sometimes a Democrat is better for the job?" The
Question: Do you believe it’s “settling” for a Christian single
to consider dating a non-virgin, if everything else is spiritually
is on track? Do you hold someone’s past against them even if it’s
now under the blood? The Question: What is the most important piece of advice you can give to a single, dating Apostolic? The Question: Is this generation (20s-30s) of Apostolics overly enamored with education, money, and the culture at large at the expense of understanding / applying God's Word? The Question: What one sin do you struggle with most? The Question: Are there degrees of sin in Scripture or do we put degrees on it? (If all sin is sin and will send you to Hell, then will cursing condemn you as fast as committing adultery, etc.?) The Question: A Sunday school teacher asks: Do you know of anyone that successfully uses computers in the classroom? I would like to use our extra computers and a video projector, but not sure how it would enhance my lessons. Help! The Question: “Jesus often emphasized social justice issues. Why don't Apostolics pursue more social justice issues (such as servicing women's shelters or drug-dependency programs)? Are our churches afraid to join hands with the social services in their local communities?” The Question: What cliché's would you like to remove from our culture forever? The
Question: "What three areas in contemporary life
tempt you the most? (Please be The Question: What other questions should we have included in the Great Marriage Survey? What other topics would you like to see surveyed? The Question: Many of our churches now use PowerPoint to project lyrics of praise songs for the congregation. Is this generation of believers missing out on the “classic” songs not being sung? Why or why not? And what is the solution? The Question: Do an excess of church activities/ministries actually prevent you from witnessing to your neighbors at work/college and home? The Question: What advice would you a give a new mother? The Question: Book clubs have swept the nation, but have they swept through Apostolic ranks? Are you a member of a reading group/club? If so, give us the details (how often you meet, gender composition & size of group, how it started) and recommend a book! If not, why not & why aren’t there more Apostolic reading groups? The Question: (April 28, 2003) “If you had to be a foreign missionary, but could choose your country, which country would it be and why?” The Question: (April 21, 2003) Recent statistics show that of 1,500 Christians polled, only 39% were still virgins. Why do you believe so many succumbed to sexual temptation? What percentage of young people in your church do you believe are still virgins? Why? The Question: (April 14, 2003) A reader wonders: What traits, aside from basic doctrinal agreement (Acts 2:38 salvation, etc.) do you consider to be absolutely essential in the person you will marry/are married to? The Question: (April 7, 2003) “You want me to be a prophet? Then I predict that ______ will occur before the end of 2003.” The Question: (March 31, 2003) What are your primary information sources on the war? Why do you prefer those? The Question: (March 24, 2003) A reader asks, what do you do if you are past the age of 30, not married, and wanting children. Would it be wrong to have in vitro fertilization? There is no sex involved or is this also a sin? Why or why not? The Question: (March 17, 2003)While the entire Christian community seems to love devotionals and buy them in droves, almost no Apostolics buy them. (This is verified by sales figures.) Why is this? The Question: (March 10, 2003) Considering the acceptance of other media, how do you testify and/or explain to a Gen Xer about an Apostolic's rules/convictions against movies? Are movies even an issue any longer? The Question: (February 24, 2003) What makes an Apostolic liberal or conservative? Is there anyone in the middle? Follow-up: Which box does 90&9.com fit in (and why)? The Question: (February 17, 2003) If you were President Bush, how would you proceed on the Iraq (and North Korea) crisis? The Question: (February 10, 2003) Is it acceptable to paint a nude model in a college-level art class? Why or why not? The Question: (January 27, 2003) If a young person is unsure what (s)he wants to do upon graduation from high school, should (s)he enroll in Bible college or a secular (or private) university? Why? The Question: (January 20, 2003) A reader honestly wants to know: "What can we do for fun or on a date without sinning?” Bonus Question: (January 20, 2003) Why do we lose our teens when they start driving? The Question: (January 13, 2003) Do you believe Apostolics should use TV to evangelize? If yes, why and how? If no, why not? The Question: (January 6, 2003) What New Year’s resolution did you make and keep last year? If you didn’t keep any, which one(s) did you break first? The Question: (December 30, 2002) If you could go anywhere, where would you like to celebrate Christmas? Why? The Question: (December 23, 2002) What’s your favorite Christmas song? Why? The Question: (December 16, 2002) Who gets your most expensive Christmas gift and who gets your least expensive gift? Why? The Question: (December 9, 2002) Why aren’t the gifts of the spirit more widespread? More importantly, in church, why do we overfocus on the power of tongues and interpretation, while the other gifts (prophecy, healings, miracles) languish? The Question: (December 2, 2002) What are you thankful for now that you weren't thankful for 5 years ago? The
Question: (November 25, 2002) The one (important) thing my parents
don’t know about me is… The Question: (November 18, 2002) In non-spiritual matters, how much control should a pastor have in a saint’s life? The Question: (November 11, 2002) Why or why aren’t you registered to vote? If you are, what difference does your vote make? The Question: (November 4, 2002) You and a junior colleague (about 25) are representing your company at a dinner with another company’s representatives to close a huge deal. It’s closed and they want to celebrate, ordering drinks. While they know you don’t drink, your colleague has forgotten her I.D. and asks you to order for her. What do you do? The
Question: (October 28, 2002) Christians who speak against
Halloween often use Halloween’s origin as a pagan holiday to justify
their actions. Yet, both Christmas and Easter were originally pagan
holidays, and that is ignored. Is it really so important what the
origins of a holiday are if they've been superceded by Christian
and/or secular/commercial purposes centuries later? The Question: (October 21, 2002) What’s the best thing to do after midnight? The Question: (October 14, 2002) What do you view as “structural” (as opposed to doctrinal) compromise: moving from 2 Sunday services to 1? Dissolving Bible study night for cell groups? Dissolving Sunday school for special teaching nights? Mistaking Bible study night as a mini-Sunday night for preaching? The Question: (October 7, 2002) What's the best/worst break-up line you've received or given? The Question: (September 30, 2002) Who’s your all-time favorite fictional character? Why? The Question: (September 23, 2002) When visiting someone else's home, do you peek in their medicine cabinets while using the restroom? Why or why not? The Question: (September 16, 2002) If you could give incoming college freshmen advice they would apply, what would it be? The Question: (September 9, 2002) A recent study shows half of Americans are unhappy with their jobs. Are you one of them? If so, what would be your dream job? The Question: (September 2, 2002) Is it okay to download music from the Internet? The Question: (August 26, 2002) The one Christian author and/or music act that is completely overrated is _______ because...? The Question: (August 19, 2002) Stewardship is an essential principle of Christianity, yet when it comes to the Earth and natural resources, that concept doesn’t seem to apply. Why aren’t Apostolics concerned about abusing natural resources? The Question: (August 12, 2002) What is the average length people in your church date prior to becoming engaged? The Question: (August 5, 2002) Where's your favorite place to pray? The Question: (July 22, 2002) It’s easy to criticize! Here’s (at least) one thing that’s great about being an Apostolic. The Question: (July 15, 2002) I’m the only 90&9.com reader who likes . . ? The Question: (July 8, 2002) What would you do if you knew you could not fail? The Question: (July 1, 2002) Define worldly entertainment. Why is this a good definition? The Question: (June 24, 2002) What is the best soda in the world? (Dr. Pepper, Pepsi-Cola, Coca-Cola, Root Beer, 7-Up, Mountain Dew, Big Red) The Question: (June 17, 2002) What are your special plans for this summer? The Question: (June 10, 2002) What major change do you expect in your life within the next five years? The Question: (June 03, 2002) What ways do you try to impress people? The Question: (May 27, 2002) Should Christians sue in court? The Question: (May 20, 2002) What don't you know (but wish you did)? The
Question: (May 13, 2002) How do you answer when someone
asks, "Why do you dress modestly?" The Question: (May 6, 2002) If you were to fast a non-food item for one week, what would it be? The
Questions: (April 29, 2002) The Question: (April 22, 2002) I believe we're in the last days because...or…I don't believe we're in the last days because... (Choose one.) The Question: (April 15, 2002) What’s the best April Fool’s prank you’ve ever pulled or actually happened to you? The Question: (April 8, 2002) Many Christians write in a daily spiritual journal as part of their devotion, yet most Apostolics don’t. Why are Apostolics so adverse to writing daily to God? The Question: (April 1, 2002) If you were pastor, how would your church celebrate Easter? The Question: (March 25, 2002) What is your average daily prayer time? Is it in the morning, during the day, or at night? How do you know when you've touched God? The Question: (March 18, 2002) What's the best book (not counting the Holy Bible) you've read in the last six months? Why was it so good? The Question: (March 11, 2002) What CD would you recommend to an unsaved friend? The Question: (March 4, 2002) What do you collect and why? The Question: (February 25, 2002) The speed limit is 55 mph, but you're driving 56 mph. The Lord raptures his church. Will you go to heaven? Why/Why not? The Question: (February 18, 2002) As a child, what was your favorite Sunday school story and why? The Question: (February 11, 2002) If the pastor placed you in charge of raising $5,000 (within six months) for a special project (missions, Sheaves for Christ, etc.), how would you reach that goal? The Question: (February 4, 2002) What is your biggest pet peeve in church? A neighbor’s annoying habit? A mystifying tradition? A service element? Fill us in! The Question: (January 28, 2002) Do we rely too heavily on doctors and medicine when we should be relying on prayer and faith? Is there a clear line between the two? The Question: (January 21, 2002) What is the average number of emails you keep in your personal inbox? Why is it always around that amount? The Question: (January 14, 2002)The Exercise Questions: Is physical exercise a spiritual discipline? How much emphasis on a Christian’s physical shape should there be? When does regular exercise become an idol, interfering with a Christian’s walk with God? The Question: (January 7, 2002)If you could make a resolution for someone else to follow, what would it be and for whom? The Question: (December 31, 2001) What's the worst Christmas gift you've ever received? The Question: (December 24, 2001) Given the opportunity to see how the world would be if you had never lived, in what ways would it be different? The Question: (December 17, 2001) What's your favorite Christmas tradition (family or otherwise)? The Question: (December 10, 2001) How much will you be spending (total) on Christmas this year? Is this more or less than last year? Why? The Question: (December 3, 2001) Why don't you ever answer our Big Question? (Seriously.) The Question: (November 26, 2001) If your church is planning to relocate and sell your current building, but a Muslim group is bidding the highest dollar amount, should your church take their offer? Why/Why not? The Question: (November 19, 2001) Is it right or wrong to kill in a time of war? The Question: (November 12, 2001) What are the benefits of reading fiction? Why do some Apostolics discourage reading fiction? What is the correct balance with spiritual reading? The Question: (October 29, 2001) We've been dating long enough that marriage is on the horizon. What questions should I be asking myself? The Question: (October 22, 2001) Next to unity, what is the main key for revival in a Youth Group? The Question: (October 15, 2001) Someone, not of your faith, is challenging your beliefs. How would you respond without rudely sounding like a Bible thumper and making him/her feel defensive? The Question: (October 8, 2001) Of ninetyandnine.com's final four candidates, for whom would you vote to be the UPCI's next General Superintendent? (The candidates: Kenneth Haney, Jerry Jones, Paul Mooney, or T. F. Tenney.) The Question: (October 1, 2001) In two weeks time the United Pentecostal Church International will be voting on a new General Superintendent for the first time in 20+ years. If given the chance, for whom would you vote? ... and why? (Besides the staff of ninetyandnine.com and Jesus.) The Question: (September 24, 2001) Are Pentecostal guys too intimidated to ask out Pentecostal girls with a college degree? The Question: (September 17, 2001) What was the highlight of your summer? Why? The Question: (September 10, 2001) If God promised you an immediate and direct answer to one question, what would you ask? The Question: (September 3, 2001) What did you do with your tax refund? The
Question: (August 27, 2001) What is on your nightstand?
The
Question: (August 20, 2001) “I can’t live without…” The Question: (August 13, 2001) You are in a rush at the store when you're buying some items. Once home you realize that here is an additional item that you were not charged for. Do you return it? Do you return it and pay for it? Do you figure it is a blessing from the Lord and do nothing? Do your actions change in accordance with the value of the item? The Question: (August 6, 2001) How long does it normally take you to ask or give forgiveness? Does the length of time depend on the severity of the deed? What scriptures do you use to help? The Question: (July 30, 2001) If you only had three days to live (assuming good health), how would you spend that time and what would you wish to accomplish? The
Question: (July 23, 2001) What do you love/hate about
district summer church camps/campmeetings? The Question: (July 9, 2001) What diva/rocker would you most like see saved and kickin’ it with the choir at General Conference? The Question: (July 2, 2001) Why are there so few women on church boards, district boards and national boards? Is it sexism, demographics or something else? The Question: (June 11, 2001) What is gossip? How do you protect yourself from it? The Question: (June 4, 2001) The most perfect marriage I ever saw was ___________ because __________. The
Setup: You are asked to be the keynote speaker at a graduation. The Question: (May 21, 2001) Share a favorite story about your Mom! The
Question: (May 14, 2001) Concerning those of us not called
to preach: The Question: (May 7, 2001 ) If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things (assuming food/water, shelter & a Bible were available) would you HAVE to have with you to survive?
The Question: (April 30, 2001) Aside from dying and going
to hell, what is your biggest fear? Why? The Question: (April 23, 2001) Share a victory report from your local Easter service! The
Fact: Homosexuality is not beyond God's grace and forgiveness.
The Question: (April 9, 2001) As Christians, we are to
maintain a daily devotion: Do you? Do most of your Apostolic friends?
What does it consist of? How long do you usually spend in it? The Question: (April 2, 2001) What is your favorite quote/saying/motto? Why?
The Question: (March 26, 2001) An international Apostolic radio
program gives you carte blanch to speak on any topic you desire
for one, 30-minute broadcast. What would you share? The Question: (March 19, 2001) Does the Apostolic subculture encourage credit card abuse? Why/Why not?
The Question: (March 12, 2001) Who is/was your favorite Sunday
School teacher? What made him/her stand out to you? Do you remember
any specific lesson (s)he taught?
The Question: (March 5, 2001) Should Christians have secular
songs in their weddings? Why/why not? Where do you draw the line?
The Question: (February 26, 2001) Your pastor adjusts your Sunday
night service time because of the Super Bowl. Does this make him
a progressive Christian, a steely realist, a worldly accomodationist
or something else? Why/Why not?
The Question: (February 19, 2001) Why do so many Apostolics
seem incapable of winning even one soul a year to the kingdom of
God?
The Question: (February 12, 2001) After a certain age, you are
never going to find a man/woman that hasn't had sexual relations
before marriage. There just isn't anyone like that anymore.
The Question: (February 5, 2001) A preacher once said, "I
think it's wrong for Christians to own a BMW (i.e., expensive car)...
why, because Jesus would have never owned one?" Do you feel
this is an accurate statement? Why/why not?
The Question: (January 29, 2001) If you had just been elected
President, would you have danced at the Inaugural Ball? Why/ Why
not? The Question: (January 22, 2001) If a biography were written about you, what would your best friend/spouse entitle it? The Question: (January 15, 2001) If you knew there would be no repercussions, what would you like to tell your boss? The Question: (January 8, 2001) What do you hope to accomplish in 2001? The Question: (January 1, 2001) I'll remember the year 2000 for…. The Question: (December 25, 2000) What would you most like to give to someone and why?
The Question: (December 18, 2000) What is the top gift on your
Christmas list this year? The
Question: (December 4, 2000) If Married: My marriage would
be perfect if... The Question: (November 27, 2000) Our family's strangest Thanksgiving tradition is... The Question: (November 20, 2000) Aside from the obvious (i.e., being thankful for Christ and His salvation), I am most thankful for...
The Question: (November 13, 2000) If I could elect any biblical
character (not named Jesus) to be President of the United States,
it would be... The Question: (November 6, 2000) What characteristic of each parent do you most hope to emulate? The Question: (October 30, 2000) The one aspect of my parents I'll never emulate is... The Question: (October 23, 2000) “If I had a million dollars given to me tax-free, I would...” The Question: (October 9, 2000) “The one thing guys don't understand about girls is...” The Question: (October 2, 2000) "The one thing girls don't understand about guys is..." The Question: (September 25, 2000) "If there's one thing I'd change about other people's kids it would be...” The Question: (September 11, 2000) “If I could tell incoming college students one thing, it would be...” The Question: (August 28, 2000) “How cheap are you and how cheap are your friends? Tell us your favorite "El Cheapo" stories about a friend, then share a Scrooge-like trait you have.” The Question: (August 21, 2000) “What was your most romantic date (so far)? Why was it so romantic? If you've never had a romantic date, what would some of the key factors be in making it "the best moment of your dating life?” The
Question: (August 14, 2000) There has, in the past, been
a strong apparent link between conservative religious groups and
conservative political groups. Do specific political affiliations,
overt or otherwise, tarnish the credibility of organized religion
and/or hinder the focus of spreading the gospel to everyone? The Question: (August 7, 2000) Apostolic music is wildly different- some churches play only modern Christian music, while others retain the old style with that old Apostolic beat, and still others reflect only regional influences. Do we need to go back to the old style that made Apostolic music and worship so powerful or continue on our trek toward more modern music? Does this musical evolution mean the Apostolic movement, as a whole, is secularizing or becoming more like mainstream Christianity? How important a reflection is music on our movement? The Question: (July 31, 2000) In a world of Tommy this and Gap that, where is the line for excessive apparel? Is moderation only in relation to your salary or is it an unmovable line? Can an Apostolic own too many suits, dresses, shoes and watches? If so, how much is too much? The Question: (July 24, 2000) Larry King and Barbara Walters have decided to have live, face-off interviews. Each interview will air at the exact same time on the same day without commercials. Each has a special guest: Larry King is interviewing Lucifer, in all his fallen glory, while Jesus Christ has agreed to be interviewed by Barbara Walters. Because God is a supreme being, there isn't any way the interviews can be taped or seen simultaneously. Which one would you watch and why? Which one would most of the world watch and why? What do you think both would say during their interview? The Question: (July 17, 2000) In the early days of the Pentecostal movement a large amount of women felt a call to preach and evangelized/pastored, making a difference to the world around them. That has changed. Why are there not that many women evangelists or preachers anymore? Are women no longer nurtured and encouraged in today's Apostolic churches? And if a woman pastors, can she be the spiritual leader while her husband maintains the scriptural leadership of his home? The Question: (July 10, 2000) If I could tell married couples one thing, it would be... The Question: (July 3, 2000) I am facing some really tough decisions in my life right now. I feel a call to preach, but I keep getting hassled from family members/friends to attend a university before I think about Bible School. Won't Bible School make The Difference in my long-term ministry? Wouldn't attending university mean I was just kissing my calling good-bye? How could a degree possibly enhance my preaching? The Question: (June 26, 2000) What topic would You like to see covered in an article or theme issue of ninetyandnine.com in the near future and why? The Question: (June 19, 2000) A good friend is in a serious relationship with another Apostolic. However, you know your friend has committed some recent action, perhaps in the last week, over which their boyfriend/ girlfriend would break up with them. Is it ever okay to step in and tell the boyfriend/ girlfriend what you know? Would your actions change if the couple were engaged? The
Question: (June 12, 2000) In an age where most Apostolics
embrace computers and the internet with their vast capabilities
for good and bad, many Apostolics/Organizations still take stands
against movies - or do we? Is the stand against movies no longer
a real issue? Are most Apostolics you know going to movies? Are
most not screening what they watch on videos? What should a strong
Christian's stand be, why should we have a stand, and how can we
be effective witnesses to sinners on this issue? The Question: (June 5, 2000) How can you help a friend get serious with life? This friend is in their twenties and just wants to continually have fun. They have some responsibilities (ie. a job, car, and all), but they continue to act like a teenager. What does a real friend do? The
Question: (May 22, 2000) Good old Bro. Bumfuzzle, the Sunday
school teacher, is sooo boring that good saints avoid attending
your class. (Many just show up for Morning Worship afterwards.)
Attendance is low. The Question: (May 15, 2000) As a saint of God, does it help if you've backslidden? Can you reach sinners easier because you can relate to certain temptations and feel an urgency to reach the lost that untainted "good kids" can't/don't? The Question: (May 8, 2000) Fess up! What was your most embarassing moment at church or in a church-related activity? The Question: (May 1, 2000) You're either a "Name" or you're "Nobody." Why do you need a "name" to get ahead in Apostolic circles? Why can't Apostolics just recognize the talents of others and accept them no matter who they are? The Question: (April 24, 2000) You know that some (normally) good kids in the church youth group are participating in some sinful activities (could be drinking, drugs, or promiscuity), but you're not sure if it's just happened once or is a regular activity. What is your proper course of action: do you tell the parents, youth pastor or pastor? Do you hope it passes? Do you confront the kids? Does your age matter (ie: can you have more impact on the situation if you're older or younger? Or does being younger/older mean you should butt out?)? The Question: (April 17, 2000) It happens whether you want it to or not: a preacher/teacher begins speaking and soon it's an obvious bomb! Doesn't matter why, it's flopping before the eyes of everyone. How do you respond? (As opposed to how you're supposed to respond.) How do you glean anything out of the message? Do you even try to learn anything or do you start balancing your checkbook? If you're the | |||||||||
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