Can you be friends with sinners?

Should political beliefs and involvement intersect with our faith?

Is God’s grace conditional?

These are not casual questions. They come from young hearts longing to understand what it means to follow Christ in a complex world.

Exploring the wonder of God’s creation often leads us beyond the beauty of the stars and of nature. It draws us into deeper reflection of His power, His holiness, His justice, and His unfailing love. It invites us to wrestle with truth. It calls us to awe.

During a meaningful, Spirit-led discussion with the Young Adults at Crossroads, Pastors David and Hannah Parker experienced something powerful. Young adults ages 18 to 26 leaned into the call to ask courageous questions and wrote down what was stirring in their hearts.

They desire understanding. They seek wisdom that aligns with Scripture and changes daily life. The questions shared in the following pages explore themes such as Christian living, grace, sin, suffering, and the justice of God.

Pastors David and Hannah have designated the first and third Sundays to address these questions. In a current series, Pastor Hannah dedicated four sessions to examine: “How widespread is systemic racism in the American church? And why does the evangelical church often hesitate to confront racism and its own history?” In one session, they invited adult members from various ethnic backgrounds to share their experiences and answer questions from the young adults.

With continued prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pastors Hannah and David hope to keep engaging in these difficult but important conversations within their ministry.

God is undeniably at work in the hearts of our Zoomers. Their wonder is not passive — it is active, searching, alive. And when we create space for honest questions and thoughtful dialogue, we nurture a resilient faith.

May these reflections inspire all of us to embrace holy curiosity, to seek truth boldly, and to grow in awe of our Creator, whose redeeming love continues to draw every questioning heart closer to Him.

This is the Wizard Nebula.

It is ~7,000–8,000 light-years away.

In wide-field images, the nebula resembles a wizard wearing a pointed hat and cape.

The image focuses mainly on the glowing central region rather than the full “figure.

The red glow is hydrogen gas energized by hot, young stars.

The darker lanes are cold dust clouds blocking the background light..

This is a classic example of a stellar nursery — a place where new stars are actively being born.