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Preserving Romance in Marriage

Is it common for a couple to “fall out of love”? We’ve been married a couple of years, and already I sense that something has begun to change in our relationship. The original “glow” of our romance seems to have faded. To be honest, our life together is becoming rather routine and dull. Is something …

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Scriptural Basis for Definition of “Marriage” and “Family”

Where in the Bible does Focus on the Family get its definition of “marriage” and “family”? Whenever I browse your website I come away feeling excluded and marginalized. I know you’ll disagree with what I’m about to say, but I consider myself a dedicated Christian and a homosexual. My partner and I love each other …

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Spiritual Leadership in the Home

What does it mean to be the “spiritual head” of a family?

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Stepparent Relationship Problems

What should I do about conflicts between my child and my new spouse? I was remarried last summer, and though my 10-year-old daughter was warm and friendly towards my husband during the three years we were dating, her attitude has changed drastically since the wedding. Now they fight constantly and I’m always caught in the …

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Unsure About Whether to Confess an Affair to Spouse

Should I tell my husband that I’ve been unfaithful to him? I recently ended a relationship with another man, but I have serious doubts about the wisdom of revealing this to my spouse. As things stand, he has no idea that anything of this kind has been going on. I’ve confessed my sin before God, …

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Wife Never Really Loved Husband

Is it possible for me to fall in love with a spouse for whom I never had any romantic feelings in the first place?

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Questions and Concerns About Masturbation

Is sexual self-stimulation a sin, or just a harmless and natural way to release sexual energy? What can a person do to break the habit of masturbation if they feel guilty about it?

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The Bible on Premarital Sex and Sexual Morality

Where does the Bible say that sex before marriage is wrong? Isaac and Rebekah didn’t have a church wedding. Apparently they just slept together and that was it! And what about Joseph and Mary? Why was it OK for them to travel to Bethlehem together before they were married?

Can I get a resource recommendation from Focus?

Can I get a resource recommendation from Focus?

Do you offer any help to military families?

Do you offer any help for military families?

How can I get started as a writer or get my writing published?

How can I get started as a writer or get my writing published?

How will my donations be used?

How will my donations be used?

I’ve been hearing about the adoption of “frozen embryos.” What can Focus tell me about this process?

I’ve been hearing about the adoption of “frozen embryos.” What can you tell me about this process?

What is Focus on the Family’s budget?

What is Focus on the Family’s budget?

When is the day of prayer for the persecuted church?

When is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church?

Why do I receive so many renewal notices for magazine subscriptions?

Why do I receive so many renewal notices for magazine subscriptions?

What is a “QR code”?

What is a “QR code”?

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Biblical Perspective on Christian Involvement With the Fine Arts

Is there any legitimate place for the arts within the biblical worldview, or is it simply a frivolous and “worldly” pursuit? How can we tell good and godly art from bad art? Our daughter is an art student at the university, and we’re worried that she’s just wasting her time and energy. More importantly, we …

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Correcting Distorted Images of God

How can I change my negative view of God? The picture of God that comes most readily to my mind is that of a harsh overseer, a rule-giver, a relentless judge, a dispenser of punishment. I know that the Gospel is supposed to be good news, but somehow it doesn’t feel like good news to …

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God’s Unconditional Love

Why are Christians always saying that God’s love is “unconditional”? I’ve become increasingly alarmed and distressed over the liberal use of this term. If God’s love is unconditional, why did Uzzah get zapped for touching the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6)? What about Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5)? If God’s love is unconditional, …