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What is See You at the Pole? When does it take place?

Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?

Can you please remove your Facebook posts from my account?

If I’m an atheist, does that make me a bad person? I believe strongly in the validity of the scientific method. I teach my children to approach the world from a scientific perspective, and I also try to instill in them deep-seated principles of compassion, kindness, generosity, and sensitivity to others. Does that make me …

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Go, sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven”? I became a Christian about a year and a half ago, and for the most part I’ve been very happy in my new-found faith. Sure, I’ve had my ups and downs, …

How can I forgive someone who isn’t sorry for what he’s done? My father hurt me deeply when I was young. I’ve tried and tried to forget about this, but every time I think I’ve succeeded the pain jumps up and bites me again. Christian friends have told me that I need to forgive him-in …

Don’t Muslims and Christians believe basically the same things? Since 9/11 some Christian groups have been spreading what I consider slander about our friends in the Muslim community. I find this deeply troubling since there are a couple of fine, upstanding Muslim families living in my neighborhood. As I understand it, Islam is a religion …

What should Christians be doing to get ready for the cataclysmic events preceding the end of the Age and the Second Coming of Christ? Given the current state of affairs in the world, it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that the Lord may be returning soon. I’m trying to hold on to my confidence in …

How can I believe the Bible in light of what science tells us? I recently went with my family to see the fossilized remains of some dinosaur tracks and bones. I was impressed with what I saw, but I also went away feeling troubled. These tracks and bones, which are said to be millions of …

Do you think we should get a Christmas tree? Christmas has always been a warm and wonderful time of year for our family. We love all of the traditions. Our kids get very excited when, on the first Sunday of Advent, we pull out the decorations and put up the tree. This year, however, I’m …

Is there really any scriptural basis for “focusing on the family”? “Family first” has always been my motto. I spend every weekend with my wife and kids, and I’m committed to putting their needs ahead of my own. But at times I find it hard to reconcile these personal values with the Gospel message. Jesus …

Do you think I should join the army? My mom and dad are pacifists – they don’t believe Christians should fight in wars or submit to military service. I’m not sure I agree, and I’ve been thinking of joining up. Of course, my mom and dad are firmly opposed to the idea. What should I …

Will God send me to hell for masturbating? I’m a Christian, and everybody knows me as a “good kid” — active in youth group, involved in school leadership, cooperative with parents and teachers, and respected by my friends. But nobody knows about my masturbation habit. I feel really guilty.

As an adult who grew up in a home with an alcoholic parent, what do I need to know about the potential impact of my past upon my present life? What are the biggest challenges faced by adult children of alcoholics? Can you direct me to some resources that provide help and guidance in this …

What are some biblical principles and guidelines that will help me understand God’s perspective on money and finances?

What does the Bible mean when it says that “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6)? How do I apply this to the way I manage my finances? And why does Paul go on to state that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil?”

Can you help me understand what my elderly dad might be feeling? I sometimes think that elderly people are “invisible” to the rest of us. We never seem to ask ourselves what they’re thinking and feeling as they deal with personal loss, the implications of aging, and the prospect of death.

How should we handle our concerns that our adolescent grandson may be thinking about ending his own life? Many teens are moody – we understand that – but he seems to have more “downs” than “ups,” and we think he could be seriously depressed. While spending the weekend at our house, he actually told us …

Should I set up an inheritance trust for my wife? My reasoning is that she doesn’t like handling money. Is my thinking sound?

What can we do to help guide our extended family – siblings, spouses, and grandkids – through the difficult experience of losing an elderly loved one? It’s obvious that my mother is very near the end. How do we prepare for her eventual death? Do you have any practical suggestions?