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Sharing Marital Frustrations With Family

Should I share my marital frustrations and problems with my parents and siblings? We’ve always been a very tight-knit family, and there are few people I trust more. Our marriage isn’t in crisis, but there are times when I need some support or simply want to vent. Is that okay?

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Spouse Makes Insensitive Comments

What can I do to stop my spouse from hurting my feelings with careless and cutting remarks? He’s always making what I consider extremely insensitive comments, and when I protest, he laughs and says he’s only teasing or tells me I’m too sensitive. I can assure you it’s no joke to me. Any suggestions?

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The Importance of Marital Sex: A Biblical View

Is sex really that critical to a healthy marriage?

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Wife Concerned About Husband’s Private Meetings With Female Boss

How should my husband relate to his female boss? Occasionally, she needs to discuss a business matter with him that requires privacy and so she will schedule a lunch appointment with him alone. I’m uncomfortable with this, but he sees no alternative since this kind of practice is common and expected in his line of …

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Wondering If Spouse Is Truly Repentant Over Affair

How can I be sure that my spouse is really repentant for the pain he has caused me? A year ago, I discovered he’d been involved in an emotional affair with another woman for nearly a decade. He also has a history of explosive anger which has often led to verbal abuse. On a number …

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Christian Morality vs. Sexual Repression

Is Christian sexual morality unhealthy or unnatural? I’m young woman who is trying to live a chaste life, but my boyfriend is always pressuring me. He says that my concerns about sexual morality are just an expression of an unhealthy “fear”-that in trying to live by God’s standards, I’m basically rejecting the beauties of creation …

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Helping a Spouse Overcome Addiction to Pornography

What can I do to help my husband overcome his obsession with porn?

The best of intentions.

Parent Wants to Help Teen Who Struggles With Pornography

As parents, how do we deal with an adolescent who may be addicted to hard-core pornography?

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Spouse May Be Involved With Pornography

What should I do if I believe that my spouse is looking at obscene and sexually explicit material?

Can Christian symbols be used to celebrate holidays in public places?

I just heard that because of the “separation of church and state,” my city government will no longer use any “Christian” decorations on government property in¬†celebration of various holidays. Can¬†holidays like Christmas¬†or even¬†Independence Day¬†be celebrated in the public square with Christian symbols?

Do I need a credit card to order by phone?

Do I need a credit card to order by phone?

Does Focus on the Family work with any associate organizations internationally?

Is Focus on the Family associated with any affiliate organizations internationally?

How do I contact my local, state and federal representatives?

How do I contact my local, state, and federal representatives?

Is Focus hosting any conferences in the near future?

Is Focus hosting any conferences or retreats in the near future?

What does Focus think about Bakugan? Do you have any information about Naruto?

What does Focus think about Bakugan? Do you have any information about Naruto?

What is the phone number for my legislator, the Capitol Switchboard and/or the White House?

What is the phone number for the Capitol Switchboard and/or the White House? I want to urge my member of Congress to vote for/against a specific bill.

Where is “Adventures in Odyssey” recorded?

Where is Adventures in Odyssey recorded?

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I’m having trouble contacting you using your E-Mail Us button.

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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 …