For those struggling with same-sex attraction, is it biblical to identify themselves with terms like “gay Christian,” “gay celibate Christian,” or “queer Christian”?
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How far is too far when it comes to physical expressions of affection before marriage?
What does it mean to “blaspheme the Holy Spirit”?
What does the Bible really mean when it says “Wives submit to your husbands”?
How can I break the cycle of severe doubt and fear about my faith?
Our teen daughter struggles with her sexuality and wants to dress like a boy. We want to help her respect God’s design for sexuality while also keeping our relationship with her strong — but we always end up arguing with her. How can we find a professional therapist who can help us sort it out?
How can we show love to our transgender-identified grandchild without reinforcing the confusion?
If I think that my teen might be same-sex attracted, how should I talk to him about it? He’s mentioned the subject several times, so I’m getting concerned.
Are parents justified in choosing to view their son as a “gender-creative child” – or, to put it plainly, in raising him as a girl? This is exactly what some close friends of ours have decided to do. Their son is now six years old. They claim that he was actually supposed to be a girl, and …
What should we say to our eight-year-old son when he tells us that he wants to be a girl? He’s always been a gentle and sensitive child – keeps to himself, plays quietly indoors, and doesn’t seem interested in joining other boys in their activities. But recently he’s started saying that he isn’t really a …
What should we say to our teenage daughter when she tells us that she wants to be a guy? She’s always been sort of tomboyish, but it was never really an issue until she reached puberty. Since then she’s been saying that she doesn’t feel like a girl on the inside. She claims to be …
How should we respond to a family member who had transgender medical interventions and now identifies as transgender?
Does it mean I’m gay if I’m attracted to someone of the same sex? There have been times when I’ve experienced strong emotional connections with individuals of my own gender. On occasion I’ve even felt myself physically drawn to them. I’m confused and don’t know what to think of this. Can you help me?
How should we respond to our grown daughter who told us that she no longer identifies as a woman?
Why can’t my parents and the rest of my family get over the fact that I identify as transgender?
How can we help our kids understand and cope with the recent “gender reassignment” of a teacher at our local elementary school?
Do you have any advice for disciplining and training uncooperative school-age children? I hear a lot about dealing with strong-willed toddlers, but not so much about older kids. My child is now in the elementary grades and life in our household is still an ongoing battle. Can you help us?
