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Stay-at-Home Mom Wants to Make Life Easier for Husband

How can I support my husband and keep our marriage a priority when it takes everything I’ve got just to keep the household running? Being a stay-at-home mom of small children isn’t easy, but my spouse works hard, too, and I don’t want to neglect his needs. What can I do to come alongside him?

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Tips for Developing Relationship With Stepchild

What’s the best way for a stepparent to form strong bonds with his or her stepchildren? I recently got re-married to a wonderful man who is planning to adopt my three children. Unfortunately, my middle child, a preschool-age boy, has had a hard time warming up to him. What can we do to encourage their …

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Wife Doesn’t Get along With Husband’s Friends

What can I do about my negative feelings towards my husband’s “buddies”? We are very happy and have a great relationship, except for one thing: I don’t get along with his friends. Is there a way to solve this problem? It’s leading to arguments and tension between us.

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Young Adult’s Parents Disapprove of Romantic Relationships

How should I respond to my parents’ negative feelings about the people I’ve been dating? I’m a young adult in my early twenties, living in my parents’ home. I’ve had several relationships over the past few years, but my mom and dad haven’t thought much of any of them – despite the fact that the …

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Cross-Dressing Man Wants to Understand His Own Behavior

What do you think about transvestism?

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Struggling With Same-Sex Attractions

Is there any way I can overcome my life-long struggle with same-sex attraction? I’ve tried to resist, but it seems inevitable that I will eventually act on these feelings. What should I do?

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 can you tell me about the possible link between abortion and breast cancer?

What can you tell me about the possible link between abortion and breast cancer?  Does an abortion put a woman at greater risk of breast cancer than a miscarriage?

What is the meaning of the error I received while on your Web site?

I received an error message while waiting for a page to load on your website. What does the error message mean? Is it a problem with your website or with my computer?

Where can I get a referral for a Christian lawyer?

I need some legal advice. Where can I get a referral to a Christian attorney?

I’m having trouble accessing different areas and features of your website. Can you help?

I’m having trouble accessing different areas and features of your website. Can you help?

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“Backsliders” and Hebrews 6:4-6

Is it possible for a “backslider” to return to faith? Hebrews 6:4-6 seems to say no. I’m a returned “backslider” myself, so this passage of Scripture has always been painful and confusing for me. How can I be sure I am restored? Doesn’t the message of these verses cancel out everything the New Testament has …

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Christians and the Environment

What does the Bible have to say about conservationism and environmental concerns? I’ve noticed lately that several well-known Christian leaders have decided to make “global-warming” a key issue. Other evangelicals suggest that the “climate change” movement is primarily political and ideological in motivation. That’s the way I’ve viewed it, but I’m also aware that God …

“Friendship With the World” – What It Is and What It Isn’t

Does the Bible verse that warns against “friendship with the world” relate to being friends with non-Christians? I’ve heard it said many times that Christians need to be intentional about developing friendships with non-believers and resist the temptation to spend all their time with like-minded people in the “Christian ghetto.” But James 4:4 says, “Do …

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Looking for Answers to Prayer

How does God respond to intercessory prayer? I haven’t seen much fruit from my faithful prayers on behalf of a wayward child, and I’m just about ready to give up. Am I missing something? Should I be looking elsewhere for the answers I need?

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Pride, Humility, and Self-Esteem

Why do Christians say human pride is sinful? I don’t understand what’s wrong with a little self-satisfaction and self-confidence. If I feel good about myself for serving at the local soup kitchen or helping a neighbor in need, does that mean I’m going to hell? Aren’t we always telling our kids that it’s important to …