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Family Q&A
At what point does a child become personally responsible for his or her actions before God? This is not just an academic question; as I see it, your answer will affect how I choose to discipline my children. I know that we’re all born with an inherited sin nature, but I’m not sure what the …
Is it possible to be consistently pro-life while still making an exception for abortion in cases when the life of the mother is at risk? What’s your perspective on this difficult ethical question?
Is it normal for me to be dealing with troubling emotions as the result of a past abortion? It happened years ago, but I still have a really hard time coping with my feelings.
Should I have an abortion if my baby is likely to be born with a serious – potentially fatal – medical condition?
Should I slow things down with my boyfriend just because he is a new Christian? I recently began dating a young man whom I like very much and who seems to be a person of strong character. He accepted Christ about five months ago, and had been attending church and Bible study before we met. …
What can a young couple do about parents who often stop in for a visit unexpectedly? My husband and I are newly married, and my in-laws have a habit of making unannounced visits. We’ve asked them to call first, but so far nothing has changed. Is there a way to let them know that we …
Should I pursue a serious relationship with someone of another denomination whose theological framework is radically different from my own? While serving on a short-term mission this summer, I met a young lady for whom I have developed deep feelings and great respect. We’ve been corresponding since we returned to the States, and our friendship …
Can you help me and my new spouse set some reasonable financial goals for our life together? We haven’t been married very long, and my husband is already talking about buying a house and setting up retirement funds. Meanwhile, I’m concerned about paying rent and buying groceries. Is he being realistic? Am I worrying unnecessarily? …
Is it important for a young couple to have a savings account? As a rule of thumb, how much money should we be saving out of our monthly earnings?
Is it normal for a woman to feel emotionally low and exhausted in the weeks after giving birth? The birth of our child was one of the highlights of our married life, but now my wife is frequently depressed. She doesn’t communicate with me and resists any romantic advances on my part. All of this …
Does Focus on the Family offer marriage retreats and conferences for couples?
How can my spouse and I resolve our differences when it comes to church attendance and various styles of worship? I’m attracted to a more upbeat expression of praise, but my spouse is a traditionalist who wants nothing to do with “contemporary” worship. Can you help us resolve our disagreements in this area?
How can I get a copy of the booklet “Nothing To Hide”?
Do you have any advice for a woman who is facing the prospect of becoming a mother and getting divorced at the same time? I’ve just found out that I’m pregnant. Meanwhile, my husband has announced that he’s leaving me and wants a divorce. What should I do? I’ve considered moving back home, but my …
What’s the best way to deal with “enabling” relatives? Our adult child has made some very poor choices, and as a result he’s struggling to make it on his own. He’s become extremely manipulative, and we’ve had to establish firm boundaries with him. Unfortunately, members of our extended family aren’t helping – in fact, some of …
Can you tell me what it means to “honor” (Exodus 20:12) a parent who has become increasingly cranky, feisty, disagreeable, and demanding as a result of Alzheimer’s disease and the aging process? My mom was once a sweet, caring, and soft-spoken woman, but all that has changed dramatically over the past few years. I can …
What should I do when my spouse frequently makes inaccurate or embarrassing statements about me in the company of family or friends?
Do you believe that couples who possess a strong faith have an advantage over those who don’t? To put it another way, how important is the spiritual side of a marriage relationship? Is it crucial that husband and wife share the same faith and practice it together? If so, why?
My current wife is biased against my children from my first marriage. We have four kids altogether – two from my first marriage and two from this one – but she clearly favors her own. At first she seemed to accept the older kids, but lately her attitude towards them has become unfairly critical and …
