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Does Focus have any input on the Harry Potter entertainment trend?

My children want to read the Harry Potter series, but I’ve heard that it’s very controversial. Does Focus on the Family have any information about the Harry Potter entertainment trend?

How can I make an online donation to Focus?

How can I make an online donation to Focus?

I received an obscene e-mail that said it was from Focus. What’s going on?

I just received an obscene e-mail that said it was from Focus on the Family. What’s going on?

Take me to the Web page for pastors.

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What is Pokemon, and what does Focus think of it?

My child likes Pokémon. What does Focus think of it? Does Focus have online reviews of the movies?

Where can I find information specifically for pregnancy resource centers?

Where can I find information specifically for pregnancy resource centers?

Will my teenage son’s ADHD-behavior subside as he gets older?

I have a 13-year-old son who has ADHD. He has gotten very loud and obnoxious and talks all the time. Should we expect this to continue, or will it subside as he gets older?

Can I send a prayer request to Focus via email?

I’d like to request prayer for a situation close to my heart. Can I send prayer requests to Focus?

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Defining the “Christian” or “Biblical Worldview”

How can there be such a thing as a single, integrated “Christian worldview” when Christians stand divided on so many issues? I’m forever hearing conservative evangelicals talk about the “Christian” or “biblical worldview,” as if that’s a term everyone recognizes, accepts, and understands. But I don’t think any such consensus exists. Everyone believes his or …

Has Focus on the Family reviewed William P. Young’s novel, “The Shack”?

Has Focus on the Family reviewed William P. Young’s novel, The Shack?

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Miracles: Present Day Signs and Wonders

Do you believe that God still performs miracles today? Christians who believe in “signs and wonders” say that we’re supposed to be doing the same works that Jesus did, “and even greater works than these” (John 14:12). Others claim that the era of supernatural intervention came to an end at the close of the New …

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Racism in “Christian” America

How can a nation that was built on slavery and that’s still full of racial discrimination today possibly have “biblical roots”? I’ve been hurt by racism in so-called “Christian” America, and I just don’t understand why so many conservative evangelicals say this country is based on “Christian values.” As an African-American who has faced racial …

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Understanding Postmodern Thought

Exactly what is “postmodernism?” I’ve heard a lot of talk about it lately. Supposedly it’s a great threat to Christianity in contemporary culture. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a comprehensive and easily understandable definition of the term. How would you describe the basic beliefs associated with “postmodernism?” Can you name some of the primary philosophers and …

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What the Bible Says About the Origin of Evil

Did God create evil? Some people say no. They argue that man’s free will is the source of evil. But didn’t God create free will? And doesn’t that make Him the ultimate source of evil? Doesn’t that make Him responsible for our sins? Is that why the Lord says in Isaiah 45:7 (KJV), “I make …

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Pregnant Teen Afraid and Seeking Help

Can you offer any assistance to a teenager who is pregnant and needs some help? My parents don’t know about my condition yet, but they’re going to find out eventually, and I have no idea how to talk to them. What should I do?

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Teen’s Girlfriend Is Pregnant

Can you help me and my girlfriend figure out what to do now that she’s pregnant? Neither one of us is old enough to take care of a child on our own. I’ve been raised in a Christian home, and I’ve always believed that abortion is out of the question, but right now it’s hard …

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Aging Loved Ones: Lack of Sibling Support

How can I get my brothers and sisters to be more involved in caring for our elderly mother? I’m the oldest, and my siblings seem to have decided that I should do most of the work. I don’t mind being the primary caregiver, but the lack of support is frustrating. If I don’t do something …

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Car Purchases and Smart Financial Decisions

What advice do you have for a family on a limited budget when it comes to buying a car? Our car is about to die, so we’re in the market for something more reliable.

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Dealing With the Discouragement of Unemployment

How do I survive unemployment? It’s been two years since I lost my job. After exhausting every possibility in my search for work, I no longer have any hope that my situation will ever change. My wife has gone back to work, but her income isn’t enough to cover our bills even though we’ve trimmed …