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What is a “QR code”?

What is a “QR code”?

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Child Wonders If Animals Go to Heaven

Will my pet be with me in heaven? I’m really sad right now because my dog just died. We’ve had the same dog ever since I was a little kid, and I can’t even imagine life without him. I asked my mom if I’d see him in heaven and she told me to go ask …

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Definition of a Christian

What does it really mean to be a Christian?

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Hearing God’s Voice Inside and Outside of Scripture

Does God speak today, or only in the Bible? Since becoming a Christian a short time ago I’ve been doing my best to grow steadily in Christ and walk closely with Him every day. I really want to know what it’s like to hear His voice and carry on an intimate conversation with Him in …

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Muslim and Christian Views of God

Don’t Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Ever since 9/11 we’ve been hearing dire warnings about the “dangers” of “radical Islam.” I’m as concerned as the next person about threats to our national security. Still, I can’t help feeling that this kind of talk is overblown. In fact, it strikes me as being pure …

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Reasons Christians Don’t Give

How can our church encourage its members to be better and more generous stewards of God’s money? I’ve heard that Christians today are giving less than at any time in recent history. Why is this the case, and what can be done about it?

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Why the Bible Is Reliable

Why should I trust the Bible? I’ve heard experts say that the “canon” of Scripture was actually patched together at a relatively late date by politically driven church councils and ecclesiastical leaders who had agendas of their own to promote. What led these people to include certain books and reject others (the so-called “Apocrypha”)? Why …

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Sexually Involved Teen Wants to Stop

How can I tell my boyfriend that I don’t want to have sex with him anymore? We’ve been together for a long time and only recently became physically intimate. I realize now that I regret this decision. Can you help me?

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The Myth of “Safe Sex”

What’s unsafe about “safe sex?” This message you communicate on this subject is the opposite of everything I’ve ever heard from my teachers at school and other responsible adults. What are your reasons for calling “safe sex” a myth?

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Aging Single Concerned for Her Future

Do you have any suggestions for an aging single woman with no immediate family who is seriously worried about what’s going to happen to her in old age? I know that God holds widows close to His heart and calls the church to help care for them if they have no close relatives, but I …

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Career, “Calling,” and Christian Vocation

How can I know God’s “calling” for my life? For years I’ve been working at a difficult, uninteresting job. It has never brought me much in the way of happiness or satisfaction, but it has allowed me to provide for my family. As far as I’m concerned, that’s the higher priority. Meanwhile, I’m always hearing …

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Dealing With the Memory of a Deceased Abusive Father

How can I forgive my deceased father for his cruel words and behavior? He treated me horribly when I was a kid, and as a result my relationship with him was strained and distant until the day he died. I never worked things out with him in person, and now I’m struggling with feelings of …

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Exercise for the Elderly

How important is exercise and physical activity for a woman in her late seventies? I’d like to help my mother preserve her health as long as possible, but I don’t want to push too hard. Can you suggest any reasonable guidelines? What kinds of exercise are best for a person at this stage of life?

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How to Avoid Enabling a Spouse’s Gambling Addiction

How do I know if I’m “enabling” my spouse’s compulsive gambling problem? I don’t want to do anything that might encourage his behavior. And while I’m on the subject, what exactly does it mean to be an “enabler”?

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Reaching Out to Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One Through Suicide

How can I best minister to someone who has lost a family member to suicide? My good friend’s son recently took his own life, and I’m at a loss as to what I should do or say to her. Can you help me?

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Suicide, Heaven, and Eternal Destiny

Is suicide unforgiveable?

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Wills and Estate Planning for Single Women

As a single woman, how important is it that I have a will? Is this something I should be concerned about?

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Angry Father, Angry Sons

How can I help our young sons control their tempers? My husband comes from a long line of “angry men,” and I’m beginning to see the same tendency in our kids. What should I do?

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Cell Phone Guidelines for Kids

Should children be allowed to have smart phones or mobile devices? Our oldest has started driving and all of our kids are constantly on the move. My spouse thinks they need phones in order to stay better connected with us. Do you think this is a good idea?

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