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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 …
What does it really mean to be a Christian?
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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?
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?
Do you have any assistance to offer to someone who seriously wants to stop drinking? Where do I find the professional help I need? I’m desperate to overcome my problem with alcohol, but hard experience has convinced me that I can’t beat this addiction on my own. Now my wife is threatening to take our …
How can I love and care for my elderly mother when we live on opposite sides of the country? My dad died several years ago, and my mom has been in decline ever since. Fortunately, two of my siblings still live within twenty minutes of her home, so I don’t worry about her needs being …
Is it normal to experience deep grief after the unexpected termination of a pregnancy? I recently lost my first child through miscarriage, and my husband and I are surprised at how devastating this experience has been for us. Is this typical?
What are your thoughts on the merits of medical marijuana? Do you think it should be legalized? My newspaper has run a series of stories recently about its supposed benefits. I really don’t know what to think. Can you help me sort this out?
How can I come alongside a compulsive gambler and encourage him to take steps to overcome his addiction? After observing my husband’s behavior, seeking out the opinions of pastors and friends, and researching the issue on my own, I’ve come to the conclusion that he has a serious problem in this area. I’d like to …