My spouse of twenty years has decided that she is no longer a Christian. As a matter of fact, she now claims to be an atheist. This has upset and changed our entire relationship. I don’t understand what is going on with her or how to respond. Can you help me?
Family Q&A
How can my spouse and I survive my recent job loss? Without my income I can’t see how we’re going to make ends meet. What will we do if I can’t find another employment opportunity?
What can I do to alter my bad habit of speaking harshly and critically to my wife and children? I desperately want to be a better husband and father, and I need to change my behavior. Can you help me start moving in that direction?
Is it healthy and appropriate for wives to take the lead when it comes to lovemaking? My husband and I enjoy a fulfilling and satisfying sex life, but that’s one thing I’ve wondered about: There are times when I desire physical intimacy, but I have doubts about whether it’s right for me to get things …
Can you help me overcome my obsession with sexually explicit material?
As a guy do you think it means I’m gay because I’ve always had a preference and appreciation for feminine and “girly” things? I’ve been this way since I was a small boy, I’m not sure what to make of this.
Does God expect gay people to live without love? I’m a Christian, and I have a sincere and earnest desire to live a holy life. At the same time, I struggle with intense same-sex attractions. Other believers have told me that my obligation in this area is the same as that of a Christian heterosexual …
Should I continue a relationship with a man who seems to have a real problem with obscene and sexually explicit material?
Can I and my family visit Focus on the Family?
Does Focus have any online material for celebrating Lent?
How can I receive free resources from Focus on the Family?
I want a tape of a past broadcast, but I don’t know the title or when it aired. Can a Focus staff member help me find it?
What is See You at the Pole? When does it take place?
Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?
Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?
Can you please remove your Facebook posts from my account?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?