Do you think it’s okay for me to talk about problems in my marriage with a Facebook friend of the opposite sex? The spark has gone out of my relationship with my spouse, and we always seem to be facing some kind of challenge. Sometimes I discuss this with my online friend, and he’s always …
Family Q&A
How can I help my husband see that he is placing the needs and feelings of his parents ahead of mine? After several years of marriage, his attachment to his mom and dad is still so strong that it’s causing serious damage to our relationship. I’ve confronted him about this, but he doesn’t see it …
How do gender distinctions — psychological and emotional as well as physical and sexual — impact male-female relationships and the business of everyday life within the context of marriage? What do husbands and wives need to know about this subject, and how will that knowledge help them build a stronger marital bond?
Why do Christians need a church wedding and a piece of paper from the state to make their marriage “official”? My girlfriend and I are both dedicated believers and we intend to spend the rest of our lives together. We’ve been wondering why we should bother applying for a marriage license. Isn’t marriage a private, …
What should I do about my boyfriend’s “party friends”? He’s a great guy, and we’re considering a long-term relationship, but he insists on maintaining his connections with this group of people despite the fact that I totally disagree with everything about their lifestyle, behavior, and beliefs. My boyfriend and I try to embrace clean, positive, …
How should I talk to my child about the images of naked women she saw at her dad’s house?
Should we allow our adult son to bring his same-sex partner to family gatherings? This makes us extremely uncomfortable, and we’re also afraid that it may be harmful to the younger children in the family. What do you think we should do?
What should I do if I suspect my teenager might be gay? Our son has always been “different” from his peers, and for as long as his mother and I can remember he’s shown no interest in engaging with members of his own sex – either younger or older. He definitely feels more comfortable spending …
If I’m meant to live a single life, why do I have a sex drive? Let me explain why I’m asking this question. I’m a forty-something male, never married and with no kids. Through prayer and practical circumstances I’ve come to believe that it’s God’s will for me to remain single all my life. There’s …
My daughter displays many of the symptoms of ADHD, but she isn’t what I’d call hyperactive. What gives?
I’m donating to Focus through a workplace giving program. Did my employer match my gift?
I would like to contact an individual who works at Focus. How do I contact a specific employee?
Is ADHD associated with sugar intake?
What can you tell me about the possible link between abortion and breast cancer?  Does an abortion put a woman at greater risk of breast cancer than a miscarriage?
I received an error message while waiting for a page to load on your website. What does the error message mean? Is it a problem with your website or with my computer?
I need some legal advice. Where can I get a referral to a Christian attorney?
I’m having trouble accessing different areas and features of your website. Can you help?
Is there any legitimate place for the arts within the biblical worldview, or is it simply a frivolous and “worldly” pursuit? How can we tell good and godly art from bad art? Our daughter is an art student at the university, and we’re worried that she’s just wasting her time and energy. More importantly, we …
How can I change my negative view of God? The picture of God that comes most readily to my mind is that of a harsh overseer, a rule-giver, a relentless judge, a dispenser of punishment. I know that the Gospel is supposed to be good news, but somehow it doesn’t feel like good news to …