How can I tell if my involvement with social media – Facebook, Twitter, etc. – is detrimental to my marriage? I don’t think this is the case at present, but I don’t want to be taken by surprise either. Do you have any words of wisdom for me?
Family Q&A
As a new step-parent, is it appropriate for me to discipline my step-children? I recently married a fantastic man who has two teenagers. These kids have had little or no discipline or structure for at least four years (since their mom and dad got divorced). They refuse to do any chores – like cleaning their …
Are arguments and disagreements a sign of a bad marriage? I’m newly married and have been surprised and disturbed by the amount of conflict we’ve experienced in our relationship. This rarely happened when we were dating. Is something wrong?
Why does my husband have such a low libido and so little interest in a healthy sex life? Our situation doesn’t seem to fit the typical reports I hear about sexual problems in marriage — usually it’s the man complaining about his wife’s lack of sexual desire. We’ve gone years without sex!
When so many marital relationships end in divorce, why should I even bother tying the knot? It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that the institution of matrimony has outlived its usefulness and doesn’t mean much these days. Can you say anything to convince me otherwise?
Should I attend the same-sex wedding of a family member? This is a dilemma I never dreamed I’d face, and I’m agonizing over the decision. I don’t want to destroy a relationship or forfeit my opportunity to have a continuing positive influence in this person’s life. At the same time, I can’t help feeling that …
Exactly how do people become gay? If homosexuality is wrong, why does it exist as part of God’s creation? What’s your perspective on a child who expresses clear homosexual tendencies before he or she is even old enough to know what sex is all about? And while I’m on the subject, why does your ministry …
How can I help my son get ready for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that adolescence brings?
How should we deal with a teenager who has been viewing sexually explicit material?
Can I donate a car to Focus on the Family?
Do you have eating facilities on campus?
How can I donate to Focus by way of a non-cash gift?
I’ve heard that it’s important for a father to spend a good deal of time with his son who has ADHD. Is this true?
Is there a family-oriented policy organization or a Family Policy Council in my state? If there isn’t, I would like to have information about starting one. Can you give me that information?
What is Focus on Marriage? When was the simulcast?
What is your organization’s statement of faith?
Who is going to have access and be able to see our Thriving Kids Roadmap questionnaire test results?
Can you help me understand the Supreme Court’s decision in the same-sex marriage case, Obergefell v. Hodges? What did the justices really say, and what are the implications of their decision going forward?
What does the Bible have to say about poverty and giving to the poor? I want to have a God-honoring attitude on this matter, but to be honest, as a new Christian I’ve been confused by some of the differing opinions and ideas I’ve heard. Do you consider this kind of activity to be an …
What is a “Christian nation?” I’m increasingly confused on this point. I do think believers should be deeply involved in the political process. As a matter of fact, I’m sick of hearing about “separation of church and state,” and I’d love to see America become more thoroughly “Christian” in every way. At the same time, …