Is it okay to connect with former dating partners on Facebook? While browsing around online I ran across an old boyfriend from my high school and college days. It’s been years since we’ve been in touch and I’m curious to know what he’s been up to. I’m very much in love with my husband and …
Family Q&A
How exactly does Satan destroy families? I’ve heard it said many times that he is out to wreck marriages and families. I’m not denying this – I realize that the unseen spiritual battles that surround us are very real – but I don’t have any clear idea of precisely how the devil might try to …
Do you have any help for a man who has suddenly found himself struggling with erectile dysfunction? My wife and I are in our mid-fifties, and up until a year ago we had a healthy and vigorous sex life. That was when, almost overnight, I began having issues. I’m embarrassed and frustrated to the point …
Do you have advice for living with a spouse whose life is dominated by senseless, constant rituals?
How do I deal with the brokenness of divorce and make a new life for my kids and myself? I’ll admit that I’ve made some bad choices. One of the worst was walking away from my family when my marriage got too tough to deal with. I realize now that my absence has not only …
What should a pastor’s wife do if she becomes aware that her spouse is “embellishing” his sermons with half-truths or outright lies? My husband will often tell stories about himself in the pulpit that I know to be either greatly exaggerated or borrowed from some other source. I’ve never directly confronted him, but on the …
How can I guard against the danger of online social networking taking up too much of my time and negatively impacting my marriage? When I first started using sites like Facebook I thought they were a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. But now it seems we’re on the verge of …
If a couple has absolutely no sex life, are they still married in God’s eyes?
How should I respond to my spouse’s dislike for my parents and siblings? My mom and dad have always enjoyed hosting big get-togethers with the extended family, especially during the holidays, but the conflicts have become so intense that my spouse doesn’t even want to go anymore. I’m tired of dealing with all this tension …
Is there anything wrong with seeking support from my Facebook friends when I need to let off steam about my marriage? Sometimes I get frustrated and upset with my spouse, and at those times I feel like I need to express my feelings to someone who cares and understands. Do you think this is a …
Is there anything wrong with men being stay-at-home dads? My husband is currently out of work, and since I earn a good salary we decided that he should simply take care of the kids for a while. It seemed like a good idea in the beginning, but lately I’ve been having some doubts.
Is there a good way to talk with children about a spouse’s addiction to sexually explicit material?
What are the differences between male and female?
Is it right for my husband to bring pornographic material into our bedroom as a way to “enhance” our sexual relationship?
Can I talk to a Focus on the Family counselor?
My children want to read the Harry Potter series, but I’ve heard that it’s very controversial. Does Focus on the Family have any information about the Harry Potter entertainment trend?
How can I make an online donation to Focus?
I just received an obscene e-mail that said it was from Focus on the Family. What’s going on?
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