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Preserving Romance in Marriage

Is it common for a couple to “fall out of love”? We’ve been married a couple of years, and already I sense that something has begun to change in our relationship. The original “glow” of our romance seems to have faded. To be honest, our life together is becoming rather routine and dull. Is something …

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Scriptural Basis for Definition of “Marriage” and “Family”

Where in the Bible does Focus on the Family get its definition of “marriage” and “family”? Whenever I browse your website I come away feeling excluded and marginalized. I know you’ll disagree with what I’m about to say, but I consider myself a dedicated Christian and a homosexual. My partner and I love each other …

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Spiritual Leadership in the Home

What does it mean to be the “spiritual head” of a family?

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Stepparent Relationship Problems

What should I do about conflicts between my child and my new spouse? I was remarried last summer, and though my 10-year-old daughter was warm and friendly towards my husband during the three years we were dating, her attitude has changed drastically since the wedding. Now they fight constantly and I’m always caught in the …

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Unsure About Whether to Confess an Affair to Spouse

Should I tell my husband that I’ve been unfaithful to him? I recently ended a relationship with another man, but I have serious doubts about the wisdom of revealing this to my spouse. As things stand, he has no idea that anything of this kind has been going on. I’ve confessed my sin before God, …

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Wife Never Really Loved Husband

Is it possible for me to fall in love with a spouse for whom I never had any romantic feelings in the first place?

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Questions and Concerns About Masturbation

Is sexual self-stimulation a sin, or just a harmless and natural way to release sexual energy? What can a person do to break the habit of masturbation if they feel guilty about it?

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The Bible on Premarital Sex and Sexual Morality

Where does the Bible say that sex before marriage is wrong? Isaac and Rebekah didn’t have a church wedding. Apparently they just slept together and that was it! And what about Joseph and Mary? Why was it OK for them to travel to Bethlehem together before they were married?

Can I get a resource recommendation from Focus?

Can I get a resource recommendation from Focus?

Do you offer any help to military families?

Do you offer any help for military families?

How can I get started as a writer or get my writing published?

How can I get started as a writer or get my writing published?

How will my donations be used?

How will my donations be used?

My family is facing financial problems. Can you help?

My family is facing financial problems. Can you help?

What is Focus on the Family’s mailing address?

What is Focus on the Family’s mailing address?

When will I begin receiving the magazine I ordered?

I just signed up to receive a magazine from Focus. When will the first issue arrive?

Why does Focus on the Family cover only a limited range of issues?

Why does Focus on the Family cover only a limited range of issues?

Where can I find Dr. Dobson’s materials on your website?

I’ve been looking for material by Dr. Dobson and can’t seem to find any on your website. Can you help me locate it?

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Christian Struggles With Biblical Accounts of Genocide and “Holy War”

How do we explain God’s command to slaughter the Canaanites in the Old Testament? I’m a Christian, but I have serious issues with the doctrine of scriptural infallibility, especially where the Old Testament is concerned. I’m particularly disturbed by the accounts of divinely authorized genocide and “Holy War” recorded in Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua. When …

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Faith: Doubt vs. Unbelief

What’s the difference between an “unbeliever” and a person who simply has honest questions about God? I believe in the Bible, and I have often told friends and family that God can do miracles and even raise the dead. Nevertheless, when things get tough, I find it hard to trust in the Lord. Though I …

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Homemaking and the Biblical View of Work

Where does homemaking fit into the Bible’s teaching on work and labor? I’ve always been happy in my role as a stay-at-home wife and mother. Then I heard a series of messages about the role of productive labor in God’s plan for mankind. Since then I’ve been having doubts. I spend my time preparing meals, …