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Helping a Spouse Overcome Addiction to Pornography

What can I do to help my husband overcome his obsession with porn?

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Parent Wants to Help Teen Who Struggles With Pornography

As parents, how do we deal with an adolescent who may be addicted to hard-core pornography?

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Spouse May Be Involved With Pornography

What should I do if I believe that my spouse is looking at obscene and sexually explicit material?

Can Christian symbols be used to celebrate holidays in public places?

I just heard that because of the “separation of church and state,” my city government will no longer use any “Christian” decorations on government property in¬†celebration of various holidays. Can¬†holidays like Christmas¬†or even¬†Independence Day¬†be celebrated in the public square with Christian symbols?

Do I need a credit card to order by phone?

Do I need a credit card to order by phone?

Does Focus on the Family work with any associate organizations internationally?

Is Focus on the Family associated with any affiliate organizations internationally?

How do I contact my local, state and federal representatives?

How do I contact my local, state, and federal representatives?

Is Focus hosting any conferences in the near future?

Is Focus hosting any conferences or retreats in the near future?

What does Focus think about Bakugan? Do you have any information about Naruto?

What does Focus think about Bakugan? Do you have any information about Naruto?

What is the phone number for my legislator, the Capitol Switchboard and/or the White House?

What is the phone number for the Capitol Switchboard and/or the White House? I want to urge my member of Congress to vote for/against a specific bill.

Where is “Adventures in Odyssey” recorded?

Where is Adventures in Odyssey recorded?

I’m having trouble contacting you using your E-Mail Us button.

I’m having trouble contacting you using your E-Mail Us button.

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Biblical Perspective on Christian Involvement With the Fine Arts

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 …

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Correcting Distorted Images of God

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 …

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God’s Unconditional Love

Why are Christians always saying that God’s love is “unconditional”? I’ve become increasingly alarmed and distressed over the liberal use of this term. If God’s love is unconditional, why did Uzzah get zapped for touching the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6)? What about Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5)? If God’s love is unconditional, …

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Marriage in the Afterlife

Will I be reunited with my spouse in heaven?

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Questions and Concerns About Contemplative Prayer

Are “contemplative prayer” and other “spiritual disciplines” part of a “New Age” plot to subvert the church? Should I steer clear of these practices? My church recently launched a class in “spiritual formation.” I was excited when I learned of this opportunity because I’m hungry to know the Lord in a deeper, more personal way. …

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Spiritual Care and Support for the Elderly

How can we minister to my elderly aunt’s spiritual needs? She’s been a strong and dedicated Christian all her life. Now she’s living in a nursing facility and is frail, mentally weak, and increasingly withdrawn and uncommunicative. Do you have any practical suggestions?

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Trusting God in the Hard Times

How can I hold on to my faith in God when things go wrong? As a Christian, I know that I’m supposed to “give thanks in all things” and look to the Lord for my daily needs. Yet I’ve been through some devastating experiences over the past year. How can I be thankful and trust …

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What the Bible Says About Political Rebellion and Revolution

Is political revolution biblically justified? Recent events in the Middle East have raised this question in my mind. For the most part the evangelical Christian community seem to be sympathetic of these “revolutionary” movements, but I can’t help wondering whether the Bible supports this kind of activity. Isn’t it simply rebellion against the governing authorities? …