How long should I wait before pursuing a young lady who has recently gone through a difficult break-up with a boyfriend? I realize that she’s in a place where she needs time to deal with the hurt and loss. At the same time, I don’t want to wait around too long and possibly lose out …
Family Q&A
How can I tell the difference between what’s appropriate and what’s not appropriate in my sexual relationship with my spouse? In particular, is there any place for sexual fantasy in a marital relationship? What’s your perspective on this subject?
How can I get my husband to help keep the house clean? I never noticed that he was a “messie” before we were married because his roommates were neat and tidy. Since I’m the one who likes the house clean and orderly, I’m the one who picks up after him and does all the housework. …
Won’t God protect me from temptation if I pray? Here’s my reason for asking. Though I’m unaware of any immediate threat to the health and well-being of my marriage, I’m still afraid that, somehow, someday, I may trip up and fall into an adulterous affair. I recently heard a man confess that this very thing …
Is it a sin to marry a non-Christian? I’m dating a woman who isn’t a believer, and my parents and friends keep quoting the Bible: “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” But the context and original Greek language of that verse suggest that Paul is writing specifically about believers’ avoiding idolatry.
Is it wrong that I don’t want to have sexual intercourse as often as my husband does? Is my libido unhealthy or deficient? I try to accommodate him as often as I can, both out of love and a sense of duty, but there are times when I simply can’t respond no matter how hard …
Should we attend a family gathering where a same-sex couple are planning to be present? My sister-in-law is currently married to her partner. We love both of these ladies but have made it clear that we don’t support their lifestyle. There’s a huge family reunion next summer and my husband wants us to go. I …
Can you help us figure out how to address the matter of our living arrangements with our grown son who is currently residing with us and who recently informed us that he’s a homosexual? He now refers to himself as “gay,” is beginning to tell other people about it, and seems to view homosexuality as …
Why would God plant within a man the uncontrollable urge to look at every attractive woman and then say, “Oh, by the way, lust is adultery and adultery is sin. Good luck!” If lust is a sin, why did He create me with sexual desires?
Is there any scientific support for gender distinctions? Within my circle of friends, the subject has often led to some pretty spirited and controversial discussions. Those who disagree with my perspective – namely, that men and women are different in some very basic and important ways – call me “sexist” and argue that my views …
How can I deal with the “baby blues”? The birth of my child was one of the highlights of my life. However, in the weeks since that mountaintop experience I’ve found myself struggling through a dark valley of depression and emotional exhaustion. Is this normal? What can I do about it?
Can I volunteer at your headquarters in Colorado Springs?
Does Focus have information for pregnancy centers looking to obtain insurance?
How can I submit an inspiring recorded message to be considered for a Focus on the Family broadcast?
How can I submit an inspiring recorded message to be considered for a Focus on the Family broadcast?
I’m having trouble making an online donation from one of your websites; can you help me?
What can I do about the problem of pornography in my community and/or on my computer?
What is the Boundless e-newsletter, and how do I subscribe or unsubscribe?
I tried to post a question in the forums while watching the Your Family Live! webcast, but when I clicked the link for posting a question, the webcast disappeared. I could still hear the audio, but the video was gone. What happened?
Why is it taking me so long to grow as a Christian? I’ve been a believer for a while, and I have to confess that my lack of spiritual progress has really got me down. When I was born again, I thought life was going to be beautiful from that moment forward, but several years …