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 …
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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.
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Why should I “submit” to a government that I believe is moving in the wrong direction? I love my country and want to cooperate with the political system, but I’m struggling to understand what the Bible says on this subject. How in the world can the apostle Paul tell Christians to submit to the authorities …
Is it “un-Christian” to serve as a public official? I’ve always had a strong desire to inject my Christian beliefs and values into the culture by playing an active role in public life. But a Christian friend of mine thinks this is wrong. He says I shouldn’t assume that the United States is a “Christian …
Will Focus on the Family’s family advice help me if I’m not a Christian? I’ve been listening to some of your radio shows, and I’m intrigued by your guests’ unique insights into the nuts and bolts issues of family life. There’s just one problem: I don’t consider myself a believer and doubt I ever will. …
Why is God so “hit-or-miss” in the way He responds to our petitions for His miraculous intervention? When my son was born with a heart defect and needed open-heart surgery, our prayers were answered miraculously. But when my husband was diagnosed with cancer, his condition deteriorated steadily in spite of the constant intercession of family, …
If God has a plan, why should we pray? Do our prayers really make a difference if He already knows how things are going to turn out? Christian friends have often assured me that God is working out His plan for me and my children. At the same time, they have also urged me many …
How do I answer the argument that everything can be explained in terms of evolution? By way of example: I told an atheist friend that evolutionary theory doesn’t account for altruism or self-sacrifice. If survival is what it’s all about, why would a soldier throw himself on a grenade to save his friend? He said …