Do you think it’s a good idea for husbands and wives to have regular activities apart from each other with their friends of the same sex? My husband feels a deep need to get together with his guy friends a couple of times each month, but I’d rather spend most of my time with him. …
Family Q&A
How should I deal with the romantic feelings I’ve developed for my best friend’s wife? This woman and I recently acknowledged to one another that the attraction is mutual and that we needed to put some safeguards in place to protect our marriages, but we’re not sure how to go about it. My wife and …
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.
As a guy do you think it means I’m gay because I’ve always had a preference and appreciation for feminine and “girly” things? I’ve been this way since I was a small boy, I’m not sure what to make of this.
Does God expect gay people to live without love? I’m a Christian, and I have a sincere and earnest desire to live a holy life. At the same time, I struggle with intense same-sex attractions. Other believers have told me that my obligation in this area is the same as that of a Christian heterosexual …
Should I continue a relationship with a man who seems to have a real problem with obscene and sexually explicit material?
Can I and my family visit Focus on the Family?
Does Focus have any online material for celebrating Lent?
How can I receive free resources from Focus on the Family?
I want a tape of a past broadcast, but I don’t know the title or when it aired. Can a Focus staff member help me find it?
What is See You at the Pole? When does it take place?
Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?
Where can I find online information about today’s Focus broadcast? And can I hear past shows online?
Can you please remove your Facebook posts from my account?
If I’m an atheist, does that make me a bad person? I believe strongly in the validity of the scientific method. I teach my children to approach the world from a scientific perspective, and I also try to instill in them deep-seated principles of compassion, kindness, generosity, and sensitivity to others. Does that make me …