My spouse of twenty years has decided that she is no longer a Christian. As a matter of fact, she now claims to be an atheist. This has upset and changed our entire relationship. I don’t understand what is going on with her or how to respond. Can you help me?
Family Q&A
How can my spouse and I survive my recent job loss? Without my income I can’t see how we’re going to make ends meet. What will we do if I can’t find another employment opportunity?
What can I do to alter my bad habit of speaking harshly and critically to my wife and children? I desperately want to be a better husband and father, and I need to change my behavior. Can you help me start moving in that direction?
Is it healthy and appropriate for wives to take the lead when it comes to lovemaking? My husband and I enjoy a fulfilling and satisfying sex life, but that’s one thing I’ve wondered about: There are times when I desire physical intimacy, but I have doubts about whether it’s right for me to get things …
Can you help me overcome my obsession with sexually explicit material?
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 …
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Go, sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven”? I became a Christian about a year and a half ago, and for the most part I’ve been very happy in my new-found faith. Sure, I’ve had my ups and downs, …
How can I forgive someone who isn’t sorry for what he’s done? My father hurt me deeply when I was young. I’ve tried and tried to forget about this, but every time I think I’ve succeeded the pain jumps up and bites me again. Christian friends have told me that I need to forgive him-in …
Don’t Muslims and Christians believe basically the same things? Since 9/11 some Christian groups have been spreading what I consider slander about our friends in the Muslim community. I find this deeply troubling since there are a couple of fine, upstanding Muslim families living in my neighborhood. As I understand it, Islam is a religion …