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Supreme Court Same Sex Marriage Decision

Can you help me understand the Supreme Court’s decision in the same-sex marriage case, Obergefell v. Hodges? What did the justices really say, and what are the implications of their decision going forward?

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Biblical Basis for Giving to the Poor

What does the Bible have to say about poverty and giving to the poor? I want to have a God-honoring attitude on this matter, but to be honest, as a new Christian I’ve been confused by some of the differing opinions and ideas I’ve heard. Do you consider this kind of activity to be an …

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Church, State, and the Idea of a “Christian Nation”

What is a “Christian nation?” I’m increasingly confused on this point. I do think believers should be deeply involved in the political process. As a matter of fact, I’m sick of hearing about “separation of church and state,” and I’d love to see America become more thoroughly “Christian” in every way. At the same time, …

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God Without Moods or “Passions”

What do theologians mean when they say that God is “without passions”? The other day I was doing some reading and came across this statement. Recently our pastor has been talking about the importance of living out our faith passionately, and now I discover that God Himself has no passions! This has caused me some …

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Making Sense of the Christian Faith

Why should I believe when Christianity is so illogical and so inconsistent with what I observe in the world around me? I grew up in a Christian home, went to a Christian university, married a Christian classmate, and now have a growing family of my own. In spite of all this, I no longer consider …

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Questions About God’s Provision (Philippians 4:19)

Can we count on God to provide materially for His faithful children? Philippians 4:19 seems to promise that He always will. I’ve been clinging to this verse since losing my job, but it doesn’t seem to have done me and my family much good. Over the past several months we’ve lost our home, our car, …

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Showing Christ to a Muslim Family Member

Can you suggest any specific Bible passages that might open the eyes of my Muslim spouse to the lordship of Jesus Christ and help our children to grow in their understanding of the Christian faith? My husband has been a Muslim all his life, whereas I was born and raised in a Christian home. To …

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Tithing While “Between Churches”

As we search for a church to attend regularly, should we give our tithe to the churches we’ve been visiting?

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What the Bible Says About Hell

How does the love of Jesus line up with the idea of a God who condemns people to an eternity of suffering? I’d become a believer in a heartbeat if it weren’t for the “mean streak” I find running through so many aspects of the Christian faith. Do you really expect me to give my …

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Escaping Human Trafficking

How can I free myself from the world of sexual slavery and human trafficking? I’m caught in the middle of a truly horrible situation! Through a series of circumstances that I can’t take time to describe, I’ve ended up under the control of a group of men who make their living by means of sexual …

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Teen Wants to Help Mom Understand Changes in Their Relationship

How can I get my mother to realize that I’m not a kid anymore and that our relationship has changed? She and I have always been close, but it’s different now that I’m a teenager. Some of it’s my fault. I get moody, and I know that my behavior hurts her sometimes. I wish she …

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Advance Medical Directives for Aging Loved Ones

Can you tell me how to make sure that my elderly father’s medical wishes will be respected? He’s in ill health, and he has often said that he doesn’t want any heroic measures taken to prolong his life. I know that we need to establish formal documentation of his desires in this regard, but I …

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Book Recommendations on Mental Health

Can you direct me to any good books addressing mental health problems from a Christian perspective?

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Dealing With an Alcoholic Spouse

How can I help my spouse overcome an addiction to alcohol? She’s “given up drinking” several times only to soon end up back on the bottle. She’s lost her job, our household is a mess, and the whole family is slowly going to pieces. What can I do to turn things around?

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Discipline Protocol When Divorced Daughter and Grandkids Are Living at Parents’ Home

As grandparents, how should we approach discipline with grandchildren who live under our roof? Our divorced daughter and her children recently moved in with us, and this has already led to some tense situations. What’s the best way to handle this?

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Helping a Child Victim of Incestuous Sexual Abuse

How should I respond to the discovery that an adult member of the extended family of a friend has been forcing one of the children to engage in sexual acts with him? I don’t want to intrude in other people’s business, but now that I’m in possession of this information I feel responsible to do …

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Making Health Care Decisions for Aging and Incapacitated Loved Ones

How should we plan to handle our grandmother’s health care needs and financial affairs now that she’s beginning to show signs of dementia?

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Preserving Family Harmony While Caring for Elders

Do you have suggestions for preventing conflicts and misunderstandings among siblings over the care of their aging parents? I’ve been hearing horror stories about what can happen when elderly people can no longer care for themselves and need the support of their grown children. My mom and dad are nearing that stage in their lives, …