“My friend and I are having a friendly argument about human nature. He’s an atheist and says there isn’t any difference between animals and us, while I say there is. But how can I prove it to him? He claims he has an open mind, but sometimes I wonder if I’m wasting my time.”
“I committed my life to Jesus at a high school retreat recently, but is there anything else I'm supposed to do? Our family isn't very religious and this is all new to me.”
“How do you get rid of thoughts that you know aren't pleasing to God? I don't want to go into detail, but I really have a problem with letting my mind wander into things that I know are wrong. I've prayed about this, but God still doesn't take them away. Does He care about our thoughts?”
“I got pregnant when I was 17, and I didn't know what I was getting into. The 10 years since then have really been a struggle. Why didn't God keep me from going down that road?”
“I know my life is going to be different now that I've turned it over to Jesus, but what does He want me to do? I'm just an ordinary person without any particular gifts, but I hope God can do something with my life.”
“I remember from my days in Sunday School that the ancient Israelites were slaves in Egypt for a long time. Do you think they might have built the pyramids? I've always been curious about them, and whether or not pyramids have some spiritual significance or power.”
“What does the Bible mean when it says somewhere that in God’s eyes a day isn’t any different from 1,000 years? Does this mean God isn’t interested in what takes place in human history, for example?”
“What would the world be like today if Adam and Eve hadn't eaten that forbidden fruit? Would we be living in a perfect world, or would the devil still be trying to lead people astray?”
“I know you sometimes get letters from people who’ve gotten trapped by pornography on the Internet. I was, too, but God freed me instantly once I gave my life to Jesus, and I hope you’ll tell people who are slaves to pornography that God can deliver them also.”
“My father was very abusive and cruel, and I admit I’ve never gotten over this. I know that’s why I have such a hard time picturing God as a loving and kind father. But I can’t help my feelings, can I?”
“I believe you can gain enlightenment from any religion, as long as you sincerely follow its teachings. I have a couple of Christian friends who disagree but they can't tell me why. What would you say?”
“I know you’ve said we shouldn’t be bitter over some of the things people do to us, but why not? My husband dumped me for another woman, and as far as I’m concerned, I have every right to be bitter over it.”