“I know you’ve often said that we need to forgive those who hurt us, but what if it doesn’t do any good and they just keep hurting you? No matter what I say, this person keeps doing the same hurtful things to me. How much should I put up with?”
“They opened a casino near us about three years ago, and I've lost so much money there and gotten so far into debt that I'll never recover. But in spite of this, I just can't stop going. I don't have a question, but maybe someone will learn from my experience.”
“How should you deal with someone who always feels like they have to be right? My cousin is like this, and even when he’s obviously in the wrong he’ll never admit it, or if he does, he blames someone else for the problem. Why is he like this?”
“Are some people just destined to be gloomy all their lives? I have an aunt who is like this, and no matter what happens, she's always pessimistic and looking on the bad side of things.”
“Every week in our church, we repeat an old statement of faith that says Jesus descended into hell when He died. But didn’t He tell one of the men who was crucified with Him that he would join Him in heaven? Is this a contradiction? What actually happened to Jesus when He died?”
“I know their religion is important to some people, but what would you say to someone like me who doesn't feel any need for God? I'm happy enough as it is, so why should I bother with God?”
“What do you think happens to us when we die? I don’t think anything does, because once we die that’s the end of everything for us. I’m sure you don’t agree, but what are your reasons?”
“Where did the angels come from? And do we become angels when we die, as some think? Or can we actually know anything about them?”
“Does the devil know the future, and can he influence it the way God can? Sometimes it almost seems like he knows what we’re going to do, and goes ahead of us to make our lives difficult.”
“How do I know if I'm praying according to God's will? I know God won't answer me if my prayers aren't in line with His will, but how do I know if I'm asking for something He isn't willing to do?”
“Our son got engaged over Christmas. I suppose we should be happy, but we honestly wonder if our future daughter-in-law is right for him. Should we say something, or is it best to keep out of it? They seem to be deeply in love, and they both feel God brought them together.”
“My husband and I went through a rough time in our marriage several years ago, and although things are much better now, he still won't forgive me for my actions during those months. How can I persuade him that it's all behind me and I truly love him? It's like a dark cloud.”