True Belief in Christ Means Committing Your Life to Him
“Many people I know say they believe in Jesus, even if they don’t go to church or anything. Is believing in Jesus all it really takes to get into heaven?”
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The World Will Not Improve Until We Turn Our Hearts to Christ
“I know Jesus promised to come again someday and straighten out everything that’s wrong with the world, but why does He delay? The world sure doesn’t seem to be getting any better, does it? ”
Satan Never Delivers What He Promises
“Do some people actually worship the devil? I can’t imagine that. Are they just trying to get attention, or are they serious about it? Why would anyone deliberately serve the devil instead of God? It doesn’t make sense. ”
Seek God's Guidance as You Adjust to Life in a Blended Family
“My mother remarried last year and now we have what’s supposed to be a blended family — four kids from my stepfather and me — but it’s not working. I don’t think my stepfather likes me, and I don’t get along with his children. I want to run away. I’m 14. Do you have any advice?”
Wrongdoing Always Has Consequences, But God Forgives Our Sins
“I know I’ve been stupid, but some months ago I got romantically involved with a woman at work, and now I don’t know how to get out of it. I know it’ll destroy my marriage (and maybe my job) if anyone finds out, but if I break things off, she’ll probably tell. How did I get into this?”
Evil Will Never Win the Day
“How powerful is the devil? When I look at the world situation today, I can’t help but think that Satan must be stronger than God, at least for the time being. Is this true?”
Why did God put us here? Sometimes I wonder if my life has any purpose to it, or if I'm just here to have a good time. What do you think?
“Why did God put us here? I know this seems like a simple question, but sometimes I wonder if my life has any purpose to it, or if I’m just here to have a good time. What do you think?”
Christ Can Give You the Inner Strength to Face Any Challenge
“Suddenly I’m facing something I know might kill me (cancer) and I don’t think I can take it. How can I get through this? You’ll probably tell me to turn to God, but I’ve never had anything to do with God and I know it’s too late.”
Grab the Chance to Reconnect With Your Father
“Our father was very selfish and unloving, and my sisters and I haven’t had anything to do with him since he walked out on our mother (although he’s tried several times to get in touch with us). I know the Bible says we should honor our parents, but why should we do anything for him? He never did anything for us.”
Christ is the Best Guide You Can Have in Life
“Recently, our teacher asked us to write an essay on what we wanted to do in life, and I didn’t know what to say. What would you have said you wanted to be when you were my age (I’m in eighth grade)? ”
Before Your Marriage Crumbles, Seek God's Help to Save It
“My wife and I are separated for about the fifth time. Always before this, I’ve begged her to take me back, and she has. But this time she says she’s fed up with me and is filing for divorce. Is this happening because God is mad at me?”
Forgiveness Does Not Mean Excusing Wrongdoing
“My business is probably going to collapse because I unwisely took in a partner who ended up cheating me. He doesn’t deny it, but he says that since I’m a Christian I should forgive him instead of taking him to court. Is he right?”