Face Honestly the Reasons For Your Doubt
“As far as I’m concerned, religion is based on superstition and myth. I think people dreamed up the idea of ”
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Ask God to Show You His Plans, Not Bless Your Dreams
“All my life I’ve wanted to be a music star. I even went to Nashville last year hoping to make it big in country music. I begged God to let this happen but it didn’t. Now, I’m wondering what’s next. Why did God let me down?”
With Christ at the Center of Your Life, Happiness Will Follow
“I keep searching for lasting happiness, but I’ve never found it. Now I’m going through my third divorce, and I wonder if I’ll ever find happiness. What is your formula? Or is it just a matter of luck?”
Help Friend Replace Prejudice With Love
“I enjoy my friend’s company, but sometimes he gets off on racial issues, and his intolerance and bigotry really make me very uncomfortable. I tried to say something to him about it once, but it just made him angry. How should I handle this?”
Ask God For the Confidence to Make Wise Decisions
“My family is constantly getting after me because I have a hard time making decisions, not just about big things but small things, too. I wish I wasn’t so indecisive, but I guess that’s the way God made me. Do you have any advice?”
God Wants Us to Put Our Talents to Use
“I own a small business that hires a lot of young people, but I’m frustrated because I can’t find very many who are reliable and actually want to work. Doesn’t the Bible say we’re not supposed to be lazy?”
Seek God's Guidance as You Plan Your Future
“I’m about to graduate from high school, and I’m tired of my parents and everybody bugging me about what I’m going to do next. I’m not interested in college or anything like that, but they keep pushing me to make up my mind. How can I get them off my back?”
Living Together Without Marriage is Risky and Outside God's Plan
“I want to get married, but my boyfriend says we need to live together to see if it’s going to work out. He says all our friends do it, and I guess he’s right, but I’m not sure I want to go down this road. What is your advice?”
Ask God to Help You Be a Good Steward of Your Finances
“I get turned off by preachers who constantly beg for money. Our church started a big building campaign a few months ago, and I’m tired of them asking for money. Jesus didn’t beg people for money, did He?”
The Bible Has Much to Say About Our Spending Habits
“We had a great Christmas — until the credit card bills began arriving. That was months ago, but I don’t think we’ll ever get them paid off. I guess this isn’t a very spiritual question, but could you warn people about thoughtless spending? I wish someone had warned us.”
To meditate effectively, focus on God's truth
“My exercise instructor says we should learn to relax by emptying our minds of all thoughts, and then meditating on peace and calmness (or at least I think that’s what she’s saying). Does the Bible say anything about meditation?”
Worship Shouldn't Simply Be a Spectator Sport
“I get just as much out of watching a church service on television as I do actually going to one. Why should I go to all the trouble of getting dressed and fighting traffic and all that? To me, that’s just a waste of time and energy.”