“I went to church this Easter, and the pastor made a remark about people who are just Christmas-and-Easter Christians. He was probably trying to be funny, but I don’t think he should’ve put people like me down or made us feel unwelcome, do you? ”
“Several of my friends are active church types, but I can’t see that it makes any difference in the way they live. How do you explain this? I don’t think they’re any better than I am.”
“I thought I could find God by studying the major religions, but I’ve only ended up confused. You’ll probably tell me to look at Christianity, but I’ve never tried because there are so many different churches. Maybe God can’t be found. Can you help? ”
“I don’t think we have to look to God to find out how to deal with our problems. After all, hasn’t He given us the ability to deal with them on our own? We just need to use our minds and approach our problems logically to find the answers. ”
“I know I shouldn’t be this way, but I just don’t get anything out of church. About half way through the service, I’ll often fall asleep, even with my wife poking me in the ribs. I’d probably quit going if I could. Any suggestions?”
“What’s the best way to deal with difficult people? I know my sister hasn’t had a very easy life, but the main reason is because she’s so hard to get along with. She’s coming to visit us in a few weeks, and I honestly dread it.”
“Are computers going to take over the world? I’m too old to understand them, I guess, but I worry because computers seem to be able to do just about anything. ”
“My parents always told me I needed to be good, because God was constantly watching and would punish me if I did anything wrong. I know I’m supposed to love God, but I don’t. Can you understand why I feel like this?”
“I don’t think it’s possible to avoid hating someone who’s deeply hurt you. My ex-husband betrayed me and hurt me far beyond what any human being should have to take, and I admit it: I hate him. Why shouldn’t I? ”
“Why should I be held responsible for what Adam and Eve did thousands of years ago? I know the Bible says they sinned and were judged as a result, but why should God judge me for what they did?”
“My friend told me about a passage in the Bible that says even the devil believes in God. Does this mean even the devil will be saved and go to heaven? I’m not sure I like that idea.”
“Can God make mistakes? I suppose you’ll say He can’t, but why not? I wonder about this when I see how messed up the world is. Maybe God didn’t quite get it right when He created the earth.”