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How do I know God has really forgiven me?

“I've asked God to forgive me for all the wrong things I've done, and I've even asked Jesus to come into my life, like you tell people to do. But how do I know God has really forgiven me? I don't feel any different.”

What do you think of a Christian who gossips a lot?

“What do you think of a person who claims to be a Christian and goes to church regularly but is one of the worst gossips you've ever heard? I don't think much of it myself. She invited me to her church once and I almost laughed in her face.”

How can I resist temptation?

“How can I resist temptation? I'm being tempted to do something I know is wrong and could get me in a lot of trouble. But I still feel a strong tug to do it, and I don't know how to handle it.”

How can I be a better father?

“How can I be a better father? I'm afraid my own father wasn't a very good model for me to follow, but I'm not sure I know how to do it any better. I love my two boys very much, and I want to be a good example for them to follow, especially as I think about Father's Day.”

How can I get back on track spiritually?

“I've just finished my first year at college, and I'm not very proud of myself for some of the things I've done. I grew up in a Christian home and consider myself a Christian, but being away from home for the first time didn't do me any good. How can I get back on track?”