“How do we know if what someone says about God is actually true? Maybe it’s just something they dreamed up, or that they sincerely think is true but it isn’t. I’m not sure we can know anything for certain about God. ”
“I grew up believing that it didn’t take much to make God angry at me, and I always needed to be on my best behavior or He might do something bad to me. But my cousin says I’m wrong and that God loves us and treats us kindly no matter what we do. Which of us is right? ”
“Our church went heavily into debt to build our new building, but now our pastor has left, several families are drifting away, and we’re having a hard time making the mortgage payments. Does the Bible say anything about borrowing lots of money to build a church?”
“My fiancé and I deeply love each other, but we can’t decide where to get married. His family belongs to one denomination and my family belongs to another, and, of course, they each want us to get married in their church. How can we keep everybody happy?”
“My sister claims she’s been “saved,” but I don’t understand what she’s talking about. Our family always went to church and tried to do what’s right. But now she’s acting like we’re misguided or something. What’s going on?”
“I know teenagers often rebel against their parents, but I admit I went overboard and have been a rebel ever since. I don’t know why I’m writing, but we have two children now, and I’m scared because I realize I don’t have any idea how to be a good father. ”
“My parents got divorced when I was 8, and it was such a traumatic time for me that I vowed I’d never get divorced myself. But now my marriage looks like it’s headed for the rocks. I can’t believe this is happening. What did I do wrong?”
“How can I know whether or not a group is a cult? A woman in my office keeps trying to get me to go with her to her religious assembly, but I don’t know anything about it. I didn’t come from a religious family, but I know I need God.”
“My aunt gave me a book for Christmas about astrology, and how to tell the future from the stars. She’s into things like that big time, but my mother says I shouldn’t even open the book. I promised her I’d ask what you think. ”
“We spent Christmas with our son and his wife, and I came away wondering if she’s really the right wife for him. She’s so different from us, and we just didn’t feel comfortable around her. They seem happy, but should I say something privately to him?”
“This past Christmas, I got to thinking about what might have happened to Jesus while He was growing up. Does the Bible tell us? I’ve seen articles saying He went to places like Tibet or India to learn about philosophy and religion. Is there any truth to this?”
“You’ll probably be offended by this, but I don’t think I’ve ever met a Christian I really liked. Most of the ones I’ve met seem so negative and unfriendly and out of touch with real life. Why would anyone (including me) ever want to be like them? ”