When life is hard
Question: Life sometimes seems hard or downright unfair. I can’t help but wonder why, if God loves me, He doesn’t intervene and change things for me. Answer: God loves ea... »
Your Questions
Alleviating Worry
Question: Sometimes I feel like I’m being overcome with worries. What can I do to stop worrying so much? Answer: Who doesn’t worry sometimes? We worry about what’s going... »
At midlife, is this as good as it gets?
Question: I thought that after my children were grown and had moved out of the house, I would finally have time to do some things I’ve always wanted to do, but now I find... »
Does God have a plan?
Question: Does God really have a plan for my life, like I keep hearing? Often my life feels more like a bumper-car ride—continually running into one obstacle after anothe... »
Why should I forgive?
Question: Why should I forgive others who have done things that hurt me? Wouldn’t that absolve them from guilt? Why should I let them off the hook like that? Answer: No m... »
Building friendships
Question: I want to get along well with others and enjoy friendships and meaningful relationships, but often I don’t know where to begin. How can I build strong connectio... »
Why is God taking so long?
Question: I’ve been looking for a new job, but so far without success. If I have prayed and am doing my part, why isn’t God helping me? Answer: The way God works in our l... »
Frequently Asked Questions About Salvation
Who needs it? Most people seem to think God grades on a curve. If you try to be a good person and don’t make too many serious mistakes, you’ll probably be given an averag... »
How to share Jesus’ love at Christmastime!
Question: I would like to make this coming Christmas more meaningful for me and my family than past Christmases, but I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions? Answer:... »
Bring back the joy
Question: I feel less happy than I did when I was younger. How can I regain some of the joy of life that I’ve lost? Answer: At some point, many adults have looked at a c... »
Why suffering?
Question: Why does God allow suffering? Doesn’t He care about us? Answer: God certainly does care! It grieves Him to see us suffer. The Bible tells us, “As a father pitie... »
When parents aren’t perfect
Question: As my children grow older, it’s getting harder and harder to be the good parent I want so much to be. The issues are more complex, and my inadequacies are more... »
How inner change works
Question: You say that God can and wants to turn my personal weaknesses into strong points. I’ve prayed for that, but so far nothing has changed. Why doesn’t God answer m... »