I'm new at going to church, so I apologize if my question is too simple. But several times our pastor has talked about the blood of Jesus saving us, and I don't understand what he means by that (and I'm too embarrassed to ask). Is he quoting from the Bible?
Our pastor wants to do some things to attract young people to our church, but some of our older members say they like things exactly the way they are and we don't need to make any changes. What would you say about this?
My mother was a very devout Christian, and just before she died she had a look of unbelievable peace and joy on her face. Do you think perhaps God was giving her a glimpse of heaven?
I have been disabled almost all my life, and the older I get the harder it is to keep up a smiling front. My faith sustains me most of the time, but I admit I sometimes fall into self-pity and despair. But how can I avoid it, when I know I'm never going to get better?
I am from a foreign country studying in one of your universities. A friend of mine suggested I ask you my question. If America is a Christian nation, why is there so much immorality in your movies and television programs? We would not allow these things in my country.
Was Jesus really born of a virgin? I have a hard time believing He didn't have a human father, just like everyone else does.
What is the true meaning of Christmas, in your opinion? I hear a lot about peace and good will and things like that around Christmastime, but is this the whole story?
I know I haven't got long to live, because the doctors have just told me I have liver cancer and it's too far advanced to treat. I know I need God, but is it too late? I admit I haven't lived a very good life.
How can I tell our pastor that he spends way too much time talking about money, without offending him? I know our church has financial needs, but some people have quit coming because they are turned off by all the talk about our budget every week. Or should I just keep quiet?
My elderly aunt's home was damaged in a strong windstorm a few months ago, and now all she does is worry about whether or not it's going to happen again. She's gotten so fearful that it's all she can talk about. Maybe you can say something in your column that would help her.
We have a couple of women in our office who love to gossip, and frankly I'm tired of hearing them tear down other people. I even wonder what they must be saying about me behind my back, since I am openly a Christian and they like to make fun of that. How should I respond?
I feel like I'm at a crossroads in my life concerning God and religion. Since childhood I've always believed that there must be a God, but recently I've been having some serious doubts. What would you say to someone like me? How can I know if God exists?
