My grandmother gave me a Bible for Christmas, and I know she hopes I'll start reading it like she does. But I never realized how big the Bible is. Where should I start? I'm in high school, and I don't have a lot of extra time.
Our son is active in our church's youth group, and last week they announced they are going on a summer mission trip to help build houses in another country. He really wants to go, but we're very nervous about it because it's a fairly primitive place, from what I hear. Should we let him go?
My husband and I got married a year ago. We both have children from our previous marriages, and to be honest, they're about to drive us crazy. The two groups don't get along, and sometimes I wonder if it would be better for us just to split up. What would you say?
I've always been fascinated by angels, and I have lots of angel figurines around the house to protect me. But I admit I don't know much about them. When did God create the angels? Or have they always existed? How much influence do they have over our lives?
If I die with just one sin in my heart that I haven't confessed, will God refuse to let me into heaven? I grew up thinking this, and the older I get the more I worry about it because I don't want to miss heaven.
Did you read the story about a man who claims to be God, and says he is the successor to Jesus? He seems to be very sincere about it, and he's managed to convince his followers also. Could he be right?
When I think of heaven I don't think of nice scenery or people worshiping God or things like that. I think life as we know it will end and we'll be absorbed into God—kind of like a grain of salt being absorbed into the ocean. But my Christian friend says I'm wrong. How can he be so sure?
My wife and I are in a dilemma. We've been urging our kids to avoid drugs, but the other day an old friend showed up and let it slip that we'd all experimented with drugs when we were in college. I guess it's kind of funny in a way, but have we lost our right to speak to them about drugs?
I met a man on a cruise several months ago and I really thought we were in love. But now he's written to say he can't see me anymore because he's married. I'm so crushed. I admit I'm angry at God for getting me into this.
My parents are very upset because I've decided to leave their church and follow a different religion. How can I get them to accept this? I don't care if they want to remain Christians, but they ought to let me choose my own path.
My wife and I were very disturbed over the funeral of a friend we attended recently. They talked about his hobbies and what he meant to his family and things like that, but there wasn't any mention of God or the hope of life after death. Is this the trend in memorial services today?
I didn't grow up in a religious family, but recently a friend told me about Jesus and I committed my life to Him. But I still have a lot of questions, and I'm afraid to ask the people at the church I've been attending because I don't want them to think I'm dumb or something. Can you suggest some books I could read to help me?
