I don't know much about religion, but I've heard people talk about the grace of God and I'm wondering what this means. We talk about people like athletes being graceful, but I don't see how that would apply to God.
I've come to the conclusion that our nation has become so immoral and godless that we can only expect God to judge us. It happened to nations in Old Testament times, so why not now?
Is meditation the same thing as prayer? I have a friend who says she meditates a lot and finds it helpful, but when I asked her if this meant she was actually praying, she wasn't able to give me a clear answer.
My best friend when I was growing up always claimed to be a Christian and was active in his church, but now says he's turned his back on Jesus and doesn't want anything to do with God. Why do you suppose he did this?
I started selling drugs to get out of debt, thinking I could do it quietly and not get in trouble. Now I'm in prison, and I've wrecked my life and my marriage. Please warn people not to do what I did. I wish someone had warned me.
I've tried several times to read the Bible, but I've finally given up. It's just too big and too confusing. Maybe it's just for preachers and Bible teachers and people like that. I know I sure haven't gotten anything out of it.
Many people I know say they believe in Jesus, even if they don't go to church or anything. Is believing in Jesus all it really takes to get into heaven?
I know Jesus promised to come again someday and straighten out everything that's wrong with the world, but why does He delay? The world sure doesn't seem to be getting any better, does it?
Do some people actually worship the devil? I can't imagine that. Are they just trying to get attention, or are they serious about it? Why would anyone deliberately serve the devil instead of God? It doesn't make sense.
My mother remarried last year and now we have what's supposed to be a blended family -- four kids from my stepfather and me -- but it's not working. I don't think my stepfather likes me, and I don't get along with his children. I want to run away. I'm 14. Do you have any advice?
I know I've been stupid, but some months ago I got romantically involved with a woman at work, and now I don't know how to get out of it. I know it'll destroy my marriage (and maybe my job) if anyone finds out, but if I break things off, she'll probably tell. How did I get into this?
How powerful is the devil? When I look at the world situation today, I can't help but think that Satan must be stronger than God, at least for the time being. Is this true?
