Answers

Read thoughtful responses to a wide assortment of questions from Billy Graham’s My Answer column and other resources.

Missionaries still play a vital role worldwide

Why do we need missionaries today, since we can reach virtually the whole world with the Christian message through technology? I know the Internet can be used in wrong ways, but can't we use it to preach the Gospel?

With God's help, you can reach out to others

I go to church regularly, but I'm very shy so I never talk to anyone or try to make friends. I wish I wasn't this way. Why didn't God make me friendly and outgoing, like other people?

Seek God's help to overcome the sin of lying

I got caught in a little lie the other day, and finally I've had to face the fact that lying has become almost a habit with me. I've always excused it, I guess, but I know I can't do that any longer. How can I conquer this?

Don't let hypocrite's failures keep you from Christ

A prominent businessman in our town makes a big show of being an active Christian, but over the years many people in the community have learned not to trust him. Does the Bible say anything about people like this?

Following Christ's example, we can love the unlovable

I've heard that the Bible tells us to love others, but everyone in our family agrees that one of our cousins is impossible to love. He's obnoxious and conceited, and no one likes being around him. How can you love someone you don't like?

Don't be put off by the unbelief of others

Can a scientist believe in God? I'm in college, and I asked several of my science professors about this. They all said they didn't think it was possible. I suppose you'd disagree, but why?

Only Christ can replace our hatred with love

I know we're supposed to try to make the world a better place, but why bother? No matter how hard we try, the world doesn't seem to be getting any better, does it? If anything, it seems to be getting worse.

Beware of marrying a man who's blind to his faults

My boyfriend and I are talking about marriage, but he worries me sometimes because he'll never admit he's wrong -- even when he clearly is. He always blames someone else for his problems, and never admits they might be his fault. Should I be concerned?

Walking with Christ can completely change your life

Do you really think it's possible for people to change? For example, some people just seem to be naturally selfish, and no matter what you try to teach them, they'll never really change. Maybe they'll change in small ways, but not their basic personalities.

Belief in Christ is the only solid foundation for life

Belief in Christ is the only solid foundation for life

'Accidental' meeting with a Christian was meant to be

I accidently sat next to someone on a bus recently who talked with me about God, and I ended up asking Jesus to come into my life. I wasn't brought up in a religious home, so this is all new to me. What do I do now?

Seek Christ's strength as you face serious illness

I've had good health all my life (I'm 78 now), but now the doctor says I have something that's going to make me weaker and weaker, and eventually it will kill me. I just can't face being weak and having to depend on others to take care of me. I admit I'm angry with God, but why shouldn't I be?