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Believing in Christ could transform your life

You always tell people to give their lives to Jesus, but what good will that do? I have a lot of problems, but just believing in Jesus isn't going to make them go away.

God spared your life for a reason

I escaped with only minor injuries from a bad car wreck a few months ago. Did God have something to do with this, like one of my friends says, or was I just lucky? I've never thought about questions like this before.

Seek out other Christians on campus for support

By the time you get this I'll be in college, and I'm nervous about school. It'll be my first time away from home, and I know I'll face lots of temptations. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to resist them. I guess I've lived kind of a sheltered life. What if I can't handle the pressures at school? Pray for me.

Christ can quell your selfish spirit and make you more patient

Is impatience a sin? If so I'm in deep trouble, because I'm not a patient person. It's probably one reason why my first marriage went down the drain. I know I need to change, but I'm not sure I can. I guess it's just the way I'm made.

Don't overlook the dangers of unbridled ambition

Is it wrong to be ambitious and want to get ahead in your career? I have to admit I've always had a strong desire to be successful, and I really work at it. But maybe I'm wrong, and Jesus doesn't want us to be successful.

With faith in Christ, we need not fear the end of the world

How will the world end? Will it gradually get colder and colder until life finally flickers out and dies, or will Earth suddenly come to an end because of some catastrophe (such as an asteroid hitting it)? Or maybe we'll destroy ourselves. Does the Bible say anything about this?

Those who worship Satan may be sincere, but they are sorely misguided

Our paper featured a report a few days ago about some people who claim they worship the devil. I thought that went out hundreds of years ago. Are they serious, do you think, or just trying to get attention?

If God has forgiven us, why should we feel guilty?

I believe Jesus has forgiven me, but I still feel guilty. I haven't committed any crimes or done anything seriously wrong, but I still feel burdened by this nagging feeling that I don't measure up. What's wrong?

Don't let past mistakes keep you from seeking God

I'm a single mom with a couple of small children. I know I've messed up my life big time, but I don't know what to do about it. Is there hope for me? I know you'll say I need God, and I probably do, but I'd feel out of place going to church.

When we truly put our faith in Christ, our lives are changed

I'd probably decide to follow Jesus if I ever met someone who really took it seriously. All the so-called Christians I've ever met didn't seem to be any different from anyone else. Why should I believe in Jesus if it won't make any difference to me?

Nurture your newfound faith

No one in my family has any use for God. They even make fun of people who go to church or say they believe in God. But I have a yearning inside me to know God, although I know they'll just laugh at me. I don't know why I'm writing, but maybe you can suggest something. I am 16.

God has a purpose for every stage of our lives

I'd always looked forward to retirement, and had done a lot of financial planning to be sure we'd be comfortable. But I've been retired two years now, and I'm bored to death. Does the Bible say anything about retirement?