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Lust vs. Normal Sexual Desire

Why would God plant within a man the uncontrollable urge to look at every attractive woman and then say, “Oh, by the way, lust is adultery and adultery is sin. Good luck!” If lust is a sin, why did He create me with sexual desires?

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Responding to Teen Child Who Says He’s Gay

What can we say to our teenage son who just told us that he’s gay?

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What the Bible Says About Public Nudity

What’s wrong with nudity and nudism? I’m a committed Christian, but my question is sincere. Recently I’ve become involved with a group of people who practice nudism as a way of promoting good health and getting in touch with nature. They’ve convinced me that it’s a wonderful way of life. Why should this be a …

Can I submit my writing to Focus for publishing consideration?

I am interested in submitting an article for one of your ministry’s periodicals and/or Web pages. Do you have writer’s guidelines available online for your magazines and websites?

Does Focus have abortion-related statistics online?

Does Focus on the Family have statistics relating to abortion, teen pregnancy, and the effectiveness of PRCs?

How can I know for sure if my mother has Alzheimer’s?

I think my mother has Alzheimer’s disease. How can I know for sure?

I received an e-mail about a movie titled “Corpus Christi.”

I received an e-mail about a petition to ban a movie titled “Corpus Christi” that portrays Jesus as a homosexual. Is there really such a film?

Some people say ADHD is not a real disorder. What do you think?

Some people say Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not a real disorder. What do you think?

What is Focus on the Family’s phone number?

What is Focus on the Family’s phone number?

Where are international broadcasts recorded?

Where are international broadcasts recorded?

Will I get a receipt for the donation I sent?

Will I get a receipt for the donation I sent?

Where can I find Dr. Dobson’s materials on your website?

I’ve been looking for material by Dr. Dobson and can’t seem to find any on your website. Can you help me locate it?

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Christian Activism in the “End Times”

If these are the end times, why should Christians pray and get involved in social issues? Many ministries like yours say that believers should be spreading the gospel, praying for solutions to problems like hunger and poverty, and working to shape our country’s laws. I have serious problems with this. My study of the Bible …

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“Doing All Things Through Christ”: What It Does and Doesn’t Mean

Can I really “do all things through Christ?” Besides being a strong Christian, I’m young, full of energy, and enthusiastic about life. As a result, I have big plans and want to do great things for God. When I talk like this, my family and friends tell me I’ve got stars in my eyes. When …

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Heaven and the Eternal Destiny of Preborn Infants

Do unborn children who are aborted or who die in the womb go straight to heaven? Would this be true even if the parents of the baby were not saved?

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Ongoing Sin in the Christian Life

How can someone claim to be a Christian while continuing in sin? Recently I heard the testimony of a Christian woman who had left the abortion industry to become a leader in the pro-life movement. Most of what she had to say was inspiring. But she made one statement that frustrated and confused me: she …

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Reasons to Believe in God

Can you give me any proof that God exists? I consider myself a practical person and a realist. Faith in God may be fine for sentimentalists, dreamers, and romantics who see the world through emotionally tinted glasses. But I’m determined to base my personal philosophy and my concept of truth on nothing but rock-solid facts. …

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The Apocrypha

What is “The Apocrypha?” While discussing spiritual subjects with a Roman Catholic friend, I discovered that her Bible is different from mine. Apparently it contains several additional books. I have no idea what to make of this, but it raises unsettling questions in my mind about the formation of our canon of Scripture. Why have …

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Understanding the Meaning of the Word “Evangelical”

What does “evangelical” mean?

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Wrestling With Doubt and Disbelief

Is it wrong to have doubts about Christianity?

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