Q. I’m having a hard time forgiving someone who really hurt me. I heard that we can’t really give forgiveness to unrepentant people. So do I still have to forgive the offender?
Q. My parents forced me to learn karate, take tennis lessons and practice the piano. I hated it and swore I’d never do that to my kids. Any reasons we should from the Bible’s point of view?
I have a problem in my family that I’m trying to rise above. But, it continues to hurt me and my kids year after year. My mother favors my brother’s children and attends all their activities and events. But, she never has time for my four kids or me and my husband on important holidays, sports events and birthdays.
Painful Experience? Q. On holidays and family get-togethers my parents and siblings use every occasion to ridicule my faith. They talk behind my back and
My brother was a con artist and a drug addict. I want nothing to do with him anymore. He says he has changed & needs money for a car to get a job. But, I think he is conning us again.
“Doormat theology” isn’t my idea of how a Christian should behave. I was taught to stand up for my rights and fight against evil. There’s nothing virtuous about pursuing “peace” over what’s right.
My wife & I started an online ministry similar to yours after we retired. We enjoy it. But, we can’t travel to teach bible studies or visit people in hospitals like we used to due to health…
My husband is an alcoholic who beats me and our children from time to time. I think I should divorce him but our pastor says the Bible forbids this. Any thoughts on our situation?
I’m in a terrible situation – my husband has announced he’s gay & is leaving us. He says he can’t change & is hooked on pornography. He says it’s an “addiction” & he can’t change. Should I divorce?
Q. My child won’t practice the piano even though we are spending $60 monthly for lessons. He won’t do his homework, either. Any suggestions?
Richard Allen Reeves
Physical death is not something anyone looks forward to. But, Christians can rest assured that the instant our bodies “quit” or die, our souls go to be with Christ in Heaven.
Should kids be making many decisions on their own – like where to go, what to do, whether or not they should practice a sport or an instrument and so on?