Is it okay to connect with former dating partners on Facebook? While browsing around online I ran across an old boyfriend from my high school and college days. It’s been years since we’ve been in touch and I’m curious to know what he’s been up to. I’m very much in love with my husband and …
Family Q&A
How exactly does Satan destroy families? I’ve heard it said many times that he is out to wreck marriages and families. I’m not denying this – I realize that the unseen spiritual battles that surround us are very real – but I don’t have any clear idea of precisely how the devil might try to …
Do you have any help for a man who has suddenly found himself struggling with erectile dysfunction? My wife and I are in our mid-fifties, and up until a year ago we had a healthy and vigorous sex life. That was when, almost overnight, I began having issues. I’m embarrassed and frustrated to the point …
Do you have advice for living with a spouse whose life is dominated by senseless, constant rituals?
How do I deal with the brokenness of divorce and make a new life for my kids and myself? I’ll admit that I’ve made some bad choices. One of the worst was walking away from my family when my marriage got too tough to deal with. I realize now that my absence has not only …
How can we keep up a relationship with our son when his wife has forbidden him to have any contact with us? This has been our situation for years, and we’re heartbroken because of it. We have asked them many times to please tell us how we’ve wronged them so we can make amends, but …
What are some of the common dangers of social media and what can my spouse and I do to safeguard our marriage against them? Are there any tools available that can help provide accountability and safeguards?
What’s your opinion of married couples using sex toys or other marital aids for sexual enjoyment with each other? My husband suggested it — and even though I’m open to the idea, it seems wrong.
Is it possible to change your mate? When we got engaged, I thought my spouse could do no wrong. Now that we’re married, I’ve become aware that the person of my dreams actually has some very annoying habits. How do I deal with this situation?
Do you have any advice for dealing with extended family members who don’t get along? My in-laws like to host big get-togethers with all the relatives, but they’re always marked by tension and dissension. I don’t want to offend my spouse or his parents, but I’m tired of all the conflict. Can you suggest a …
Can you suggest ways my spouse and I might use social media to encourage one another and strengthen our marriage?
How can I expect menopause to affect my sexual relationship with my husband? I’ve just started to experience irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, etc. These physical and emotional changes have already impacted our sex life, and I’m assuming that this aspect of the problem will grow over time. My husband doesn’t understand, and I’m …
How do I overcome an ongoing struggle with sexual self-gratification? I can’t seem to resist the temptation to masturbate, but then I feel so guilty.
As a Christian, how should I relate to a gay-identified friend or family member? I have several relationships that involve this dynamic, including both non-Christians and those who claim to be followers of Christ. Any suggestions?
What should we say to our college-age son who claims to be a “gay Christian?” He believes God has told him that there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality and that interpretations of the Bible to the contrary are in error. Worst of all, he’s been sharing these ideas with his brother (who, by the way, is …
How do we break the news to our friends and extended family that our oldest son now self-identifies as a homosexual? My husband and I are still reeling from this revelation. Our younger kids are aware that something is going on, but they don’t yet know all the details. As for our relatives and the …
Can I get a copy of Tom Papania’s testimony “From Mafia to Ministry?”
Do you have to be a Christian to work for Focus?
How can I get a job at Focus?
How many people work at Focus?
