Q: The kindest, most thoughtful person I know says she's an atheist and doesn't even believe in God. I always thought we needed to believe in God before we'd behave like she does, but I guess this isn't necessarily true, is it?
Q: Is God opposed to people trying to get rich and be successful? I sometimes get that idea, but what's wrong with trying to make as much money as you can, as long as you aren't dishonest?
Q: I've always been a fairly independent person, and for that reason I've never bothered getting connected to a church. It always seemed like too much hassle.
Q: I admit that I only go to church out of habit. But I know this isn't right, and I ought to be getting more out of it. I don't plan to drop out, but how can I get out of this rut?
Q: Our daughter has turned her back on everything we ever taught her, and it's breaking our hearts. What did we do wrong?
Q: My wife and I have only been married a few years, and we love each other more than ever. But we read about people getting divorced after 20 or 30 years of marriage, and it worries us.
Q: I'm in prison because I got angry and killed someone, and I'm haunted by guilt. Someone told me that Jesus forgave a murderer once, but when I challenged him to prove it he couldn't find it in the Bible. I wish I could believe God will forgive me, but I can't.
Q: I just got out of college, and I'm in a panic because I don't have any idea what I want to do. A: The real question you need to ask yourself is this ...
Q: I've been asked to be on the search committee for a new pastor for our church. What should we be looking for?
Q: I admit that not seeing my three children after I divorced and moved away didn't bother me much. But over 20 years have passed and now they're married and having children, and suddenly I'd love to reconnect with them.
