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| Subject | Date Asked |
| do guys even like pussies? | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: ! :) i'm kaley and i'm 14 and i've asked 2 questions here before!! and i hope you don't mind me ... A: I am very concerned that you are obsessing about sex. This is a mystery you don't need to know ... | |
| is booty shaking slutty? | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: ! :) i'm 14 and i have a question about booty shaking. is it considered slutty to booty shake? ... A: I am assuming that since you are asking a preacher, you want to know what the Bible says about such ... | |
| My mum is a bitch!!! | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I dont understand my mum. she tells me to go out with my friends and when I do she says I turn into ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I am sorry you are going through this. Obviously you both have ... | |
| am i the only girl who loves perverted guys? | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: hey, i'm a 17 year old girl and i think i'm like the only girl who loves perverted guys! i know i'm ... A: There are two things to consider here in exploring the answer to your questions. 1. Desires within ... | |
| Helppp meee | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: ello my question is a bit long, and first of all i am telling you that i feel sorry if you have to ... A: I am very sorry you are going through this. Thank you for the question. I am not an expert on FB. ... | |
| i wanna have sex with my brother :( | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: please help me i wanna have sex with my brother and i hate myself for it .. :( basically i'm 14 ... A: There are a few things you need to understand about what you are feeling. 1. Every human being has ... | |
| how many different dicks does the average girl suck during high school? | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: i'm 13 years old and i'm a girl and this is my 1st year in high school and i have kind of a weird ... A: I am so sorry for you that you are even considering such a degrading thing. I am a pastor, so I ... | |
| Nervous about going to college | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I got accepted into college and Im leaving in July.I live with my mom and we are extremely close. I ... A: Congratulations on this exciting step in your life. This transition and uncertainty is a normal ... | |
| family issues | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: so to start off im in my senior year of high school and its been a really tough time for me. i've ... A: I completely understand why your foster parents seek to protect you from your bio parents. You are ... | |
| Please help I don't know how to grind! | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: Please help me! I'm 13 years old and in grade 8 and my high school dance is coming up in December ... A: I am curious just what kind of an answer you expected from a pastor? I am not going to help you ... | |
| how do i know if my friends with benefits likes me back? | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: i'm 17 and me and my best friend are "friends with benefits" and we have sex almost every day. but ... A: I am not sure where to begin. You do understand that I am a pastor and I answer things from a Bible ... | |
| hi | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: im 22. the guy is 26 and his "girfriend" probably 17. "i met a guy online, it became a long distance ... A: One of the most important things in the developing of a relationship is communication. It seems ... | |
| Question? | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: my name is Delia, and I am currently 19 years old. I'm not sure what to do about my current ... A: I am so sorry that you have gone thorough this. I know that there are a lot of conflicting issues ... | |
| May 21st | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: and thank you in advance for your time. I emailed you a few years ago asking about women wearing ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. Well.... CHrist did not rapture us and the world did not come ... | |
| what do I Honestly DO?? | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: heey its Paulina the most annoying one aha noo.. butt i have a question.. okay i told my ex has he ... A: Relationships are complecated and frustrating at times. There is no exact science to it. It is ... | |
| privacy | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: ..i like to masturbate but i cant do it often because my parents always walk in and dont knock ... A: The Bible tells us that this kind of fantasy is wrong. Matthew 5:27–30 (AV) 27 Ye have heard that ... | |
| how many times | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: ok i dont know who to ask this to and i dont want to ask anyone face to face. i am 14 and i will b ... A: I do not know the average, most folks do not really talk about such things, at least not face to ... | |
| Please. Please. | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: There are four questions that have been in my mind for quite a while. First, how do I know if the ... A: It is true that sometimes we "feel" something when God works within us, but it is possible to lose ... | |
| Please. Please. | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: There are four questions that have been in my mind for quite a while. First, how do I know if the ... A: God will direct you as you seek his will and as you serve Him by doing what you know you should do ... | |
| my mothers a bitch | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I can't stand her she is so controling and cold. I try to form a relationship with her but she ... A: I am sorry that you feel the way that you do. I am not sure exactly what kind of an answer you ... | |
| Dating | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Well I recently started dating this guy from my church. We've known each other since my family ... A: It sounds like you are doing everything right so far. I am glad that you have chosen a believer to ... | |
| dating | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I'm a junior in high school. I had been with a girl for about a year and a half. We had gotten ... A: I am sorry that you have had to experience this. Dating when one is so young often brings heart ... | |
| comitment.. | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: ok let me start from the beginning, i was with this boy last year (sept to feb) and honestly it was ... A: I am sorry for what you have been going through. You stated that you knew that sex before marriage ... | |
| I'm not sure what do with my Mother. | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: My mother's menopausal state is of little help, because she is on a constant emotional roller ... A: I am sorry for my late response. You are right on target with the way you are responding. Many ... | |
| Masturbation | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Hallow Pastor, I want to know, once you are married, but unfortunately your or your husband has ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There is no specific scripture about masturbation. Here is ... | |
| Need advice abot step son! | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: .he has 2kids of another relationship and just got full custody of his kids. his oldest son is 12 ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am very sorry that you are going through such trials. You ... | |
| B.O.R.E.D. | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: So, it is fall break. I have cross-country in the mornings, so we cannot go anywhere. Since it is in ... A: I am sorry for my late response. As I read this, it seems that you have done everything you can do ... | |
| Teenage sleep problems | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: My son just turned 13 years old. Last April he started coming into our room and sleeping on the ... A: I am sorry that you and your son are suffering through this problem. It appears that he is afraid ... | |
| My Teenage SON | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Before anything, I THANK YOU for volunteering your time to help people out. Apologies for a lengthy ... A: I am so sorry for what you are going though. You have a very tough battle ahead to try to control a ... | |
| I'm not sure if this is ur experty. | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: what does the bible say about cheating? My boyfriend kissed another girl. I feel like it is Gods ... A: You are absolutely right that dating prepares you for marriage because it gives you a chance to see ... | |
| overbearing parents | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have overbearing parents. Plain and simple. I'm 17 and cant have a intimate relationship, thats ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I have a few suggestions that might help you. 1. Realize that ... | |
| 19 yr old son | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: i was divorced 4 yrs ago and i have 4 children,23,21,19 and 10. we lost our house to foreclosure and ... A: I am so sorry for what you are going through and I am sorry for this late response. There are a few ... | |
| Help | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: i have just came back from a tour of afghanistan and i am afraid to say it but i am having problems ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I assume that you were acting under the authority of the ... | |
| 17 year left home | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My 17 year old had a party while we were away and he was suppose to be spending the night with a ... A: I a sorry for this late response and I am sorry for what you are going through. You did absolutely ... | |
| $love problem$ | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Actually since the past year, i like a girl in my school but i have never talked with her except ... A: I know that these kind of things can be scary and awkward. The Bible tells us that only God knows ... | |
| boyfriend problem | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have been going out for a a year and a half and in the beginning and everything ... A: I am so sorry that this response is so late. First of all, you are messing your relationship up by ... | |
| LEAVE ME ALONE | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: is it normal for teenagers to prefer to go out on their ... A: It is normal for a teen to want to come out from under the supervision and company of their parents ... | |
| Over-controlling father! | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My biff and I have been together for 3 years and we've had our fair share of tough times together, ... A: The biggest advice I can give you is not what what you want to hear... STAY OUT OF IT!!! This is ... | |
| boyfriend problems | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I Have A Friend In The National Guards And His Parents Are Planning On Moving Out Of State And He ... A: This may be one for a lawyer, not a pastor. I believe that once a person is committed to the ... | |
| Are friends always like this? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm sorry to bother you with such a trivial question, but I think you could answer it better than ... A: This is not a trivial question. I believe that you can learn a powerful lesson here. Here are a ... | |
| are these thoughts sinful? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: A while ago I discovered God and have been very happy through the normal daily struggles and rewards ... A: Sex is a very powerful drive. It is a wonderful gift that God has given married people to enjoy. ... | |
| hello | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: she pressures me all the time she barely says i love you only when shes in a good mood and always ... A: It seems as though you want to do the christian thing, but you are conflicted with what seems to be ... | |
| Why sleepovers are a bad thing | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: though my question may sound as if it were out of complaining, I am trying not to make it sound that ... A: I am very sorry for what you are going through. I cannot give you a magic fix for your situation ... | |
| emotions at home | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: i live at home with my brother, mom and step dad. for 1st i know i have problems with my step dad. ... A: I am sorry for my late response. You are correct, many teenager struggle with this kind of ... | |
| teen problems | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: if you could help i'd appreciate it! thanks! A: I am sorry for this late response. I will list a few subjects that seem to be the major questions ... | |
| HURRY! | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I know that you are a father of four. What did sex feel like? I am almost 15 and am very curious. I ... A: Here is the truth... sex feels great the first time... for the guy... not for the girl. If you have ... | |
| ? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: my name is Lucy and I am 13 1/2 years old. My boyfriend is 20 and we tried getting intimate for the ... A: I am curious why you would ask a pastor a question like this. I cannot tell you what your feeling ... | |
| help | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Okay, here's the deal. I am a twelve year old girl who has not started her menstrual cycle yet. Alot ... A: I am glad I can help you. Please remember, God will give you escape from the temptation, but do not ... | |
| help | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Okay, here's the deal. I am a twelve year old girl who has not started her menstrual cycle yet. Alot ... A: Here are some things to keep in mind. 1. One goes to Hell for trusting in something or someone ... | |
| help | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Okay, here's the deal. I am a twelve year old girl who has not started her menstrual cycle yet. Alot ... A: I am surprised that you chose to ask a pastor, but I will give you some input. First of all, I beg ... | |
| a serious problem | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old,and my problem is that I do not want to live with my mom.As a mother she is not ... A: I am sorry that you are going thorugh such a bad time. I strongly suggest that you speak to your ... | |
| On my own | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: This isn't an easy question to ask. I'm in the midst of a moral conflict, and it really really hurts ... A: In cases like this, it is easy to jump on your side and vilify your parents, but there are two sides ... | |
| How do I tell my 16-year-old son his father is not his biological father? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 42, and divorced, with a 16-year-old son and 15-year-old son. I divorced my husband back in ... A: I am so sorry that you have gone through this. Has your husband changed his relationship to this ... | |
| Atheist | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I"m a very confident and decided 15 year old atheist and have been since I was about the age of ... A: It seems that you want your mom to be comfortable with your decision. Let me help you understand ... | |
| I dont seem to be motivated to do anything | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: For some time now my parents have been getting after me about not being motivated to do anything. I ... A: Life and hunger is a great motivator. If you will not do what it takes, you will miss out on life's ... | |
| Mum | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm not entirely sure this is a problem.. more of a confused thing i guess. My parents split when I ... A: .. Thank you for this great question. It is unwise and unbiblical to allow jealousy and envy ... | |
| health/prayer/faith | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have had a chronic illness since I was little and was diagnosed at age 7. I am now 14. This year ... A: The story is told about a guy who fell off a cliff into the river and passed a tree branch on the ... | |
| revenge | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm the type of kid who is quiet and gets picked on. Yesterday I was threatened because some other ... A: It is easy to want to take a combative stance in a situation like this. If you do, you will be ... | |
| help!! | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: okay, what do i do, im 16 this april ,and i planned to go with my friend to parramatta park for ... A: If I am understanding you, you lied to your Mum, she became upset and now you are mad at her?? I ... | |
| help with 13 year old | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My 13 year old daughter is out of control and I think I should send her away but am having problems ... A: I am so sorry for what you are going through. It does sound like you need help with your daughter. ... | |
| daughter leaving home | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter left home a year ago with someone she was corresponding with on the computer. Before she ... A: I am sorry for the hurt that you have been experiencing. It is normal to feel anxiety when your ... | |
| The library | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Pastor: Please help me. I am struggling to keep a normal life focused on academics and the bible. I ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are a victim of sexual harassment here and you must speak ... | |
| Spain | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been staying with my Spanish host family for about a month now. I am a 15 year old girl and ... A: It is obvious that this boy is strongly attracted to you. You need to be clear and tell him that ... | |
| French Family | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl and going to live with a French family for one week this summer. The ... A: You are correct to be concerned about this situation. I think that it may be wise to simply request ... | |
| threesome with my boyfriend's best friend | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm a 13 year old girl in grade 8 and my boyfriend's also in grade 8. we're both waiting until we're ... A: The Bible tells us that sex outside of marriage is a sin. God has promised to judge those who do ... | |
| adiction | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Right here's the thing im 15 and i drink every weekend i smoke the odd joint and take the odd pill ... A: I am so very sorry for what you are going through. Based upon what you have told me, I have one ... | |
| trouble | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey, my girlfreind is sleeping around my house this friday, but I don't have a clue what we could do ... A: It seems like you are committed to sexual purity and I am glad. This honors God. FIrst of all you ... | |
| Teenage Boy into 800 numbers | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter told me my grandson, is calling 800 numbers and other numbers to talk to sexy girls. He ... A: There are two ways that we are motivated to change our behavior. We could learn and live... that is ... | |
| hi | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: i wanted to ask a question about my boyfriend ok my boyfriend lves to have sex with me he says and ... A: Obviously I cannot judge someone's motives, but his actions would seem to indicate that if you do ... | |
| Is God listening to me? | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Emily and I'm 18 years old, nearly 19. All my life I've had problems at home and I've ... A: I am so sorry that you are going through this. I cannot answer all of your questions, but there are ... | |
| i liked this girl....but she like my best friend | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: ... i liked this girl i asked her out but she said lets wait get to know each other and i just ... A: I am sorry that this response is so late. I am sorry that you are going through this. Young girls ... | |
| My mom is getting on my nerves. | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My name is Michael, im 15 and a half and I live in a nice middle class area in a small town in ohio, ... A: I am very sorry that it took me so long to respond to you. My advice to both you and your mother is ... | |
| Lies ruining our lives | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 19 y/o daughter who tells lies on a daily basis. She has done this since she was very very ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There is no easy way to deal with this especially since it ... | |
| breakup | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a breakup with my love. Now I am suffering and feeling the pain without her. I tried ... A: I am sorry for your hurt. Break ups can be devistating and even life changing, but sometimes they ... | |
| Name in vain | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i just wanted to know something. i lost faith when i was 12, when my mom died,i have had many people ... A: Taking the Lord's name in vain is not an unforgivable sin. If you come to Jesus for forgiveness, ... | |
| Feelings of hatred | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm 20yrs & have never been close to my dad. This is as a result of his disregard for my mum. He ... A: I am very sorry that you have gone through these things. I cannot begin to understand why things ... | |
| so... | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: so there is a girl i really like a lot, and we are also really good friends. we became good friends ... A: I have no way of helping you predict what secrets may be locked away in her heart. If you really ... | |
| Teen Advice | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Pastor. I love the idea of being able to talk to a Pastor for anything and everything I'd like to. A ... A: I am sorry that you had such a bad day at school! I do not have a magical formula how you can get ... | |
| step son conflicts (teenage theft) | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My step-son has taken some personal property of mine in the past, this may seem petty; however, I ... A: I am sorry that you are going through a difficult situation with your son. The best way to handle ... | |
| lost & confused | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm 20yrs and currently going out with a guy of 30. Due to the attraction we had, i could not say NO ... A: I cannot tell you who you should choose, but I can give you some things to consider. The 30 year ... | |
| Dealing with an over possessive boyfriend | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 years old from India.When I was of 11 years of age my parents got separated.I have been ... A: My father once told me years ago that if I cannot accept everything about a person, the good and the ... | |
| Is he my christian soul mate? | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm dating this guy who lives by the bible an lives for God and I do the same exact thing but idk ... A: How can you know if you have found the perfect man to marry? There are several principles that you ... | |
| Moms & Thongs... | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Hey! Thanks for the help. Okay.. Here's my problem. I want to buy a thong.. (Nothing crazy, just ... A: The first question is, are you asking her to buy it for you? If you are old enough to just try it ... | |
| Problems with my son. | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I will try to make this as quick and short as I can. My son who just turned 19 is away at college ... A: I do not have a magic formula when it comes to understanding parent child relationships, but I can ... | |
| I'm in a rut | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm a freshmen at a community college. I'm in a rut all my friends are moving away to college and ... A: I believe that you need to find some way to help others. If you volunteer in some kind of community ... | |
| should i move in with my boyfriend and his mom and younger sister? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: okay, my boyfriend used to live right down the road from me for 4 years with his mom, sister and ... A: I am very sorry that you have had such a tough time this early in your life. Praise God that you ... | |
| I think my boyfriend is either cheating or falling out of love with me....i need HELP!!!!!! | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: my name is Briana,14, and boyfriends name is Jalan,14, and i have been calling him for five days and ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I cannot tell you for sure what is going through his mind, but I ... | |
| Help | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a problems that is really hard for me. I am 14 and I am a swimmer. Swimmers shave their legs ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Remember moms can be very emotional. Her first reaction was one ... | |
| parent problems | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: my mom is divorced and i have lived alone with her most of my life. I feel this isn't a normal ... A: I am sorry for this late response and I am very sorry that you have had to grow up like this. You ... | |
| i found some guys that want to bullly me | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: i found some guys called Wu Gi Deon,Liang Zhi Heng,Huang Zhi Bing and Lim Zheng Yan wants to ... A: There are two responses that work for bullies. 1. Walk away. Ignore stupid things that people ... | |
| Too strict parents | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm Mae, 18 and in my junior year in college now. Im doing well with my studies. I never failed a ... A: I am very sorry that I took to long to answer you. This is a great example of the truth that you ... | |
| Big Breast Obsession | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an obsession at looking at big natural breasted females that seem a pleasure. I really want ... A: You are up front and honest about your problem and your sincere desire to overcome it. This is ... | |
| 10 yr old daughter lazy? | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am struggling. For the first time I am having to really task out my daughter's day and have her ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Proverbs 22:6 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and ... | |
| bad teenage relationship | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: How do i help my 20 year old who has been obsessed with helping a bad boy for 4 years understand ... A: I am very sorry for my tardy response. It sounds like your daughter needs to be needed. She will ... | |
| my nephew is stealing | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: my nephew who is 15, is being accused of stealing from my husband 3 times so far, 1st was $200, ... A: I am very sorry for my very late response. Unless your nephew is living with you, you do not have ... | |
| my life | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: How come my life is so damn hard on me? I'm pissed at God right now because of the lack of help he ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I am sorry for the bad things that you have had to endure, but may ... | |
| Feeling Prideful... | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm Andrea and I'm 17. I'm about to start my senior year in High School. So, inevitably, I'm ... A: I agree with you that pride is a very nasty sin. God lists it in the seven things that He hates. ... | |
| dealing with presure | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: am a 14 yr old 10th grader, i think its called the sophomore yr in US, by the way am from india. i ... A: I am very sorry for this late response. I am sorry for the pressure that you are feeling. I assume ... | |
| Step dad sexual abuse | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old Christian and have been struggling over the past 6 years or so with many ... A: I am so very sorry for my late response. I am sorry for the things that you have been through. I ... | |
| What did he do to me? | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: i am now a 15 year old girl, and some things happened when i was younger and i am unsure what to ... A: It sounds like your cousin was a very sexually charged young man with raging hormones. You were an ... | |
| relationship with boyfriend | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: ok so him 17 my boyfriend will be 19 this December. we started dating the last of august 2008 and ... A: I am so sorry for my very late response. In some cases, your story is very typical. Young people ... | |
| Sinful and sex-related? | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am... confused. Being that I am a Christian, I try all the time to be free of sin, as best I can. ... A: You have no need to be ashamed of your question, you worded it very well. I am very sorry for my ... | |
| Moving.. | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: So I need some help. I'm 15 and a becoming a sophmore in highschool.. During my 8th grade year we ... A: I am so sorry that you are going through this! I do not know the laws in your state... but if your ... | |
| Relationships and loneliness | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm 18 and the last 12 months have been some what of a roller coaster ride for me. My girlfriend ... A: I feel your pain! I went through something very similar in my Senior year of College. I was dating ... | |
| love? | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I met this guy and I'm in love. And he's in love wit me. It's perfect. I just want to be with him, ... A: I understand that you love this guy and are physically drawn to him. That is natural. If you are ... | |
| So this is what's up | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I met a guy a while ago. I'm 16 and he's 17, and i like him sooooo much. Basically, he works in a ... A: I am very sorry for my very late response. It is very hard to tell what the guy is up to. I find ... | |
| miserable 14 year old | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about my 14 year old daughter- why she is such a miserable, selfish, nasty, ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. We have had some funerals here at church and my health ahs ... | |
| Family problems, divorced parents? | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 and 3 months ago I moved 1000km with my mother... Here's a diagram to show who I've lived ... A: I am very sorry that you have to endure such craziness. It seems mindbending to me that your mother ... | |
| Fighting | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I use to be friends with this girl at school and everything went well at first, after a couple of ... A: You are now a coward to walk away from a fight. I do believe that there are times when we should ... | |
| my teenage son and his relationship with ex girlfriend | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My son of 17 has been in a relationship with a lovely young girl of 14 now 15 years old for the past ... A: There are no clear Bible verses I can give you here, but I can give you some personal insight for ... | |
| girlfriend problems | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: well my girlfriend and i have been going out for almost 4 months. i told her i loved her about 3 ... A: Part of a good relationship is security and trust. She needs to know that you trust her. The more ... | |
| my teenager | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 13. Recently she told me that I don't spend enough time with her because I ... A: There are a whole bunch of things that could be going on let me take a stab at some things that ... | |
| getting married | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: is it possible that my 18th birthday will be the same day of my wedding..? A: I suppose if you get engaged and set your wedding date to be on your 18th birthday it is possible. ... | |
| sex in front of other people | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: i'm a 16 year old girl and i have a boyfriend who's also 16. my question is how can i change my ... A: Sex is a very beautiful and private thing for two people to share once they get married. Anything ... | |
| hi can u plzz help me | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: im a 14 year old teen... my girl told me she wated to have sex whit me but i dnt kno if i ... A: YOu should not have sex with your girlfriend because you are not married and sex before marriage is ... | |
| Age Difference boyfriend trouble. | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i am fifteen and met up with a guy i met online, he was seventeen. we are now going out. i think i ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There are a lot of things that come into play here. Are your ... | |
| problem | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: a person said me and my friend look alike. Do you think we look alike? if so what features do we ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You do look a lot alike! The shape of your smile, nose, and ... | |
| boyfriend | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: i have been with my boyfriend for a year and a half (next month). throughout the year we've had our ... A: THese are two different issues. You should decide if your current relationship has hit a dead ... | |
| a guy | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: i went on vaction to a waterpark with my besties(bff. we all have bikinnis and crap and skinni, we ... A: I would guess that he at least things you are "hot" He may or may not like your personality... he ... | |
| My mom has serious issues | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old boy. All my life my mom has always been giving me,my dad, my sister and brother a ... A: I am very sorry for what you are going through. I have a few things that may help you. 1. It ... | |
| Love... | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: What is love? i think i might be in love but i need to know what love is... i think about this guy ... A: I am so glad that you have been smart enough to ask the question about love rather than assuming ... | |
| how can I help my parents to stop fighting? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 15-year-old girl and form about 6 months my parents fought and dad left home because of mom ... A: I am sorry for my late response. You are in a difficult situation. This really needs to be settled ... | |
| my girlfriend | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: i got a little problem with my girlfriend, a couple of days ago , i yelled at her because she called ... A: I think that your girlfriend may be doing you a favor. Each of you need to sort things out. you ... | |
| Girlfriend | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost 5 months, but we've known each other for years. ... A: It is hard to tell exactly what is going on from one little posting like this one. I will say that ... | |
| Teen Dating | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 years old. My best gal friend is almost 16. We like each other! We are both Christians, and ... A: I think that your friend is wise. Think about it... dates lead to mates. If you are not even close ... | |
| which friend should i choose? best friend or the guyfriend that i've fallen for? | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old in 8th grade at highlands middle school. I've been best friends with a girl named ... A: I have seen teens struggle with this situation over and over. Here are a few things that I can say. ... | |
| scared | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: please i need advice on what to do because i have run out of options i have been led on by a sex ... A: I am very sorry for what you have been through. It is not your fault! Suicide is not the answer. ... | |
| teenage prenancy | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: does sex ed reduce teenage pregnancy? A: I am very sorry for my late response. There is only one thing that is guarenteed to reduce teen ... | |
| dressing slutty | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: i need some help. i'm a 13 year old girl and my sister is 17 years old and she's also my best ... A: I do believe that you are the one who is nieve. You will get boy's attention, that is true. They ... | |
| changed | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 and so are all my friends. Basically one of my friends (we'll call her Betty) has really been ... A: I am sorry for my very late response. There could be several reasons for your friend's change in ... | |
| Girlfriend problems | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 13 and me and my girlfriend have been together 4 only 2 weeks. Her best friend told me that my ... A: Insecurity is a common thing in many young relationships. The first thing that I would advise you ... | |
| do boys like tomboys or girly girls more? | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: hey... i'm a 13 year old girl and i have a question about whether boys like tomboys or girly girls ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Some guys like girly girls, some do not. It is just a ... | |
| Broken heart | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Basically, me and my girlfriend dated for 3 years, and we both loved eachother. Well she ended up ... A: I am very sorry for what you have gone through. Based upon what you have told me, there is no ... | |
| dealing with jealousy | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: i've a problem that i've been finding a hard time getting around. it always affects me when i see ... A: You have got to quit obcessing about what you THINK others are thinking or saying about you. I have ... | |
| help | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: just last month i confessed to my teacher that i was abused but i still feel bad about it. i think ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I will not be able to give you the help that you need over ... | |
| my step daughter 13 years old | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I FOUND OUT FROM MY SON,THAT SHE HAS CONFINED IN HIM,SHE HAS BEEN DRINKING AND SMOKING.I DONT KNOW ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There is no easy or quick solution to this problem. Your ... | |
| Girlfriends mother | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: me and my grlfriend have been dating for 2 years we have been through so much and through so many ... A: I believe that it would be good for you to wait. If you really want to have a great and permenant ... | |
| am i a lesbian? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: i'm a 14 year old girl and i have a question about whether i could be a lesbian. first of all, i'm ... A: It does not sound like you are a lesbian! It sounds like you are a normal 14 year old girl. Not ... | |
| Girlfriends mother | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: me and my grlfriend have been dating for 2 years we have been through so much and through so many ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I am afraid that there is no easy to regain trust once it has ... | |
| grinding | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: i'm a girl, i'm 13 years old, and i'm in grade 8. there's a dance coming up at my high school and ... A: I saw your videos and this is very wrong! I cannot believe that a high shchool would even allow you ... | |
| teen award | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Our city gives out awards to kids of all ages who demonstrate qualities such as leadership skills, ... A: This is a tough one. If this guy has already paid for his misdeeds and has come clean trying to ... | |
| teenage female | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I live with a family. The girl lost her mom at age of 5 now 15. The father immediately remarried. He ... A: I am very sorry for the difficulties that you are experiencing. It is very difficult to be able to ... | |
| Cummed On | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm a girl and I'm 16 years old and I was recently molested. It was pretty minor but it's still ... A: You have been the victim here of unwanted sexual advances. You do need to tell both their parents ... | |
| Depression | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: i am a girl of 18 ,a bright student and i went through a tough phase of my life. During my 12th ... A: I am sorry for my late response. It is possible that this guy might be ok for you... you really ... | |
| what can i do 2 help | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: i hav a friend whos 13 and had sex about 3 weeks ago with a guy she rlly doesnt like and now she ... A: I am very sorry that your friend had to give away her purity at such an early age. She needs the ... | |
| Am I Bisexual? | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 13 year old girl and I have a question about whether I'm bisexual or not. First of all, I like ... A: It is not a question that I would ask a pastor, but I will try to help from a Biblical perspective. ... | |
| letting boys borrow my used panties | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: i'm 17 years old and i'm a girl and i'm in grade 12. since about a month ago, i've been letting boys ... A: I want you to think about what you are helping these boys to do. They take your panties, fantasize, ... | |
| Dick Sucking Lips | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 13 year old girl and I'm in grade 8 at my high school and I really like a boy who's in one of ... A: You are in a very dangerous part of your life. You are filled with raging hormones and horney ... | |
| Jealousy | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a "friend" that always seems to tell me things that are not something I would personally tell ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. The first thing I want to tell you is that it is important ... | |
| mom and me | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: How do I be confident enough to not care what my mom thinks and feel good in what I wear. I buy ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are havng boundary issues. This often happens when adult ... | |
| Dating: What is too far? | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Last night, I had my boyfriend of 2 months over at my house. We were upstairs laying in the guest ... A: I am very glad for your commitment to purity. You are doing right... even if others say that you ... | |
| Is this right with God? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok with God to masturbate? Thanks! ANSWER: Hi Sammy, Thanks for this very honest and open ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are making the right decision. It will be difficult and ... | |
| Help | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had a job for 2 and a half years now and i love it. I know exactly what i want to do in life, ... A: Congratulations on what you have done so far. You have said that you cannot get through life ... | |
| Is this right with God? | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok with God to masturbate? Thanks! A: Although the Bible does not mention masturbation specifically, Jesus tells us that it is sinful to ... | |
| I'm grounded | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I hate my mother. She is always way to over protective and she wouldn't let me do the simple things ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I know that this seems harsh. Your mother is teaching you that ... | |
| I HATE MUM SHE IS JUST LIKE DAD | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: i know you might think i am just a typical teenager, answering back to parents and always ... A: I can see you are angry and frustrated. I am very sorry that you are going through this difficult ... | |
| Help | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a newbie on AllExperts.com Do you have any tips for me? I am helping teens with teen advice ... A: Welcome to All Experts! Thank you for your question. I have been with Allexperts.com for over 8 ... | |
| My cousin at risk | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I wrote to you before on other family issues about my aunt and my evil cousin. Well now I recently ... A: I am sorry for the things that you are going through. You are doing everything that you are ... | |
| Problems between my girlfriend and her ex. | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I need advice on how to get through this smoothly, or at least smoother than it is going right now. ... A: You are the victim of a very old attack. Satan is known as the accuser of the Brethren. He loves ... | |
| Mutual Masturbation | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 13 year old girl and my brother is 14 years old. Me and my brother are very comfortable with ... A: You and your brother have hit puberty hard. You both have raging hormones, and do not fully ... | |
| My Boy-Crazy Little Sister | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm an 18 year old girl and I have a 13 year old sister. Recently, I caught my sister watching porn ... A: I can tell that you love your sister and that you are concerned for her. I can also tell you that ... | |
| adolscent son | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My son is 18 yes old & does not concentrate on studies neither listens to me. He ia always aloof & ... A: I completely understand the struggle that you are having. I have 4 kids ranging from 15-20 and they ... | |
| Problems between my girlfriend and her ex. | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I need advice on how to get through this smoothly, or at least smoother than it is going right now. ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are absolutely right to be conserned. One thing I think ... | |
| CONFUSED???? | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm 18 and very confused. My xbf has come back into my life. We haven't seen each other in almost 4 ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There is a part of your story that I do not understand... if ... | |
| family issues | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: first of all i am thirteen years old (going to be fourteen on November 24th). i have an Auitistic ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I do not have much for you as far as a solution. I do think ... | |
| Depression, Motivation | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been out of high school for about 2 years now. I went to college for a brief period, earning ... A: Hy Ryan, Thanks for this great question. There are two directions that you could go in trying to ... | |
| Teenage Son | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what to do with my 15-yr-old son. He lies...about little things as well as ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You hit the nail on the head in your post. Your problem is ... | |
| Troubles with pre teen | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: For about 6 months, now, our 12 year old daughter does nothing but argue with myself, her dad, ... A: Hi Judy, Thanks for this great question. I am very sorry for my late response. Things at church ... | |
| Chameleon | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: right? I beg to differ. When I became a freshman I was exhilarated at the thought of being in a ... A: I am very sorry for my very late response. It sounds like you are going through normal feelings of ... | |
| What is my sexual orientation? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Please do not delete this question,I seriously and desperately need help.I'm only 13 and I need a ... A: I can see that you are really struggling,. I am very sorry for my late response. I am going to ... | |
| Late puberty? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13 and 14 very soon. I still don't have any pubic hair, and my knob looks really small. I've got ... A: I am not a doctor, but I have seen teen boys develop anywhere between 13-15. Do not panic yet. The ... | |
| Video Games and Addiction | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: For starters I am a 14 year old boy going through many tough times with myself, my family, and ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There are many things I could tell you, but I believe that ... | |
| parents fighting | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: i may be only 12 years old but im smart when it comes to most things the past like 6 months i have ... A: I am sorry for my late response and I am sorry that you are going though this. Here are several ... | |
| virginity and God | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My name is wil, im 15 and i have decided to remain a virgin till marriage, I also dont want oral ... A: God can and will give you the perfect woman if you follow Him. It may not be JUST by being a ... | |
| 12 year old son | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old boy that is so smart it scares me at times. My son has always been so good, ... A: I am very sorry for what you are going through. Your son as officially hit his rebellious stage in ... | |
| Feeling humiliated | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I an 18 yr old female (turning 19 in Feb next year). I told my parents yesterday that I have a ... A: I am sorry for my late response. It is difficult for me to give you specific answers here, but I ... | |
| my teen daughter needs help | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: my teen daughter lives with her dad for 9 years, he left me when i was pregant with my son the ... A: I am very sorry for my late resposne. I will try to help, but my expertise rests more upon ... | |
| My 16 year old daughter | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: She has been caught in several lies in the last 4-6 months. Ever since she started working at ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am sorry for thie sorrow that you must endure for now. ... | |
| virginity and God | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: My name is wil, im 15 and i have decided to remain a virgin till marriage, I also dont want oral ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are absolutely right to remain a virgin until marriage. ... | |
| hello | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: the problem with me is that i for unfounded reasons, feel that people are ignoring me, they wish to ... A: I am sorry for my very late response. I have talked with young people who are struggling with the ... | |
| My calling | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I feel that God has called me to help the world corruption and people via helping people respect ... A: This is a noble calling. I do believe that you should help people discover this same conviction. ... | |
| staying quiet when a stranger's in trouble | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Hey. I'm 16 and a junior in high school. In one of my classes, two guys beside me talk about ... A: I would suggest that you talk to the guidence counsellor about this. They are trained for this kind ... | |
| Parental rights | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am from the state of Maryland but now I live in Arizona due to being in the military. My ... A: I am a Bible expert, not a legal one. I do know that in many states, a minor is still under the ... | |
| 13 yr old son if afraid of everything | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: My 13 yr old son worries about everything and if fearful of alot. I am afraid he wont be able to ... A: The first thing that I would suggest is that he develop a personal relationship with God. Yes, he ... | |
| friends and girlfriends | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: i am fifteen years old guy, i am the only boy and my parents expect a lot from me. my parents are ... A: Let me remind you of what the Bible teaches: Proverbs 4:1-4 Hear, ye children, the instruction of ... | |
| Beautiful liar | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: We have a 17 year old daughter. We are Christians and we try to teach her God's. She is a pretty ... A: You have quite a challenge on your hands. I think that the first thing that you must understand is ... | |
| Paranoia | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I am suffering from paranoia. I once had a friend who I thought was reliable and trustworthy. But ... A: I am sorry for your suffering. I strongly recommend that you talk to your pastor. He can help you ... | |
| Helping sexually abused teen girls | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I hope that you can help me. I work at our church with the teens. I drive the church van and pick ... A: These folks are very fragile. If you get into this area of their lives, they are very exposed. If ... | |
| Step-Dad Problems | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My name is Jeff and I'm seeking advice on what to do in a very complicated situation. I began dating ... A: I guess that you really do face a challenge. My only thought is for you to be consistant in your ... | |
| God | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a question. I feel like im going through a lot right now, and I really need to talk to God ... A: If you have truely trusted Jesus as the only way to heaven, asking Him to save you like your friend ... | |
| parent jealousy | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I've read a lot about teen jealousy...but what about parental jealousy? I'm dealing with adults who ... A: I am very sorry for the difficulty that you and your son are enduring. I have been involved in ... | |
| spanking | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I feel really guilty about something I said to my mom today. Even though I'm 14 and haven't been ... A: You are not wierd for feeling this way. You are actually in a good place to be that sensitive. You ... | |
| My Best Friend | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 13 year old girl and my best friend's 13 years old, too. After summer, we're gonna be in grade ... A: Next time you can spare me the graphic details... thanks. YOur friend is enslaved to the sin of ... | |
| My 18 year old son | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have the similar 18 year old as in the letter on your website. Just found out he's been taking my ... A: I am sorry for your trouble. You are taking the correct action. Even older teens need to ... | |
| Problem with Marrage | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My name is Kayla I am 18 years old and I'm a wife and a mother. I know I'm young. But anyways I am ... A: I am very sorry for the bad time that you are having. It has been my experience, that you can smell ... | |
| confused | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15, and I always thought of myself as the more responsible one, even though i'm the youngest in ... A: There are a few things that I can tell you as a father of three daughters myself. 1. Unless your ... | |
| Isolated | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: For the past few years I've been feeling quite depressed. My parents are more than "overprotective". ... A: I have 4 kids myself. I have heard the same kind of complaints from my youngest daughter as well. ... | |
| FRIENDS | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a lot of good friends, but then you have some REALLY good friends, yet they do things which ... A: The first thing that you need to do is to confront him directly. Get his sin out in the open and ... | |
| bad relationship | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: This is a long one but I need to give you the background. This problem started with my daughter ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. This is a matter of boundaries. Your daughter is an adult ... | |
| Family | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My name is Rae and I am having family problems... I have 3 siblings one brother (james) and two ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I am sorry for this bad situation that you find yourself in. I ... | |
| Finacial Debt!! | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I am only 17 years old and I am in way over my head already. The car that my mom gave me when I was ... A: I am sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. Certainly God could deliver you ... | |
| daughter 20 | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Our daughter lives with us, she has continued to choose friends that aren't going down the right ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Your daughter is a young adult and needs to start to feel adult ... | |
| Oral sex | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I know you have answered this question but it was about married couples. Is oral sex considered sex ... A: Biblically speaking the way to avoid the sin of fornication is not to touch each other at all before ... | |
| running away | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: recently me and my girlfriend were caught sneaking out of our houses to spend some time together but ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I do not know how old you are. This would make a difference. I ... | |
| Angie | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: How old is too old to be spanked? A: I do not read in the Bible a specific cut off age where this is no longer a good method of ... | |
| teenage pregnacy | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I am the mother of 16 yr old boy. we have just found out he has been experimenting with marijuana ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. It is important to understand the two ways that kids can ... | |
| I need to ask you something. | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I don't really know much about God and the bible so i want to find a way how i can combine myself to ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Start with what you know. Read the Bible, pray, serve in ... | |
| masturbation | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: im 14 and i have this problem that b4 i go to be i must masturbate about 2 times otherwise i cant ... A: I am sorry for my late response. First of all, this desire is a normal part of your flesh. I have ... | |
| being 18 | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: how much freedom do you allow your 18 year graduate before she leaves for college? we've certainly ... A: Just so you know I have an 18 and a 19 year old daughter.... I feel your pain! We have made the ... | |
| sister was molested | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I am 20 years old. My sister is 19 years old. Over the past 8 years or so we have had a very rocky ... A: I am so sorry that I am late in my response. I am sorry for what you and your sister are going ... | |
| I feel like i am a loser | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey Pastor, i was just wondering if you could help me out with a problem that i am having. You see ... A: I am so glad that you are into the combat sports! I am 44 and I am training for my first MMA fight. ... | |
| my 21 year old son | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned 21, he's been loved all his life, we go to church, his grades in college are bad, ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Here a a few things to consider: 1. Perhaps your son needs ... | |
| A guy I met. | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old. I know I'm still young but I've been through a lot. My parents separating and a ... A: You are right just because he has a baby, this is not a deal breaker.... but it is a warning. You ... | |
| Graduation | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm having some problems. I'm a senior and graudating. I'm going to college in the fall (about an ... A: I am sorry for this late response. Change stinks sometimes. It is a hard process of life, but we ... | |
| Crushes | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a crush on a guy and its not like I am obsessing over it or every taking more time to think ... A: It is not wrong to have a crush on someone unless there are any of the following things that are ... | |
| Dating A Non-Christian | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Ok, so there is a girl in my class that I have liked for a couple of years. I really want to ask her ... A: The most important thaning is that she is a born again Christian. If you are and she is not, you ... | |
| Me being myself | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old daughter of a controlling mother. Recently, I asked my mom if I could dye my ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I suggest that you cut your mom some slack. Very soon you will be ... | |
| PRIVACY | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: why do my parents just walk into my room if I'm working ... A: There are several reasons for this behavior. I will list some of them below. As a child, you do ... | |
| The girl that wont go away | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey I need help with a situation that I am currently in. You see there is this girl at my church ... A: You cannot control how she will respond. You cannot prevent every heart ache. You can be merciful ... | |
| Teenage Boys going to prison for having sex. | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I want to share with you some very important info. Please if this will help anyone else...please ... A: You can choose your sin but you cannot choose your consequences. I will use this story to warn ... | |
| my boyfriend | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend and i have been togather for awhile and everytime i call him he says call me back ... A: It sounds like your mother is simply trying to protect you. Do not be upset with ehr. It also ... | |
| Child molestation | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I was reading about some priests who had sex with children. Many people are shocked by this, and ... A: Do not open that door! I understand that your desire to have sex is blinding, but do not feed that! ... | |
| communism | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: good day pastor don. please don't go sick at me for this. but i think theres communists on my ... A: I am not a fan of communism, but there are many people on this planet whith whom I disagree. THere ... | |
| RELATIONSHIP/STEP DAUGHTER? | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: Lately over the past month my husband and I seem to be very distant. We have been married for 4 yrs ... A: I am very sorry for my slow response. It is very difficult to give you what you need in this post, ... | |
| The main problem is me!?!? | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I'll start from the scratch as there's lot to talk about.I'm a 15 year old girl from India.There's ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am also sorry that you are having such a rough time at ... | |
| its complicated | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: What I need advice on is really kind of complicated..I'm not even sure if I can get "help" or ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I strongly suggest that you speak with a pastor or a ... | |
| father cheating | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I think my dad might me cheating on my mom. I have read several text messages all from the same ... A: I am very sorry for this late response. Here is a passage to consider: Proverbs 27:5-6 5 Open ... | |
| age difference morals | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: "I am a 16 year old girl and I work at an anonymous bussiness and in my state 16 is the legal age of ... A: I am sorry for the decision that you have made to have sex outside the holy bond of marriage. I can ... | |
| does he love me | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: i am 16.my prob is that i hav a bf who i have been wit about 6 mons,he is really older than me and i ... A: I can think of two Bible principles that will help you with this situation: 1. It is impossible to ... | |
| relatives prob | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: i'm not sure tht my question wud fall in this category but i cudn't find any other. i'm 17yrs ... A: I am sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. There are a few things that I can tell ... | |
| A Problem =( | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem, im not sure if this is the right area to be asking it in but, Im 16 almost 17, and ... A: Have you asked your parents about this? Do you have financial responsability at this point? It ... | |
| I am in love w/ my bestfriend | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: WEll I AM 14 TURNING 15 IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. MY PROBLEM IS A LONG STORY BUT I'LL MAKE IT SHORT. I ... A: I think that I have a few things that may help you. 1. You are young. You do not need to consider ... | |
| please help me at this crucial stage | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: Goodday sir, well ill say that i was pretty smart wheni was entering junior high. i mean i came ... A: I will give you some advice by giving you a few verses of scripture to consider: Psalm 1:1-3 ... | |
| my girlfriend is gone | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Im seriously still balling right now so bear with me. Me and my girlfriend met at work 2 years ago, ... A: I am vewry sorry for my late response. I have been sick and it has been hard to get caught up with ... | |
| God? Science? | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: Ok I've been pondering around for the past couple months on the subject of God. I have a problem ... A: I am very sorry for my late response, but I have been sick in bed for a whole week. Let me start by ... | |
| New Brother.. | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Don, My mom is pregnant, and she is due in 3 days. I'm 15, and my brother is 17, and then there will ... A: Congratulations on the soon arrival of a new baby in the family! This is not about you, it is about ... | |
| Question | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I had a question about God. I have been trying to talk to God and maybe get him to help me with some ... A: There are a couple of things to keep in mind about prayer. 1. You need to have trusted Jesus as ... | |
| anger | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old brother has severe anger problems. If someone says something that he doesn't like or ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am also sorry for what you are going through. It seems to ... | |
| questions on mastubation | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: is masturbation a sin ? is taking smooch a sin? A: I am not sure what taking smooch is, so I cannot answer that one. As for masturbation, I do believe ... | |
| Sex | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: First off let me say that i haven't always been a Christian, i never really knew god or Jesus until ... A: I have several things for you to consider: 1. If you have trusted Jesus to save you from sin, then ... | |
| Boyfriend problems | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am 12 years old in seventh grade and I have a boyfriend and He was perfect for me and he called me ... A: I am sorry for this late response. It is hard for me to tell you exactly what to do or think in ... | |
| rebellious pre-teen | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 yo son that told me yesterday that when he turns 18, he will not go to church or even ... A: I have 4 kids, one that has already turned 18, one that is about to, and two other teenagers. It is ... | |
| teenage boyfriends | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I am 12 year old, in seventh standard, I had a boy friend but now i broke up with him, now we are ... A: I do not believe that it is wise for a 12 year old to date like this. You are much to young to get ... | |
| I need help with a step-son | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married 2 years. My twin step-son's mother passed away a little over 3 ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I am afraid that I do not have anything revolutionary or new to ... | |
| About my girlfriends issue with her parents | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: My name is Andrew and I have a question. My background is simple. My dads a pastor in a baptist ... A: I am going to share a scripture passage with you then give you my perspective on your situation. ... | |
| MY FRIEND | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: How do I tell my friend that is a boy to get me out of his life??????? A: You need to talk to this boy directly and honestly. If you do not wish to be his girlfriend, you ... | |
| My son lies and steals from me | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: My son, 18 since Friday, still lies to me and I just caught him stealing money. We have had a lot of ... A: I am sorry that you are going through this and I am sorry for my late response. I am afraid that I ... | |
| teenage son | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I am worried about my 18 year old son who is a senior in high school. He has been a wonderful son. ... A: THere is no magic formula for this situation. I can give you a little direction, but I am not sure ... | |
| dating | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Hey! I'm a 17 year old senior in high school. I've been good friends with a guy from my church for ... A: I can see that you have a pretty good head on your shoulders, and you have a wise friend and a wise ... | |
| Running away? | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Hey there, my name is Kristen and I'm 19 years old. So, this is a long story, bear with me. For ... A: Here is a verse that applies to your mom and step dad. 1 Timothy 5:8 8 But if any provide not for ... | |
| girl | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I want a girlfriend but I don't know how to get one. What should I do? A: I have been where you are! This is a great chance to grow in your prayer life. Claim the following ... | |
| Teenager...myspace.... | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: Pastor, My wife raised my step-daughter until she was 10, then we met and married. I have treated ... A: Here are a few verses to consider: Ephesians 4:26 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go ... | |
| Teenage runaway | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old daughter. Has runaway from home 2 times. What kind of discipline or ... A: According to Galatians 6:7-9 you are absolutely right. There needs to be consequences for these ... | |
| advice | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: ok so i am 14 and really like this girl we go to a different school but tothe same church she likes ... A: My strong advice for you is if you want a future with her, build a great friendship now, don't try ... | |
| Single Parentling my 15 year old | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: My son started out to be a tremendous kid and still is but he somehow has gotten off the beaten ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I do not have an immediate or simple solution for you, but I think ... | |
| Rebellios teen in love | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old son who is the third child in the family. We are a conservative Christian ... A: I am afraid that I do not ahave an easy answer for you. I can say that I have experienced the teen ... | |
| i cant talk to her and should i | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: i have 1 question and 1 dialema. theres this 1 girl i see every time i move from class to class and ... A: I am sorry for what you are going through. This is all part of growing up, and sometimes it stinks. ... | |
| How do I ask him to go to the dance with me? | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I like this guy who is really funny and nice. His close friend says he likes me. I REALLY like him. ... A: First of all, I was going to tell you that in 7th grade... YOU ARE TOO YOUNG! But, you already ... | |
| why do we need love? | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Love. Why do we need it? Other than relatives'/friends' love, why do we fall in love with other ... A: The answer may suprise you. As far as romantic love, you do not NEED it. Some people have been ... | |
| witnessing | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: How do I witness to a muslum? How do I witness to someone who doesn't believe Jesus is God? Do you ... A: Hey there BUG! Witnessing to a Muslum or a non-Christian is very similar to witnessing to a owrk's ... | |
| My Teen was Stealing | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Today my Teen (15years) was caught stealing, and need a court hearing. I asked why he was stealing ... A: I am very sorry for what you are going through. You do not need to know WHY your son steals. He ... | |
| i cant talk to her and should i | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: i have 1 question and 1 dialema. theres this 1 girl i see every time i move from class to class and ... A: Let me answer both of them for you. First of all, the best way to get close to someone is simply to ... | |
| guys/dates | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: how do i get a guy 2 ask me out??? i really like this guy & we met over the summer. it seemed like ... A: I do not have a magic formula for dating.... I suppose if I did, I would be rich! What you need as a ... | |
| having promblem | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: will there this man that oder than me he lyk me and so do i but he was in this car that told me to ... A: I am glad that you did not get in the car with this older man. You never know if you will be safe ... | |
| boy troubless... | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: okay. so this guy asked me out. i have never had a boyfriend before or kissed anyone. but i didn't ... A: You are feeling some very normal feelings. It seems as though you are very curious about ... | |
| leaving/cooperation/compromise help ASAP! | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: But uvalde is the first town that i can say I grew up in even though I've only lived here for about ... A: I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Life is not always fair. The hard reality is that if you ... | |
| i dont know what to do about my mom | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: ok since fifth grade its been getting worse and i just need help my mom does drink and when she ... A: I am very sorry for what you are going through. You did not say how old you are now. There are a ... | |
| my mind iz blank???? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: what can i tell my boyfriend how i feel about him....1 iz i lyk u and luv u but i need more please ... A: I think that the best way to approach this is to be honest and tell him exactly what you are feeling ... | |
| Dating Problem. | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My name is Chris, and I needed some help on something. I was dating my girlfriend for 11 months, ... A: I think that your girlfriend is actually on to something here. Not that a mate will drop out of the ... | |
| Anxiety | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old christian girl who has extreme issues with anxiety. I pray often about it, but i ... A: First of all, let me remind you that I am a pastor, not a doctor or a psychologist. Perhaps one of ... | |
| Problems with Teen Son/Father - Divorce. | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: This is a somewhat lengthy question, because I must give a little background, or you won't ... A: Praise the Lord for how things worked out! I believe that we should not be afraid of acting like ... | |
| Problems with Teen Son/Father - Divorce. | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: This is a somewhat lengthy question, because I must give a little background, or you won't ... A: Here are some scriptures to consider: Pro 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man ... | |
| love | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: but i cannot forget him what can i do? ANSWER: Hi Goku, I am very sorry for my late response. I ... A: I wonder, did she know you loved her? How could she know if you never spoke a word? We may think ... | |
| I don't know how long I can hold us.. :'( | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I am 18 and my girlfriend, Holly is 17. We've been together for almost 4 months and things are ... A: I am so very sorry for my late response. It was vacation Bible School week.... an insane schedule! ... | |
| wat do i do? | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: see me & my ex girlfriend got in2 problems & we broke ^ after goin out for about almost 1 year & 1/2 ... A: There are a lot of unknowns here. I cannot predict the future for you but I can make some ... | |
| HELP | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: well....me and my girlfriend has been together for about a year and a half and she just became ... A: You asked me, so I am going to give you what I believe the Bible teaches without sugar coating it. ... | |
| Depression | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: .. There is really no way to explain this with just a couple of sentences. Sorry it's so long: My ... A: It seems as though you are doing what you need to do at this time. Key in on what the Doctor says. ... | |
| my son is viewing gay websites | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: Last year I found that someone had been visiting gay male porn sites. I confronted my children and ... A: I am sorry that you and your son are going through such a trial. I have several suggestions for ... | |
| my son is stealing from family members | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: My son has been stealing from family members, me, and his little sister. I have also noticed things ... A: I am very sorry that you are going through this trial. I am very sorry for this late response. I ... | |
| Need Parents Trust Back | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Iv ben in loads of trouble with my parrents at the moment and they dont trust me.. what can i do to ... A: Thnks for this honest and heart felt question. I tell my kids, "Forgiveness is commanded, trust is ... | |
| OVERPROTECTIVE | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: Would you please tell my why that some families are overprotective and some families aren't? ... A: I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond to you. I find your choice of words interesting. ... | |
| please help | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I have never really felt the need to get myspace or other such sites because i dont think they are ... A: Do not let your friends pressure you into things that you do not really want to do. As for My ... | |
| emancipation | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: i am 17 and currently living with my mother and my older sister and younger brother. Every day i am ... A: I am very sorry that you are having a difficult time in your home. Remember, you cannot choose what ... | |
| Forgiveness Question... | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I am 16 and I have a question cause I am currently torn something. Right now, I would consider ... A: Most churches that I know of would welcome you back to the truth. I would like to caution you ... | |
| Help with boyfriend | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey. My name is Simone and I have a boyfriend named Davo and we have been going out for 2 months. I ... A: My advice to you is.... SLOW DOWN! It sounds like you like him enough... relax. Let things ... | |
| 13 year old out of control | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 13 and 14 year girl. My 13 yr old has many friends that go out without ... A: I am a parent of 4 teenagers, 3 daughters and a son. I believe that they all have endured their ... | |
| adopted | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I need help, my mom sat down with me today and told me that my father isn’t really my real ... A: There is no way that I can fully understand what a mass of twisted emotions you must be feeling ... | |
| school and church | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Carpenter, My Name is Michael Wayne George. And I Live in a small town with REALLY big ... A: I am so glad that you have a burden for those at your school! Would to God that more teens would ... | |
| love | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: So i've been with my boyfriend for 7 months now. We love eachother and we truely care about one ... A: Yes these feelings are part of dating and part of growing up. Mature love is reached when you ... | |
| teen baptism | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: As a deacon in a Baptist church, I will be meeting with teens who will be baptized this Easter. What ... A: I have met with many teens for that same purpose. I think that the most important thing that you ... | |
| Being judged. | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a senior in high school and I am also a black female. I am overweight and I've never been very ... A: I am very sorry that you are going through this hard time. Someone very wise once told me that any ... | |
| help | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: in caracas my 14 years old son had an argument at the catholic high school he atends with other boy. ... A: There are several things to consider here. 1. If your son was only hit once, there is not ... | |
| My 16 year old son is lazy. | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: He is a great kid... but for many years he just sits in his room and watches tv, not many friends, ... A: Your subject says your son is lazy, but it seems he is not really lazy, but he is private. There is ... | |
| Rebellious teen | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: We are having difficulty with our 17 year old daughter who is a good kid, but seems to be going her ... A: My answer to you is simple... YES! She needs consequences! Once a person (child or not) stops ... | |
| my 20 year old son | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I just asked a question about my 21 year old son, now for my 20 year old son, Steven. Steven who ... A: I believe that the answer to the last question also applies here. I do think that your husband is ... | |
| 21 year old son what to do | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: We have a 21 year old son, who right now is being lazy in the job area, always volunteering as emt ... A: The short answer to your question is YES you should stop paying them. Now let me give you a few ... | |
| needed to hear what a parent thinks | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: My parents are completely out of control. I am 20 years old, a sophomore in college. I take a full ... A: I am a father of 4 and my oldest is in college at NYU right now.... sometimes I get scared for her ... | |
| net frrnd | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to discuss some things abt this net friend that i have.i'm 15 and he's 16. he's frm my ... A: and I am sorry for this late response. You are engaged in a very dangerous activity. You have no ... | |
| Argument | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I really want to get an account on MySpac* (I'm 14, by the way), but my parents won't let me because ... A: You are very lucky to have parents who care enough about you to tell you no on some things. My ... | |
| I am in so deep! | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: Okay, I may have sent you the question regarding how to ask this guy that I like if he wants to ... A: You are facing the same agony with interpersonal and budding romantic relationships that many kids ... | |
| nothings the same | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: hey.. I'm 16 and i am usually a very happy and funny girl and very socialistic to others.. i have a ... A: Based on your letter, I do have some advice and observations for you to consider. 1. Friends often ... | |
| fakefriends | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem that in my first mod class that theres this girl that I use to be really good ... A: I am so sorry that this is such a late response. I do not have a specific answer to this complex ... | |
| help | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: i do pray a lot. sometimes i just go out to my terrace and talk to to the stars,to God. but i get no ... A: Prayer is one way to help your depression, you can also emply Bible reading and fellowship. 1. The ... | |
| help | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: i'm 15(female) and terribly depressed.reasons?here u go 1)since the past two years i've been losing ... A: There are two kinds of depression. There is environmental, something in your life definitely caused ... | |
| please help | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl, in year 10 at school who has always wanted to succeed in exams, and my ... A: I am sorry for this late response. Growing up is not easy. I do not have any easy solutions for ... | |
| Concerned about a 14 yr old | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: yet rather some advice on a problem that my friend Ana is having with her daughter; below I am ... A: Cutting is becoming more and more common among teen aged girls. Although I am not a psychology ... | |
| 17 year teen girl with attitude | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 17 and makes straight A's,. For years we have been dealing with a ... A: I am so sorry that you are going through this valley. I will be prayying for you. Your daughter ... | |
| hello | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: o, and another thing, what is the reason for me being the way i am. i cant help what i like and ... A: Do not try to get your sense of self worth based upon what others think or want! GOd made you ... | |
| hello | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: First of all, a couple years ago my friends started distancing themselves from me and i eventually ... A: I cannot think of a Bible verse to give you, but I do think that I have some feedback that you could ... | |
| My nephew is OUT OF CONTROL... | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Please help... my nephew is out of control. His early childhood was very traumatic. His mother ... A: My heart goes out to you and your family. This must be very difficult for you all. You are doing ... | |
| Hate this!! | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: .lol its kinda hard to explain but yeah i think i look ugly! everyones like oh shes this pretty ... A: I believe that you are experiencing what most teens do regarding your personal feelings about how ... | |
| Fantasies | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I'm a Christian girl and I often have sexual fantasies. I'm only 13 yet I can imagine sex. I've ... A: I am very sorry that it took so long for me to get back to you. I can help you with some of these ... | |
| So Complicated! | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Hey, my name is Dan and I'm a senior in high school. For the past few months, I've started to ... A: I think that I can help you understand what is going on here and how to deal with it. 1. Most ... | |
| Hey | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I am helping out with my youth group and am growing closer to god... Do you have good versus for a ... A: I am so glad that you are growing in your walk with the Lord. I am not sure exactly what kind of ... | |
| Hey | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: My ex girlfriend is thinking about going back out with me.. We had been dating for almost 2 ... A: If you want her to know that you want to get back with her.... tell her! Do not resort to pinching ... | |
| Tolo? | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I had a crush on Jesse all last year. He graduated this past June, while I entered my Junior year ... A: There really is not a Bible verse or passage that I can point to to help you here, but I can give ... | |
| help | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I recently took a break in our relationship... A few days ago things were going ... A: It sounds as if your girlfriend has had a lot of trama in her life and needs a little time and space ... | |
| Living with a stressful brother | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I'm not a teen mother but I might as well be. My 17 year old younger brother moved in with me about ... A: I have had many questions very similar to yours in the past. I have found several truths that will ... | |
| Labelling Religion | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I was bought up Catholic but I have never crossed myself entering holy rooms or places, never prayed ... A: I am not sure where to start. Let me begin by answering your question about a lable. In our ... | |
| I deserve to b a CHRISTIAN??? | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: again i write a mail to you cuz I'm facing some problems in my life.As you can see from the ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I have been very sick from a tick bite and I missed about a ... | |
| Confused | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I come from a very religous family with head strong beliefs. However, as a teen going through ... A: It is healthy to ask questions like this as long as you find answers. One thing that I have found ... | |
| parenting | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I really need some advice, I am a mother of three children, thier ages are 17,13,and 8. I am writing ... A: There are two ways that children can be motivated to change their behavior. They can learn and ... | |
| talk to my daughter about being gay | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I think my 15 year old daughter is a lesbian and afraid to tell me. I love my daughter and what to ... A: There are several things that you should communicate to her. 1. Your love for her is, always has ... | |
| relationships | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: Okay thanks for the response it was really great! But i have another question...you said "do not ... A: Yes, I believe that is exactly what the Bible is teaching. Touch in the Greek means... touch! ... | |
| What should i do? | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: it seems like you know what your stuff so i hope you can help me out. I was in a car accident in ... A: I think that you should do whatever your doctor and your parents think is best for your physical ... | |
| relationships | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Okay hi, I'm pretty glad there is someone like a pastor here, i was more looking for someone who ... A: The first thing that I think you must consider is what do your parents think about YOU dating. Even ... | |
| URGENT!! | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: My name is Nicole and I am fifteen I have a serious problem and am wondering what is going on... I ... A: I am not sure what all you did...but if you did not have intercourse, and if he did not get sperm ... | |
| About my faith and fear of death. | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a good friend named Ian. Once I became friends with him he and his parents really introduced ... A: If you have asked Jesus to save you and have accepted His free gift for you that He paid for on the ... | |
| my mother and hell | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm Michelle and I will be 17 in a few days time. Okay, here is my problem: I'm in no way ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am sorry that you are having a conflict with your mother ... | |
| Confused about my feelings | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: My name is Nick and I'm 17 years old. I only have a few days left of junior year, but this past ... A: RELAX! Thanks for this great question. It would seem to me that there are the buds of romantic ... | |
| guys | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: Everytime i meet an interesting guy that i like and they seem to like me too, they end up avoiding ... A: I think that if I had all the answers on this subject, then I would be a millionaire! I do have ... | |
| SO HAPPY -- PART 2 | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: I always have a cup of coffee every day and when I do I'm always happy, but If I missed out on ... A: You have a routeen that you like. You are probably also addicted to caffine :) When routeen is ... | |
| ONE WRONG MOVE AFTER ANOTHER | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: My son is 15 going on 16 in 2 months and is under house arrest. We have went to 4 court hearings for ... A: I feel for you and your family. These are difficult times for all of you. As I read your post, I ... | |
| what do you think about the church going liberal in order to cater to all levels | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: I have seen these days that dressing and socializing among youth has become very liberal in ... A: I am not exactly what you mean by liberal socializing, but I do know that truth and doctrine have ... | |
| Can I be forgiven? | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a question and I hope you will be able to help me. I am in my early teens and I am afraid ... A: Let us consider this passage in its entire context: Matthew 12:22-32 22 Then was brought unto him ... | |
| Teenage Pregnancy | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are Christians, although in the last few years we have become very slack. Our ... A: I am very sorry for the heart ache that you are experiencing. There is no easy answer to your ... | |
| Getting over him | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: The guy I've bee crushing on hard for the last few months asked a girl out a few weeks ago, and they ... A: You are both right and wrong here. You are absolutely correct to believe that you need to replace ... | |
| Do You Have a Problem | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: Do you have a problem seeing channels like the discovery channel and national geographic talk about ... A: I do not get too bothered when unbelievers get it wrong on TV. I understand that without the Holy ... | |
| about god and heavin | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: NOW ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE THESE DEEP CONVERSATIONS ABOUT GOD AND JESUS AND IVE TRIED TO ASK MY LOCAL ... A: First let me answer your second question... I have no Idea what God was doing before He created ... | |
| Do the age matter? | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: Yes I'm 13 but I need a job very bad, but I will not be 14 in'till july 15! Can you help me? A: I am sorry that you are having some trouble gettng jobs. Every area is different with different ... | |
| Conflicting Personalities | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: Well This is kind of difficult. I am a junior in high school. However I fall into a very odd ... A: I have good news! You can be the life of the party without sinning! If by partier you mean that ... | |
| i need help | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: well okay i have a friend and she has a friend and her friend is looking for his own mariah carey ... A: Interpersonal romantic relationships are complecated and unpredictable, however, I do have some ... | |
| my ex.. | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: I am 16 years old, I haveant had much of anything that has to do with the whole "boy friend/girl ... A: It is obvious that you are feeling the normal pains of growing up. There are some unstable people ... | |
| teenager "borrowing without permission" | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old daughter and 15 year old son. My 17 year old daughter will do anything to get ... A: Borrowing without permission is stealing, as you probably know. The consequences for going past ... | |
| Acting shy | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: For the last five or six months I've had a bit of an obsessive type crush on this guy. I like him ... A: I think that it may help to understand the reason behind your shyness. You are comfortable on stage ... | |
| family/friends | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a really big problem that I would love some help with. I have had a friend who has been by my ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I am also sorry for this mess! There are several things we must ... | |
| teenage daughter | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: How do you explain to your 14 yr old daughter that "she I'm not her friends mother - i am hers?" ... A: I have three girls 17, 16, and 12. I feel your pain! Let me first start by saying.... WAY TO ... | |
| Need Advice | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: I am nineteen years old, a born-again Christian, and majoring in Youth Ministry. I have a few ... A: I am very sorry that I was not able to answer right away. I hope that these answers will help you. ... | |
| ------------------------- ... | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: i can't figure this out. who were the mothers of cain and abel's children? thanx Answer - Hi ... A: The way things were before the flood are not the way things are now. It is now wrong for people to ... | |
| dealing with crushes | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: Okay, let me give you the short version of the story. Girl meets boy. Girl fall for boy. Boy ... A: I must confess, I have not discovered the deep and dark secrets of teen dating....but I think that I ... | |
| hi. i can't figure this out.... | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: i can't figure this out. who were the mothers of cain and abel's children? thanx A: Thigs were not then ans they are now. Eve lived over 900 years and during all of those years she ... | |
| My PARENTS!! | 1/1/2006 |
| Q: My parents don't want me to talk to boys on my cell phone. They won't let me call my boyfriend or ... A: I understand that you want your freedom and that you feel that your parents just don't get it. ... | |
| A friend | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: i am 17. i have become very close to a friend who i have known for a couple of years. she has poured ... A: I am afraid that there is no easy solution to your problem. You must understand that love is not ... | |
| Is it HOLY SPIRIT or EVIL SPIRIT?? | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: 2nd time i send mail to u...1st of all thanks for the previous mail...it helped a lot... Now im ... A: It is important that we find truth from the Bible, not just our own experiences. If you are a born ... | |
| Teenage problems | 12/7/2005 |
| Q: I'm writing because I have a teenage son who is 18 years and seemingly in the last 4 months his ... A: Obviously it is difficult to be absolutely sure what is happening with just your post to go on. ... | |
| Forgiveness/Christianity | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: I wanted to know what I've been wondering about for a long time, how do you forgive someone who's ... A: In order to forgive, we need to understand our model for forgiveness. Ephesians 4:32 32 And be ye ... | |
| corporal punishment | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: My daughter is a 16 year old high school student in Texas. The school district she attends lets ... A: WOW! I didn't know anyone still did corporal punishment in school. YES! I believe it is right ... | |
| Time spent talking to boys | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: My parents are wanting to restrict the amount of time I spend talking boys on my cell phone or on ... A: Let us see what God's word says in this situation: Ephesians 6:1-2 Children, obey your parents in ... | |
| hi, my names noel. recently... | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: my names noel. recently school has been really hard for me. i find myself hating basically everyone. ... A: Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? He can forgive your sins and ease your pain. ... | |
| How to communicate better with the youth teacher | 11/10/2005 |
| Q: I find my churh's youth couldn't communicate with the teacher during our fellowship. Maybe we do ... A: I understand exactly where you are at. You are in a difficult situation, but I do have several ... | |
| Problems with son | 10/27/2005 |
| Q: I regularly do not do this but my family is going through a crisis right now and I could really use ... A: I can see that you love your son very much. THere is no easy solution to what you are ... | |
| Non Conformity to Societal norms | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: I'm currently deployed to Iraq and have a wonderful wife and three children. However, I have one son ... A: There are ways that one's behavior can be modified: 1. One can learn and live. He hears teaching ... | |
| 4th grade girls | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: We have a group of 4th grade girls at a small private Christian School who have started being very ... A: I am sorry for my late response. You are not alone in facing a culture abduction of our precious ... | |
| Pessimistic | 9/2/2005 |
| Q: I have a question about being pessimistic. It turns out I am a pretty pessimistic person when it ... A: I have prayed over this question, and I believe that God has helped me find the answer that you need ... | |
| Band Camp Thing | 8/1/2005 |
| Q: Okay. I just got back from camp (it was a week long band camp). And getting right to the point, I ... A: I have one thing to say in response to your letter.... GOOD JOB! Too many teens are casual about ... | |
| Depression | 7/13/2005 |
| Q: Goodafternoon Pastor, This is a bit awkward for me asking for adivce, so please forgive me if I ... A: You do not need to fall in love with another girl to fill the aching void in your life. Let me say ... | |
| How can I help my depressed teen? | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: My daughter has been going through a very tough time recently. Though she may not be "depressed", ... A: I do not know what you have in your area, but the first place that I would point you is to your ... | |
| masturbating = sin? | 6/2/2005 |
| Q: Kinda a question on a site I run. http://brokenangel.sytes.net I'm looking for a theological as well ... A: THere is one kind of sex that God condones and has designed us exclusively for...sex between a ... | |
| Hello | 5/20/2005 |
| Q: Hey, This school year I met a girl named Estella she was in my 6th period class "high school" ... A: Sorry for the late response. Welcome to the wonderful mysteries of the female gender! :) I ... | |
| Praying= God won't Hear Me out if I am a sinner | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: I heard something like if you are a sinner and you pray God won't hear you out? is that true? Also ... A: There is a Biblical foundation for the idea that we must get right with God in order for Him to be ... | |
| Hi, I don't know if you can... | 3/23/2005 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help or not but here's the question... I'm 17 and I own a couple of horses ... A: There are many things that may be going on, but I will try and give you a few Biblical principles. ... | |
| life | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: hey brother of god, wow havnt used that for a long time. I want to ask you a simple question. What ... A: Here are the answers to your questions. Your first question can be summed up in the words of King ... | |
| teenager withsingle mom | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: My friend has a teenager that has a lot of anger with her mom because of what her dad did to her and ... A: It sounds like your situation is very complecated. First of all you need to go to the Great ... | |
| Oral sex | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: Is oral sex concerned sinful within the confines of a marriage? Please provide biblical reference. A: Sex is God's gift to married couples. It is pure and beautiful within the confines of marriage. ... | |
| Religion and Mom | 3/6/2005 |
| Q: Since your Baptist I thought I would pose this question to you. I'm fifteen years old, female, and ... A: It seems that you are searching and trying to do the right thing as you understand it.... and this ... | |
| Sick, disgusting dreams. | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: Well, I have had a sexual dream involving every member of my family in different times. I have 2 ... A: I am sorry for this late response. Let me first tell you that God is a just God and will not hold ... | |
| life | 1/7/2005 |
| Q: recently i have been thinking up wierd stuff and i dont see the point in life anymore, i want to, ... A: First of all you must know that God loves you and wants to do great things through you. John 3:16 ... | |
| I'm trying really hard to get through this... | 12/18/2004 |
| Q: my name is Cathy and I am 16 years old. At the moment I am in a serious relationship (6 months) - my ... A: I think that your question comes from a misunderstanding of what true love is....and it is a common ... | |
| Family Problem | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: Sorry I made it sound like one. There isn't just one. There is now one with my moms side of the ... A: OK....this does complecate things a bit...but not too much. It would be best to simply go to the ... | |
| guys.... confidence.... so many things!! | 11/22/2004 |
| Q: ... i think i really, really need to find a way to increase my self esteem! i.. hate being me. it ... A: It seems like you have been giving this a lot of thought...taking a lot of time to focus on yourself ... | |
| Godly Relationships | 10/31/2004 |
| Q: I'm a sophmore in high school and as you know, hormones are raging and relationships happen. but i'm ... A: I have a few old fashioned pieces of advise in this area. 1. Have standards of physical purity ... | |
| Boyfriend without parental knowledge... | 10/15/2004 |
| Q: I recently got a boyfriend and I'm not allowed to date. I'm 14 years old and many of my friends are ... A: By even asking this question it does show that you have some maturity....but here is the answer from ... | |
| Salvation | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: You have helped out tremendously, but I am still a little unsure about being saved. I sometimes ... A: If you truely believed and asked Jesus to save you.....then your sins are covered........even your ... | |
| URGH | 9/16/2004 |
| Q: First, just wondering, why did you not respond to my last question? It is kind of blown over now (I ... A: I hope that I will always be a source of help and blessing. Thanks for putting confidence in me. ... | |
| URGH | 9/14/2004 |
| Q: First, just wondering, why did you not respond to my last question? It is kind of blown over now (I ... A: No you are not crazy!! OK... lets start with the question I skirted..... help me.... which one? ... | |
| Shyness | 9/4/2004 |
| Q: I recently moved and have just started highschool like 3 weeks ago; and I am having trouble making ... A: Psalm 1:1-6 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the ... | |
| What is going on? | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: Ok please excuse me if i rant and rave. I have had a horrible day. Sorry to sound like a borderline ... A: I feel honored that you come to me. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for ... | |
| general | 8/25/2004 |
| Q: To respond to your email, I have one child and the other two belong to my sister. My mother takes on ... A: There is only one way that GOd will bless your physical relationship. Hebrews 13:4 4 Marriage is ... | |
| My friend needs advice | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: it is me again. I got great Biblical advice from you last time so i though tyou might be able to ... A: Welcome to the wonderful emotional rollercoaster ride of teen realtionships. I do have some basic ... | |
| parental conflict/forgiveness | 8/22/2004 |
| Q: I strongly feel that my mother ignores my feelings. She makes me feel that my emotions/opinion is ... A: I am having a little trouble following exactly what is happening.... is your mother having you watch ... | |
| my friend is on drugs | 7/21/2004 |
| Q: "Dear Pastor Don Carpenter, Hi my name is lacy and i attend dickson county high school and i am 15. ... A: ...I am very sorry that I am late in my response. Proverbs 27:5-6 5 Open rebuke is better than ... | |
| What shuld i do? | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: First I would like to say, if you are not KJV only you cant really help me so sorry for taking your ... A: . First of all, relax, I am very much King James only! I believe that God preserved every Word ... | |
| I dont know what to do | 7/9/2004 |
| Q: At the begginig of our relationship he met my family and I met his. everything was nice. He came and ... A: I am so sorry for the late answer. You are in a real jam. The problem is, like it or not, God has ... | |
| how far is too far? | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: Ok, i have been going out a guy that i truely love for about six months and am sure that we will get ... A: I can see that you truely whant to know what is the right thing to do. As you may know, our society ... | |
| Boyfriend stays overnight | 4/1/2004 |
| Q: My step-daughter is the mother of my 11 year old grandson and 16 year old grand-daughter. I have ... A: There seems to be two issues here. First whether or not your step daughter's behavior is moral, and ... | |
| Troubled Teen | 1/1/2004 |
| Q: Bro. Carpenter, I had to read many expert profiles to find you! I don't know where to start. How ... A: The Biblical solution to your problem is much more simple than your problem is. There are two ways ... | |
Teenage Problems
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Pastor Don Carpenter
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Expertise
I am a father of four and a Baptist Pastor. Before becoming a senior pastor, I was a youth pastor and worker for over 10 years. If you ask this volunteer a question, you will get the benifit of 20 + years experience in the ministry and the counsel of the Bible, God`s perfect book. Feel free to ask any Biblical or moral questions.
Experience
I have been involved in pastoral type counseling for 20+ years. Most of my experience has been with chemical addiction, crisis intervention, and some types of severe mental illness. I have some secular training in those areas as well as a Bible College degree.
Organizations
Evangelical Baptist Church
Publications
Revival Baptist Chronicles
The Fundamental Baptist Voice
Education/Credentials
BS in Bible from Baptist Bible College in CLarks Summit PA
Various training seminars in, Co-occuring disorders, treatment of those who have been sexually abused, and Solution Focused Therapy.
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