Q. I want to obey my parents and show them respect, but sometimes it feels that their expectations are unreasonably high. When I was a child, sure, I could understand but now that I’m 25 and (naturally) getting older by the year, it feels like a huge burden sometimes as they are refusing to let me go.  What does the Bible say about obedience to our parents? What is considered “obedient?” Does it mean we must follow every command they issue? What is considered “respect and honor?” How far can they go in terms of demanding respect and honor? How far must I go to make them feel respected and honored?  I would greatly appreciate some insight as I really don’t want to disobey the 5th commandment.

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Q. I have read several of your articles about life in Heaven after our earthly death and still have a question that I hope you can help me with.  I was married 44 years before my wife went to be with the Lord.  After several years I was reacquainted with an old high school sweetheart and we are thinking about getting married.  The question that has been bothering me is how all this will work when we are all in Heaven.  Thank you for all the work you put into your website as it has helped me tremendously.

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Q. I hope all is well. Concerning 1 Cor. 14:34-40, it speaks of women not speaking during the coming together of the church, that if they want to learn something, then by what is “also” written in the Law, they should ask their husbands. Then it goes on to say “If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.”
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Q. I’m new to this site, but have been a Christian all my life.  I have a perplexing problem that is the sand in my shoe.  My one and only husband of 35 years, always says my faith is a fake.  He really says things that hurt me and we don’t do simple things like praying together or reading the Bible together.  When he dumps on me, I try to consider and make allowances for what is going on.  I hope he sees the light, that what I do, I do for real,  and believe with me.

I  ask the Lord to help me and so far, I do not understand.  Maybe you could tell me what I’m missing.  I’ve asked the Lord of my life, Jesus my Savior, to take me as I am. I believe the Bible and it says all those who come to the Father through Jesus Christ will be saved.   I’m baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  I take communion and examine myself regularly.  I read the Bible and gain insight.  I love people more.  God answers my other prayers so I can understand; what does it mean that my spouse is so cruel?

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Q. How do you deal with religious people that constantly push self righteousness?  With one breath they say Jesus is their Savior,  and the next breath,  they say this person or that person is going to hell because they do this or that.  I know Jesus had to deal with this,  with the Scribes and Pharisees,  but how do we deal with it today?  How do we walk in Love and not offend this person who seems to put all their faith in filthy rags, and insists on dressing others in the same clothing?

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Q. I have a very serious question. My daughter who is a new christian, just found out that she is expecting. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure about a year and a half ago at the time of her youngest daughter’s birth. The doctors are telling her that because of her heart problem, there is a very likely chance that she will not live through this pregnancy and delivery. They also said that all the medication she has to take for her heart will effect the baby, birth defects, maybe retardation. They are suggesting that she have an abortion. They even went so far as to say that they wouldn’t treat her locally, she will have to see specialists if she decides to not to abort.

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Q. I have wondered about what we will know of our past relationships once we’re in Heaven.  I have read of God wiping away all tears.  Will we not have knowledge of family who were not saved and what of our relationships with those who were saved?  I am happily married and have asked if I will know of the relationship we had once we are in heaven.

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Q. I have a question about marriage.  I have seem to be at the end of the rope with mine.  This is my second marriage and I am emotionally overwhelmed. To make a long story short, my husband has an addiction to pain meds.  He is verbally abusive, lazy, irresponsible, a liar, and an addict.  I have forgiven many times before but I feel drained.  I do not think I  can move forward with this marriage.

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Q. I am unequally yoked for, now, thirty years with my second wife.  Although she claims to be an atheist, I believe she tends more to agnosticism.  She claims things of a “spiritual” nature hold no attraction or importance in her life.  Yet, she responds with hostility and even anger when the issue is even mentioned.

My wife’s hostility to the mention of spiritual matters leads me to believe she is not entirely persuaded that God does not exist, but I still see nothing apart from His intervention to allow her to consider her need for salvation.
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Q. My husband  and I  recently purchased a praise and worship dvd and now he has become enamored with one of the dvd’s singers.  He has even dreamed about her.  Divorce is out of the question.  I just need some scriptures to cling to while waiting for the Lord to either change my husband’s mind and actions or for the rapture.  Thank you.

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