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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does the Bible mean when it says we are to conform to Christ? Should we pray about this or does this happen naturally? – C.C.

A: When souls are saved, a desire to be ...Read more

Dear Amy: My husband and I blended our two families 24 years ago.

My husband’s middle son, “Bret” has always been difficult.

Last year my beautiful 40-year-old son died, suddenly and unexpectedly.

Two weeks after ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My family had the opportunity to join a search-and-rescue team to help find a lost child in the woods. It was a several hour ordeal during the night. Our heads thumped with ...Read more

Dear Amy: My mom unexpectedly passed away about a year ago after a very brief illness. We were extremely close. I was with her nearly every moment for those last weeks.

When she died, I was raw, devastated and ...Read more

Dear Amy: Recently an out-of-state couple moved into our neighborhood, due to being transferred by their workplaces.

These people are charming, but the problem is that they smoke.

Their clothes, their house and their ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My husband lost our retirement savings by putting it under the care of a friend’s son trying to start his investment business. This has been devastating to us, particularly ...Read more

Dear Amy: My wife and I have a 4-year-old son who is interested in trying various “pee wee” sports. He has started playing T-ball and soccer.

Both my wife and I are pretty good athletes. In fact, we met in college ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: An article titled “How the West Became a Self-Absorbed Culture” appeared in a health and science journal claiming that “collective narcissism” is a fashionable idea ...Read more

Q: I am a little confused about different religions. I am a Christian, I believe there is one God, and his name is Jesus Christ. (I don't believe in the trinity). Jesus is that one God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob ...Read more

Dear Amy: I am involved in a very messy situation. I had an affair with a married man 33 years older (I am 25, he is 58).

I didn’t go out looking for it, but one thing led to another.

He’d been having marital ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Watching the events in the Middle East, and particularly in Israel, makes me wonder if Armageddon is upon us. Growing up, I thought this idea was ridiculous. But after ...Read more

We are continuously on the search for improved longevity — scientists, researchers and everyday people participate in the quest to identify ways to live longer while maintaining good health for as long as possible. The ...Read more

We all know when cold and flu season comes around, washing your hands is especially important. But so is what you put on your plate.

“We can really boost our immunity through diet alone. Consistent intake of the ...Read more

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then consider the tongue a sort of check-engine light for the body. The tongue’s appearance gives doctors an idea about certain aspects of your health, and its color is an ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine passed away recently after receiving a colon cancer diagnosis. Who is at risk for this cancer, and should I be screened?

ANSWER: Colorectal cancer includes colon and rectal cancers, both...Read more

Dear Amy: “Leonard” and I have been married for 47 years.

We have raised three kind, independent children with lives of their own.

We have both changed from the lusty and adventurous people of our younger days to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There are many churches posing as Christian but are really involved in cult practices and teachings. Until you get in there, it’s not possible to know. How does a person ...Read more

Dear Amy: I’ve been assaulted by multiple men in my life, mostly in high school and college.

I have been in extensive therapy to work through the lasting effects of these assaults. I’m very proud of the progress I’...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There’s a prominent Christian man in my community and he does a lot of humanitarian work and gives a lot of money to various causes. He said that he hoped he was doing ...Read more

Dear Amy: I have an 18-year-old grandson, a senior in high school, who divides his time living with each of his parents half-time.

He and I were out shopping at Christmastime, and it seemed that he was in need of clothes....Read more