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Where is heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "Heaven exists beyond anything we can see. In fact, it apparently exists in a dimension entirely different from anything we know."

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Our son can't decide which college to attend. What advice would you give him?
Billy Graham writes, "The best advice I could give him is to seek God's will for this important decision."

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Have you ever thought about using the Internet to spread your message?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, the Internet is a certainly a remarkable innovation (a revolution, in fact). Our organization has been using the Internet for some years to proclaim the Gospel, and also to inform people about our work."

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I am 7 years old. Will God hear my prayers, or does He just hear my parents' prayers?
Billy Graham writes, "Don't worry; God is happy when we pray, and I want to assure you that He not only hears your prayers but He is delighted when you pray."

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A friend of mine in my high school is going through a lot of problems. I'd like to help her but I don't know how.
Billy Graham writes, "How can you help your friend? First, pray for her. Ask God to encourage her, and ask Him also to give her wisdom to know how to deal with her problems."

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The other day I was downloading a song and suddenly realized that it talks a lot about the devil. Will this hurt me spiritually?
Billy Graham writes, "One of the signs that God is working in your life is that you have become sensitive to things like this, and Satan would like nothing better than for you to ignore what God is trying to tell you."

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I am 14, and my parents just told me I was adopted. I am devastated, because it makes me feel like I don't belong in this family.
Billy Graham writes, "Perhaps it would have been better if your parents had told you earlier about your adoption—but in any case, this knowledge shouldn't make you feel as if something is wrong with you, or that you don't belong."

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Our teenaged niece has been saying her life isn't worth living, but her parents say she's just going through a phase. Are they right?
Billy Graham writes, "The worst thing that could happen would be for people around your niece to ignore what she is saying—and discover only after it's too late that she was serious."

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I wanted to buy my nephew (who is 16) a nice Bible for Christmas this year. What would you recommend?
Billy Graham writes, "I commend you for wanting to give a Bible to your nephew; is there anything you could give him that would be more valuable? God gave the Bible to us, and through it we discover His love for us."

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Since I turned my back on God when I was in my teens, will He refuse to have anything to do with me now?
Billy Graham writes, "No, God hasn't turned His back on you, nor will He refuse to welcome you if you turn in faith to Him. The Bible says, 'He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance' (2 Peter 3:9)."

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Our daughter (who's 16) wasn't with us for Christmas because she's in a court-ordered drug rehab program.
Billy Graham writes, "Pray for your daughter, and let her know that you love her and want to do everything you can to help her. In addition, urge her to put her life into Christ's hands."

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Our son was active in church during his teens, but now as an adult he doesn't have anything to do with God. Why did this happen?
Billy Graham writes, "The ultimate problem with most people is that they want to run their own lives instead of allowing God to run them."

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A friend of mine doesn't think she ought to limit what her children read or see on television or the Internet.
Billy Graham writes, "No parent would allow their children to wander into a busy intersection or sample the pill bottles in their medicine cabinet. Shouldn't we safeguard our children's moral and spiritual health just as much?"

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I'm 7 years old and would like to know what God is like. Is He like my grandfather?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important thing I want to tell you about God is that He loves us. I'm sure your grandfather loved you; you probably felt his love every time you saw him. But God loves you even more!"

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Our teenager tells us we're out of touch because no one his age pays attention to Jesus.
Billy Graham writes, "He may be right when he says most people his age are influenced more by the latest pop star than by Jesus—but of course that isn't the whole story."

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How can I know what I'm supposed to do with my life? I'm graduating from high school, and I still don't have any firm plans.
Billy Graham writes, "First, make it a matter of prayer, asking God to guide you and make His way clear to you. Ask Him also to make you open to His will, and to have the courage to do it once He shows you."

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Our daughter is trying to get the latest fashions, but we don’t feel comfortable with some of them because they’re provocative. She says we’re old-fashioned.
Billy Graham writes, "I'm thankful for your concern, and I urge you to help your daughter be wise in the way she dresses—even at the risk of being called old-fashioned!"

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I'm a single mother living in a pretty rough part of our city, and I worry about my two boys. Am I just a worrywart?
Billy Graham writes, "No, you aren't being a worrywart; young people today are under enormous pressures, and they need guidance and wisdom from those who understand the dangers they face."

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Last week, someone found a new baby in an abandoned car in our city, apparently left to die. How could anyone do this to a helpless child?
Billy Graham writes, "Situations like this are tragic, and I have no doubt that they break the heart of God. Any type of child abuse is wrong in God's eyes, and what happened to this infant is abuse of the worst kind."

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Do you think I should go on a week-long mission trip with my church? We'll only be there a week, and we can't do much.
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, I do, and I commend your church and its leaders for giving you this opportunity. Take time to ask God to show you whether or not it is His will for you to go—and don't be hesitant if He seems to open the door."