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Is faith something that some people have and others don't—just like some people have blond hair and others don't?
Billy Graham writes, "Faith is somewhat like a seed. When we hear the Gospel, the Bible says God by His Spirit sows a seed in our hearts—the "seed" of faith."

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My friend says she can't believe in a God who would send people to hell, because a loving God wouldn't do that. What can I say to her?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important thing I can urge you to do is to pray for your friend, that God will open her eyes to His truth and help her understand her own spiritual need."

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Which is more important in religion, learning how to live in this life or preparing for the next life?
Billy Graham writes, "Christ. God is concerned about both this life and the life to come—and both are equally important in His eyes."

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A friend recently made a public profession of faith, but now doesn't want anything to do with God. How do you explain this?
Billy Graham writes, "Only God knows a person's heart, and only God knows whether or not your friend was sincere when he made his profession of faith."

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I moved because I thought I could get a good job and meet lots of new people, but it isn't working out.
Billy Graham writes, "God loves His children, and He wants to help us and guide us. Make this decision a matter of constant prayer."

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Why don't preachers talk more how we can use the good within us to create a better world?
Billy Graham writes, "Even our best efforts at peace often lead nowhere, and human history is littered with the wreckage of broken dreams and shattered promises. Why is this?"

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Our 6-year-old boy died of leukemia last year, and I can't believe in a God who would do that to us.
Billy Graham writes, "I do know this: God didn't cause your son's leukemia, nor did He take delight in His death. We live in a world that has been touched by evil and sin, and life is often hurtful."

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I really want to believe in God and in Jesus, but I just can't conquer my doubts.
Billy Graham writes, "Sometimes we feel God is near us or we feel we believe in Christ—but other times we don't feel that way. But feelings are not a reliable guide to the truth!"

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I don't believe any religion has all the answers, and in fact, I don't have much use for any of them.
Billy Graham writes, "I appreciate your honesty, even if I can't agree with all your conclusions. Now I hope you will use your honesty in another way—by honestly examining Jesus Christ ..."

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I am 6 years old and I want to write a letter to God. Where can I write Him so He will get it? Will He write me back?
Billy Graham writes, "You don't have to write a letter to God to ask Him your question—and the reason is because you can talk to Him and tell Him what you're thinking. This is what we call prayer."

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A Christian friend of mine doesn't use words like "luck" or "lucky."
Billy Graham writes, "Christians don't believe their lives are ruled by luck or chance; they believe God is in control."

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What is your prescription for a strong faith? Or is it something that some people have and others don't?
Billy Graham writes, "God wants us—every one of us—to have a strong faith in Him. He wants us to have a faith ... that will be strong enough to see us through life's trials and temptations."

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Once a person is a convinced atheist, is there any hope of becoming a believer again?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, of course it's possible for a convinced atheist to become a believer—if they aren't close-minded."

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Why is it so hard to be a Christian and do what's right?
Billy Graham writes, "One reason is because you and I are part of a much larger spiritual battle—a cosmic battle between God and the devil."

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What exactly do you mean by a "commitment to Jesus"? Is it like getting married?
Billy Graham writes, "Before we'll ever get married, we first have to want to be married—in other words, we have to admit that our life will be better off sharing it with someone else. The same is true of Christ."

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Now that I'm older I'm beginning to think about God a lot. Is this common when a person grows up in a religious home but then rejects it?
Billy Graham writes, "People who rebel against God early in life sometimes do stop to think about the path they've taken, and eventually turn back to God. I pray this will be your experience."

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Does God expect the mentally handicapped to understand all about Jesus and the Bible before they can go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "None of us are saved because we understand everything there is to know about Jesus or God. We are saved only because we have faith—and sometimes our faith is very small."

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I'm in a large state university, and there are very few of us here who want to follow Jesus.
Billy Graham writes, "Jesus never promised His followers that they would have it easy, or even that they would be in the majority. In fact, as a Christian you will often find yourself in the minority—as you do now."

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Does anyone have the right to say that someone else isn't a Christian?
Billy Graham writes, "God alone knows a person's heart, and only He knows if a person is sincere in their commitment to Christ or if they are only pretending to be His follower."

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I honestly believe I gave my life to Jesus after one of your telecasts, but I don't really feel any different. Have I been deceiving myself?
Billy Graham writes, "If you honestly opened your life to Christ as best you knew how, and you sincerely committed your life to Him, then your sins have been forgiven and God has made you His child forever."