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My brother and his wife go to church fairly regularly but it doesn't seem to affect the way they live much.
Billy Graham writes, "Only God knows your brother's heart and whether or not he has honestly given his life to Jesus Christ. Tragically, many people today are outwardly Christians—and yet their faith is only superficial."

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One denomination says one thing and another says something else, and I find it all very confusing. Why do they disagree so much?
Billy Graham writes, "One reason Christians disagree about some things, I'm sure, is because churches are made up of human beings—and as long as we are on this earth, none of us will be perfect."

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I get very upset at the way some people in our church talk about our pastor. What can I do?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important thing you can do for your pastor is to pray for him—and encourage others to pray also."

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My junior high students at church aren't interested in God. Am I wasting my time?
Billy Graham writes, "Pray regularly for those who are in your class, that God will give them a hunger for Christ. Pray also for yourself, that God will help you become an interesting and capable teacher."

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Does it matter what church I belong to?
Billy Graham writes, "Ask God to lead you to a fellowship of believers with whom you won't just feel comfortable, but where you can grow in your relationship to Christ."

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A friend of ours invited us to her church, and the speaker spent most of his time telling why their denomination was right. Do you think he should have done that?
Billy Graham writes, "God has His people in many churches and denominations, and I cannot agree with those who condemn all churches but their own."

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I believe in Jesus, but I don't get anything out of church and can't see much point in going, to be honest.
Billy Graham writes, "God wants you to have fellowship with other believers, and you will be weakened spiritually if you don't have active contact with His people."

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Many of the people who go to church don't seem to be any different from those who don't. How do you explain this?
Billy Graham writes, "It's accepted or even popular in some places to go to church. But what often happens is that a person only goes through the motions, and never allows God to touch his or her heart."

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I've never had anything to do with God, but a few months ago I became a Christian. What do I do now?
Billy Graham writes, "First, make it your goal to grow stronger in your faith. Just as a newborn baby is supposed to grow and eventually become an adult, so we are to grow and become mature in our faith."

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Is [the Sabbath] supposed to be a day of rest, or is it supposed to be for worship and other church activities?
Billy Graham writes, "God told us to set aside one day out of seven for a very good reason: He knew we needed it. If we work all the time, not only will we wear out physically, but we'll also neglect our relationship with God."

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I've always been extremely shy. I became a Christian a couple of years ago, but I can't face going to church.
Billy Graham writes, "One of the ways God has given us to grow spiritually is through fellowship with other believers. And that's why I hope you can find ways to overcome your shyness, and little-by-little become connected with other Christians."

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It seems to us that our church is spending far too much on our new building, and not enough to help people. Are we just being critical?
Billy Graham writes, "Too much debt can be a trap—for us as individuals, and even for a church. You may want to speak privately with one of the church officers to find out more about your church's decision."

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Our church is getting ready to elect officers in a few months. What kind of people should we look for?
Billy Graham writes, "Study the Bible to see what it says about the responsibilities of church leadership, and what kind of people God wants to be officers in the Church."

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My husband and I come from different church backgrounds, and we've had trouble agreeing on a church.
Billy Graham writes, "Seek a church where you and your family can grow spiritually—where the Bible is preached and taught, and where you will have opportunities to worship and serve Christ."

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Churches are just human institutions, and they don't have any place in my understanding of God.
Billy Graham writes, "Just as we need other people in order to have a fulfilling social and emotional life, so we need others to have a fulfilling spiritual life."

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I wish my pastor wouldn't spend so much time talking about money. What do you think about this?
Billy Graham writes, "Ask God to help you see these few weeks as an opportunity—an opportunity to find out what your church is doing for Christ, and to share in it."

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Our pastor wants me to be a church officer, but I'm very busy. Would it be wrong for me to turn him down?
Billy Graham writes, "The real question is what God wants you to do about accepting this position—and that's why I hope the first thing you do is pray and ask Him to guide you."

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My husband and I had issues with the church we both grew up in, and we finally stopped going. Now, I feel our faith is slipping away.
Billy Graham writes, "The most obvious solution would be for you and your husband to seek out another church—and I urge you to do so, because otherwise your faith may continue to fade."

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I grew up in a church, and the only thing preachers are interested in is money. I feel sorry for all the people they mislead.
Billy Graham writes, "I suspect your real problem isn't with preachers or the church—but with God. Down inside you want to run your own life, and you don't want anything to do with God. But is that wise?"

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I struggled with alcohol most of my life, until I gave my life to Jesus. But I don't go to church much because I don't fit in.
Billy Graham writes, "Ask God to help you find a church where Christ is preached and taught, and where others will understand you and show Christ's love to you."