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Do you think the time will ever come when everyone on earth will believe in Jesus?
Billy Graham writes, "God never promised that everyone on earth will come to believe in Jesus. After all, even in societies where the Christian faith has been widely preached (such as our own), many still chose to reject it."

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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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I have prayed for God to help us get out of debt. Why doesn't God do something? Is He punishing us?
Billy Graham writes, "No, God isn't necessarily punishing you for something you did wrong. We live in a fallen, sin-scarred world, and, because of this, life isn't always the way we wish it were."

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Is it true that you aren't really saved unless you know the exact date you gave your life to Jesus?
Billy Graham writes, "From early childhood My wife Ruth heard the Bible and learned about Jesus' love—and as a result she can never remember a time when she didn't believe in Jesus."

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Is it wrong to have questions about God? I am a Christian, but sometimes things happen to me that make me doubt my faith.
Billy Graham writes, "God wants us to trust Him completely and totally—and when we doubt, we aren't trusting Him as we should. At the same time, God understands our doubts, and the most important thing I can tell you is that He wants to take them away and increase our faith."

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I believe in Jesus, but my faith isn't as strong as I wish it were, and sometimes I do things I know I shouldn't. How can I develop a strong faith?
Billy Graham writes, "Faith doesn't come to any of us easily or automatically, any more than a garden or orchard grows easily and without careful attention and hard work. But God's plan is for us to grow in our faith, and not be stuck in the same spiritual rut all our lives."

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We had our first child a few months ago, and to be honest, it's been a very sobering experience for me. How can I be a good father?
Billy Graham writes, "The first step is to realize that God gave this child to you, and you and your wife are only stewards or trustees of this little one God has entrusted to you."

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I really want to believe in God and follow Jesus, but I just can't seem to make myself do it. Have you ever met people like me?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, I've met a number of people like you—many of whom later became strong believers. And the reason they did was because they weren't content to stay spiritually cold and stagnant, but they stepped out in faith and committed their lives to Christ."

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I know I ought to witness more for Jesus and tell others about Him, but I'm rather shy and I just can't do much. How can I overcome this?
Billy Graham writes, "You are right up, to a point; God wants every believer to be a witness for Christ to those who do not know Him."

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You say that the older someone gets, the harder it is to turn to God, but I don't agree. I'm in my 60s, and I could turn to God any time.
Billy Graham writes, "No one knows how much time they have left in life, and whether their life will come to an end slowly and gradually, or suddenly and unexpectedly. You may think you control your future—but in reality you don't."

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I just can't seem to get my life headed in the right direction. God must be very disappointed in me. What suggestions do you have?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important thing I can tell you is that God not only wants you to become a better person, but He also wants to help you achieve it."

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Does God ever give people a second chance?
Billy Graham writes, "It's never too late to turn to God, because God still loves us—even when we are rebellious and want nothing to do with Him—and He still wants us to become part of His family forever."

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Sometimes my faith is strong but sometimes it's weak. How can I have a stronger faith?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important thing I can tell you is that God wants you to have a strong faith. He doesn't want us to be spiritually weak and wavering!"

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I was trained as a scientist, and I just can't bring myself to believe in something I can't prove (like God). What would you say to someone like me?
Billy Graham writes, "The first thing I'd do is commend you for your honest desire to know the truth about God. Down inside, you sense there must be more to life than you know right now, and you aren't content to ignore it."

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Do you see any signs of spiritual revival in our country (or anywhere else)? I get so discouraged at the way the world seems to be going.
Billy Graham writes, "God is at work in many parts of the world, and we should be encouraged by this."

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I intend to give my life to Jesus some day, but not until I've had some fun. You'll probably say I'm gambling with my soul, but all of life is a gamble, isn't it?
Billy Graham writes, "You're right; I will tell you that you are gambling with your soul. And the reason is because you are—and if you lose, there will be no second chance. Why gamble with your eternal destiny?"

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Why should I believe in God if it doesn't make any difference in the lives of my friends?
Billy Graham writes, "God has not promised that Christians will be exempt from problems—not at all. ... But listen: It does make a difference whether or not we believe in God."

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What proof do you have that God (if He really exists) cares anything about those of us who live on this earth?
Billy Graham writes, "If God didn't care for us, do you think He would have provided for our needs on this earth in so much detail?"

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I heard someone say the other day that more Christians are being persecuted today than ever before. Is that true?
Billy Graham writes, "In the last 100 years, more Christians have probably suffered and died for their faith than at any other time in the history of Christianity. Many of these cases go unreported—but even the reports we do get confirm this fact."

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I've just discovered my boyfriend has been dating someone else. I thought I could trust him. How can I keep from feeling there isn't any hope?
Billy Graham writes, "If your boyfriend's love wasn't sincere, isn't it better for you to find it out now than later on? I know this is a deep emotional blow right now, but in time I suspect you'll actually be thankful for it."