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I've been diagnosed with cancer and only have about a 30 percent chance of survival. I've never bothered with God but is it too late?
Billy Graham writes, "The good news is that God loves you and wants to welcome you into His eternal home. You may have ignored Him all your life, but He will not ignore you."

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My wife and I were very disturbed that God wasn't even mentioned at our friend's recent funeral.
Billy Graham writes, "I suspect this is much more common today than in previous generations, because over time, our society has become much more secular and materialistic."

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I think life as we know it will end and we'll be absorbed into God—kind of like a grain of salt being absorbed into the ocean. But my Christian friend says I'm wrong.
Billy Graham writes, "I'm sure one reason your friend says this is because he has made Jesus Christ the foundation of his life, and he knows this is not what Jesus taught."

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I'm really dreading Easter this year because it will be the first big holiday since my husband died.
Billy Graham writes, "I can understand how you feel, and I know many people reading this understand also, because they too are grieving the loss of a loved one."

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Last year, a friend of mine committed suicide after a long battle with mental illness. I feel so guilty, because I should have seen the signs of what was happening and tried to help him but I didn't.
Billy Graham writes, "God knows your situation but He still loves you, and He wants you to give this burden to Him."

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I know this is controversial, but I don't see anything wrong with letting old people take their own lives if they want to. What do you think of this?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible tells us that human life is sacred; God gave it to us, and only God can take it away. You and I aren't simply a higher form of animal; we were created in the image of God."

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My aunt almost died last year, and she claims she had a vision of Jesus welcoming her into heaven. What do you think happened to her?
Billy Graham writes, "I don't know exactly what happened to her—but I hope she learns the right lessons from her experience."

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I believe in life after death, but the thought of dying scares me. Maybe if I had more faith I wouldn't feel this way.
Billy Graham writes, "No one looks forward to the process of dying, of course; I think we all shrink back from the thought of the prolonged pain or lingering disability that often comes as we approach death."

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I'm attracted to the idea of reincarnation, but my Christian friends say it isn't in the Bible. Is that true?
Billy Graham writes, "Your Christian friends are right; the Bible does not teach reincarnation (the idea that after death we come back to life on this earth)."

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Does the Bible say anything about going to funerals?
Billy Graham writes, "Two of Jesus' greatest miracles actually took place at funerals, and He was present at both of them. By being there He showed not only His compassion for those who were grieving, but also His power over death."

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Do you think we'll go to heaven when we die, or do we wait until the end of the world, when God will reunite our souls and bodies?
Billy Graham writes, "My own study of the Bible has convinced me that when a believer dies, he or she goes immediately into God's presence in heaven."

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I try not to think about dying because I enjoy life and still have lots of things I want to do.
Billy Graham writes, "No, it's not necessarily wrong to enjoy life ... But death is a solemn reality, and when we push all thoughts of it aside and act as if our lives will never end—then we are living a lie."

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Just before my devout Christian mother died, she had a look of unbelievable peace and joy on her face. Do you think God was giving her a glimpse of heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, this is certainly possible; I am convinced my own mother had a glimpse of heaven's glory shortly before her own death."

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I only have six months to live. Why shouldn't I live it up? God will forgive me, won't He?
Billy Graham writes, "We can only be forgiven if we are truly sorry for our sins and repent of them. But from what you say, you have no hesitancy to plunge into a life of sin—and that's the opposite of repentance."

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As far as I'm concerned, we might as well live it up and make the most of it while we can. How would you respond?
Billy Graham writes, "The strongest reason I can give you for believing in life after death is what took place on that first Easter: the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

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What happens to us when we die?
Billy Graham writes, "Someday our bodies will die, but our souls will live on—and eventually, the Bible says, God will give us new bodies that will never die."

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I've heard people say that all I have to do to get to heaven is to believe in Jesus. Well, I think I believe in Jesus, but down inside I'm not at all sure I'll go to heaven when I die. In fact, I kind of doubt if I will. What am I missing?
What you've heard is right: All we have to do to get into heaven is to believe in Jesus. Jesus Himself said, "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life" (John 3:36). But what does it mean to "believe" in Jesus?

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The doctor says I have at most six months to live (because of lung cancer) and I know they aren't going to be happy ones. Why would it be wrong for me to take my own life? I'll just be a nuisance to my family if I hang around.
The doctor says I have at most six months to live. Would it be wrong for me to take my own life? I'll just be a nuisance to my family if I hang around.

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I prayed and prayed that God would take away my husband's cancer, and I was convinced He would. But last month he finally died after much suffering, and I have to admit it's shaken my faith. Why didn't God answer me?

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If something bad happened to one of our parents, does this mean God is going to make it happen to us also? My mom died of breast cancer when she was fairly young, and now I'm afraid the same thing will happen to me.