No Greater Joy answers scores of letters every day. You can now read selected letters daily and the Pearls’ response. Each letter has been edited to protect the identity of those involved.
The Pearls also cover a myriad of situations in the Articles section. The Bible says, "Seek and ye shall find" (Matt. 7:7). We pray that as you read through the articles, you will find your answers.
Update — Jan. 31, 2008: Mike and Debi are both engaged in writing books and will not be able to answer all the letters that are coming in for a while. The NGJ Staff will do their best to fill in where possible during this time.
Emotionally Disturbed
We have adopted children. My older two are siblings and were adopted at the ages of seven and five. Their early years were full of abuse, abandonment, violence and fear.
Bug-Eyed Buzzard
Our next-door neighbor and his wife constantly give us and our three daughters gifts and sweets: every holiday, every birthday, EVERY occasion, and sometimes just because. This seems really sweet but there have been a few red...
Pacifism
I have a question concerning self defense in the home and while "out and about" with my children. My husband wants me to get a conceal-and-carry license and to carry a small handgun.
Twelve-Year-Old Molestor
I have a very serious question. I go to a small church, which I love. We are all very close. My best friend also comes there. We are both rather new at serving God. Just this week my best friend found out that her 6-year-old...
Food on the Floor
The I was reading one your articles about emotional self control. My 3-year-old daughter is constantly throwing her food on the floor. As you can imagine it makes us very angry.
Babbling in the night
We are having problems with our three, almost four-year-old daughter and I can't help but think it is spiritual.
Pulling the baby apart
I am in a blended family (marriage has been rocky since the start) and believe that my husband degrades and humiliates my daughter. Is my job to continue to be his help meet and trust that God will protect my daughter?
Hard Speech
I have had something on my heart for some time now that I was wanting to share with you. It is a question really. But first I must start by saying just how blessed our family has been because of your family! THANK YOU! I thank...
Gap Answered
I was reading your magazine...very good! In the August 2007 issue, an article caught my eye, and I need you to clear up something for me.
Witnessing
I am a homeschooled teenager involved in several of the local public high school’s programs – track, math, etc. I have a tremendous opportunity to witness to my unbelieving peers. Last year, I tried many times to witness to my...
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A myriad of situations are answered in both the Letter Archive and Articles sections of our site. If you have not found an answer to your concern, we invite you to submit your question.
Men's book
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