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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many say that Hell is only in the minds of the self-righteous. What is the bottom line on this controversy? -- J.A.

A: Humanity prefers to put confidence in its own ideas, ...Read more

When Mr. Fred Rogers came into living rooms around the country (and the world), he spoke to children with a directness, kindness and respect that was, and still is, pretty unparalleled. His remarkable instinct for what ...Read more

Dear Amy: My women friends and I are all mothers of teenagers. Due to current events, we've discussed sexual assault and the roles and responsibilities of the various parties. One of my closest friends expressed the ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts about the security and integrity of patient portals? Almost all of the physicians we see offer them now; some of them pushing their patients to sign up. While we understand that they ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: My husband, John, recently returned from his fourth Middle East tour after having been gone for a year. As soon as he got back, his mother invited him and his two sisters on a vacation cruise for a week. He said...Read more

Adapted from a recent online discussion.

Dear Carolyn:

I have a daughter, and some other moms of daughters and I have started getting together at a local playground at a set time each week. Recently a mom of a boy ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I live in Florida and am terrified of even the threat of a hurricane. It seems the newscasters thrive on this kind of terror. Is it wrong to be fearful? -- S.F.

A: People ...Read more

VATICAN CITY -- In life, Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador was persecuted, shot in the heart by a single bullet while he celebrated Mass.

In death, his legacy was politicized, calumniated -- all but silenced.

So for...Read more

Environmental Nutrition

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a type of berry that grows on a vine.

The folklore

It's been said that after eating passion fruit, you'll...Read more

Dear Amy: My 29-year-old stepdaughter, "Jamie," is getting married next year to a man she has lived with for three years.

They are both professionals with good-paying jobs. They own a home.

Some time ago, Jamie emailed ...Read more

Dear Carolyn:

I am struggling with my 14-year-old son, a high school freshman. We have a happy family life at home, he gets good grades, plays sports and has lots of friends. I'm just tired of doing so many things for ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I am conflicted about boundaries being crossed between my family therapist and me. My 7-year-old son and I have been seeing someone we both bonded with and felt comfortable with. That is, until the therapist and...Read more

Q: With three young children in the house, I'm trying to create order by setting rules. But every time I turn around, it seems like I need to set a new rule. How many should I have?

Jim: There's much to be said for ...Read more

Dear Amy: How should I respond to parents of troubled offspring? These not-so-young adults seem set on destroying themselves or going to jail. Some have committed unspeakable acts and endangered others.

These parents and ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I am an unemployed (and looking) 24-year-old male who is the oldest of four. My three sisters are a 20-year-old who has a part-time job and goes to college, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old. We all live at home ...Read more

Adapted from a recent online discussion.

Dear Carolyn:

I've recently gotten a bad diagnosis. My doctors and husband are taking great care of me, but I have not shared this news with my adult children or my elderly mom...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I hear a lot about prayer but seldom do I hear a pastor preach about it. Are people expected to know how to pray? -- P.D.

A: Jesus considered prayer more important than food....Read more