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Mad Mom
My mom seems to suddenly be cross. She yells at me, and she won’t tell me what’s wrong. I don’t know what to do.
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Bully Brother
My older brother always tries to get his way through muscle. Since I hate wrtestling and he's almost twice my size, there's nothing I can do but tell my parents when he attacks me. Do you have any advice?
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Needing a Friend
My brother and I never get along, and I don't have any friends who do things with me. What should I do?
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Fighting Folks
My parents have been redecorating. During this time, they've been arguing. I heard a couple of fights, and it makes me feel bad. What can I do?
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Music Blues
I’ve been listening to the wrong kind of music lately. I know my parents don’t like it, but I've become addicted. How do I stop?
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Dare to Share
I hate sharing a room! There are three kids in my family, so no matter what, I have to share. Can you help?
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One Husband or Two?
I know the Bible says you shouldn't have more than one husband or wife. But my dad says if he dies, my mom can remarry if she wants to. Wouldn't that be having more than one husband?
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Horse Crazy
I like horses a lot, but my parents can’t afford one. I get upset about it more than I should. Any advice?
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Is God Jealous?
Why do preachers say that God is a jealous God? I thought He was perfect and loving, but isn’t jealousy a sin?
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Star Wars
I love Star Wars a lot, but my parents think that I am thinking more about Star Wars than about God. What should I do?
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Mom Worries
I am nervous about my mom dying. I often wake up at night hot and sweaty. Just thinking about it makes me cry—even in school. What should I do?
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Truth Telling Trouble
I haven't been very truthful to my mom, and I get in so much trouble. It just seems that I can't stop.
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Stressed Out Mom
My mom is stressed but doesn’t have time to rest. I think it started when we got Gracie (our dog). What can I do to help her?
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Meaningless, Meaningless, Everything's Meaningless
Lately I’ve treated people the way I’d like to be treated—being extra nice and helping out around the house. My parents haven’t noticed, which makes it feel meaningless. Is it really meaningless?
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Clean-Up Blues
When my mom says it's time to clean up, I get grumpy and this is becoming an addiction. Can you help?
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Parent Pressure
When I play soccer, my dad always puts pressure on me. I feel like I'm not good enough. What should I do?
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Bullying Brother
Sometimes I hit my brother when he does something I don’t like. How can I stop bullying him?
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Basketball Blues
My little brother and I keep having disagreements on the score when we play basketball. When this happens, I usually give in. But I think he might be trying to take advantage of me. What should I do?
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Unsaved Brother
My brother is turning 11 soon, and he’s still not saved. I’ve talked to him and told him how important it is to get saved, but he doesn’t want to. I want to pray for him, but I don’t know the right kind of words to use.
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Sister Snub
I have two teenage sisters who don’t include me in their lives very much. What should I do?
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Missing Dad
My parents are divorced and I live with my mom. I miss my dad. What should I do?
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Temper Tamer
I have trouble keeping my temper and it makes my mother mad. How can I stop being so angry?
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Staying in My Room
I have trouble staying in my room at night. I get up and go in my parents’ room. I’m almost 11, and it’s really embarrassing. Help!
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Pig Okay?
In Leviticus 11:1-8 it says animals that do not have split hooves and do not chew cud, such as a pig, should not be eaten. Christians eat pigs. Is this wrong?
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Trouble With My Retainer
I just got a retainer so I can't chew gum or eat popcorn, gummy worms, gummy bears and caramel. What should I do?
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My Parents Fight a Lot
My parents fight a lot. Afterward my mom's still angry, and she yells at me. I don't know what to do. Can you help me?
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Parents Insist
My parents want me to play a sport that I don't want to play. I tell them I don't want to, but they insist. Help!
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Overweight
I'm overweight, and my dad bugs me about it. He tells me what to eat and when to exercise. Help!
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Sharing a Room
My sister and I share a room. She always plays her radio. What should I do?
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Q: Why did the basketball player put his cookie in the milk?
A: Because he loved to dunk.
Jacob P., 5, Michigan
Clubhouse Jr.
 
 


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