I see no problem with drinking alcohol as long as it’s done responsibly. But I can’t help but feel guilty when having a beer around my Christian friends that don’t drink. Where does this guilt come from?
I think you are probably the only person who can answer this question for you. But, I can give you some possible answers. I hope that you will pray honestly about which one applies to you (if any). I applaud your desire to seek out the answer. Guilt (like anger) can often be a …

I’ve decided that I will never marry. People try to convince me otherwise, telling me that I wouldn’t be able to live a fulfilled life. Some even go so far as to tell me that I would be defying God’s will. Is this true?
This is difficult to answer in your particular case, since I don’t know the process for your decision. Is this a vocational kind of calling (like a Priest or Brother or Sister) would have? Or is it simply a decision you have come to, in consideration of …

If God teaches us to love ourselves just as we are, what about appearance enhancements such as cosmetics and plastic surgery?
I don’t know of a passage which states we should “love ourselves just as we are,” although there are quite a few that proclaim that God loves us in that way. I believe there is a world of difference between the two concepts. As for “appearance enhancements,” I believe that it is, in large part, a heart and faith issue, and needs to be approached with lots of prayer and …

Q. I am really confused about who to vote for this November. I want to vote my conscience, but my conscience is split across party lines. Any tips on choosing our new Commander in Chief?
A. Voting, especially for President, is always difficult. The only way to get guidance is by doing your own research. Find issues that you feel represent what the Scripture would speak to. Seek out Scripture to find what God’s thrust (overall) is, as you read the way God has worked. Never settle for “proof texting,” or …

Q. I have been dating my boyfriend for several years. At his urging, our relationship became physically intimate. I regret compromising my beliefs, but I love him and don’t want to hurt or lose him by rejecting his advances. I know in my heart that he’s “the one,” so am I really doing anything wrong?
A. Begin by reading the answer to question #1.
Reconsider, not your relationship to the person you’re dating, but your relationship to God.  Clearly, the idea of “hurting or losing” a relationship with your boyfriend is superseded …