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Written by my son, Clay Gillespie… If you’ve turned on the television, walked through a clothing store, or listened to the radio lately, you’ve probably noticed something. America has gone country again. Cowboy boots are showing up in downtown New York. Country artists are filling stadiums.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been a widow for nine years and just got engaged. When I asked my fiance if I could put a picture of my late husband in our new home, he became upset. He said he shouldn’t have to walk into his own home and look at pictures of a man who once “had” me.

DEAR ABBY: I have worked with “Bev” for 12 years. She is insufferable. I love my job and my other co-workers, but they all feel the same way as I do. Bev is a domineering, bullying, entitled woman in her late 50s.

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, my wife and I were separated. During that time, we still spent time together, had marital relations and went on many trips with our kids. During that period, two individuals who were supposed to be my friends started talking to my wife behind my back.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been employed at the same company for 17 years. I’m the youngest person in the department, and I love my job and the people I work with. One co-worker I used to be close to has a son the same age as mine, and they did sports together and went to each other’s birthday parties.

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a wonderful man for 10 months. He was married for 45 years until his wife died after a five-year illness. He is kind, thoughtful, smart, generous and romantic. Our relationship is exclusive, and things could hardly be better.

The longer I live, talking and being with people, the more I realize that there is no one-way-only-lifestyle that is completely normal. For instance, my present lifestyle seems absolutely normal to me. But President Trump probably feels the same way about his lifestyle.

This chapter deals with being cautioned about weakening into immoral sexuality, in or out of marriage. Biblical law commanded parents to directly instruct their children in God’s laws, history, and commandments.

One sure way to answer the question, “Is the world a better place because of Christianity?” is to ask if it provides a solution to the problem of human suffering. Theologian Kavin Rowe writes that early Christianity “pulsates with the hope of eternal life.” Hope.

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend died when we were in our early 30s. His son, “Marty,” recently moved back to the area with his wife and three boys. We think of them as family. My husband often needs help with heavy handyman jobs. (I was diagnosed with cancer and am unable to help him.