Q. At a church camp this summer, I noticed that other kids worship differently than I do. We even debated different definitions of worship. Are there right and wrong ways to worship?

Q. My parents are divorced and they don't get along at all. They badmouth each other to me. They put me in the middle and force me to choose sides. I've told them how much this bothers me, but they still do it. What can I do?

Q. My friend told me yesterday she isn't a Christian anymore. I'm really shocked because she's been so passionate for Christ. And now she says, "I'm not into that stuff anymore. But don't feel bad. I'm happier without having to believe in anything." I've prayed and talked to a volunteer youth leader at church. He says that 90 percent of high school Christians leave the faith by adulthood. That may be true, but I don't want to see my friend be part of that statistic. Any advice?

Q. My friend committed suicide and I'm having a hard time with the idea that it was a sin. Can you help me?

Q. I had my nose pierced last summer and my pastor very rudely told me to remove it. He compared it to having tattoos and wearing flip-flops with mini skirts to church. Isn't what's in my heart or the fact that I'm actually in church more important than what I look like?

Q. I have a problem making friends because I'm very shy. I can't open up to others. Sometimes I don't think God wants me to make friends because they might influence me in a bad way. But down deep inside, I know that's not true. Everybody needs friends, right? I really need tips on how I can make friends without barfing all over them because I'm so shy.

Q. I lost my virginity a few years ago. I've changed my ways and I'd like to continue on the right path, but now, I have no idea how far I should go with girls. What should I do?