Q: How good do you have to be before you can become a Christian? My parents were very anti-religion, but now that I’m an adult I feel a need for God. But maybe I’m not good enough to be a Christian.

A: I have good news for you: God loves you just as you are, and He wants to welcome you and make you part of His family just as you are! The only thing He wants from you is your trust.

Think of it this way. If you are sick, do you have to wait until you’re well before the doctor will agree to see you? No, of course not. Your doctor wants to see you just as you are, and he or she will treat...