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    What do you really know about God?

    So while at Celebrate Recovery last night we started a step called Hope. It revolved around the concept of wanting to change from our hurts, habits, and hang ups, and having God take care of it. The sermon was wonderful and at the end the pastor challenged us to think about what do we really...
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    Gays being put to death?

    So I'll post the article when I get to a computer tomorrow. But apparently there is a bill being proposed that advertises gays having a bullet to the head. The bill is called the Sodomite Suppression Act, and apparantly calls for those who perform such acts be shot in the head. The bill is...
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    Feeling broken

    I'm at the point now where I really need some prayers. I was turned down for yet another job, and it has sunk my self-esteem into a bigger hole. I've been wanting to start my own life but I'm constantly having to borrow money from my step dad just as I can buy myself groceries and have a working...
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    March Madness

    Any college basketball fans here? If so who's your Final Four and pick to win it all?
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    Working on Sundays

    Is this an issue? I have an interview tomorrow that's going to require working on Sundays. I've been searching one for months on end due to the one I currently have only has me on once a week. My student loans are in the process of going into forbearance and my paychecks go to groceries. Can't...
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    Joining a Bible study

    Kinda hesitant to ask this because I know how quickly things can get off topic and escalate. My church is starting a new class that talks about how to witness to others. I really want to get more involved and know more about Christ, and I feel this would be a great opportunity as they're going...
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    How does the Gospel change your priorities?

    This was the subject of today's sermon, as we read through Luke 24:36-49 and part of 1 Corinthians 15. It got me rethinking where I am in life and realized there are things I need to change. How does the Gospel stack up in your life, and how do you try to live it?
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    Changing usernames

    Is it possible at all to change your username on here? After almost two years I kinda have been wanting to come up with something more creative.
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    Awkward dates

    This thread may have already been done before. But with some new threads about cheap date ideas and should the man or woman pay, I thought it'd be interesting to hear some stories on having a date turned awkward. What was the most awkward date you had ever been on, and did you see the person...
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    Handling rejection

    This is something I've always struggled with and wanted to better myself at. We all get rejected by someone at somepoint- whether it's asking a girl/guy out, or interview for a job. My question is, as Christians, how were you able to get the answers you needed after being rejected over a period...
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    Job Interviewing

    I've been thinking about this for the past 16 hours and need some serious advice. If you had an interview for a job that you desperately needed, and you thought you were best for the job, but didn't get it, is it wrong to message back the employer and try to find out why you didn't get the job...
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    93% of divorces come from contempt

    I don't know how to copy and paste on a phone or else I would. But I came across a study that says couples who yell and show contempt after any argument (a mix of anger and disgust by putting the other person down, calling names, etc) tend to divorce soon or later 93% of the time, so far as even...
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    How can I make things right

    I grew up in a hate filled house during my childhood and adolescent years, which caused me to not have the best relationship with my mom. I have an older sister who's an alcoholic and has cut off everyone, and she has a son that she lets no one see. My mom has issues going with my grandmother...
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    I can't drive

    I've noticed a few posts in the past about gender roles, so was hoping this would be a good place to get some insight. I'm a 24-year-old male who doesn't have a car and can't drive. All my life I could never afford one, but also never needed one, as I went to school where everything was walking...
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    Is there a point of no return?

    If you just slowly drift away from Christianity? There are numerous of stories, even from people on here, about leaving the church only to rediscover their faith. I feel my faith has been shot down though. Just too much stuff has happened and I don't feel God around me or the Holy Spirit moving...
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    Overcoming anxiety

    Since graduating college in May I've had trouble adjusting to work. Maybe it's because for so long I've done nothing but school. But with this adjustment disorder and my anxiety I've had trouble finding a job that I can stay with and save enough money to go to grad school next fall. I've been on...
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    Feeling of emptiness

    Is it possible to be a believer in Christ yet feel like there's a hole in your life? These past 5-6 months I've had a lot happen and recently realized I could be suffering from depression. I plan on talking to a pastor from my church but am curious if anyone else struggles with some type of...
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    Spanking

    So there's a football player being indicted on charges of child abuse due to spanking and using a switch for discipline of his four year old son. I'm curious as to whether or not any of you belive in spanking. Is it ehtical? If so how young is too young? I guess they have pictures of the marks...
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    What does it mean to be Christlike?

    How would you answer this if someone were to walk up to you and ask what does it take to believe Christ is our savior and we are to live for Him? After two years I'm still trying to figure it out. I lived with two roommates studying to be pastors and I thought we were friends. They graduated in...
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    Can we ask for too much?

    So I recently graduated college but had been having trouble finding a job until earlier this week. Only thing is it's a part-time job and by the time student loan payments come I'll be making just enough to pay them. I spent all the money I had saved while in school since coming home in May on...