How to to talk to this Christian girl at my church.I have a crush on her and im afraid to go and talk to her.also,she is almost always with her friends so that just makes it harder.CHRISTIAN ANSWERS ONLY!!!! I am a 14 year ol boy and need advice on.....?
Just talk to her like a friend.
You don't want to rush anything.
If she starts crushin in you then
make your move.CHRISTIAN ANSWERS ONLY!!!! I am a 14 year ol boy and need advice on.....?
Just do and introduce yourself and say hi. If you are to nervous, write her a letter.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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I suggest a boat with a plug, sail out into the ocean and pull that plug baby!!!Pls i need and advice ,i know a man for six months now,i am muslim he is christian,i am older than him,?
gOOD luck, your lost
Hummingbirattlesnake wantsto meet Christian girlies.yet finding these arrogant crazy ol stinkers>>Advice!?
Time'';s runing out, I'm giving up hope. Think aboutit They are worst then on TV. OK a part of this is my attitude but I just dounknowHummingbirattlesnake wantsto meet Christian girlies.yet finding these arrogant crazy ol stinkers%26gt;%26gt;Advice!?
Yes, it's your attitude.
Yes, it's your attitude.
Need some advice. How would you approach the strict Christian parents of a teenage girl about allowing her?
to participate in a youth boxing league?
I've not asked them yet. If they say no when I do, I will not push the issue. The girl is 15, and she really wants to do this. She's not as much worried about her parents being opposed to the boxing part of it (though that is a concern) as she is about how they will react to her having to wear shorts or sweat pants. She's asked me to speak to them for her. I've agreed, but warned her that I will not argue with her parents' decision. I've got only one shot at this. I'd like to go into the conversation with some idea of what to say to convince them. Any ideas would be appreciated, as I'd love to see this girl do something she obviously enjoys very much. Thanks.Need some advice. How would you approach the strict Christian parents of a teenage girl about allowing her?
There should be a way to compromise. She is not the only young lady who has experienced this problem, and many others have come up with solutions.
There is an entire fashion industry devoted to supplying modest athletic wear for orthodox women. A pair of loose culottes would be modest but still allow her the range of movement she needs to box. Check out the link below for examples.Need some advice. How would you approach the strict Christian parents of a teenage girl about allowing her?
Still it's a butt out matter. A girl, at 15, is still under the close care of her family. They are entirely responsible for her unbringing and her well-being.
Tell the parents that the girl really wants to do boxing. That's it basically, and that as parents, you feel they should support their daughter's commitment to the sport. If they are opposed to the clothes she is going to wear, you really can't do anything against that, since most strict Christian parents are immovable.
I would ask if they have the money for dr. lawyers and ear specialists. plastic surgey and male sex change the last one is a joke...
parents have o look at it all when the girl is 18 and could pay for all the afore mentioned then she could destroy her temple. as long as it is my dime no way... if her concern is shorts I think she is not thinking clearly...
If she's 15, she'd be better served to do it herself. If you can't stand up to your parents at 15, when can you?
If you have to, bring up the self-defense aspect, and camaraderie.
I'm sure that a compromise can be reached and I hope that the parents wouldn't be so narrow minded, they can protect and care about their daughter without hindering her in an unnecessary way.
show them pictures of wrestling singlets. maybe they might think shorts aren't that bad.
here are some good ones
http://www.singlets.com/
Just frame it as an opportunity to box for god.
whats wrong with sports... go up to her parents and ask them if thier daugter can join the Mike Tyson boxing club.
Boxing causes brain damage.
Don't. Getting punched in the nose is a bad idea. Been there, done that, it's overrated.
She needs to be a warrior for Jesus if she wants to fight. There are plenty of devils to fight. Everything that young girls want to do is not necessarily good for them. Who pays the doctor bills if she gets hurt and has to go to the hospital? Who takes care of her if she gets hurt. These are things to consider. You're asking her parents to take on the medical bills, etc. She doesn't need to make a spectacle of herself in a boxing ring. As to approaching her parents, ask them to pray about their daughter participating in a youth boxing league. Be respectful. Approach them and say, ';could you please pray about allowing (girl's name) to participate in a youth boxing league.'; Then tell them details about the league. Where it is, who is participating, what the girls will wear, etc.
I took my sons to a Christian Karate club when they were young. It was mostly Christian. It was a good wittness format also.
Perhaps ask them to pray about it, and not give an answer right away. That would put them on the spot and would likley say no. But with prayer, they will get a chance to hear from the daughter in a private way. I wish you Gods Grace as sports does so much for esteem and health.
Most important thing you can do is support her in what may be her anguish over being compelled to comply with her parent's wishes she not box.
Let's face it, it's not just christian parents, or strict christian parents who might object to their daughter participating in a boxing league.
You sound like you'll be just fine- don't subborn a root of bitterness in this girl please.
I'd stress the positives that this experience would give her. She'd definitely keep fit, which is a huge plus--and it will channel a lot of that negative teen energy.
I don't know much about boxing, but I DO know about martial arts. Martial arts really give kids a discipline that is wonderful, imposed both externally and internally. They learn to accept someone else's authority, to give respect, etc. My son had been in karate for about 2 months when I asked him to take out the trash. He answered, ';Yes, ma'am,'; and then we both stopped, reeled a little, looked at each other and said together, ';WHOA.'; Because he called me Ma'am. THAT was a first, and it came directly from karate.
I ended up taking karate, too, and can't say enough about it. Ironically enough--especially since I'm answering this post!--I no longer take martial arts....for religious reasons. Because of my particular brand of a particular religion, I don't wear pants, and I don't touch men. Both of these are issues in a sport like boxing or martial arts. Still, I'm trying to figure out a way to work around these prohibitions, because I found the whole experience to be so good for both me %26amp; my kids.
So--I think you're right to accept their decision, no matter what. But you should stress the positives--the physical fitness, the channeling of energy in a POSITIVE way, and above all, the incredible discipline.
Well, I have no idea, but My son is into boxing, he has already preached his first sermon in church, and he has taught his 15 year old sister some boxing lessons, I put up a punching bag for them to hit, and taught them some stuff, the best I could tell you is suggest that it's good to know self defense, and make sure that you and your friend mention that they won't use it to bully anybody, and will only use it in emergency self defense.
I can't see what's wrong with wearing shorts or sweat pants. Unless they belong to a weird branch of Christianity where it's skirts only for women and even swimsuits are out of the question (I can't imagine why sweat pants should be objectionable).
I would first find out what particular denomination the parents subscribe too, they don't sound like a mainstream christian ones. That will give you a better idea what arguments they might find acceptable.
PS. OK, if they have no problems with shorts or baggy pants and the daughter thinks they mainly will have problems with clothing not the sport as such, I would not anticipate too much problems. Also the daughter must have been exposed to the sport in order to be enthusiastic about it, so they can't have been too strict about it. Maybe it will have to do more with the time commitment required and her grades in school. With all the childhood/youth obesity press, that may be an angle to pursue, also self defense for girls might be of value.
I would not do this. It is one thing for parents to keep too close a hand on an 19- or 21-year-old, but a girl, at 15, is still under the close care of her family. They are entirely responsible for her unbringing and her well-being.
Some branches of evangelical and fundamentalist Christianity, such as many Independent Baptists, do insist on modest but attractive and feminine dresses for girls. Sweat pants, while not immodest in the same sense, are often viewed as non-feminine. I would think they would view boxing in the same non-feminine light.
A 15-year-old does not always make the best decisions for herself. Wise parents do not expect to place the same restrictions on a 15-year-old as they would on a 12-year-old, but still we have to assume, and encourage the teen to respect, that her parents know better than she does what's best for her.
You say ';you'; would love to see this girl do something she obviously enjoys very much. But ';you'; are not her parents. My daughter would enjoy very much to not take piano lessons and spend her afternoons watching TV.
Which is better for her in the long run 鈥?her teenage view or her parents' older and wiser view? We require piano just as much as we require math.
If they are abusing her, you have the duty to call social services. If not, you have the duty to stay out of what is strictly a family matter.
If you truly want her to stand up and ';be her own woman'; then you would encourage her to approach her parents herself. If you are just asserting peer pressure on her, you are her problem, not her solution.
I've not asked them yet. If they say no when I do, I will not push the issue. The girl is 15, and she really wants to do this. She's not as much worried about her parents being opposed to the boxing part of it (though that is a concern) as she is about how they will react to her having to wear shorts or sweat pants. She's asked me to speak to them for her. I've agreed, but warned her that I will not argue with her parents' decision. I've got only one shot at this. I'd like to go into the conversation with some idea of what to say to convince them. Any ideas would be appreciated, as I'd love to see this girl do something she obviously enjoys very much. Thanks.Need some advice. How would you approach the strict Christian parents of a teenage girl about allowing her?
There should be a way to compromise. She is not the only young lady who has experienced this problem, and many others have come up with solutions.
There is an entire fashion industry devoted to supplying modest athletic wear for orthodox women. A pair of loose culottes would be modest but still allow her the range of movement she needs to box. Check out the link below for examples.Need some advice. How would you approach the strict Christian parents of a teenage girl about allowing her?
Still it's a butt out matter. A girl, at 15, is still under the close care of her family. They are entirely responsible for her unbringing and her well-being.
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Tell the parents that the girl really wants to do boxing. That's it basically, and that as parents, you feel they should support their daughter's commitment to the sport. If they are opposed to the clothes she is going to wear, you really can't do anything against that, since most strict Christian parents are immovable.
I would ask if they have the money for dr. lawyers and ear specialists. plastic surgey and male sex change the last one is a joke...
parents have o look at it all when the girl is 18 and could pay for all the afore mentioned then she could destroy her temple. as long as it is my dime no way... if her concern is shorts I think she is not thinking clearly...
If she's 15, she'd be better served to do it herself. If you can't stand up to your parents at 15, when can you?
If you have to, bring up the self-defense aspect, and camaraderie.
I'm sure that a compromise can be reached and I hope that the parents wouldn't be so narrow minded, they can protect and care about their daughter without hindering her in an unnecessary way.
show them pictures of wrestling singlets. maybe they might think shorts aren't that bad.
here are some good ones
http://www.singlets.com/
Just frame it as an opportunity to box for god.
whats wrong with sports... go up to her parents and ask them if thier daugter can join the Mike Tyson boxing club.
Boxing causes brain damage.
Don't. Getting punched in the nose is a bad idea. Been there, done that, it's overrated.
She needs to be a warrior for Jesus if she wants to fight. There are plenty of devils to fight. Everything that young girls want to do is not necessarily good for them. Who pays the doctor bills if she gets hurt and has to go to the hospital? Who takes care of her if she gets hurt. These are things to consider. You're asking her parents to take on the medical bills, etc. She doesn't need to make a spectacle of herself in a boxing ring. As to approaching her parents, ask them to pray about their daughter participating in a youth boxing league. Be respectful. Approach them and say, ';could you please pray about allowing (girl's name) to participate in a youth boxing league.'; Then tell them details about the league. Where it is, who is participating, what the girls will wear, etc.
I took my sons to a Christian Karate club when they were young. It was mostly Christian. It was a good wittness format also.
Perhaps ask them to pray about it, and not give an answer right away. That would put them on the spot and would likley say no. But with prayer, they will get a chance to hear from the daughter in a private way. I wish you Gods Grace as sports does so much for esteem and health.
Most important thing you can do is support her in what may be her anguish over being compelled to comply with her parent's wishes she not box.
Let's face it, it's not just christian parents, or strict christian parents who might object to their daughter participating in a boxing league.
You sound like you'll be just fine- don't subborn a root of bitterness in this girl please.
I'd stress the positives that this experience would give her. She'd definitely keep fit, which is a huge plus--and it will channel a lot of that negative teen energy.
I don't know much about boxing, but I DO know about martial arts. Martial arts really give kids a discipline that is wonderful, imposed both externally and internally. They learn to accept someone else's authority, to give respect, etc. My son had been in karate for about 2 months when I asked him to take out the trash. He answered, ';Yes, ma'am,'; and then we both stopped, reeled a little, looked at each other and said together, ';WHOA.'; Because he called me Ma'am. THAT was a first, and it came directly from karate.
I ended up taking karate, too, and can't say enough about it. Ironically enough--especially since I'm answering this post!--I no longer take martial arts....for religious reasons. Because of my particular brand of a particular religion, I don't wear pants, and I don't touch men. Both of these are issues in a sport like boxing or martial arts. Still, I'm trying to figure out a way to work around these prohibitions, because I found the whole experience to be so good for both me %26amp; my kids.
So--I think you're right to accept their decision, no matter what. But you should stress the positives--the physical fitness, the channeling of energy in a POSITIVE way, and above all, the incredible discipline.
Well, I have no idea, but My son is into boxing, he has already preached his first sermon in church, and he has taught his 15 year old sister some boxing lessons, I put up a punching bag for them to hit, and taught them some stuff, the best I could tell you is suggest that it's good to know self defense, and make sure that you and your friend mention that they won't use it to bully anybody, and will only use it in emergency self defense.
I can't see what's wrong with wearing shorts or sweat pants. Unless they belong to a weird branch of Christianity where it's skirts only for women and even swimsuits are out of the question (I can't imagine why sweat pants should be objectionable).
I would first find out what particular denomination the parents subscribe too, they don't sound like a mainstream christian ones. That will give you a better idea what arguments they might find acceptable.
PS. OK, if they have no problems with shorts or baggy pants and the daughter thinks they mainly will have problems with clothing not the sport as such, I would not anticipate too much problems. Also the daughter must have been exposed to the sport in order to be enthusiastic about it, so they can't have been too strict about it. Maybe it will have to do more with the time commitment required and her grades in school. With all the childhood/youth obesity press, that may be an angle to pursue, also self defense for girls might be of value.
I would not do this. It is one thing for parents to keep too close a hand on an 19- or 21-year-old, but a girl, at 15, is still under the close care of her family. They are entirely responsible for her unbringing and her well-being.
Some branches of evangelical and fundamentalist Christianity, such as many Independent Baptists, do insist on modest but attractive and feminine dresses for girls. Sweat pants, while not immodest in the same sense, are often viewed as non-feminine. I would think they would view boxing in the same non-feminine light.
A 15-year-old does not always make the best decisions for herself. Wise parents do not expect to place the same restrictions on a 15-year-old as they would on a 12-year-old, but still we have to assume, and encourage the teen to respect, that her parents know better than she does what's best for her.
You say ';you'; would love to see this girl do something she obviously enjoys very much. But ';you'; are not her parents. My daughter would enjoy very much to not take piano lessons and spend her afternoons watching TV.
Which is better for her in the long run 鈥?her teenage view or her parents' older and wiser view? We require piano just as much as we require math.
If they are abusing her, you have the duty to call social services. If not, you have the duty to stay out of what is strictly a family matter.
If you truly want her to stand up and ';be her own woman'; then you would encourage her to approach her parents herself. If you are just asserting peer pressure on her, you are her problem, not her solution.
I need advice on what to say to my christian friend who knows the bible but wants to leave her husband.?
She knows what the bible says about divorce but she's sick of her marriage. She's coming up with all kinds of excuses why she can't take it any more. She's not being abused in any way, he is a good christian man as well. She left church and started dating an old flame. They have two kids and she's hurting them just like her mother hurt her. She's hard headed and can be cold hearted when she's afraid of being hurt. What biblical advice can I give her that will make her listen and realize she's being selfish. she also used to do drugs and this guy she's hanging with does drugs, so I'm afraid she's going back to that lifestyle. I'm the last one in church she's speaking to. Help. I've listened long enough I need to step up and say something profound.I need advice on what to say to my christian friend who knows the bible but wants to leave her husband.?
I went through something similar, and no one could tell me anything. I hope for her husband and her children's sake she turns around. Pray for her. There is so much power in prayer. The Lord doesn't want her to ruin her marriage. When you get married the 2 become 1 in the flesh. I wouldn't want to be the one standing before the Lord Almighty on judgment day explaining why I threw my family away. Maybe you should say that. If she hasn't completely quenched the Spirit, they may still have a chance. But it wont be easy, especially if she is back on drugs. Good Luck and God Bless. I'll keep you guys in my prayers!I need advice on what to say to my christian friend who knows the bible but wants to leave her husband.?
This one is not a simple matter and I would not presume to know what is right in this case. However, there are some forms of hurt that are not mended on earth and those marriages should not be continued. Hearts need love and purity, and without that you simply have two miserable people who pray for death. Do not worry about you saying something profound, just speak the truth of the matter, and let God handle the rest on His timetable.
your friend is huge idiot as well as anyone who follows the bible and looks it up for emotional advice on relationships in the 21th century! why does jesus care about anyone being in a dead end marriage where everyone is super unhappy??? if she doent love the guy, let her get a divorece , everyone will hurt more if they stay together!
One word, PRAY. She's choosing to do these things and she cannot be forced to turn back. But the Lord is more than able to touch and heal her heart and help her to overcome her problems. And it is the Lord alone who is able to convict her of her sin. So prayer is essential. She must have some deep wounds and only Jesus can heal them.
All you can truly do is pray for your friend. The Bible also teaches ( not that she cares) that a woman has no right to leave her husband. But since this is a non-Bible believing generation I doubt this will matter to her at all. Just keep praying to God that his will be done.
If she is cheating, the marriage is already over. She doesn't need an excuse.
Only she can change herself.
pray 4 her and her husband.
e x c u s e s
she has 2 kids O_O
i feel bad for the kids
Here are several verses about adultery:
Exd 20:14 ';Do not commit adultery.
Deu 5:18 '; `Do not commit adultery
Pro 6:32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys his own soul.
Jer 23:14 But now I see that the prophets of Jerusalem are even worse! They commit adultery, and they love dishonesty. They encourage those who are doing evil instead of turning them away from their sins. These prophets are as wicked as the people of Sodom and Gomorrah once were.';
Eze 16:38 I will punish you for your murder and adultery. I will cover you with blood in my jealous fury.
Mat 5:32 But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Mat 15:19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all other sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander
Mat 19:18 ';Which ones?'; the man asked. And Jesus replied: '; `Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not testify falsely.
Mar 7:21 For from within, out of a person's heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder,
Mar 7:22 adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.
Mar 7:23 All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you and make you unacceptable to God.';
Mar 10:12 And if a woman divorces her husband and remarries, she commits adultery.';
Mar 10:19 But as for your question, you know the commandments: `Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not testify falsely. Do not cheat. Honor your father and mother.'*
Luk 18:20 But as for your question, you know the commandments: `Do not commit adultery. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.'* ';
Rom 7:3 So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries.
Rom 13:13 We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Don't participate in wild parties and getting drunk, or in adultery and immoral living, or in fighting and jealousy.
Hbr 13:4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
2Pe 2:14 They commit adultery with their eyes, and their lust is never satisfied. They make a game of luring unstable people into sin. They train themselves to be greedy; they are doomed and cursed.
I went through something similar, and no one could tell me anything. I hope for her husband and her children's sake she turns around. Pray for her. There is so much power in prayer. The Lord doesn't want her to ruin her marriage. When you get married the 2 become 1 in the flesh. I wouldn't want to be the one standing before the Lord Almighty on judgment day explaining why I threw my family away. Maybe you should say that. If she hasn't completely quenched the Spirit, they may still have a chance. But it wont be easy, especially if she is back on drugs. Good Luck and God Bless. I'll keep you guys in my prayers!I need advice on what to say to my christian friend who knows the bible but wants to leave her husband.?
This one is not a simple matter and I would not presume to know what is right in this case. However, there are some forms of hurt that are not mended on earth and those marriages should not be continued. Hearts need love and purity, and without that you simply have two miserable people who pray for death. Do not worry about you saying something profound, just speak the truth of the matter, and let God handle the rest on His timetable.
your friend is huge idiot as well as anyone who follows the bible and looks it up for emotional advice on relationships in the 21th century! why does jesus care about anyone being in a dead end marriage where everyone is super unhappy??? if she doent love the guy, let her get a divorece , everyone will hurt more if they stay together!
One word, PRAY. She's choosing to do these things and she cannot be forced to turn back. But the Lord is more than able to touch and heal her heart and help her to overcome her problems. And it is the Lord alone who is able to convict her of her sin. So prayer is essential. She must have some deep wounds and only Jesus can heal them.
All you can truly do is pray for your friend. The Bible also teaches ( not that she cares) that a woman has no right to leave her husband. But since this is a non-Bible believing generation I doubt this will matter to her at all. Just keep praying to God that his will be done.
If she is cheating, the marriage is already over. She doesn't need an excuse.
Only she can change herself.
pray 4 her and her husband.
e x c u s e s
she has 2 kids O_O
i feel bad for the kids
Here are several verses about adultery:
Exd 20:14 ';Do not commit adultery.
Deu 5:18 '; `Do not commit adultery
Pro 6:32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys his own soul.
Jer 23:14 But now I see that the prophets of Jerusalem are even worse! They commit adultery, and they love dishonesty. They encourage those who are doing evil instead of turning them away from their sins. These prophets are as wicked as the people of Sodom and Gomorrah once were.';
Eze 16:38 I will punish you for your murder and adultery. I will cover you with blood in my jealous fury.
Mat 5:32 But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Mat 15:19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all other sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander
Mat 19:18 ';Which ones?'; the man asked. And Jesus replied: '; `Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not testify falsely.
Mar 7:21 For from within, out of a person's heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder,
Mar 7:22 adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.
Mar 7:23 All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you and make you unacceptable to God.';
Mar 10:12 And if a woman divorces her husband and remarries, she commits adultery.';
Mar 10:19 But as for your question, you know the commandments: `Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not testify falsely. Do not cheat. Honor your father and mother.'*
Luk 18:20 But as for your question, you know the commandments: `Do not commit adultery. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.'* ';
Rom 7:3 So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries.
Rom 13:13 We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Don't participate in wild parties and getting drunk, or in adultery and immoral living, or in fighting and jealousy.
Hbr 13:4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
2Pe 2:14 They commit adultery with their eyes, and their lust is never satisfied. They make a game of luring unstable people into sin. They train themselves to be greedy; they are doomed and cursed.
Whats your advice on this if you're a christian?
Well, I was saved and accepted christ into my life about 2 years ago and I was baptized a few months later. I have been in and out of church since that time. I am now in a period where I am not going to church and havent been for about 6 months, I have been drinking about every other weekend and doing things I know are wrong. I feel a heavy sense of guilt and I am questioning my faith. I am not sure what to do, I feel bad and guilty about it and dont want to be judged. I live in a new area so the old church I went to is not close enough to go too. Im not sure what I should do to make me feel whole again like im on the right track, I worry that if I were to die today I would not go to heaven cause I have strayed so far away. What are your honest opinions on this? Please any advice?Whats your advice on this if you're a christian?
If you truly are saved, you will never lose your salvation. That said, you can lose close fellowship with the Lord, which obviously you have. The guilt you feel is conviction from the Holy Spirit. However, Satan is the one that wants you to continue in your guilt. You don't have to do that. Christ wants to welcome you back into close fellowship. The only thing that will truly make you feel whole again, is come back to the Cross. Church attendance can help in that you should have other Christians around you to support you, but only Christ can truly heal you. God is waiting to ';give you back the faith'; you lost. However, you do have to come to Him with open hands and obey what He says. You may not be an alcoholic but you are using drink as an escape. As it says in scripture ';do not get drunk on wine, but be filled with the Holy Spirit';. You are allowed your worldly friends to influence you. What you need to do is find a church near your home and begin to fill yourself with His word , each and every day. God loves you, and always will, and He is waiting for you to return home.Whats your advice on this if you're a christian?
You need not travel to be with God if God is within you.
All Christians stray from the path set by Christ. You cannot be perfect.
If you are questioning your faith then that is good - nothing should be beyond question. Ask these questions, and find the answers that make sense to you. If your faith is true, you will find your way back there. Be honest to yourself, and there is nothing more that any person or god can ask of you.
Good luck.
Peace and blessings to you :)
I dont have much advice sorry but maybe start hanging out with some new people-Christian or not Christian-but who dont party and do other things?
If you mean feeling guilty like in a bad feeling then dont feel that way because feeling conviction for sin is from God but feeling guiltys not from God and in my opinion is a useless feeling
Maybe start doing volunteer work with elderly people or homeless people etc and then you'll maybe have less time on your hands to party and mature and get different perspectives
Don't feel guilty about something you chose to do. If it was what you wanted to do do not feel guilt. Follow any faith you want as long as it makes you happy. Do not let the beliefs of others and the fear of hell scare you into faith. Just forget your fear of death and the afterlife and just live with your husband happily.
There are times in everyones life when they question their faith. No one is perfect. We all do things that make us feel guilty. I think you should try and find another church in your area. Your faith will strengthen as you begin to renew your relationship with God. As for you being judged, the only judge you need to worry about right now is yourself. Ask yourself if you are doing what feels right. If you feel guilt then you need to repent. God loves you and forgives all that you do. God Bless! +?+
Either make it 'right' or hold on tight, for it will be a bumpy ride. You sound like the persona of a person who wants God's protection without paying homage.
It will not be pretty..............
fix it now.
God did not move away from you, you moved away from God.
Jesus is alive and well in AA meetings. Everywhere in the Big Book of AA, you will find quotes in italics. That's Jesus being quoted. Go to a meeting and look for his words in AA's teachings. It works, and your church will now make more sense.
Alice says it is easy to get drunk, it is easy to break things, it is not easy to live a Christian or other faith based lifestyle.
I assume you are Catholic, if so, go to Confession. If you feel guilty, it will make you feel better. The Priest doesn't judge. Pray twice a day to Our Lady, it will help you stay away from the drink and remain pure.
Jesus is still their where he has always been, Jesus really does love you. You should make a commitment to yourself, and set some goals and plans make a start. Jesus is waiting '; Come back to your first love, Come back home where you belong.-Jesus
Find someone who's going through similar circumstances and befriend them and work on these things together.
It worked for me tremendously.
Christians just love their guilt and spiritual terrorism but that's how they were able to control the masses (and get paid)
This is why I love Buddhism :-)
Sorry to tell you this; there is no such thing as being ';saved';. If there was then you would not feel guilty about how you have been living. You have to work at your salvation all your life.
If you feel bad about it, stop drinking and hittin the bong and doing the dirty, and go to church
Live your life, not the life the bible tells you to. Drink wisely. Have sex. Do what makes you happy
If you're over 21, I see no problem with this.
Just the way you expressed your conversion, I rather suspect you did not go through a dicipleship training class. Just like newborn babies, who need guidance, %26amp; training, so do new Christians. The classes must be available.......and if not. .....go to a Berean Book store and ask the owner or clerk for things relating to new believers training.
Do stay reading Psalms, Proverbs, and the New Testament on a regular basis, and meditate on remembering it. It does come in to play as years go by.
If you accepted Christ......under stand what turning to Him means, and understand Romans 10:9.......then you are simply in a state of disobedience, yet still saved.
You know to do right.........so begin to do it again.
Obey God and leave all the consequences to HIM
Hebrews 13:5 says ';I will never leave, nor forsake you';
Your best bet would be to find a good Bible based church in your area. God is a God of restoration and reconciliation.
Many times I have strayed from the path, but God is a forgiving God and after repentance (asking God for forgiveness and turning away from the lifestyle), ask God to restore you.
I've been a Christian for a few years, and during my time of being a believer, I have walked away from Christ, got heavy into the drug scene, sex, stealing, even satanic stuff, but upon repentance God forgave me, filled me with that ';Holy Ghost Fire'; and even delivered me from all that, including heroin addiction!!!
In the book of Ephesians, it says that we are saved by grace, for it is the gift of God, not that of works, lest any man should boast.
God isn't going to begin a work and not finish it. Christ isn't done with you, until you quit sucking air.....God bless you, hon.
Start praising the Lord and singing songs of Praise to Him. Tell the Lord you love Him. It is because you have not found a church yet that your spirit man is crying out for you to find a church. When you do not attend church you can get in to a bad habit of not wanting to go. Because the flesh takes over and will speak to you about how you do not need to go to church.
But see you have a gift that they need, and you need their gifts. You need to read the bible whether you feel like it or not.
Because the world wants you to follow them.
Romans 12:1 says we are to renew our minds daily with the word of God.
Psalms 1 says not to sit down and hang out with mockers and sinners gather. Because they will rub off on you.
Jesus has been looking for you, and He has come to get you to come back.
Won't you begin to repent today and ask forgiveness. He will lead you to the right church and soon you will have new friends, and fun in your life again.
God Bless and remember God loves you so very much.:)
“Draw Close to God”
To maintain our sense of urgency, we need to stay close to Jehovah. Never forget that Satan is doing all in his power to destroy our good relationship with Jehovah. Satan would have us believe that the end will never come and that there is no point in preaching the good news or living by Bible standards. But he “is a liar and the father of the lie.” (John 8:44) We must be determined to “oppose the Devil.” Our relationship with Jehovah is something that we should never take for granted. The Bible lovingly urges us: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” (James 4:7, 8) How can you draw closer to Jehovah?
Prayerful meditation is vital. When life’s pressures seem overwhelming, pour out your heart to Jehovah. The more specific you are, the easier it will be to see his answer to your requests. The answer may not always be exactly what you had in mind, but if your desire is to honor him and to maintain integrity, he will provide the help you need so that you can endure successfully. (1 John 5:14) As you see his direction in your life, you will draw closer to him. Reading about and reflecting on Jehovah’s qualities and ways, as revealed in the Bible, are also essential. Such meditation helps you to know him better; it stirs your heart and deepens your love for him. (Psalm 19:14) And that love, more than anything else, will help you to resist temptation and keep on the watch.—1 John 5:3.
20 To keep close to Jehovah, it is also important that we stay close to our fellow believers.
I think you should stop worrying about a non-existent God and do what makes you happy.
you and your family are gonna go to hell.
its tough to stay faithful in a secular world. I really cant say what you should do besides repent an pray on it.
Anonymous sex and lots of it.prescription cream
If you truly are saved, you will never lose your salvation. That said, you can lose close fellowship with the Lord, which obviously you have. The guilt you feel is conviction from the Holy Spirit. However, Satan is the one that wants you to continue in your guilt. You don't have to do that. Christ wants to welcome you back into close fellowship. The only thing that will truly make you feel whole again, is come back to the Cross. Church attendance can help in that you should have other Christians around you to support you, but only Christ can truly heal you. God is waiting to ';give you back the faith'; you lost. However, you do have to come to Him with open hands and obey what He says. You may not be an alcoholic but you are using drink as an escape. As it says in scripture ';do not get drunk on wine, but be filled with the Holy Spirit';. You are allowed your worldly friends to influence you. What you need to do is find a church near your home and begin to fill yourself with His word , each and every day. God loves you, and always will, and He is waiting for you to return home.Whats your advice on this if you're a christian?
You need not travel to be with God if God is within you.
All Christians stray from the path set by Christ. You cannot be perfect.
If you are questioning your faith then that is good - nothing should be beyond question. Ask these questions, and find the answers that make sense to you. If your faith is true, you will find your way back there. Be honest to yourself, and there is nothing more that any person or god can ask of you.
Good luck.
Peace and blessings to you :)
I dont have much advice sorry but maybe start hanging out with some new people-Christian or not Christian-but who dont party and do other things?
If you mean feeling guilty like in a bad feeling then dont feel that way because feeling conviction for sin is from God but feeling guiltys not from God and in my opinion is a useless feeling
Maybe start doing volunteer work with elderly people or homeless people etc and then you'll maybe have less time on your hands to party and mature and get different perspectives
Don't feel guilty about something you chose to do. If it was what you wanted to do do not feel guilt. Follow any faith you want as long as it makes you happy. Do not let the beliefs of others and the fear of hell scare you into faith. Just forget your fear of death and the afterlife and just live with your husband happily.
There are times in everyones life when they question their faith. No one is perfect. We all do things that make us feel guilty. I think you should try and find another church in your area. Your faith will strengthen as you begin to renew your relationship with God. As for you being judged, the only judge you need to worry about right now is yourself. Ask yourself if you are doing what feels right. If you feel guilt then you need to repent. God loves you and forgives all that you do. God Bless! +?+
Either make it 'right' or hold on tight, for it will be a bumpy ride. You sound like the persona of a person who wants God's protection without paying homage.
It will not be pretty..............
fix it now.
God did not move away from you, you moved away from God.
Jesus is alive and well in AA meetings. Everywhere in the Big Book of AA, you will find quotes in italics. That's Jesus being quoted. Go to a meeting and look for his words in AA's teachings. It works, and your church will now make more sense.
Alice says it is easy to get drunk, it is easy to break things, it is not easy to live a Christian or other faith based lifestyle.
I assume you are Catholic, if so, go to Confession. If you feel guilty, it will make you feel better. The Priest doesn't judge. Pray twice a day to Our Lady, it will help you stay away from the drink and remain pure.
Jesus is still their where he has always been, Jesus really does love you. You should make a commitment to yourself, and set some goals and plans make a start. Jesus is waiting '; Come back to your first love, Come back home where you belong.-Jesus
Find someone who's going through similar circumstances and befriend them and work on these things together.
It worked for me tremendously.
Christians just love their guilt and spiritual terrorism but that's how they were able to control the masses (and get paid)
This is why I love Buddhism :-)
Sorry to tell you this; there is no such thing as being ';saved';. If there was then you would not feel guilty about how you have been living. You have to work at your salvation all your life.
If you feel bad about it, stop drinking and hittin the bong and doing the dirty, and go to church
Live your life, not the life the bible tells you to. Drink wisely. Have sex. Do what makes you happy
If you're over 21, I see no problem with this.
Just the way you expressed your conversion, I rather suspect you did not go through a dicipleship training class. Just like newborn babies, who need guidance, %26amp; training, so do new Christians. The classes must be available.......and if not. .....go to a Berean Book store and ask the owner or clerk for things relating to new believers training.
Do stay reading Psalms, Proverbs, and the New Testament on a regular basis, and meditate on remembering it. It does come in to play as years go by.
If you accepted Christ......under stand what turning to Him means, and understand Romans 10:9.......then you are simply in a state of disobedience, yet still saved.
You know to do right.........so begin to do it again.
Obey God and leave all the consequences to HIM
Hebrews 13:5 says ';I will never leave, nor forsake you';
Your best bet would be to find a good Bible based church in your area. God is a God of restoration and reconciliation.
Many times I have strayed from the path, but God is a forgiving God and after repentance (asking God for forgiveness and turning away from the lifestyle), ask God to restore you.
I've been a Christian for a few years, and during my time of being a believer, I have walked away from Christ, got heavy into the drug scene, sex, stealing, even satanic stuff, but upon repentance God forgave me, filled me with that ';Holy Ghost Fire'; and even delivered me from all that, including heroin addiction!!!
In the book of Ephesians, it says that we are saved by grace, for it is the gift of God, not that of works, lest any man should boast.
God isn't going to begin a work and not finish it. Christ isn't done with you, until you quit sucking air.....God bless you, hon.
Start praising the Lord and singing songs of Praise to Him. Tell the Lord you love Him. It is because you have not found a church yet that your spirit man is crying out for you to find a church. When you do not attend church you can get in to a bad habit of not wanting to go. Because the flesh takes over and will speak to you about how you do not need to go to church.
But see you have a gift that they need, and you need their gifts. You need to read the bible whether you feel like it or not.
Because the world wants you to follow them.
Romans 12:1 says we are to renew our minds daily with the word of God.
Psalms 1 says not to sit down and hang out with mockers and sinners gather. Because they will rub off on you.
Jesus has been looking for you, and He has come to get you to come back.
Won't you begin to repent today and ask forgiveness. He will lead you to the right church and soon you will have new friends, and fun in your life again.
God Bless and remember God loves you so very much.:)
“Draw Close to God”
To maintain our sense of urgency, we need to stay close to Jehovah. Never forget that Satan is doing all in his power to destroy our good relationship with Jehovah. Satan would have us believe that the end will never come and that there is no point in preaching the good news or living by Bible standards. But he “is a liar and the father of the lie.” (John 8:44) We must be determined to “oppose the Devil.” Our relationship with Jehovah is something that we should never take for granted. The Bible lovingly urges us: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” (James 4:7, 8) How can you draw closer to Jehovah?
Prayerful meditation is vital. When life’s pressures seem overwhelming, pour out your heart to Jehovah. The more specific you are, the easier it will be to see his answer to your requests. The answer may not always be exactly what you had in mind, but if your desire is to honor him and to maintain integrity, he will provide the help you need so that you can endure successfully. (1 John 5:14) As you see his direction in your life, you will draw closer to him. Reading about and reflecting on Jehovah’s qualities and ways, as revealed in the Bible, are also essential. Such meditation helps you to know him better; it stirs your heart and deepens your love for him. (Psalm 19:14) And that love, more than anything else, will help you to resist temptation and keep on the watch.—1 John 5:3.
20 To keep close to Jehovah, it is also important that we stay close to our fellow believers.
I think you should stop worrying about a non-existent God and do what makes you happy.
you and your family are gonna go to hell.
its tough to stay faithful in a secular world. I really cant say what you should do besides repent an pray on it.
Anonymous sex and lots of it.
Have any advice or good sources of information on Christian dating? I need help now. ?
I am well over 30 and dating. It was my Christian women friends who said, ';why not?';. No, I dont follow them blindly...but I do respect their input and believe it is important to fellowship and get good Christian counsel. Anyhow, now that I have met someone through my church--it has become rather complicated. Seems that every couple we meet has one member that is pushing for marriage and the other is just trying to figure out what to do. These are all nice people and devoted service oriented Christians. But none of them can make up their minds on the issues of meeting (is it God ordained and if so, what do we look for?), dating, marriage, sex and the rest of it. I'd like to tell myself that life expectancy wasnt so long when the bible was written and therefore, its different when you have an annulment over age 35....but noah lived to be like 600 or something and he had only one wife.....You should know that every one of these people wants a God Blessed commited marriage...not one of them would shy away if they were sure.....but since we already have a past and since we are all sinners anyhow....how are we supposed to know what to do? We have prayed together in small groups and me and my guy pray all the time. Is dating just strictly off limits for those that are divorced? widowed? or otherwise single over 35? help. Have any advice or good sources of information on Christian dating? I need help now. ?
If both of you focus your eyes on Jesus, you should be fine. Discuss frankly with each other about each other's expectation in life and not be blinded by love at cloud 9. Establish spiritual intimacy before the physical touch. Only Jesus makes both man %26amp; women complete, not the two of them. Have any advice or good sources of information on Christian dating? I need help now. ?
You've become mired in the false statements and desires of those past who have changed the original texts of the Bible to suit their needs. What you see in print today is a far cry from the original first century scripts.
Life only has the meaning you give it.
You are over the age of 35, that is a good thing when it comes to dating. After a certain amount of time, your experience whether good or bad can help guide you through the youthful lusts and experiences. My thoughts are this, are you completely over your previous relationships, or is this one an extension of that? If so, slow it down and ask God for good counsel before you continue any further with her. Two, before you got with her, was there a signal within you that said that she was worth marrying? Dating's plan is truly a preparation for marriage, never get with no one that you cannot forsee yourself being engaged to for a lifetime. Next, bring healing to that women as you are, because good relationships stand when the man first stands for a woman that is hurting. It is funny that no relationship whould exist if that were not true, pray for and over her. Last, make sure you continue to walk with God first, being steadfast as his mouthpiece in this relationship.
God hates divorce, but if you two have come to an agreement then move on. Otherwise, sit back and align yourself with God.
I hope this helps
If both of you focus your eyes on Jesus, you should be fine. Discuss frankly with each other about each other's expectation in life and not be blinded by love at cloud 9. Establish spiritual intimacy before the physical touch. Only Jesus makes both man %26amp; women complete, not the two of them. Have any advice or good sources of information on Christian dating? I need help now. ?
You've become mired in the false statements and desires of those past who have changed the original texts of the Bible to suit their needs. What you see in print today is a far cry from the original first century scripts.
Life only has the meaning you give it.
You are over the age of 35, that is a good thing when it comes to dating. After a certain amount of time, your experience whether good or bad can help guide you through the youthful lusts and experiences. My thoughts are this, are you completely over your previous relationships, or is this one an extension of that? If so, slow it down and ask God for good counsel before you continue any further with her. Two, before you got with her, was there a signal within you that said that she was worth marrying? Dating's plan is truly a preparation for marriage, never get with no one that you cannot forsee yourself being engaged to for a lifetime. Next, bring healing to that women as you are, because good relationships stand when the man first stands for a woman that is hurting. It is funny that no relationship whould exist if that were not true, pray for and over her. Last, make sure you continue to walk with God first, being steadfast as his mouthpiece in this relationship.
God hates divorce, but if you two have come to an agreement then move on. Otherwise, sit back and align yourself with God.
I hope this helps
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