Aida

Thank you guys so much. I am trying to help a friend with her husband. He has fallen away and is blinded by the devil and his needs. He wants to divorce her, and she has been through this many times with him. She is having extreme anxiety at this time, and she needs God's guidance..as well as her husband too. Can you please say a prayer for them both and their young daughter. They are very special to me. love, Aida

I need help with a verse. Where in the NT does it talk about a believe starting with milk and then progressing to soild food (in terms of God's Word)??? It's something like that...I need this verse quickly to help a friend!!! Thanks!

Final, I hear you. I have OCD times 10. I know about those thoughts that just pop in your head and your like..I don't believe that!~!!! It's just the devil trying to take over your thoughts. My biggest problem is worrying. I worry about everything, down to the way someone looked at me. Which, I know is a sign of lack of faith. I have been praying that God will help me not to worry and for Him to take care of all of my worries and concerns. But, I have a hard believing that He will...which I know He can..but it's like I talk myself into thinking that all my worries are my fault and God wants me to fix them on my own. Not true, I know. I hope this is of some help to you. You are not the only one out here having the same worries. When I stop worrying about one thing, another takes it place. I need prayers bad about that. I will pray for you as well. May God guide us and help us to put our faith in Him. Blessings, Aida

Hi, I believe it is okay to watch telelvision. When I first became a Christian I wouldn't watch anything but Christian shows. I believe it is okay to watch television, unless it is something that goes against our morals. We do need to shield our eyes from thngs that are unGodly. I don't think we should conform to this world by any means..but I feel God does want us to enjoy it (in a healthy way). There are some shows or stations out there that are good: TLC, Discovery, History.. There may be some things that are on that network that aren't always great, but we know then to flip the channel. I don't feel like we should look at our time on this earth has a big dread and like we are fuddy-duds for being Christians. Don't get me wrong, being on earth is not about living it up, but I feel it's not a sin to enjoy things while living here. While we are not to be of this world, we still live here. How about put-put golf? Or bowling? I enjoy biking and walking. If we get caught up in believing that there is nothing to do but sit around and twiddle our thumbs, then the devil is being successful in making us believe that being a Christian is a burden. We have something so special to show the world. We all have something so glorious to look forward to, and often times I forget that. Let's pray that we can enjoy our life, whether we are thrown good or bad circumstances..because we have something so awesome to look forward to. Blessings to you, Aida:)

Okay, reading all of this has worried me a bit. I am a Christian, and for the past few months I have been in a rut..one of those where I went through the motions of going to church, but without the feeling I should have as a Christian. I have failed to pray as often as I have, and I have struggled with not having pre-marrital sex..which I have committed in the past few months. I know I have sinned and I have been convicted. I knew at the time it was wrong, I have asked for forgiveness many times. I have tried my best to abstain (I do have a boyfriend..which is still very wrong I know..but just to get the point across that I am not having casual sex )..I am not downplaying this at all..because I have not been obeying God's Word..just wanted to explain it further. I have not went before the church and asked for forgiveness, but I have prayed about it and have repented in my heart. Today I felt such peace. I felt wonderful and in touch with God's Word. This afternoon, I committed this sin (after I had been abstaining). This is an overshare I know, but I would like to explain this..which has been on my heart. I need prayers, and more than anything I need some re-assurance. I have asked for forgiveness for this, and am praying that God will help me to be strong with this situation. I feel like in the past few months I have had a big turn around in this area in my life..because that is something I battle. I understand that no one can tell me if God will forgive me for this..because with God..I can truly repent and he will help me to be strong. Am I wrong if I don't go before the church and repent. I have asked for forgiveness for this, and for the matter concerning my worldliness. Will someone please help me or give me some guidance? Thank you. Aida

I neglected to read all of the posts, but I read over the first page. I cannot quote the Scripture perfectly, but I believe Ovedya had it correct. I believe that whatever God's Word says, we should abide by. I do not feel that we should change it to fit our thoughts or the world's views. I know there are many intelligent women capable of teaching God's Word..although I believe the Bible says that women are not to teach over men..and are to be submissive. I wish everyone could come into agreement with things such as these, but I also understand that everyone interprets things differently. I think first of all, we should check what the Bible says and do as it says instead of what others are doing. At my church, women teach Sunday school to children and also there is a women's class where a woman teaches in there. Other than that, I feel the Bible tells us that a man should lead the church. I felt like I should comment on this. I am not perfect and there are so many things that I am not as educated on, but this subject I have read on before. I hope this helps others With love, Aida

I didn't get a chance to read everyone's replies. I do not know as much about the Bible as I would like, but I am learning. I thought hell was a place for people who have not obeyed the Gospel. I don't think I quite understand what the question meant. I thought when we died that we "slept" until Jesus came back. And then, he would take all of us Christians with him to Heaven. Will someone please explain this further? When will we all be judged? Will it be as soon as we die, or will it be after Jesus has come back? This may be a question that no one knows the exact answer to, but thought I would ask anyway. Any help with this subject would be very nuch appreciated! Blessings, Aida

Please tell me more about this. I am not quite sure I understand what Labrynth means This may sound silly..but please enlighten me about this. Thank you!

Christ teen..you brought up some very good points. Those questins I have pondered myself. I do have some more questions. I have been confused about free will vs. predestination. If God knows what we are going to do tomorrow and for the rest of our lives, why are we here then? I mean, I know we all have a purpose, but if God already knows EVERYTHING, then why do we have preachers..and people around the world spreading the gospel. Now, I know God "knew me before I was born," but...I guess I am confused about it all. I believe there are some things that happen to us that God allows to happen. I also believe there are things that happend because of our own sin..and we have consequences. I believe God has a lesson for all of us from every situation we encounter. I may be rambling, I am just uncertain about our free will and how much He knows. Does it say anywhere in the Bible about this.. Does He have everyone's life planned out?? I didn't think so, because if that is true..why are we in the here and now trying to spread God's Word? I hope I didn't confuse anyone, and please let me know about where I can find some help on this topic. Thank you Christ teen for bringing this up! God Bless, Aida

A lot of you had some very good replies to Grave Girl's question, although I had to throw my reply in as well. Grace Girl, do not be discouraged, although sometimes it is hard not to in this world. There are people who are Christians and who strive for perfection (like someone mentioned above), but then there are others who do go to church and read God's Word and still fall away. It's tough for people who are have yet to obey the Gospel to see that and not automatically assume that ALL Christians are like that. That is not so. Yes, we all do sin, and because of grace we are forgiven for those sins..when we ask for forgiveness from our Lord. I am guilty of one day being on fire for the Lord, and then the next be all depressed and say things that are not too blessed by God. Sometimes I get convicted by them, and then sometimes someone will witness to me, or I will read something, and that brings me back to WHY I am here. Sometimes I forget to be thankful, or to clothe myself with Jesus. I admit there are times when my faith does not come out when it should. I pray that God will help me with that. I read somewhere once that we go through the motions of doing things, and forget the reason why we are doing them in the first place. I am guilty of sometimes "going through the motions." And I am being honest. I have my mountain tops.... and then I have my valleys. And it seems like when I allow myself to wallow in the valley, I find myself going to church..but not FEELING it. I know God doesn't want me to go to church to just "go to church." We are supposed to worship Him and have a RELATIONSHIP with Him. When I finally do get out of the valley, I am so thankful for that feeling I have when I reach the top, that I cannot believe I ever felt so bad or "went through the motions. Maybe some of these people your brother encountered were going through a bad time in their life, or maybe they really aren't following God's commandments. God kows their hearts and He will judge them at the appointed time. I know God doesn't want us to fall away from Him, but how great I feel when I come out of it... Sometimes I just need some majoring humbling. I realize there are some atheists who base their views of Christianity upon some Christian they saw getting drunk at some bar, and then hear them the next day praising God. We shouldn't be too quick to judge, because ye who judges will be judged in that same manner. But, that's why it is important to strive to imitate Christ in every area of our life and encourage one another ..that way, we won't turn people away from Him and His love. That's my two bits! I praythat your brother will get some confirmation from God. God Bless you.

Thank you for the verse! I understand I maybe should not have posted this in this forum..seeing as this is more for doctrinal posts. Thank you again and God Bless!

I a friend of mind has been having a rough time. She finally became pregnant through vitro (with triplets). She lost one about three months ago, then a month ago her water broke..and she is not due until Oct. At first they thought that one of the babies would for sure pass away (if not both). They put her on bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy with her feet in the air at all times (except to go to bathroom). I want to send her a card with an encouraging verse..or one that will help her. She just found out the other day that one of the babies is a boy!! They do not know the sex of the other yet..but amazingly enough..they are doing "okay" at this point. Any suggestions on verse? Thank you

Jer...enjoyed reading your posts. I have not spoken in tongues before, therefore I cannot make a comment what it is like. I do know how it feels to be so close to God and feel his presence...that to me is the Holy Spirit. I respect your posts as well nebula, but like I said, have not experienced that. I do not believe that one is closer to God through the speaking of tongues. I feel that is not a requirement to be saved, nor is it one that God commands we use as a form of communiation. I have you both in my prayers, hope you do the same for me!

Does anyone know of any codependency web pages that would be helpful to me? I am now coming to terms that I am a codependent and need suggestions, tips....anyone in my shoes, or have known of someone in same situation. Thank you and God Bless.

Thank you TimPrice for the info!