http://www.christianforums.com A new forum for Young Adults age 18 up to mid-thirties. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.christianforums.com/style/misc/rss.jpg http://www.christianforums.com http://www.christianforums.com/t7419197/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:31 GMT Anybody struggling with it? I'm currently in the process of graduating college, finding a job, and getting married, all within five months, and all the while trying to figure out who God wants me to be and where He wants me to go. Getting ready to be a husband isn't as easy as I thought it would be! ]]> Young Adults JWesker http://www.christianforums.com/t7419197/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7419019/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:44:22 GMT I wasn't really sure where to post this, but this seems as good as a section as any. Anyways, basically I've been friends with a girl for a long time now, and I've always lended a sympathetic ear to whatever problems she's had. Crappy Job, Crummy boyfirend etc. Since, she's quit crappy job and gotten out of her relationship, she's seemed to have turned a complete 180 with our friendship. She no longer talks to me and seems to have no interest in friendship anymore whatsoever. My question is this: should I bring up all these points and talk to her about it? Or, should I just let things go and forget about any friendship, since it seems she was just using me as emotional support and nothing more. ]]> Young Adults edward0053 http://www.christianforums.com/t7419019/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7417642/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:32:04 GMT Hey i wanted ask, how i can make a good pizza. I was in the emirates this summer for a sport competition and there were some americans who invited me for a pizza and it was tasty. Here in Iran i did never saw that. Maybe in Tehran but not in Shiraz, so some friends and me want make one ourself. Can... Hey i wanted ask, how i can make a good pizza.
I was in the emirates this summer for a sport competition and there were some americans who invited me for a pizza and it was tasty.
Here in Iran i did never saw that. Maybe in Tehran but not in Shiraz, so some friends and me want make one ourself. Can you tell me please how and what we need? ]]> Young Adults Ardeshir http://www.christianforums.com/t7417642/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7416238/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:40:16 GMT I have a question. I left a place of ministry I was operating in for 3 years in July. I felt like God had told me possibly to wait until January and I will see an opened door that He has in store for me. (but i never claim to be 100% accurate at hearing Gods voice..i just felt like thats what He... I have a question. I left a place of ministry I was operating in for 3 years in July. I felt like God had told me possibly to wait until January and I will see an opened door that He has in store for me. (but i never claim to be 100% accurate at hearing Gods voice..i just felt like thats what He had laid in my heart.) Well I keep hearing that I should return to the place of ministry that I left because God wouldnt move me out and then me not have a place of ministry to operate in my calling. That me just waiting isnt the right thing to do.

Is this so? Is there no inbetween with opened and shut doors? :confused: ]]> Young Adults whisper kay http://www.christianforums.com/t7416238/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7416175/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:46:06 GMT As animals of this world our body has certain chemicals that tell our body to do certain things, for example a certain chemical is released to tell your body you hungry or full. This is an example of the ingenius that God created his blessed children with. I have been in a delima or so i call it... As animals of this world our body has certain chemicals that tell our body to do certain things, for example a certain chemical is released to tell your body you hungry or full. This is an example of the ingenius that God created his blessed children with.

I have been in a delima or so i call it here for the past year. I've been saved through our Lord Christ Jesus, and my life, as most peoples is, has been changed. The only thing that hasnt completely for some reason is my bodys levels of hormones.

Now i realize this is a christian forum so im going to try and keep this in good terms but my question to the forums is this:

Is it wrong for a young man to mastrabate?

God says that adultry is wrong. which I completely agree with, but at the same time why did he put these chemicals in our bodies if he knew the result?


Someone want to help clarify this for me? ]]> Young Adults Brothb91 http://www.christianforums.com/t7416175/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7416033/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:45:12 GMT OK this may sound like a super boring thread (sorry, not intention).

I'm sitting outside at the moment with some coffee - woke up about 30min ago. As I was typing I heard my neighbor get on his mobile - from what I can hear he's got some transport company and someones irritating him and man he swears a lot. His kids are in the pool already - dang they are noisy!

Anyway, the good parts are the fresh morning breeze, the birdies, my coffee and the swimming pool that needs a bit more attention before I attempt to go in. Nice sunny weather today!:thumbsup: ]]> Young Adults ShabbatShalom http://www.christianforums.com/t7416033/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414905/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:02:06 GMT Would someone be so kind to tell me how to open a twitter account Thank you. Would someone be so kind to tell me how to open a twitter account

Thank you. ]]> Young Adults jenniferkat http://www.christianforums.com/t7414905/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414866/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:56:18 GMT Greetings everyone

I'm wondering if anyone has some advice for a young adult moving out of the house for the first time.
I've been living with my parents and siblings all of my life, was homeschooled, never had a job..(and can't find one or get hired anywhere in the town i'm living) and currently the only thing i am doing is taking computer programming distance learning courses through an online college, which should be finished by January. One thing the Lord has been showing me is maybe I am not meant to have permanent residence in this town, and maybe a future lies ahead of me in a different locaton. So i've been talking it over with my boyfriend (I had a seperate post on a different area of this subject) and he and his room mate welcome me to their apartment (his roomie broke up with his gf) and now they have 2 spots for ppl, and my bf has reserved one spot for me there and he said he will support me until i get on my feet(find a job etc.) which he can help me with and he also wants to help me get my driver license my 'rents havent taught me to drive yet either but he wants to teach me to do that as well.:) So anyways it just feels like all this time God was planning for me to relocate due to circumstances made me unable to make any permanent connections/residence here in town and i am still being hindered in doing so, and the strong feeling i get when i pray is that God has a plan for me elsewere. so the conclusion is what is some advice for someone in my situation moving out for the first time..relying only on God and my bf for awhile? I've been praying about it and so far i only am more led to believe this is the path God wants for me. regardless what do y'all think? ]]> Young Adults CCinoklahoma87 http://www.christianforums.com/t7414866/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414838/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:42:04 GMT This guy I know was giving away some of his books and I took a few. Anyway, one of the books that I now have has a bunch of messages from others and some of his thoughts in it. My question is, do you think he would want that book back or do guys care about that kind of stuff? If I did tell him... This guy I know was giving away some of his books and I took a few. Anyway, one of the books that I now have has a bunch of messages from others and some of his thoughts in it. My question is, do you think he would want that book back or do guys care about that kind of stuff? If I did tell him that I have it, do you think he would be embarassed about it?
P.S. This is a guy I like ]]> Young Adults smiley1979 http://www.christianforums.com/t7414838/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414629/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:42 GMT having friends of different religions is going to happen. i know this. i accept it. because i am a recently born again christian all i ever want to do is preach the word of God and talk about Jesus, and i am continuously making reference to Jesus and the Bible. i refuse to be a closet christian... having friends of different religions is going to happen. i know this. i accept it.

because i am a recently born again christian all i ever want to do is preach the word of God and talk about Jesus, and i am continuously making reference to Jesus and the Bible. i refuse to be a closet christian or go around pretending that he has not done MARVELOUS things in my life

BUT when im around my jewish friends, i feel as though i have to be careful of what i say as to not offend them or their beliefs. and i have this one friend who is as much into her Jewish religion as i am in my Christian, therefore sometimes i can feel a little awkward. Not ALL the time but sometimes. And ive prayed on it because i cant help but have these feelings (never voiced before) that they are wrong because i fully believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Ever since ive been saved its just felt a little awkward

We should love all people no matter their beliefs but i cant help these troubled thoughts

Any insight is greatly appreciated. ]]> Young Adults yourstylist42 http://www.christianforums.com/t7414629/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414287/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:34:21 GMT Nick Vujicic is 26 years old. He was born without arms or legs and given no medical reason for this condition. Faced with countless challenges and obstacles, God has given him the strength to surmount what others might call impossible. Along with that, the Lord has placed within him an unquenchable... Nick Vujicic is 26 years old. He was born without arms or legs and given no medical reason for this condition. Faced with countless challenges and obstacles, God has given him the strength to surmount what others might call impossible. Along with that, the Lord has placed within him an unquenchable passion to share this same hope and genuine love that he has personally experienced with more than two million people all over the globe.

I posted this in another sub-forum, but thought this would benefit those in this sub-forum. Because as I was reading some posts here I have noticed people feeling like a failure or that people here are dealing with depression. Anyway I hope these videos help and encourage you in your walk with Christ. By the way if anyone has some words of encouragment or videos please post them here: God Bless all of you :)

YouTube - Nick Vujicic: Life Without Limbs - CBN.com

Here is another video:

YouTube - Nick Vujicic ]]> Young Adults Followers4christ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414287/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414247/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:07:29 GMT My good friend is struggling with a situation and I thought I would ask a question to see if I can help her better. We are part of a small young adults group. Over a year ago, her boyfriend basically lied to her, dumped her cold, and told her she never meant that much to him. She was devestated... My good friend is struggling with a situation and I thought I would ask a question to see if I can help her better. We are part of a small young adults group. Over a year ago, her boyfriend basically lied to her, dumped her cold, and told her she never meant that much to him. She was devestated and being part of our group was a great blessing for her in her healing process.

Recently, one of the guys in our group (unwittingly) happened to become friends with her ex. He also (unwittingly again) invited him to one of our social outings. This left my friend a total mess, which was sad because she had really been trying to move on.

She let the guy in our group know the basic situation that it was hurtful and hard on her to be around her ex, that she respected they were friends, but asked him if he could not invite him out to our group activities. From what I understand he just said something to the effect that its not her business because the ex-bf is now his friend and that a Christian group shouldnt exclude anyone anyway.

We had another social activity this weekend, and of course, the ex-bf was invited again. My friend just went straight home...

The guy in our group says her ex-bf has moved on and doesnt care. He also seems to be content with just showing up to our social activities instead of trying to be in our group.

My friend feels the guy in our group is being really inconsiderate to her because he wont leave his friendship out of our group. The guy feels like she should have moved on already, and that he shouldnt have to leave his friend out to accomodate her feelings.

Im torn because deep down, I feel my friend is right she deserves the chance to have a life that doesnt include her ex. She had it, and now others are trying to take that from her. Yet, to exclude someone seems questionably wrong too. What do you all think? ]]> Young Adults Karabear84 http://www.christianforums.com/t7414247/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7414086/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:54:18 GMT Ok, the title is a little misleading perhaps. I'm not in a relationship at the moment. What I'm looking for is advice on whether I should pursue a relationship or not.

Here's a basic breakdown of the facts/situation:

I am 21 years old.

The girl I like is 16 years old. (and everyone jumps up and says "hold it! she's jailbait! stay away!")

She and I are good friends, I do not have any confirmation she likes me as more than a friend, but she has never done anything to make me question the possibility.

Her dad, who is a pastor at our church, literally approached me and asked me if I liked his daughter, when I told him that I did, he was pretty stoked, and I mentioned that its a little awkward because of the age gap, and he said that he and his wife understood and were okay with it, (his wife has been dropping hints that I would make a great son in law for some time) and I then brought up the fact that it'd be a while before we could date, and he said "not really, you have my permission to date as soon as you'd like."

What should I do??? Proverbs says that "many advisers make plans succeed" so I am looking for as much advice as possible.
I can clarify some things later on if people would like. She is the most mature 16 year old I have ever met, oldest of 5 kids, teaches sunday school, more deeply involved in politics than just about any adults I know, works 3 part time jobs, and is pursuing her relationship with Jesus wholeheartedly. ]]> Young Adults Slider1 http://www.christianforums.com/t7414086/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7413751/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:13:51 GMT I just feel like i'm a failure, and a mistake of God.

Sure i've "accepted Christ as Lord and savior", but i can't seem to ever get it right. I find myself envying and even resenting everyone else at church because they seem to always have it just the way God wants it [in both material and spiritual ways]. Each time i talk to someone at church, it's like i'm talking up to some mighty 'superman" who's looking down at me.

Am i alone? ]]> Young Adults Breakaway_republic http://www.christianforums.com/t7413751/ http://www.christianforums.com/t7413309/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:03:46 GMT Here's the problem: I'm not walking blatantly in sin, the Lord over the last few years has taken some bad "external" things away from me (porn, a lot of lust, drugs, alcohol, stealing...) and blessed me with some incredible things, like this really good job (I just got a promotion yesterday), a house with four other Christian guys, He's given me the money to fix up my car multiple times recently when I've been in need, I have a WONDERFUL girlfriend of 2 & 1/2 years and we're slowly moving in the direction of engagement, and somehow with all of this I'm so lukewarm and apathetic inside.

Me and my roommates are even talking about a trip to Israel next year, just to see where everything began and to see the bigger picture, but more than I want to see the city, I want to know the Creator and be absolutely head over heels in love with Him, but... I'm not. I do things (like going to church) because I know I'm supposed to, but my heart is so lukewarm, and on top of that, because I'm so hypercritical of myself, I turn that towards others and get super judgmental, at least inside.

Is there any hope that God can and still wants to change my heart? Any success stories? I have such a good future in store in the world's eyes, but my heart is MESSED UP inside... this is not the man I want to be for the rest of my life. Stories anyone, of God radically changing hearts, especially from not a new Christian perspective, but someone who's been a follower for a number of years? ]]> Young Adults reid.stady http://www.christianforums.com/t7413309/