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    Is it against the Bible to have a female best man at a wedding?

    The Bible gives no format for the marriage ceremony. Traditional ceremonies are beautiful and have lots of good purpose, but are ultimately simply that - tradition. So, who we choose to have stand with us in the ceremony is up to us. My concern would be for the couple getting married and their...
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    Christians and Marijuana

    It's a complicated issue that requires a lot of research, thought and prayer. Here is some info to consider (warning: it's pretty long). A Christian Primer on Marijuana
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    Gotham

    Yes, exactly! I still watch it, but find it pretty silly. All the characters are pretty stupid and the story lines are embarrassingly full of holes. But it's fun for a while. I don't know that it will last long. It's too bad it's not better written, because it's nice to have a lighter comic book...
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    Netflix

    We also recently started watching Suits. Very cleverly scripted and well acted. It's a drama, but we laugh out loud many times watching every episode. Lewis rocks!
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    I lost them :(

    It is also important to remember that with cults like this, leaving is a huge sacrifice because they are almost always completely shunned and shut out by their community and even their families. So if/when they come to the truth, they need a lot of support and help through the process. Many run...
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    The Blacklist

    It really does! I really liked him in Stargate, but other than that didn't like him either.
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    Netflix

    Chuck and Blue Collar are both really fun, light, and well written. Downton Abby is also excellent.
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    Gotham

    Gotham has some good points and bad points. I don't know if I will stick with it long term, though there is definitely some real potential. I hate it when writers insist on throwing in occasional racy scenes (which, these days usually involve gays, though not always). It shows a lack of...
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    The Blacklist

    Not my favourite show, but it's pretty good. Spader plays an excellent creep, lol.
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    I lost them :(

    abacabb3, I'm sorry that your JWs have stopped coming around. Recently mine did as well after nearly a year of regular meeting. Ultimately we should both praise and thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity to share the gospel with them. And we need to keep regularly praying for them...
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    "All about that Grace" Parody

    Hey, nice to see you. :)
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    "All about that Grace" Parody

    Hopefully this is allowed here. So fun, and very well done. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz7nAv3KKxA
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    IBS distress

    Amen about so-called faith healers. :thumbsup: I'm sorry you're experiencing that. Mine was like that for many years as well, and I eventually found a diet that has drastically helped me. But we're all different. What works for one person may or may not work for another. Another thing I hadn't...
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    Psoriasis

    Cold, dry weather can bring on a flare up.
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    Psoriasis

    Yep. I've had it on my scalp since I was a newborn. I've found when it's really flaring up, like during a cold snap, the most helpful, soothing thing is lotion with zinc and lanolin. The easiest to find is (believe it or not!) diaper rash cream. Some people find apple cider vinegar helpful.
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    Zionist Dispensationalism and War Crimes Against Palestinians

    Yeah, I've definitely seen this as well. I think it's pretty clear that Hamas (and Islam as a whole) is the core problem, but it's not a good idea to suggest Israel is somehow totally innocent in all of this. Some people are rallying behind Israel like they can do no wrong, and that's not a...
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    What I'm Reading -- How About You?

    Awakening: The Life and Ministry of Robert Murray McCheyne - David Robertson The Glory of Heaven (2nd Edition) - John MacArthur Faith: Tried & Triumphant - Martyn Lloyd-Jones Recently finished: John MacArthur (Biography) - Iain Murray Common Grounds: Conversations about the Things That Matter...
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    Wife Not Reformed

    I actually went through this with my husband (I'm a Calvinist and he's not). We first attended an Arminian Baptist church when we moved. Over time this church really went way off the rails. I saw it coming a lot faster than DH did, but eventually he had enough as well. At that time we became...
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    And now for some good news!

    Yeah... that does sound vaguely familiar... lol Well everywhere except for Vancouver. They have the biggest gay pride parade in the world, and many go naked or nearly naked. Interesting that it's right next to two very large Muslim communities. I wonder how long before that clash rears its...