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    The Very Simplest Way to Salvation

    I think I am more in Len's corner on this, although I do not believe an "on the spot" saving moment is impossible. But when the man next to Jesus on the cross was saved, it was Jesus himself, who knew the man's heart, that saved him. In short, God saves, we don't with any type of "drive through"...
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    Ice breaker clothes

    True. If you go out and prop up an 8 ft high cross on the sidewalk, you will have people coming up to you and talking.
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    Too shy!

    I am pretty shy too. But you can witness. Pray about it before you try. Then wait for God to lead you to the right person. With respect to tracts, a lot of them are pretty silly I agree, but not all. Steps to Peace With God by Billy Graham is very good, and does not cost too much (10 cents...
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    Ways to witness...

    This summer, I plan to simply set up a table, cooler with pop, and a sign FREE POP & MUSIC. My friend plays guitar and sings really well. Will do this along a busy highway in a park area. Then talk to folks and give them a tract. When it gets hot, we will go so we are going to keep this pretty...
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    Both Evolution and Christianity?

    Back to my original point: Not believing in an all-powerful God that can Create from nothing is going to negate much of the scriptures. Jesus didn't feed the 5000? Lazarus was not brought back from the stench of death? Basically, we downgrade the scriptures to a tale or myth if we do not believe...
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    Want to Witness at Mardi Gras?

    There is a group going out of Duluth, MN to Mardi Gras on a charter bus. They will stay over the weekend and a few days more and do street ministry. Food and lodging (at a school) is provided. Total cost is only about $400. They are willing to stop at points along the travel route of I-35 past...
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    Both Evolution and Christianity?

    For a very good perspective on all this, I would recommend watching "The Truth Project" - ask around and you should be able to find a church or small group that is showing it. My wife and I are currently watching this 12-part series in a small group. A brief version of this meant for college...
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    Both Evolution and Christianity?

    I agree with this. One may look at the origin of life from a purely secular point of view and still conclude that it was just "too much". The mathematical improbability prohibits chance formation of what is needed for life, and without life itself, there can be no "struggle and survival" that is...
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    Both Evolution and Christianity?

    No doubt, it takes faith to believe in Creation, as in "Created from nothing", since this implies an all-powerful Creator. This is why I posted this in this Christians-only area. In this day and age, many anti-Christian evolutionists will not even consider a Creator and will quickly ridicule the...
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    Both Evolution and Christianity?

    I am running into more and more people that believe in both the theory of evolution and Christianity, or at least a form of Christianity. But I am having a difficult time seeing how the two coexist. It is almost a logical conclusion that Genesis is discarded, for the most part, in an...
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    Good, clean fun?

    My two sons, age 17 and 15 just attended a fun night out with others from their homeschool basketball team in an all night New Years sleepover. All of them are believers. None of them drink. But they had a great time. It was a party, but no alcohol. Christians party too, but they do not need to...
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    Lost Interest

    Bible reading should be coupled with prayer and action. Does a good friend or family member urgently need prayer? Are you sharing your faith? Find a group that goes out street witnessing and tag along and try it yourself - then read Matthew and it will all become quite relevant to you. In...
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    living sexually pure in a society such as this

    According to the Bible, sexual immorality is wrong. There are, believe it or not, a few men out there that still believe this. What you might want to join a large church that only accepts a literal interpretation of the scriptures - bible-based all the way. Perhaps in this church and the...
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    Are sports a luxury, and thus evil? Should Christians avoid sports and sportsmen?

    Good original question! Very little on this subject is discussed - I have searched! I watch NFL and also hunt. Both of these can be consuming, and I have to admit, have taken too much of a priority in my life in the past. On the other hand, legalistically banning them seems, well, a road down...
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    My Wife Wants a Tummy Tuck - What Should I Do?

    Let's be honest here. Shaving, washing our hair via a shower or bath, and dressing in clean clothes is vanity too, yet we men do it all the time. If this is not excessively expensive and will prevent you from your church giving obligations, your wife should have this procedure done.
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    The state of modern day Christianity is sad.

    Amen! And just cause you regularly attend a church in no way restricts your ability to witness to others, pray, and teach your kids (if you have any) the scriptures. There is SO much we are called to do besides attend church. I find that the teaching I receive in church helps me in doing all...
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    Parental Blessing over engagement

    Pray, pray, and pray. Then get every close friend to pray too. Yes, she is an adult, but she will always be a child of God.
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    Which church?

    The tool you cite leaves a lot to be desired.
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    The state of modern day Christianity is sad.

    Amen! Support a church and pray for the church - they need this. Then, do your part in living out your Great Commission role in the universal church, spreading the Good News to your family, coworkers, friends, and even strangers. As Christians we need to do all of this.
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    The state of modern day Christianity is sad.

    There are our "churches" and there is "THE Church". I belong to both. The first, a convention of man, allows a knowledgeable pastor to share The Word in the inspired manner God has provided and allows for fellowship in our local area. The second is the universal church of believers in the...