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    Why won't God heal me?

    Right, honest question. I've started developing these lumps everywhere on my head, there are three of them, don't know what they are and they are extremely painful and sore. I had one removed and the hole stiched up, but the doctor refuses to do any more. I have two huge lumps on my head that on...
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    Should a pastor replace bible study class with membership class?

    We have often done ours on a week night instead of a Sunday, so that the majority of the Bible studies and such are not affected. That being said, I do see real validity in it, as it is useful to see how belief in scripture manifests itself through the workings of the church.
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    Joel osteen... The false prophet?

    My friend wrote what I consider to be one of the best arguments on this: Christian Mudslinging (or: Why I really like Joel Osteen) « wibbletastic
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    pagan name

    I say rock with the name, Its a nice name. I have a few ex Hindu and Muslim friends I've brought to faith who have kept their names, I kept mine. Theres nothing saying you have to have a western or Biblical name anywhere in the law or the Bible, and some of the names in the begats bit of Genesis...
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    Why do so many people have a problem with Mark Discoll?

    Hi guys So, Im a massive fan of Driscoll and what he does and how he does it, it seems to be a really good fit for me and makes things quite accessable. However, I have noticed that more than a few people on this website really seem to dislike the man. Is it possible to know why? The reason I...
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    Dating Advice

    What you can't do is do the hammerdance all over this guys emotions. If he forced it, you should have pulled away. You not pulling away indicates you are interested and he's read it as such. Not that I blame you, because he shares as much culpability, but it's where you go next thats important...
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    Why do Catholics worship Mary as if she's God?

    What I will say to you is this. As someone who was raised in the Catholic faith, the whole Mary thing was always explained as reverence for the "Holy Mother", not as worship. It was explained as a way of ackowledging the role she had in the birth of Jesus. It may also be worth noting that the...
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    Should I go to my cousin's coming out party?

    Its your cousin, go and support your family member. You don't support the sin, but you are supporting them. And that's an important distinction because a person does not simply equal their sin. They're your cousin, you have history. Jesus said "love your neighbour" and, at a time which must...
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    can you literally sell your soul

    No, you can't. John 4:4 says: "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." In other words: Jesus Yay, forget the other guy.
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    Can we play / watch violent video games / moves?

    In the same way that posting one 50 cent song and labelling it all as evil is direct evidence you have no idea what you're talking about. Well done :thumbsup: I do disagree with this stuff if its harmful, the thing is, this stuff might be bad for them in their walk with God. Had you and the...
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    Can we play / watch violent video games / moves?

    To the OP. I listen to rap music, play violent video games and watch a lot of horror films. It does not make you a better or a worse Christian. No where in the Bible did Jesus take a stand on wether or not Modern Warfare/GTA was acceptable/biblical. What we have today, in a lot of churches...
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    demonic spirits associated with visitors remaining.

    I have some for you. C.S.Lewis said: "There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both...
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    Free Weekly Bible Study Online

    For men I would recommend something called "Codelife" which is available for free from codelife.org. Its written by the UK's only Christian men's charity and the group I run are using it. There are no online discussions, but there are questions to answer and such. Also, try a look on facebook...
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    Men, would like advice on controlling lust, for a particular situation

    Go for a run or something. Seriously, I know loads of guys through my accountability groups and network that struggle with this and running helps. As does some sort of physical activity (no, not that one ;) ). I got myself a big internet blocker and from xxxchurch, some software that e-mails...
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    Christian friend asked for a loan

    As someone who has recently been on both sides of the coin with this, I would like to offer some insight. Firstly, I hate to say this, but dont just plug a hole and hope the situation gets better. I've seen this before with someone who took advantage of me. I lent this guy about £1200 (about...
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    heaven

    I think you're maybe missing the point just a tad. Heaven is eternity with God. How the hell could that be boring? You know God, the creator of the universe, guy that knows everything, holiest guy ever. that guy. How do you figure thats going to be boring. We're talking about a God who made...
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    Zombie attack..not really

    Its clearly the zombie apocalypse! Grab your shotguns and chainsaws. :thumbsup: I;ve watched far roo much George Romero to think that I could survive, I'm just going to go with it and become a zombie...
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    Best Christian books

    I really enjoyed "God on Mute" Also, I would say anything by British evangelist David Watson is worth getting, as are a lot of the John Stott commentaries. I also found "Unlocking the Bible" by David Pawson to be well worth reading.
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    summer is here

    I have no kids, I do have a youth group though. I think football (proper football, not glorified rugby) will be the order of the day, probably with frizbees as well.
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    Marrying a Christian who is not a virgin.

    I will try not to get too angry while writing this. Why? Why have you placed so much stock on something like this? 1 word: Idolatry. At which point she became a Christian, God's daughter and your sister in Christ. Maybe you should read 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in...