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How about inviting her over for a cup of tea and a chat? Showing that you have time for her and interest in her can go a long way.

A huge congratulations to all 3 of you! Wonderful news indeed! :)

It is often easiest to tell these people straight away that you're Christian / that you went to church last week / look forward to going to church this Sunday, etc. because then they know who they're talking to, but mainly, that everything is out in the open right at the start. I know it can...

Hi Akendall, Jesus spent so much of his time with 'sinners' that people were commenting on it (see Mark 2.15-17). I wonder if the position that you are in, in a way, is similar to his...maybe God has put you in this (difficult) situation for this very reason...so that you're a witness to them...

beautiful encounter, beautiful picture! :)

Eating pork (along with hundreds of other requirements) was a part of the old Mosaic Law - the law which Jesus came to fulfill and not abolish. No human being could ever possibly keep all of the law - the pharisees tried, and as Jesus said, even more was required (e.g. Matthew 5.20). But...

Differences of any kind in a relationship are always important. They can be a blessing by encouraging discussion between you (e.g. Proverbs 27.17), or they can be a basis causing all kinds of problems arising from a mismatch of point of view / belief. The question is how important are these...

I remember just before we got married, our minister gave us a 'pre-wedding talk' so that we understood the Christian perspectives of marriage etc. I remember one thing which he said..."God is at the centre of your marriage" So...you're all in it together! It sounds you're already thanking God...

I don't think there is anything wrong with opposite sex Christian ministering. The 'danger' though, is what other people will think, and although this seems unfair, it is wise to bear it in mind. By way of example, when I was born again, a female friend ministered to me. There was no romantic...

You mentioned that there is a "problem" in that the girl you like has 5 children. Perhaps there is something about you where *she* sees a problem and she is currently mulling over it, or asking people for advice. With any relationships, it is often best to talk openly and honestly with each...

It might be that she resolves / works through a conflict in a different way than you do. Perhaps talking things through isn't how she works, but rather needs unpressured time to think things over by herself and then come back to you when she's ready. Pushing her to talk when she's not ready to...

I don't think you're being too sensitive at all. It is your home and it is right that you should feel comfortable there! You mentioned that they talked as if the house was your mum's domain. Of course I can't say for sure as I wasn't there, but it might have been a simple oversight in that it...

What he is doing is clearly wrong, and also very upsetting to many people in a very direct way. It is understandable that this sort of behaviour can bring strong feelings of wanting to "make him suffer" etc., but it is very important that as Christians we distance ourselves from this kind of...

It seems to me that this letter wasn't sent out of love. If it was, the author would have spoken to you directly, or at least, written more than what they did...and not remained anonymous. They're clearly ashamed of what they did, or cannot back it up and are avoiding confrontation. I'm...

I think you did a wonderful thing in trying to reach out to a young child...although I agree with previous posters that perhaps concentrating on the love of God would have been a better thing to focus on. In practice, it's often easier to run towards something (the love of God) rather to run...

Hi, I was a little confused about what in particular you were worried about. Was it because you wanted to purchase some software but it had the name 'devilish'? If this is the case, I personally wouldn't worry about it. You wouldn't be buying the software because you approved or wanted to...

Be her friend, and get to know each other. She will come to learn that you're a Christian when she sees Jesus shining through you.

There was a pamphlet in my church some time ago which asked basically the same question "If God exists, why doesn't He come and tell us?" On the back of the pamphlet was a picture of a cross on a hill, and underneath the caption "would we believe Him if He did?" ;) Jesus rose from the...

I think it would be fine to attend the wedding as you'll be sharing in the happiness of the couple. Just because it's a Hindu wedding it doesn't mean that you are not being faithful to Jesus!

That's wonderful news to hear - it sounds like you've found the right church to go to!