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    Brother is homosexual

    EireChris, I think it's great that you were able to have such a frank discussion with your brother. The fact that your brother left with you for some drinks seems to me to be a very good sign. It seems that your brother respected what you said and really listened to you, especially since he...
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    Brother is homosexual

    One issue that seems to be popping up a lot in this discussion is the question of whether or not people can be born homosexual. David writes, "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me" (Psalm 51:5). David is saying that he was born a sinner, that he was sinful...
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    Hatred towards Jesus

    jjust19, You bring up a lot of very important things in your post. There are so many things I would like to tell you, but I will try to take only one or two at a time. First, you say that you trust in the promises of Jesus, but that none of them has been fulfilled. I want to know this...
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    Brother is homosexual

    EireChris, I'm very sorry to hear about the situation with your brother and your family. It is a very sad thing. Your brother's wife and children especially must be going through a lot of pain right now. I am sure that you and all your family are doing all you can to help them bear their...
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    Is anyone as unlucky in love as I am? *sigh*

    Yes, I can most definitely relate. But I would tell you this: you should be sad. People are not meant to be alone, and loneliness is sad. In no place does the Bible tell us that it is wrong to be sad. Jesus wept for a dead friend even when he knew that he was about to raise him from the dead...
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    How to change...

    Yes, but you said earlier that you have nothing to hope for. You also said earlier that you have much you desire, which you rightly said does not require optimism as does hope. But if you have much that you desire, that is the same thing as having much that you could hope for. The problem is not...
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    How to change...

    Oh, I'd also like to point out that you have effectively replied to my posts so far by saying that you don't have anything that you desire or that you hope for, and then by saying that you desire or hope for too much: "I do not lack hope because I think I'll never be able to accomplish...
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    How to change...

    Okay, now I see much more clearly where you're coming from. There are some talks that I think you would benefit a whole lot from listening to. Please listen to them. If you go on iTunes to the music store and search for "RUF at Belmont", you can then click on the link for it that will take you...
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    How to change...

    You say you have nothing that you want to do. You have no purpose. No goals. Here's a goal for you: become more like Christ. Learn to follow God better. Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Live as a good ambassador for Christ. Die more to yourself and live more unto...
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    Anxiety: How God got me through it

    Okay, so I just found out that this part of the website was here, and that's why I am just now posting this. A little history: In the past I have struggled with intense anxiety. If you're reading this, you probably already know what it's like, but I'll describe it a little anway. When I was...
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    How to change...

    Hey, Alfrodull. I've been somewhere pretty similar to where you are. I was there for a long time until about a year ago. I've seen tremendous change in my life since then that I didn't think was at all possible, so I want you to know that change is possible. In Ephesians 3 Paul says that God...
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    Is God angry at me

    Hey, JesusSavedme. Your struggle is a common one, and one that I hope you learn to fight well against. There's a couple of books that I would highly recommend to you in your situation: Spiritual Depression by D.M. Lloyd-Jones, and The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller. I'll warn you...
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    Need Advice Please (Long post, Sorry)

    Hey, Rhombus. Can I just say that it's great that you're being so honest? I love it. Anyway, I can see that you're in a tough situation, and I understand where you're coming from. I'm really glad that you're actually questioning Christianity instead of just believing it without any evidence...
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    Slacking in my walk

    If you are a Christian, the Bible tells you that the old man already has been crucified (look at Romans 6). The old man is the man who was a slave to sin, but if you are in Christ the old man has been crucified with Christ. This means that in his heart of hearts, the Christian desires to serve...
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    God is ignoring me

    Hey, Jonathan. There is no easy answer to your question, which deals with assurance of salvation. How can we know if we are saved? Too many people today try to give everyone assurance of salvation, and we end up with a culture where most people think they are Christians, but many of them are...
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    Crisis of faith

    Dear Ceeker, I weep for the trouble you are going through right now. I truly do. First I want you to know that I will be praying for you. Now I will write to you what I think will help you and ask that God will bless it to you. It seems to me that you need to hear the gospel afresh. I...
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    Consumed by hatred

    Okay, I think I also need to add this: Even though we will always keep sinning in this life, we can have a whole lot more victory over sin than you think. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and...
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    Consumed by hatred

    Babblers, I'm really glad that you feel like you're getting better! That's great news! Okay, so about your question. Okay, so you're definitely right about one thing: No one can be worthy of God through his own actions (except for Jesus. He was perfect). Everyone else has sinned and...
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    Consumed by hatred

    Hey, Babblers. It looks like people have already written a bunch to try to help you out, and I hope it helps you. I just want to tell you a few things. One, I've met so many people who have gone through what you are going through right now. I've heard them say the same things as you...
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    Because of 1 mans sin, we all must die?

    Hi, ckim. This is a great question, and one deserving of much thought. I've found it helpful to think about it in this way. If your parents were Israelites during the time of Egyptian slavery, what would you be when you were born? You would be a slave of course. You could argue to the...