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Recent content by BrianN

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    Prayers Would Be Great

    Thanks so much for your prayers! She is going to the bathroom fairly regularly, and yesterday we got to take her home! It will take time to heal, and we still have to have part of the tail removed, but she should be just fine. All the prayers are much appreciated. Praise God :)
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    Need prayer to remove fear and fever

    Praying; I hope you are finding His comfort.
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    Prayers Would Be Great

    My wife and I adopted a new cat, Susan, on Friday. She got loose two days ago, was briefly lost, and then taken into an animal hospital by a good samaritan. They believed she was hit by a car, and as of yesterday things weren't looking that good (possible permanent damage to the spine), but...
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    Abstaining and Pornography

    Regardless of the marriage plans, perhaps talking to a pastor - himself and/or both of you - about it can help. Having that guidance can make a world of difference. Will pray for your situation; I trust you'll make it through with God's help.
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    Locating the Perfect Gift for the Bride

    Hello, I"ve been racking by brain trying to find the perfect gift for her. I wasn't sure if we would engage in this tradition, but she did let me know that she got me something, as a heads-up. I jokingly asked if it was nice, and then, with a yes on the first question, if we "are talking...
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    Dealing with College Blues - My Story

    I pray that you find His strength in your life
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    Christian Book Advice

    Thanks both for your recommendations!
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    Caught checking another girl out

    It's certainly something to address and talk about. There is a difference between someone wanting to check others out, desire and lust after them, and so forth - and then noticing someone who is attractive. He might have looked a little too long - or he falls into the first category. Maybe...
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    Okay. i'm in a dilemma of some sort.

    Look at Bible studies, small groups, etc. at other churches. It's perfectly acceptable to have a place where you like to go to church, and then other churches where you can get more involved with people your age.
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    Books on Love

    Be careful in this category, as "love" can lead you to many types of Christian books (i.e. self-help, those that look at theological quotes, etc.). This is not that easy of a read, but Kierkegaard's Works of Love is the one that changed my life; very in-depth look at love in Christianity...
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    The Structure of Prayer

    Do keep in mind that prayers do not need to have any certain type of structure. Perhaps you could keep certain things in mind, write down items that you want to pray for, and so forth. Speak to God honestly and openly; hopefully in time you'll feel more comfortable about praying. On one or...
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    Are there any writers here?

    I write full-time, a lot of online articles; right now I've been doing mostly insurance/finance stuff, but have done sports, business, or you name it - in the past.
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    Christian Book Advice

    Thanks for sharing; very interesting
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    Hating sin

    Keep it in your prayers and strive for it in your life; He will be there with you. Rejecting sin is unfortunately something that we all struggle with to some capacity - it's part of our broken state. It's a good thing that Jesus will wash us, white as snow :)