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Recent content by joey_downunder

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    Long time away

    Hello everyone, long time no see. Good to see modern changes and that you still have a wide range of topics to cater for everyone.
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    Certain members of my family don't like my wife [moved]

    Helpful website for you: Luke 17:3 Ministries Inc For Adult Daughters of Controlling or Abusive Birth-Families
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    Hopeless spiritual crisis

    Not once did I see any mention of you learning the Gospel - believing that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Word made Flesh, died on the cross for your sins, and through Faith in Jesus you will be saved. Your faith is built on your experiences and present lack of them. A Christian's faith is...
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    Trying to figure out if I should stay single for the rest of my life

    The only thing I can add is this: Help and healing for abuse survivors. Compassionate support for both genders
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    Warning: Clayton Jennings

    This is an unpleasant topic and perhaps unusual but it appears to be a very high traffic area. USA parents and teenagers, the young youth pastor has been exposed as a serial predator on young women on repeated occasions. See http://pulpitandpen.org/?s=Clayton+jennings See related entries also...
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    health family problems, needs study materials

    I haven't bought books on Christian apologetics since I discovered how much was on the internet! Decent websites have being up to date as a major advantage over traditional print format. Google gives good results for mormon evangelism Christian apologetics filetype: pdf (omit spacing) ACTUAL...
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    Advice regarding Sadistic Fantasies

    You've already worked out when you are vunerable to this temptation. Turning from sin triggers is half the solution. Turning to Jesus and staying there whenever you are tempted is what is needed to gain the victory over sin. If you are determined to keep your mind filled with pure, holy things...
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    health family problems, needs study materials

    Are there any large libraries or theological libraries in your area? Perhaps you could search for what they've got on their database or just give them a phone call. Are you open to Christian apologetics websites? http://www.apologeticsindex.org/topic/mormonism
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    I've Lost Everything (time sensitive thread) in desperate need for advice!!

    1. It may seem right now that "the devil won" but God is in control and will turn it around for (objective) good. e.g. approach this fight as a training session with God on your team. 2. Yes. Definitely seek legal advice ASAP. 3. YES!!!!! They've already physically assaulted you. 4. If you...
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    Explain Why I'm Drawn to Satan

    I bet you already know the average psychologist etc. is unlikely to consider your experience from a spiritual perspective, especially if they're an atheist. I actually have an idea of what you may be feeling. Many years ago when I had severely backslidden I permitted myself to watch and read...
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    Do you think God is closing the door on this?

    Perhaps education degree with musical training is something you can consider? Teaching ability is as much a gift as music.
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    I want to stop feeling this way...:(

    First things first. Do you know and BELIEVE the full Gospel i.e. not "just" John 3:16. Listen to/ read sermons that explain the Gospel in great detail so you truly understand the magnitude of what Jesus did for YOU via His death on the cross (paid penalty for sin) and resurrection from dead...
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    Do you think God is closing the door on this?

    Woah- you are reading way too much into your situation. You sound extremely anxious. Slow down, take a deep breath and look at your options carefully. You sound like you've been listening to personal impressions way too much and taking bible verses out-of-context "fortune cookie style". STOP IT...
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    Spiritual highs/crashes..

    When I was a new Christian I certainly did experience spiritual highs. Unfortunately I falsely concluded that spiritual highs = closeness to God. Therefore when I felt nothing, either God was not pleased with me or my faith wasn't real. Only when I learned the whole Gospel and became secure in...
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    I was Raped

    So you FEEL like you don't have a relationship with God. Don't use feelings as your measuring tool. You have a difficult path to walk right now, but you are not alone any more. Remember this passage: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+43%3A2&version=KJV God is always with...
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