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Recent content by JohnJ

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    Obeying God...could use some feedback

    Thank you for the responses. I'm not sure if she's incapable of love or if it's just me. I don't think that I could go my entire life in a relationship with someone I know doesn't truly love me. That's really a tough one.
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    My parents want me to get un-engaged.

    I would personally put marriage on hold while your fiancé straightens out his finances. I don't think you necessarily have to break the engagement, because prolonging it does the same thing but with less "Oh my goodness, what happened?!" I fully understand your father's concern about his...
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    My parents want me to get un-engaged.

    This is absolutely ridiculous. Are you so righteous that you are incapable of making poor decisions? Because that's what I gather from your response. We are human and God *knows* that we will make mistakes. Please explain why you believe her boyfriend is selfish; he made a mistake that all of us...
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    Obeying God...could use some feedback

    I find it interesting that you jump to conclusions immediately without clarifying a single statement I've made. My girlfriend has felt no love for me throughout our relationship; recently, she began feeling sick at the thought of us. It's not the first time that she has had those feelings. My...
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    Obeying God...could use some feedback

    I should probably clarify a few things and go into a bit more detail. It was late last night when I initially made this post, so I wasn't quite as thorough as I should have been. My girlfriend and I have been together since March of last year, so we just celebrated our one year. We have talked...
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    Obeying God...could use some feedback

    My girlfriend and I are currently taking a break from one another because we feel that God is pushing us to do so. Neither of us are where we need to be with our personal walk with Christ, but we are both doing all that we can do pursue him. We still text, call on the phone, and hang out for...
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    The meaning of ‭Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭8?

    Can someone please explain the meaning of ‭Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭8? Is it referring to God calling you to spread the gospel or is it referring to God telling you to do *anything*, whether it be to minister, attend a mission trip, or become a doctor?
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    I'm torn between enlisting and a relationship and I truly need advice.

    I sincerely appreciate your responses. And @dgiharris, I absolutely see where you are coming from. Thank you, everyone. I will post an update in the near future!
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    I'm torn between enlisting and a relationship and I truly need advice.

    Before, enlisting was one of those things that seemed cool, but you never wanted to actually do. Now, enlisting is all that I want to do and I've been very rational about it these past several months. My contract was originally for 11X Option 40, so infantry. Worst case scenario, I do not make...
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    I'm torn between enlisting and a relationship and I truly need advice.

    She's taking medicine and it's helped her anxiety, but it really hasn't touched her depression. She doesn't want me to enlist and one of her reasons is "If you're gone to basic training, because of my numbness, I may no longer care after you get out of basic training." Furthermore, however...
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    I'm torn between enlisting and a relationship and I truly need advice.

    There are many different reasons that I want to serve. But one of the most important reasons for me is that I want to do my part; I want to benefit society. Naturally, one's response to that is "there are many other ways to serve." Well, that's not what I'm interested in. I've served as a...
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    I'm torn between enlisting and a relationship and I truly need advice.

    I have been dating my girlfriend since March of last year. In that time, we've had our struggles, but we've weathered through them. She has suffered from depression and anxiety for years and it has taken a toll on our relationship from the start, but we have always pushed through it. Her anxiety...
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    Please Pray for my Son

    I will pray for your son. :pray:
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    step daughter problems

    That's true. The way my parents asked me to do things when I was younger often determined whether or not I did it and how I did it.
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    Dating, 3 Year Difference

    It's not like she is going to force me to have sex with her...