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Recent content by jparks

  1. J

    Hi there!

    Welcome!
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    Heaven or earth?

    Twenty more years on earth - I can't see voluntarily leaving this earth until my kids are full-grown.
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    God the answer? Or being naive?

    I love my children, but I do not do everything for them, nor do I expect them to take every problem to me. I want to know about their problems, and am always there for them, but for their own growth and health there are many tasks and difficulties they can handle on their own (knowing, I hope...
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    I prayed for God to give me a sign that he was going to

    It's very rough to be in a confusing relationship, sometimes it almost feels like torture, and so disorienting, I know - I was there myself. I remember fervently wishing I could read boys' minds - just so I could have some clue what (and how) they were thinking. That being said, I think it...
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    Can Jesus Save All?

    God is more powerful than Satan, Satan's works, or any of his tools or followers. Our Lord's love and sacrifice will wash us clean of all and any sin. By His grace we are saved and no power can prevent it, so long as we accept Him as our Lord. Rest easy in your heart and be glad, it is not...
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    Support Needed! Please Help

    May I suggest prayer and returning to church? Talking to fellow Christians and renewing your fellowship with them will help - if for some reason your current church is not working for you, you could try visiting another. There should be no reason that learning more about the wonder and...
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    What exactly is the problem?

    That is so true, but, for me at least, so easy to forget and so hard to do. Your words are a good reminder for me, and I'll bet for many others too.
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    Hi

    Welcome from a newbie :). God bless!
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    Question about the Holy Spirit

    I would judge the tree by its fruit. Does it strengthen your faith and love of God, your feeling of His love and care, your appreciation and understanding of scripture and study, your fellowship in Christianity, and your love of your neighbor? If so, it is likely a good thing. If not, perhaps...
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    Question for Protestants: What is your opinion of mental illness?

    He knows the burdens under which we struggle, and which of these we can and cannot bear. Where there can be a choice, it is ours to make, through grace, and for those who, through physical infirmity, there can be no choice, surely He succors them.
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    What exactly is the problem?

    Wow, I've never run across that attitude, and I live in a pretty conservative community (I have children myself, but my closest friend does not). God does not wish us to live selfish, self-centered lives - perhaps some Christians mistakenly assume that people who do not have children are...
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    overwhelmed

    Please don't worry about disappointing anyone - you sound like a remarkable young man who happens to have a lot to deal with right now, and the maturity to realize when he's in a bit over his head. People wotj your best interests at heart will be more concerned with your well being and spiritual...
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    A Heresy for your Consideration...

    I'm afraid I don't see how someone could be moviated by the love of Jesus without accepting Him as 'the way, the truth and the life.' It is through our faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ, that we are saved. I can't see how an atheist or agnostic, in particular, could be motivated by the love of...
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    How do you deal with awkward people?

    Is there any chance that this person could be suffering from some variety of tic disorder (for example Tourette syndrome)? Reading your description again, that seems unlikely: the behavior is much less benign and potentially very dangerous: if he does pull the handbrake, throw your car into...
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    please help!

    I'm sorry you're having to go through this - it should be a joyous time for you and fiance. How important is it to you to have a non denominational preacher marry you? It is you and your fiance's day, so ultimately you should be able to have the kind of wedding you wish. However, would it be...