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Recent content by ryan_abc

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    Creationism/Evolution

    Here are some of my thoughts about this topic. It says in Genesis that on the *first day* God said "let there be light". If there was no division between light and dark, then how could there even be a *first* day by our measure? I don't know... perhaps the concept of a day for God is (or was)...
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    Fear and anxiety help

    I posted my first message on these forums where I asked the question of this thread deep down in the comments, but it kinda got lost among all the other comments, so I thought I'd create a new thread. Apologies for the length of this message, but I think there's some context needed. I was...
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    @Bible Highlighter I want to ask you something privately, but I can't start a conversation as I haven't met the minimum criteria. Can you please start a conversation with me.
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    Thank you for posting this brilliant video. It really helped me :)
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    For #1 and #2; I sincerely believe in God and Jesus, otherwise I wouldn't be here. I know that I'm a sinner and am deeply sorry and repentant. I've genuinely prayed for God to forgive me and to come into my life. Have I received the Lord Jesus into my heard and not just believed? I don't know...
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    I would like talk openly to people, but pride and fear of ridicule are definitely factors and are in my way at the moment. A lot of my friends would probably think I've gone a bit crazy if I told them I want to follow God now and I'm not going to sin anymore (or at least try my best not to). I'm...
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    @Friedrich Rubinstein Thank you for your detailed response. I take comfort in a lot of what you wrote. I mentioned in a previous response that my wife and I have been going through a tough time. My wife has been seeking validation and asking if I love her. I do love her in a way (after all...
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    Thank you for the response @Jeshu , I have indeed been praying for love. Love for God and love for my neighbours. Also love for my wife as we're going through a rough patch. To be honest there hasn't been a lot of love in my marriage, but we have young children and are committed to one...
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    Recently came back to God and have some questions

    Hi everyone. This is my first post, so be kind :) Just a bit of background about me; I was raised as a Christian in a small town. I've always believed in God from a young age, but got drawn away by worldly pursuits (e.g. sport, friends, partying, work, marriage, kids, etc) from my mid-late...