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Recent content by samylakes

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    Meeting new followers of Christ

    Yeah, the question is about these ways. The many ways that people meet. Maybe I can use one these ways as well. Just looking for the place where people who follow God come together online, I guess...
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    Meeting new followers of Christ

    That's cool! So it is possible. I just don't see it that often.
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    Meeting new followers of Christ

    I'm interested how the single people get to meet new people? Especially if you want to meet someone who also follows Christ. So the obvious meetups are church, be it big or in small groups. However, are there other places than this where you can meet followers of Christ in real life? I see...
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    Prayer to fix relationship with Girlfriend

    I understand what you're going through. I have something similar like your situation. I'll be praying for you as well.
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    I have not defeated lustful addictions

    I'm praying for you, brother. I was struggling with this addiction as well and it took quite a while. Currently I'm feeling like I have more control over it and overcoming this demon. The thread already supplied a lot of useful information, but prayer is the most important. Keep doing that...
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    Is there something wrong with me?

    Labels... To be honest, you should not care about the labels. You're a child of God, that's the only label that applies to you. Don't let yourself get confined by the labels people place on you. I would still try to love the other people who are labeling you like this. But remain quiet if...
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    Need advice please

    I kind of understand what you're going through. I used to talk with a girl from the Philippines, we got quite close and we both had feelings for each other. We even started to be in a committed relationship. However, I had to wait, because she wasn't ready yet. She wanted to finish her...
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    What Operating System are you using on your computer?

    I use Linux Mint at home at almost all the computers. Only my desktop can dualboot windows, because of the occasional gaming.
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    30

    I turned 30 as well a few months ago. I still don't feel like I'm 30 though, but more like a 20-something. So thanks for making this thread, I'm also quite curious at what other people feel was beneficial to their life to do during this period.
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    Worship songs covered in a different genre

    I stumbled upon a YouTube video of Christafari, where they covered Way Maker in a reggae style. Does anybody know any other bands/artists that do something similar? Covering a worship song in a different style?
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    The Fediverse

    Are there people here who use the fediverse? I like the idea that the big tech companies don't have my data. Also the technology doesn't feel like they want to chain you to their app. They all play along nice with each other through the different protocols. Feel free to share or contact me on...
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    How's your 30 something going?

    Basically this except for the last sentence. I've been 30 now for a few months, but I still feel like a 20 something. Basically nothing much changed. Just the same realization every year, that I still have a lot to learn on every area of my life.
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    30 something singles

    I recently got out of a relationship. Unfortunately, I messed up due to having too having too many lustful feelings and acted on them. I am repenting from that now. I'm turning to God and facing these demons. I believe I didn't take care of these demons before the relationship. I should have...
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    Have you considered giving up social media?

    I'm amazed that so many people can go without a smartphone. Unfortunately, I rely very much on my phone. It has my bible app, navigation, bank stuff... there's too much in there. I could do it all with a laptop, but the phone is still quite convenient. I use social media, but only a select...
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    So yeah, I watch Anime and read Manga, but should a Christian like me really do that?

    I used to read a lot of manga and watch a lot of anime, but basically I pretty much got addicted to it. I bought a lot and consumed a lot of media (books,movies, etc). As such, I don't watch a lot of anime or read a lot of manga either. It was also my gateway to another addiction I had, which...