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    Favorite Version of the Bible to read?

    Last year I read NIV but this year I am reading the Message Bible...its easy to read. I also like NLT for its simple translations. What is your favorite?
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    How many will resolve to read their Bible more this year?

    And of those who do...which translation will you use? I finally got through the Bible for the first complete time last month. I read the NIV version. This year I am planning to read the message Bible as my daily reading and do more in depth studies in addition to daily reading.
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    How do you recognize God's Voice?

    Wondering how each of us determine God's voice from our own conscience? I know we need to consult scripture and God will only tell us things that will benefit us and not harm us. But really how do you decide? Should it be so involved?
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    Most Common Questions from New Christians?

    Okay since I am not sure which forum is appropriate I selected this one. I am wondering what the most common questions were among us when we were new christians. Since this is the board for New Christians what are your big questions? For me it was ... How can God be three persons at once? How...
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    Most Common Questions by New Christians

    Okay since I am not sure which forum is appropriate I selected this one. I am wondering what the most common questions were among us when we were new christians. For me it was ... How can God be three persons at once? How can I trust that the Bible is truth? How do I know when I hear God's voice...
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    Favorite Christmas Shows

    Okay I LOVE Christmas shows so where to begin Miracle on 34th Street A Christmas Story Santa Claus is Coming to Town The Year Without a Christmas (heat meiser & the cold one can't remember name) Shiny New Year Rudolph the Red Nosed Reighdeer The Island of Misfit Toys A Charlie Brown Christmas...
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    Faithbooking or Faithjournaling

    I have had a few requests for more info so I thought I would start a new thread. Faithbooking/Faithjournaling is a way to record the ways God has worked in your life. When he has blessed you, challenged you, disciplined you and forgiven you. It is a tool that will help us to remember that our...
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    Charity as Christmas gift?

    I am wondering if anyone knows any good charities that I can support in the form of a gift to someone on my list that has everything. I have heard about people donating money that would have been spent on a gift to charity in the persons name you were to buy for. I like the idea but am not...
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    Christian who commits suicide...

    Where do they go? Heaven or Hell?? Is one sin more damning than another?? Isn't all sin bad regardless of how we 'rank' it in our society? Once Saved, always saved?
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    Your walk with Christ: Name one thing that helps you to grow deeper in Christ

    I am wondering what keeps all of us from being stagnant or complacient in Christ. What challenges you and keeps you growing? For me it is my involvement in small group bible studies and my pastors firm push to make his congregation strong disciples in Christ. I am wondering, especially from...
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    Speaking in Tongues..How do you know?

    Since I have never witnessed this first hand...how does one know that they are indeed 'speaking in tongues'? And how would you know you had the gift to interpret it? Always very curious about this fruit of the spirit.
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    If by God's Grace we are forgiven then what is the purpose of Judgement Day ..

    For believers??? Our salvation is guarenteed so what else is there? Possibly a heirarchy in heaven...'jewels in our crowns'? Always wondered about this.
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    How many times have you completely read the Bible?

    I am really wondering how many people have either NEVER read it completely or those who have read it many times. I have heard that a huge number of Christians have not read the Bible all the way through. Wondering our WORD health on this board.
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    How do you remember your blessings?

    Do you keep a record of your God Moments? You know, the times when God has been there and controlled a situation that you know came only from him? In Deuteronomy 4:9, Moses tells the people, “Be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen...
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    Once saved is it possible to lose it (or be unsaved)?

    This was a topic of conversation among members of my church. I am wondering what the opinions here are.
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    How do you explain what 'non-denominational' means to someone who asks?

    Wondering how each of us do this. I have a catholic background so I understand the confusion but not really sure the best easy way to explain this. My explainations end up way to involved.
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    Do you find yourself having better ethics since becoming a Christian?

    It is very different when thinking that I am now working for God rather than just my employer. I have to answer to a higher power. Its always in the back of my mind.
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    Has your church participated in 40 Days of Purpose Campaign??

    We did this campaign two years ago and it was HUGELY successful. I am a good result of turning my life to Christ for REAL! I know many who have come to Christ as a result of Rick Warrens book. I was visiting another place on this board and I didnt' realize that it was so contoversial...
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    Exercise Videos

    What are you favorites? I love Leslie Sansone. She is non threatening, christian, and motivating. Wondering what everyone else likes.
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    Where do you store your photos?

    Wondering what everyone does with their pictures. I scrapbook. I also store my pics on computer and CD's. But I make sure all my favorite pics get into scrapbook photo albums so we can look at them and remember the stories that go with them.