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  1. J

    In your opinion what does it mean to be a "good christian"?

    I've heard the term said a lot, but I am really curious what some of you think about it. What is a "good christian" in your opinion or what defines someone as being a "good christian"?
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    Knowing. Anyone see it?

    I'm talking about the Nicholas Cage movie Knowing. Anyone watch it? It was given mixed reviews, but it's supposed to have some biblical references and such in it. Wondering if it's worth a watch?
  3. J

    Do you believe in hell?

    Do you believe in hell? Yes or no and why.
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    Anyone read any Kyle Idleman or Joan Wester Anderson?

    Recently started a book by Kyle Idleman (The Not a Fan book) and am also in the middle of a Joan Wester Anderson book (Where Angels Walk) and wondered if anyone else had read these authors or books. Not sure what to think of idleman yet, but Joan Wester Anderson looks like a must read if anyone...
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    New to classical, suggestions?

    I am experimenting newly with classical music and wondered if anyone had some suggestions. Right now I'm digging into Beethoven, mostly all his symphonies. Probably checking out Mozart and Bach next. I seem to have a thing for Piano Sonatas too, so I've been told to check out Chopin there too by...
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    Are strong emotions good or bad or indifferent?

    Simple question. Is being very emotional a good or bad or indifferent thing in your opinion or based on christian opinion? I am not sure what to think. Mood swings are bad, but relentless happiness/joy is wonderful. Deep passionate/romantic love is a beautiful thing, but anger fits are bad...
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    Anyone else "nonchalantly careless" about their future?

    I am just wondering if I'm the only one or I should change: To put it bluntly, I am a nonchalantly careless christian/person. I am in my early 20's, in college, working part time, but just lack care or firmness about my future life. I'll explain more.... -I don't care if I have a family/kids...
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    Mom issues

    I'll first start off by saying I know I'm not perfect and know I should be judging myself before others, and I am somewhat hard on myself in that way. I try to "be a perfectionist" in my life and do the best I can to follow the word and make myself a better christian. I'm in my 20's too if that...
  9. J

    Help on ideas for becoming a better Christian?

    I'm just trying to float ideas for myself(and others if they wish) of hobbies/actions and charateristics of "good christians". Off my head I've been thinking: -Praying often -Being a vegetarian (helping save animals) -Being Optimistic -Donating to the needy -Volunteering to help people in...
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    Prophetic Dreams

    Not literally prophetic, but I have had over a dozen dreams in my later teen years for a couple years(in my early 20's now) of events with conversations that occurred in the somewhat near future. I was wondering if anyone else experienced this. I am talking about dreams of events that occur in...
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    Question for scenario?

    Here's the scenario: I am off from college as of now, and back to a 40hr work week and I like to enjoy my other free time mostly playing sports with friends. Is it a sin to spend the majority of your free time doing things/sports with your friends? I know that it's good and healthy to have...
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    Jello!

    Hi, I'm new to this site but have been an on and off reader the last couple months. Joining to learn more about christianity and trying to be a better christian. So, Any tips on how to be a better christian in daily life? I was thinking always put a smile on, be kind to everyone, think...