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Thanks so much for your prayers! She is going to the bathroom fairly regularly, and yesterday we got to take her home! It will take time to heal, and we still have to have part of the tail removed, but she should be just fine. All the prayers are much appreciated. Praise God :)

Praying; I hope you are finding His comfort.

My wife and I adopted a new cat, Susan, on Friday. She got loose two days ago, was briefly lost, and then taken into an animal hospital by a good samaritan. They believed she was hit by a car, and as of yesterday things weren't looking that good (possible permanent damage to the spine), but...

Regardless of the marriage plans, perhaps talking to a pastor - himself and/or both of you - about it can help. Having that guidance can make a world of difference. Will pray for your situation; I trust you'll make it through with God's help.

Very cool!

Hello, I"ve been racking by brain trying to find the perfect gift for her. I wasn't sure if we would engage in this tradition, but she did let me know that she got me something, as a heads-up. I jokingly asked if it was nice, and then, with a yes on the first question, if we "are talking...

I pray that you find His strength in your life

Thanks both for your recommendations!

It's certainly something to address and talk about. There is a difference between someone wanting to check others out, desire and lust after them, and so forth - and then noticing someone who is attractive. He might have looked a little too long - or he falls into the first category. Maybe...

Look at Bible studies, small groups, etc. at other churches. It's perfectly acceptable to have a place where you like to go to church, and then other churches where you can get more involved with people your age.

Be careful in this category, as "love" can lead you to many types of Christian books (i.e. self-help, those that look at theological quotes, etc.). This is not that easy of a read, but Kierkegaard's Works of Love is the one that changed my life; very in-depth look at love in Christianity...

Do keep in mind that prayers do not need to have any certain type of structure. Perhaps you could keep certain things in mind, write down items that you want to pray for, and so forth. Speak to God honestly and openly; hopefully in time you'll feel more comfortable about praying. On one or...

I write full-time, a lot of online articles; right now I've been doing mostly insurance/finance stuff, but have done sports, business, or you name it - in the past.

Thanks for sharing; very interesting

Keep it in your prayers and strive for it in your life; He will be there with you. Rejecting sin is unfortunately something that we all struggle with to some capacity - it's part of our broken state. It's a good thing that Jesus will wash us, white as snow :)

Many times for me it's through prayer. I ask Him for guiding with a struggle, or just His guidance, strength, wisdom, or love. Sometimes you just have to live in His words, stay in the Bible, and allow that to guide you. Often times I find that He works from the inside out. Before I know it...

Of course, it would be nice to have some sort of understanding there. Not about who will ask, but about being ready for marriage, praying for that in a couple's life, and so forth. But otherwise, absolutely! :)

Wow, that sounds amazing. I remember seeing that book up for awards - the one on his biography; would love to learn about what he went through. Truly a man living for Him.

Thanks Mariette, myself and fiction aren't really meant for each other :) Keith, Weight of Glory looks intriguing; putting that on my "library list" or hopefully I can skim through it in a bookstore to get a better sense of it. I like your suggest on Bonhoeffer - that's much appreciated; maybe...

Probably just a fluke interaction of sorts. I'm battling insecurities as well, and trying my hardest to put it in God's hands. Honestly, I already feel happier and better, and excited to break out of my shell (my problem - I WAS smothering someone!); and part of that is loving and being...