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Thanks for the great suggestions guys. I kind of wouldn't want anything to be too formal, otherwise, its just another activity. There's got to be a way of building friendships, and a sort of mutuality. I can see someone outside of church and stand outside their house for ten minutes chatting and...

Sorry for the lateness of my reply. Thank you for your replies. It's been a topsy turvy few weeks and I've been really hammering on about Christian discipleship, friendship, relationships because it's really bugging me. The more I read, the more I get angry. We're really great at being...

The one thing I've been thinking about recently, is how I know people, but I don't actually "know" them. In other words, while there is friendly interaction with the majority, there is nothing outside of that Church environment, save for maybe a few Facebook updates. The lack of any real...

It does have social events at the Church, but Im more comfortable in smaller settings where I can chat to one or two people. Which is hence why I thought about the above. Its easier to get to know someone in an intimate setting where you're not just just dancing or taking part in some activity.

I walk around my area and sometimes bump into familiar faces from Church. I'm beginning to query why peoples lives are so compartmentalised - here is my church group, here are my social friends, here's my work friends etc... I'd just love for one of them just to invite me back for a cup of...

Quite simply, I was just wondering where God wants me and thinking that if only I did XYZ for example, I'd have more time, more money, more happiness, I could be a better Christian and really get to grips with Gods will. But the answer seems to be you don't need XYZ to be happy, just me. You...

I wish I had some wise advice. I wish I knew what to say. I don't, but I do sort of understand where you're coming from, stuck in a situation you can't change, not being able to cope, praying and not getting the answers, the strength, the wisdom. As some friends of mine once said, people are...

Ok.... Its joining a band. A good band. A decent band. By all accounts I should be bouncing off the walls. Wanted this for so long. Now... God just doesn't seem to be in it. And what's more I seem to recognise that. But everyone else around me is telling me to give it a chance.

I don't believe I have the fruits of the spirit in everything, and I ask for guidance in everything. However there are some situations where I'll go into, and will feel natural, normal, joyous, happy, confident, no problem. Others will have a sense a trepidation. A quite literal black and white...

So much is said about testing, and praying, and the fruits of the holy spirit being peace, love, joy etc and that you'll know what the right course of action is, whether that's the way to go, if you get this. Well, does it work in reverse? Does the absence of those fruits indicate it's not a...

My whole prayer life is centred around trying to ask God what he wants of my life. I often think it might have been better for me being a disciple in those days. They gave up all they had to follow Jesus. Im willing to give up all I have now, but at the end of the day, well, I actually really...

Well the problem then, is how do I direct my prayer in a way that is suitable to God? I might pray for a change of direction, or family, or whatever. Or at least the help and opportunity to begin to achieve these. I realise those are all pretty much selfish means - but some of these things are...

I must admit, Im a bit iffy about the concept of standing still and waiting for God to tell me what to do. I keep trying to make things happen and push and see what doors open and close. Im mindful about stepping out in faith and finding the way through the fog to the light. Finding myself a...

Thanks again Contango. The sums go if I pay back £200 a month on a car loan, well, I could probably save up £200 a month towards a car. But of course it's not just that. Take the nominal £500 per year keeping the car on the road, the extra £80 in Road Tax, and the extra £40 a month in Petrol...

Thanks Contango. The reason why I think God is asking me to step out in faith, is because, Im so, inept at making a decision. I could certainly understand he wants me to just make a decision, the finer points are irrelevent, stop worrying, have faith and trust, make the decision about what I...

If I had £5000 to spend, I'd still get a loan for £5000 knowing that Im not wiping out my savings! I said to another poster in a private message, in some respects, I can almost sense God telling me to take a risk, step out in faith, have the thing that makes me happy, stop caring about money...

Am I right to be seeking God's advice on this? Why am I not getting an answer? (I don't want this to turn into a car thread!). But I am trying to understand the whole spending/saving/debt position.

Thanks both. Spunkn, your answer probably makes most sense to me. Cerette, certainly, Im single, no family, mid 30's, no kids... somewhat carefree. I've missed one bit out so could PM you to fill you in. So far the cheaper option, keeping my car on the road - it's an unknown quantity. It's...

I hope I have the right forum here. I've got a decision to make - choosing to buy a car. I could keep my current one and spend an unknown but minimally nominal amount to maintain it - the expenses could creep up as the car is reliable, but at the age where things need doing to it. Could...

Hi all. I like the idea of being able to have the mind of Christ, and the examples of being able to think for myself through Christ to make wholesome decisions. Makes me feel freer. We had a talk in Church yesterday as part of Holy Week which touches on this whole issue for me. It probably...