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    Unexpected death - how to help non-believers?

    A good friend of mine unexpectantly lost his dad in a motorcycle accident yesterday. My friend is 21 years old. He is not a believer. He knows I am a believer, and never argues or debates my faith. He has several times mentioned that he thinks its good I do believe. I have tried to bring him...
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    In prayer, looking for guidance.

    I have a medical issue (kidney stone) which is not bothering me at this time. On August 6th the Doctors attempted to resolve the problem, but were unsuccessful. I am still not in any pain and have a 2nd attempt scheduled for October 1st. Just not sure I should go through with it. I have been in...
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    Looking for prayer. Unsure of what to do.

    Currently have a 7mm stone in my right kidney. Numerous CT scans show the stone. This stone is not causing any pain or bad symptoms at this time. Few weeks ago went through laser ureteroscopy, and Doctor was unable to reach the stone. That same night had bladder urine retention where I was...
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    Prayer request please.

    My job of 16 years is going away in the next month or so. I have been looking here in the Atlanta area. I am 46 years old, so changing careers is very scary, but I am college educated and do learn new roles quickly. I am praying that God provides me with patience to wait for His timing. Also...
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    Scared at 46 years old.

    I am 46 years old. The good job I have had for 16 years is going to go away in the next month or so. I am struggling on what to do. I do have a four year degree in Criminal Justice, but most agencies aren't interested in incoming 46 year olds. I am not really interested in Law Enforcement...
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    A Praise.

    Have a friend whom I have known for over three years. Been trying to get him to church but he always had an excuse. Been praying for God to cause him to have a desire to come to church. Finally on March 2nd, he joined me at church. He also joined me the following night on March 3rd. I now pray...
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    Prayer request please.

    I am requesting prayers. I am going through some difficult times in locating a job here in the Atlanta area. I also have a medical issue that has exposed itself. I have been praying and maintain a strong faith in God's timing. I am also understanding in that His timing may not be the same as...
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    Prayer request please - job situation

    I am not sure if this is the correct forum, but I am having a difficult time with the job situation. Our contract runs out in June/July 2019. I am not sure what to do. Realize God has a plan, and I realize in the long run everything will be fine, but I am still struggling with being nervous and...
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    XBox gamers?

    Any Christian Xbox gamers in the Atlanta area? I am currently playing Red Dead 2, Forza Motorsport 7, and Ghost Recon Wildlands.
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    "I want to believe, but it all sounds so fake."

    Friend of mine is 18 years old. Not from a Christian home. Good kid, but his life has been difficult with low paying job, no education, etc.... He has said to me several times, that he really wants to learn more about Christ, but he is having a hard time because it all "sounds so fake". I have...
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    Christian youtube channel need help.

    A friend of mine in college is receiving some negative attention because of his Christian based youtube channel. He is kind of down about the whole thing. Could you guys check out his channel and give him some nice words or encouragement? Thanks Yung Lu
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    Christian channel Youtube attention?

    A friend of mine is currently in college and is receiving some negative attention because of his Christian based youtube channel. Could you guys check out his channel and give him some good words or praise? Thanks Yung Lu
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    Teen does not "see" God....

    I was talking to a 17 year old friend. We have had various "God conversations" before. He has applied and interviewed for a job and was hoping for a positive outcome. Told him I hoped and prayed everything would turn out. Asked him if he had prayed about it. He said "no". I again explained the...
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    Talking to my good 17 year old friend - nonbeliever.

    Tonight I was talking to my good 17 year old friend. We have had various "God conversations" before. He had applied and interviewed for a job and was hoping for a positive outcome. Told him I hoped and prayed everything turned out. Asked him if he had prayed about it. He said "no". I again...
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    Romans 9... Do we have a chance?

    In Romans 9 it says that God decides that some of us will be successful in our journey, and decides that others of us will fail. Romans 9 almost makes it sound as if we are all grouped on day 1 as to either pass or fail (be "special" or be "ordinary"). “Has the potter no right over the clay, to...
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    Always been confusing....

    One thing that has always been confusing is exactly what role we play with non-believers. - I've been told that God will speak to the non-believers and cause them to desire a closer relationship with Him. If this is true, do believers have any role to play in helping non-believers get to know...
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    What to do with friends?

    The majority of my friends are in their teens and twenties. Because of the work I do, and things I am involved with, I seem to nearly always be near someone in this age bracket. The majority of my friends in this age bracket are good people. That means, they are not into partying, sex, drugs...
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    How to "break the ice"?

    I traveled over to Korea with a friend/student of mine from USA. We were with each other for 10 days straight. 24 hours per day. He comes from a family who are not believers. This friend of mine is a very nice person who is doing well overall. He needs some help with his school work, but...
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    Possible to help someone who doesn't want help?

    Besides praying, is it possible to help someone who doesn't want to be helped? Possible problems include negative peer pressure, finanicial, trying to fit in, non-believers, etc.... Can these people be helped if they are not interested?
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    Friend involved with bad habits. Hangout or not?

    I have a friend whom I have known for several years. He is involved with several bad habits (I understand we all have bad habits and are not perfect). The things my friend does absolutely causes no temptation for me to join him or try those things he chooses to do. I think my main problem is...