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    Changing Churches

    I am considering switching to a different church. I have not been to the one I am a member of for the last year because I was living elsewhere for that period but they are expecting me to come back. However, I am thinking I would rather start attending a different church. I don't know what...
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    Book Recommendation Request

    Hi, I am new to this forum. I have a request: I have not yet had a chance to read any of John Shelby Spong's books and I am wondering if anyone can recommend which of his books would be a good starting point. I have read most of Marcus Borg's books and some of Crossan, Armstrong, and Butler...
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    How do I deal with a spouse who constantly mocks Christianity?

    Hi com7fy8: This past year I began my journey back to a relationship with God after a long absence. My previous experience with being a Christian was during my childhood. This is occurring many years into an already established marriage. "you might evaluate what made you able to fall for...
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    Migraines, grinding teeth, aching back and neck

    I have the same issues. Have you tried a bite plate / mouth guard that your dentist can fit you with? I have found that it helps me quite a bit. Sleeping with a heated neck pillow helps as well. Hang in there. I hope you are feeling better, God bless.
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    How do I deal with a spouse who constantly mocks Christianity?

    There is a lot of sarcasm happening. For example, if something comes on the television making reference to God or Christianity he might say, "is that what YOU are going to do?" and then a quick "oh, S-O-R-R-Y". I think Iambren is right it is very passive aggressive. I try to ignore it but I...
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    Finding a Church

    Thank you all for your kind responses. I am finding the advice very helpful and has built up my courage to try another church next Sunday. If anyone can think of more suggestions that might help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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    How do I deal with a spouse who constantly mocks Christianity?

    My husband likes to make comments about Christianity which he claims are "funny" (he is an atheist). I have asked him to stop as I find it disrespectful but he continues. What is the best way to handle this situation? I find it very isolating.
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    Finding a Church

    Hi, I am brand new here and I have a question. I would really like to belong to a church but I am struggling a bit. A few months ago I went to a church for 5 weeks but I got the feeling from people that they were wondering why I was there. I then tried a different church for a couple of weeks...