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Millions are unemployed. People have been hospitalized. Businesses have been shut down. Most countries are refusing to allow Americans. I see things differently.

My city allows churches to assemble outdoors as long as they comply with the mask and social distancing requirements. My church has signs, free masks and free hand sanitizer to comply with the city regulations. We assemble but the younger church members refuse to wear a mask citing various...

Winner! Winner! I equate my story to the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Daughter left and Mom got a ton of money for child support (Mom even told me "it's easier to sue you than make my own money"). I strongly believe Mom influenced our child. My daughter has been an adult for the last four+...

I have one child from a failed marriage. The child told me one day 1) They don't appreciate anything I have done for them and 2) Don't want to see me anymore. Needless to say, I went into shock, hurt, anger, etc. It's been a decade. I am about to rewrite my will. I want to give everything...

I used to be angry, sad, frustrated, etc. regarding my ex-wife. The negative emotions were killing me. My pastor told me to pray for my ex. Each day I prayed a good life (health, wealth, happiness, etc.) for my ex. It took some time but eventually I no longer have bitterness. 1. Each...

I rarely come under attack from anxiety. If I do, I go straight to scripture and pray. This time it's not working. Any advice is appreciated.

I forgot that God has patience with me and my actions. I will have to practice patience and understanding. Thanks for the help!

I have a work situation where people come to me for advice. I take the time to research the issue and give them step-by-step plans. One of my clients refuses to write down any notes and usually tries to short-cut the steps. Later on the client calls me to fix the problems they create. I am...

This phrase comes from one of my pastors. I believe this quote was part of the catalyst of my church attendance. I tithed. I volunteered. I read my bible. I attended small congregations. etc. I was all in. The more I read my bible the more I stopped believing in my pastors and fellow...

To make a long story short, I read the bible and talked a pastor about money, church and charities. Here's my answer: "Do what the Holy Spirit tells you" and give cheerfully. Half of my giving goes to the church, 1/4 goes to a food bank and 1/4 goes to a homeless shelter.

I agree that charity is one way of giving. There are other ways. Thanks for your response.

This is my point. Thanks for responding.

I am asking about taxes. Is paying your taxes considered biblical? The reasoning is the government has social programs that help out the poor.

There are multiple scriptures in the new Testament indicating we should help the less fortunate. I've talked to several people that say I pay my taxes Government has social programs. Therefore, I help the less fortunate. Is that a biblical way of looking at things? I consider good deeds as...

My blessings come in the form of seeing Joy when people know God has provided for them.

I think most charities would prefer a constant flow of income. Ask the Holy Spirit if you should give on a regular basis/ad-hoc and which charities. I refer to the bible, my church, Pope (even though I am not Catholic) and Fidelity's High Impact Giving suggestions...

I have a book for you. It's called the Four Agreements. Rule 2. Don’t Take Anything Personally Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim...

Thanks for the advice. I truly appreciate the input.

I was really affected by the story of the Good Samaritan and James 2:14-17 I attended a Men's Breakfast at a different church to see some of the guest speakers. During the sermon, it was mentioned a homeless man stopped by and asked if the church had any food to spare. The church fed him and...

Love these stories. People reaching out to help others.