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I think my disgust has more to do with people’s unwillingness to put safety (I.e. personal comfort) and education aside. These things can be idols and I think affluent Christians walk a fine line when they pursue them above the great commission. There should be more families witnessing in poorer...

@Joined2krist is a Christian supposed to be worried about safety when being directed by the Lord? What about the families who are witnessing in Iran, China, etc? Should they not “go” because of safety concerns? How is it different if they are living in the US?

I just came back home from a vacation in Florida today and was walking around my LA neighborhood and see nothing but affluence from my neighbors. (similar to the places I visited in Florida) The past 8 years so I've witnessed more middle-class folks being priced out of Los Angeles so most of who...

We appointed a Godparent to our first son. She is a Godly woman and we were happy to find her. It is not easy to find people to be Godparents. Our second son is almost 3 and we still haven't found him a Godparent. We haven't found anyone at our Church who we feel will be around for a long time...

I started a sin accountability buddy relationship with another church member. We usually go out to eat to talk and pray or talk on the phone. Meeting in person is our preferred contact method however. He usually wants to drink 1-2 beers when we meet. Knowing him and his personality I agreed to...

You will find her comment in the article under the paragraph "Real Love in the Bedroom" near the bottom, first sentence. I give Christ the glory for making me victorious over the sexual sin I used to be enslaved to. I know it was His grace and Spirit, which I did not deserve, but was a gift to...

The article that promoted my post is discussed in this thread. You can read for context but the link is here: Forget Duty Sex: What You Really 'Owe' Your Spouse The implication that withholding sex in marriage can lead to temptation is 1 Corinthians 7:4-9

I really like what you said about how spoiling each other can help keep one another weak. While I think a spouse can help the other avoid temptation by providing regular sexual intimacy, if the other spouse has never overcame their own sexual sin, they may still have adultery in their heart for...

Thanks. All very good suggestions! I especially like the idea of bringing dessert to dinner and writing poems for each other as an activity to do together.

This article I read in Focus on the Family prompted my post because the author said so. Here is the link. Forget Duty Sex: What You Really 'Owe' Your Spouse - Focus on the Family You will find her comment under the paragraph "Real Love in the Bedroom" near the bottom, first sentence. Thanks...

I have heard it said that a spouse is not a safeguard against sexual sin, but Paul says "Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self control". I understand that true self control from sexual sin is a gift from the Lord. Then why does Paul suggest...

I’m not talking about how to deal with sinners in general. I do not think you can’t generalize it. It depends on the person you are dealing with how you should respond. It doesn’t make you a Pharisee to follow Paul’s teaching if the situation warrants. Even Jesus did not deal with every sinner...

I think my journey has helped me face the reality that if I am associating too much with these sinners and I don’t have a healthy support of strong growing Christian friends or mentors to provide personal spiritual direction and support, then I am susceptible to the negativity and weight of...

This article describes the 7 kinds of love that are used in the bible. The 7 Types of Love in the Bible by the way, thanks for sharing that article about SP. I’ve always suspected spirituality was an important leadership trait but I’ve never really read about it. I am encouraged to really...

It is missing love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NIV [1] If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. [2] If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move...

Recently I read 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. I’ve pasted it below. Now I felt convicted that I am associating too much with the people who I know are sinners in my church as well as friends who claim to be brothers but live a sinful life. I look at the church leaders and elders and I see this verse...

Is there such thing as a theology that justifies the willful destruction of fertilized eggs during in-vitro fertilization? I’m just wondering because all I know is that it is wrong to do, but I know that most Christian’s either don’t have an opinion, are against it, or for it. So I was just...

Thank you @thecolorsblend ! It really helps to have this doctrine put into perspective. I know it is seems obvious but really little was taught to me in catechism about the different ways to pray to God, to the saints, rosary, etc. so it is easy to get them confused without proper knowledge and...

During my devotional time I often sit quietly and listen for the voice of Christ which often times I am able to hear. Other times I pray to the saints, however, I do not listen for their voice the same way I do with Christ. With the saints I just offer up my prayers. Recently I have begun to...

How would she find a spiritual director? It is a non denomination church.