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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Because We Love Him

    Psalms 16:4 ESV “The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.” Another god A god is a deity, a spirit, and/or an idol. He, she, or it is someone or something that is worshipped. And...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Pointless! Pointless!

    An Original Work / August 13, 2021 “Pointless! Pointless!” the argument says From those from Jesus their lives they’ve fled. They see no hope in their battle ‘gainst sin, Because Christ Jesus they’ve not let in. They’ve not surrendered their all to him, But they’re still controlling...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Darling, Where are You?

    Many of us have loved ones we care about who are professing faith in Jesus Christ but who are not living what they profess. We are concerned for them for we can see the damage they are doing to their lives, and we know that there is a better life for them if they will repent of their sins and...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Straight Talk

    Give God Your Heart Proverbs 23:26-28 ESV “My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. For a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is a narrow well. She lies in wait like a robber and increases the traitors among mankind.” This instruction isn’t just for men...
  5. C

    New Woman in Christ from Bondage

    Hello, I'm new here. Ive believed in the Lord for most of my life but i am new to living my life for Him and truly turning away From sin and my old life. I was addicted to pain pills for close to 10 years, addicted to cigarettes and marijuana15 years, binge drinking, bisexual, studied and...
  6. CodyR4

    new plan to stop porn addiction.

    i have been addicted to porn for the better part of six years. i made it 90 days porn free after my ex fiance and i split it. i met a new girl and i opened up to her about my addiction and a week later she used that as an excuse to dump me. ive made it a few days porn free here and there for a...
  7. CodyR4

    need help finding saints who struggled with addiction. preferably male, but any will do.

    i have struggled with addiction of a lustful nature for quite some time. often involving sexual deviancies. i know it sounds weird to come out and say that but it would give yall a better picture of what i am looking for. and while youre at it. if anyone can give me a good recommendation for...
  8. mrschavez2124

    Question about Sin

    So if someone had resolved to sin, that is to make a choice to turn from God by willfully deciding to do something against his will, and then before actually sinning, realizes that they do not want to do that sin and repents from it... is that still considered a sin? If so, is that a mortal sin...
  9. D

    Obesity enabler or supportive husband?

    We’ve been married for 20 years. Both 49 with 1 child in school still. She’s clinically obese to The point of being partially disabled( can’t walk more than 10-15 minutes a day). Also has cholesterol of 350+, and recently diagnosed as “pre diabetic”. But she feels her weight is under...
  10. Alisa7777777

    [MOVED] Marriage: addiction cycle.. any advice?

    Hi all! I’ve been married to a screen-addicted spouse for over four years now. He’s been addicted the whole time, and unwilling to own up to having any sort of problem the whole four years. Because of this, and coupled with pregnancy hormones, our first year of marriage was a disaster. But I...
  11. Rusty6113

    SUBOXONE....a catch 22? Need input...

    So yes, I got hit badly the massive wave of Oxycontin is the early 2000's. Wow and i mean wow want a drug. I hate that I love that feeling. Of course this lead to eating fent patches, snorting morphine, diluaded, usually with some benzos. Now, ive never found heroin to be that impressive (thank...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Who's Your Partner?

    Awake, O Sleeper Ephesians 5:7-14 ESV “Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the...
  13. Rusty6113

    Just saying hello....yet another difficult phase of my life.

    Living at home, 2 amazing pastors for Uncles. Faith is huge. Christ died for my sins, but I cannot seem to stop. Its been and up and down mess with alcohol, various drugs, and my own prescribed medications. I'm currently single, on probation, and not too happy. I am using the Word as my fuel...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Love and Respect

    Psalm 119:161-163 “Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.” *Before I get into today’s lesson, I need to state this first. My husband and I...
  15. F

    Prayer Request

    The past two years I've battled with depression/anxiety, addiction of nicotine, the passing of my grandmother, a breakup that I felt was Godsend, the diagnosis of my mother's breast cancer (in remission) and my dad's diagnosis of cancer who past away May 23rd of this year. My anxiety has been...
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  16. Christsfreeservant

    Beware of Evil Workers

    Philippians 3:2-3 ESV “Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” Man-Made Religion There are those who do teach salvation...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Seared Consciences

    Matthew 15:19-20a ESV “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person.” What is meant here by the heart? The heart (kardia in Greek) is also translated as mind, character, inner self, will, and the...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Ask in Faith

    James 1:5-8 ESV “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Their god, their Belly

    Philippians 3:17 ESV “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.” In my experience, from my observations of people, I have known very few people in my lifetime who I would want to imitate. I know not one of us is perfect, but...
  20. T

    COVID-19, the Eucharist, and Celiac Disease

    I understand that you believe the Eucharist cannot transmit disease such as Covid-19. But, are you allowed to believe that the physical properties of the Eucharist can have negative effects on people with celiac disease or with alcoholic addiction?
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