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  1. G

    Celibacy and children - what do?

    Hi there, I am a 20 (soon to be 21) year old woman, and feel like God is calling to celibacy. At first, I was ok with the idea (oddly enough), and still to an extent am ok with it now. However, my main worry or thing I struggle with is the idea of having (or not having) children. Part of me...
  2. christina Pickle

    Hello Fellow Christians I'm New and Old

    :) My name is Christina and I am new to this forum. Actually, I'm new to forums in general; I have never been part of one before. Looking around the site, I'm encouraged to see what is happening on this forum and look forward to being a part of it. I say I'm old because I've been a believer for...
  3. T

    Long term boyfriend tells me no to having children...

    I'm really hoping I'm putting this in the correct place, I apologize if I'm not. My mind isn't quite with it at the moment and I could really use some advice. To keep this short and sweet... like every relationship - there are always up's and down's. I have been with my boyfriend just over 4...
  4. David Nguyen

    I hated my mom before I loved her.

    Original link: Mom – Heavenly Plastics I hated my mom before I loved her. I love my mom dearly, but it wasn't always that way. This Mother's Day, I don't get to see her, but it gives me some time to reflect on our relationship and how it's come to be what it is now. My mother is...
  5. Christopher Watkins

    Having Kids? Maybe? Adoption or Natural?

    My wife and I have been married 13 years. I'm now 34 and she's 31. I just finished seminary and she will graduate in a year from now and will then receive her Masters in Clinical Counseling (she'll need about a year after graduation to get her license to practice as a licensed therapist without...
  6. Winken

    Great-Grandchildren returned home!!!!!!!!!

    19 months ago they were removed from the home of their mother due to neglect. They were placed in the custody of my daughter and her husband, the grandparents. Suddenly, 7 months ago, they were removed from their home. Their whereabouts was unknown. After 7 months of legal entanglements, court...
  7. Brandice

    Worship/Announcement child participation

    Hi there, Our church currently has our youth stay in with the congregation for worship and announcements. The kids are then released for children's church while the adults listen to the sermon. We have heard some feedback that this time is stressful for parents, and they're choosing to arrive...
  8. L

    Good Christian Books about Raising a Family?

    Hello! My husband and I are not expecting any time soon, but it is not impossible next year or so we might begin the conversation about starting a family. I was thinking about getting a good Christian book that addresses all the questions and conversations you should have before starting a...
  9. LittleQuietSoul

    Help With My Hangup (Ew, children)

    I need prayers/advice. I'm 22 (23 in a few days) and I have a fear that I'll never want children. My husband has shared with me that he has the same fear. We both know very well what the Bible says about children, and we do plan on having children, since God commanded it. But... I can't help...
  10. KayJoy

    Worthy Ministry - Hope House Cebu

    I've recently become acquainted with this ministry and have been so so blessed to be a part of supporting their work in Cebu, Philippines among the homeless, poor, street kids, trafficking victims, etc ... feeding, loving, supporting, paying medical bills, and sharing the Gospel. It's a...
  11. S

    Forcibly Left My Parents House To Find God On My Own

    To keep a long story short, my life is much of Benjamin's. Always sheltered. Extremely sheltered, even. Wherever my parents went, I was at. I couldn't really go over to friends houses, I couldn't have other friends over, and well...I think you guys get the point. I've been under lock and key for...
  12. S

    Interactive Christmas Program

    Hi, I was looking for some ideas on an interactive type play or Christmas program for our children's church this year. I found one at Group which looked great, but I wanted a few other options to bring my team. Any ideas? Something that might have worked for some of you in the past maybe. We'd...
  13. L

    Best and worst "family" and "Christian" films, in your opinion? (longer than intended)

    I have reviewed "War Room" and "Home", two DVD's that I have purchased recently. They are both good in my opinion. I was thinking about this because there are so many "Christian" films that are based on inaccurate interpretation of scriptures or are just lame and "family" films that aren't...
  14. L

    Best and worst "family" and "Christian" films, in your opinion?

    I have reviewed "War Room" and "Home", two DVD's that I have purchased recently. They are both good in my opinion. I was thinking about this because there are so many "Christian" films that are based on inaccurate interpretation of scriptures or are just lame and "family" films that aren't...
  15. D

    Why do so many Christians believe everyone is a child of GOD?

    I have been in discussions where I have asked this question. In small groups, Sunday School, Bible studies, online forums, have even asked Pastors, etc. and so, so many Christians believe this, yet the Word is replete with scripture that tell us that no, not everyone is a child of God. Yes, we...
  16. amariselle

    A Losing Battle

    This has been on my heart lately. The last few days I have been trying my best to take a stand for the sanctity of ALL human life. Sometimes it feels like this is a losing battle to be honest, but I know I have to keep trying. ----------------------------------------------- I have decided to...
  17. Scott Boudreaux

    Hello All. Blessings in Jesus name.

    Hi, I am Scott Boudreaux. I have recently been developing a childrens bible app because I see so very little Godly games on ios and android devices. I am here to share my dream with everyone. This is dedicated to my 6 month old Benjamin. May he and all children have better options to...
  18. D

    I need some help to interpret my dream.

    It's my first time on this side and I would appeiciate any help anyone can give to interpret my dream. There were 2 parts to this dream: 1) We were in a church about to announce our engagements to friends and family and for some reason I put her ring in my mouth to clean it and I was swirling...
  19. M

    Need help talking to child about God

    Hello. I am a mother of a 9 month old and I am terrified. This world is so anti-Christian and I am scared to be raising a child in it. I don't have anyone to go to for advice. My mother is dead. My father, the only relative who could possibly give me advice, is MIA in my life right now. Even if...
  20. R

    Prayer for Children who are have been planned for sacrifice

    Let us pray for all the children around the world. Some of them are struggling and many people are planning on using them for sacrifice to satisfy their selfish means. It is an election year in so many countries and these children would need to be protected. Let us pray for families that have...