Question: I am in serious problem with lot of DEBT, no house of own, health problem with wife, daughter, no peace of mind. Not able to find out any way out to come out of these. Please help me to solve these problems.
Question: As a church member, I sometimes disagree with the preaching, and leadership. For fear of loss of friendships, I keep silent. Should I continue "walking on eggshells"?
Question:I am meeting this amazing girl that I had been a friend to for 6 years before that. As a person she is everything I have ever wanted my wife to be.Everyone around us like us a lot. She is so Godly. Her and my parents approve everything.We share common values, beliefs and goals in life... never fight about anything... love each other unconditionally... we keep everything very pure... But... I have one thing that worries me a bit... I am not sure I am totally in love with the way she looks visually. She is a very popular girl...everyone says how pretty she is and she is. But... strangely... I know it on a mind level but not on a heart level.Inside of me... I don't know if I am in love with the way she looks.To me she is too skinny and I doubt if I like the features of her face (which is important to me). Some days I think she is nice, other days I think "is this really what I want?"Tell me what you think I should do.Apart from this thing, she is everything I have ever dreamed about the woman of my life.If I was inspired by her visuality the way I am inspired by her personality, I would marry her immediately. But I am afraid that if I have doubts about her visuality, I may wake up some day and feel repulsed by her... I don't know... I am confused...
I am not the best Christian, but try by tithing, going to church and trying to be active in the church. My motives of tithing is partially becomes I'm thankful, fear the Lord, but selfishly it is also to obtain financial blessing. I have been tithing for several years (>10 years), but yet I have not seen the financial blessing. I have been blessed, but it appears that God is not working in my life and the tithe is becoming a waste.
Question: Recently my fiancé has been going above what I feel is o.k. for a Christian. Can you help me out? It has been a month and all he does is read the Bible (which is amazing) but he does not care for anything else, example is work, upkeep of the house, relationships with people. He has decided that everything and everyone is evil. He wants to sell his business and sell the house cause we are not to have anything. We are to be poor. He feels that Christmas, Easter, and any type of celebration are blasphemous. He has stated that I am a sinner cause the other day I listened to a some called "Halo" but it was written by someone that he thinks is also a sinner. I could go on and on but I don't want to overwhelm you. Am I wrong or should I seek assistance for him?
Question: My wife is very Christian. She has end stage liver disease and the only thing that might save her is a liver transplant. She refuses to do so because she wants to die to be in Heaven with God. We have four children. I told her that if she does so, she is going against God's gift of life and she would be also committing suicide by not doing the transplant. She says it’s God's will to die.
Who is right on this? My heart tells me that God would not be happy with her decision and that it is selfish on her part. I am willing to be a living donor.
Question:I have been in a close relationship with God since I was very young, and within this past year God brought somebody amazing in my life.I met a guy who is not only now my best friend, but we are engaged.When this guy first came into my life, he had no connection with God what so ever and a very rough life. His mother had been married 3 times and has had 2 accidental children (including him) and his father has been married a few times himself. his parents are 13 years apart, and his oldest sister is 19 and very hard core with today's young society (drugs, drinking, sex).His younger brother is bipolar, and his youngest sister who is 12 has already been caught sending out inappropriate pictures of herself.His family life is as rough as it gets. But when I met him he was in pain with his life at the time. He was bullied his whole life in school, and because of this was a pathological liar.But I of course didn't know any of this about him until we were already best friends, but over time I learned more about him from other sources.Finally I slowly began to confront him over time.Of course the first few times I asked all was denied but I never gave up hope. I began to preach to him of the words of God, and take him to church with me. I prayed for him constantly.Then over time I was blessed with his heart, and from this he fell in tears and admitted his whole background to me. We began to fall in love and over time I noticed so many changes in him, I'm still thanking God to this day for all that has happened. He admits every lie, he never uses such foul language as he use to, he treats others with kindness instead of such disgusting behavior he use to. And overall, he is slowly developing a relationship with God. I am so proud of how far everything has come, and i still have hopes for an even better result then what we still have yet to accomplish with his changes. But what I really wanted to ask about is our relationship...I have a feeling God wanted me to be with him (two months before I met him I had prayed to God if I ever was to be with somebody that he please answer me.) but i worry about maybe i’m only telling myself this because i’m in love with this guy. One night we were talking on the phone and i was telling him how proud i was of him when he began to break down in tears. I asked him what was wrong and he said "I have something else to admit.." he admitted to me he has been with two women in his life and had taken part in sex with them, one when he was 15 and the other when he was 16. This broke my heart... I didn't know what to think, i thought deep down to myself he is not for me, but yet he begged for forgiveness from me and from God, and I had no idea what to think of any of this. It was such a heart break, and I was consumed by jealousy, but i loved him and i knew if he was looking for forgiveness then I should forgive him, just as God would..but somehow it still bothers me that we can’t share that gift with each other one day of happiness of waiting for marriage. I still question if i’m really meant to be with him..but i feel deep down i am, but i question myself to much. Though I remembered the story in the bible where Jesus told the man to marry a prostitute. My question is..what do you think God would want me to do? what do you think His plan is. Thank you so much.
was wondering if masturbation is a sin? I am trying to start my life over, but I am not sure what’s a sin and what’s not anymore. I need Him back in my life I just don't know if I can stay dedicated.
Question: Hi, I am a Christian, born again and baptized into our Lord Jesus. Before this happened, I was in a Calvinist Church. Me and my now wife had pre-marital sex and she conceived our lovely daughter. I married her because she got pregnant; if it were not for that, I would have never married her. Four months before she conceived I did try to end the relationship, because we were living in sin, but she tried to cut her wrist if I did not take her back. Now 2 years later and with our second child, who is seven and a half months old. I am considering divorce, for no intimacy exists in our relationship, and the marriage is feeling more and more like a life sentence for our sin. Can I send her away, and stay in God’s Grace or should I keep on trying to get a loving marriage out of this marriage that should never have been?
Choosing Jesus is choosing eternal life. The key word is CHOICE. Our personal choices have very powerful consequences. And Jesus will be there with us every step of the way...
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Question: THE BIBLE SAID FOR WE NO LONGER LIVE BY THE LAW BUT BY FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS. DOES IT MEAN BY HAVING FAITH THAT CHRIST JESUS DIED FOR THE REMISSION OF OUR SINS WITHOUT KEEPING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS GIVEN TO MOSES BY GOD, ONE CAN STILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD?
Question:My question is, how do I know when is time to take the decision to change local church? I mean I've been praying for quite long time now and all that, I have not problems with anybody at church today or anything like that, but the main reason why I am not really sure if this is the right place for me is that I am stuck in my life, I mean I feel that I could be doing, giving and serving in a greater and more meaningful way I also feel that I am not growing due to the fact that I am not giving & serving in the way I know I can, but in this church maybe because the kind of leadership we have that is not happening and quite frankly is not going to happen any soon. So I will really appreciate if you pastor can give me an advice from God and from the word of God and bring some light to me in this situation.
Question: I’ve been wondering all my life and i think it’s time to ask but, why do people go to hell? I thought God loved and forgave everyone, so it just doesn’t make sense to me. and i know the whole thing that if you commit suicide that you go to hell. but why? if God forgave us for everything, why wouldn’t he forgive us for taking our own life??
Question: I have often asked this question, and never have i received a straight or satisfactory answer. This question is not so much a challenge as it is seeking a view point other than my own to reflect on, lest i become too stuck to one idea or the other. The question is this: Before Jesus' death, when none were yet washed clean, what happened to those unable to know the teachings of God?
Basically i'm referring to those that were physically incapable of meeting or hearing of the Jews, or of the religion in general. Even after Jesus' death, what happened to all those up until this point that had not been physically able to hear of the word. Was God sending them to heaven, hell, purgatory, or what?
Finally, if God was judging them based on the intent of their hearts (as i tentatively believe), why would he not judge even those who have heard of him in the same way (based on if they sought good or evil)?
Question: If two married people divorce and after 7 years wish to remarry is this okay in God’s eye? Does God still look on them as being a couple? Is it okay to remarry and is it wrong to have affection and love together?
Question:I met this nice guy online, he's funny, cute and nice. But the drawback is that he is divorced with one son. It's not the son that's bothering me, as I love kids but the fact that he is divorced. He never married in church, but that doesn't make it right for me to considering dating him right?
Question: I NEED ADVICE to a question/problem. It many sound silly/simple to you but it something I don't want to mess up on. so it important to me.
to give you a little back ground about me:
37/female/single mother of a teenager/father never been in his life.
I have been out of work and on welfare for 5+ years ( had Pt job- life guarding/cashier while on welfare but PT never lasted much) Off welfare/cash aid now, still getting Food stamps( for the next 4 months) and medical.
and I have been applying to get a jobs (i have low skills and have a learning disibility Spelling/writing not the best as I'm sure u can see)
I apply for this one job as I have apply for so many and this one did call me back after 2 interviews. they want me. sound good but it the night shift 3;30 pm -12 am so that means my son will have to go to grandpa/ma after school but the real problem is that he also takes a night class at the Jr. college tue/thur night and he has boy scout wed night.
Grandpa should not be driving ( 77 not in the best of health-- grandma drives but she not the best and she does not know the area he will be in) So this mean if he took public bus he will not get home until 10.30 tue/thur and we have not even though about a way to get him to boy scout as there is no bus it's in the hills and grandma really should not travel that road.
In addtion as I did the math what I would earn, mins union due , health care, taxes, gas to and from and then extra $ for my son to eat dinner out and alone i will be almost force to work OT to get ahead that means weekend away from him as well.
while I was waiting to hear back I went to a local Jr college where I went many years ago and I found out I'm 2 classes away from a dubble AA major and I should be be able to get finial aid. so this May I could have something, so i was thinking if I did not get this job for sure I would go back to school. but i was ofter this job and I pray on it so much and I asked God to help me get it. I don't want him to think i'm rude or disrespectful by not taking what he has given me. I also have thought that since this job is so far out of what i have ever done there has to be a reason he wants me there.
1 reason I have though about is that he wants me to bring someone there to him . 2. he will find a mentor there for me to help me grow even more.
and 3. another reason is that well maybe my son and dad can bond more -- he been sick a lot much better now but was ill ) I hope I have not talked to much. my main point is I don't want to disrespect God I asked and was given. and I little afried if I don't and I ask for something again he may not give it to me. what are your thoughts ..
Question:I am currently working at an insurance agency to pay for college (Christian College) for a degree in Theology, do you think it is right to tithe 10% of my money to my local gospel mission (not attending a church) or do you think trying to pay for college covers my tithe. I was always taught give your time, talents or treasure. I don't make much and if I tithe it will slow down my schooling.What do you think?
Question: I’m 16 years old and I think I have always been sure that getting a girlfriend who isn’t a Christian is like "killing yourself".
However, this time I might have fallen in love with a great girl. She has a lot of qualities, but the one thing: She isn’t a Christian.
She knows I’m a Christian and applauds it (I think that’s one of the reason that she likes me).
But...would it be the right thing to be together? Do I take that chance to preach all the stuff while we are together?
I’ve been praying non-stop, and I can’t pray enough so the Holy Spirit answers me through you.
Question:My question regards Psalm 110:1, "The LORD said to my Lord"I recognized this from the Matthew 22:44 reference that Jesus makes to the Pharisees, and I understand that the two 'Lords' refer to God and Son, but after doing some research online, I learned that there was a lot of debate over whether "Lord" is supposed to be translated Adonai, or Adoni (which refers to a human lord).
Any insight you can shed on the matter would be very much appreciated.
Question: Hi, pastor. I'm a Christian studying in the UK. I would like to know whether real animal fur coat is evil or not based on bible. All I know is that from Genesis 3:21 "And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them". This is only the part, I found from the bible regarding to animal skins but these days, a lot of people are against of fur and many people hate fur coats. I know that "hating" is evil things so if fur coats causing hating people then maybe it is evil? I am not quite sure therefore, if I could help me, I would be grateful.
Question: I am a single parent of 1 female child age 10. I have been seeing a fellow for 6 months now, and this fellow insists my child approve of him as my boyfriend, and he tells me I need to talk to her to change her mind. My child accepts this man as a friend to her, however does not accept him as my boyfriend.
My boyfriend tells me that unless my child accepts him as more than just my child's friend, but also as mom's boyfriend, he will end the relationship. What can I do?
Question: I was always taught that people who "choose" to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior are able to go to heaven, and that, in some point in their lives, everyone has an opportunity to make that choice. But, what happens if a person is somehow truly unable (perhaps because of a severe mental disturbance) to make that choice?
Question:can you tell me where my life is headed? and what to expect?i feeli am wasting away it the reason being i still live my parents at 18 turning 19 in june and i want to know when will something happen to change my life in a way that i dont know. im saying when am i going to get a change in my life and how is it going to happen?
Question: I am a single parent of 1 10 year old female child. My ex-husband committed adultery and numerous other dishonest acts. I am allowing my ex access to our daughter every other weekend, but he is still walking in the dark. My daughter is too young to understand her father's sometimes hurtful behavior (breaking promises, lying, etc)..she seems stuck in idealizing her father, and insecure in this..As for me, she has stated that no matter if I found a great new male partner, she would not accept him..even if he was caring and a good influence on us both..she is stuck in not accepting that I could ever have a boyfriend and potential future husband..I am stuck because I do not think it is necessarily my lot in life to be without a mate (if there was one). I realize my daughter is dependent on me, and she needs to trust me first..however, where do I, or can I draw the line in her fixed will to not accept anyone else but her dad..I have talked at length with her about her dad will always be thank-you
Question: Is this adultery: A man and woman are separated and living in separate homes, a divorce is pending in court, and they have signed a separation agreement containing a non-molestation clause. One of the parties is in love with another and engaging in a sexual relationship. Does that relationship constitute adultery?
Question: I am currently being accused of a crime. I am having difficulty sleeping,feelings of anxiety, and doubts about my choice to contend this accusation. I am a sinner. I have asked forgiveness of God. I have repented and changed my ways. However, as I said, I am still having trouble sleeping and feelings of anxiety. I do not wish to ignore a sign from God, though I do not wish to give in to the tortures of Satan. Simply put, if God has forgiven me, should I submit to the judgment of man? I feel that God is our judge and am confused what to do. Please help.
Question: I have often asked this question, and never have i received a straight or satisfactory answer. This question is not so much a challenge as it is seeking a view point other than my own to reflect on, lest i become too stuck to one idea or the other. The question is this: Before Jesus' death, when none were yet washed clean, what happened to those unable to know the teachings of God?
Basically i'm referring to those that were physically incapable of meeting or hearing of the Jews, or of the religion in general. Even after Jesus' death, what happened to all those up until this point that had not been physically able to hear of the word. Was God sending them to heaven, hell, purgatory, or what?
Finally, if God was judging them based on the intent of their hearts (as i tentatively believe), why would he not judge even those who have heard of him in the same way (based on if they sought good or evil)?
Question: My fiancé and I both recently rededicated our lives to Christ and are trying to change our lives for the better. We both have started going back to church and getting involved, taking friends to church, praying and reading the Bible together. The problem is, we live together and share all of our bills. We are getting married in 7 months, and have agreed to go to church premarital counselling. My question is, is it okay that we live under the same roof as long as it’s not in the same bed? I’m trying so hard to get my life back on track. It just would be almost impossible for one of us to move completely out due to financial reasons and other things, until the wedding. But then again I don’t want to feel like I’m living in sin everyday either.
Question: My husband is an Alcoholic. He insists that he is saved. I don't question that. He also continues to drink everyday and gets drunk every day. He says that by being saved, he asks God to forgive him and insists that God does and that he will still go to heaven. Am I wrong in telling my husband that God will eventually turn him away if there is no true repentance of this sin. I need scripture to show him. Can you help? I know lots of scripture on repenting your sin and giving this problem to God, but I can't find anything on failure to totally turning this addiction over to God. I hope you understand what I am asking. I feel (and scripture backs me on this) that when you ask God to forgive your sins, that you have a renewed energy to change your way of life and renewed strength from the Holy Spirit to help you to stop recommitting your sin. I also realize that an Alcoholic needs to get other help from programs. He admits that he is an alcoholic but refuses to get help.
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