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I was disgusted with my own self because in the past I did this whole song and dance before considering helping someone I saw who God was clearly showing needed help. You know how it goes... Are they really homeless? Will they use the money for drugs? Are they taking advantage? Unless you are...

Ridiculed and despised. Belittled and unappreciated. You suffered, Lord, and yet you sacrificed for the joy set before You. I have strength and I can keep going because of You. You strengthen me with Your Holy example. I can keep serving and keep giving because You are worthy of it all.

Share your unpopular opinions here. Mine? I now think selfies are vain and unflattering at best and begging for temptation at worst. I used to post them and had dozens of them. I'm done. People who are clever about capturing women's beauty in photos often have them laughing, enjoying...

If a man does all he can to make his wife happy, will that for sure make a happy life? What if we took happy wife, happy life to mean that a wife chooses to be joyful in the face of adversity? What if we women cultivated our own happiness through thanksgiving, smiling, and focusing on the good...

Would my prayers lose value if I never told others I prayed for them? If God got the glory and I got none would that hurt somehow? If I don't post about what I do on Facebook, does that mean Im not doing anything? Do I need selfies to be beautiful? Who's attention do I need? If God wants us...

Pencil scratching the middle pages of a journal Breathing in the scented candle air Moments passing like grains of sand through an hourglass The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot Conversations on the old couch Warm air wafting through vents Family coming in and out at leisure Velvet...

Sexuality: Feminism - have pre marital sex, no slut-shaming, shack up/cohabitate, online sex workers are empowered, no need to prioritize sex with husband during marriage, though. Femininity - Stay sexually pure, give yourself to your husband, be sexually available to him. Work...

God dwells in the secret place. We live in a world that demands notice. Ive found out why I was supposed to leave for a while. But this forum in particular, I believe I can go back to in good conscience now.

I have enjoyed being here and am grateful to have made the Encounter team. I'd like to say Goodbye. I struggle with vanity and I want to connect with God and do what He says more than simply sounding spiritual. And who knows, maybe Ill freak out and return as Wynona2 or something. But if I...

Has my being here accomplished any real good? I need honesty.

So recently, my favorite bible teacher suggested to read the Scriptures out loud to overcome sin. Especially James, 1 John, and 1 Peter. I wanted to see if it worked. And at first, I still struggled. But now for about a week and a half Ive been able to overcome my temptation to look at...

Pray that I stay strong through uncertain times and don't give way to fear. Also, is someone willing to pm me who could offer advice? If you have any wisdom in the area of marriage/finances/giving, I could really use that wisdom right now.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Growing up, Id often start projects and hobbies hoping to master them but lose interest within a week or two. I was...

Life and death are in God's hands. God didn't have to give me a pregnancy and a healthy baby. Through my husband, my family, and my community, I have come to know God's goodness in the land of the living. When my blood pressure shot up, the clinic doctors wanted to send me to the hospital if...

As good as sin feels to my flesh, I will turn away and seek your face, Lord. You promised that if we turned away from our wicked ways and seek Your face, you would heal our land. We seek your face now.

I bought this fancy looking mango orange juice at a gas station the other day. I normally drink water only but it was hot outside. The drink tasted like pancake syrup. And adding water didn't entirely save it. Buyers remorse for sure on that one. What's something you've bought that you later...

Lets say we had a bunch of food, a lot of space and Christianity Board was an in-person social event that each member was invited to... Who are you at the party? Are you the one making small talk with all the guests? Are you the one discussing eschatology one on one with someone over fruit...

People are going to do what they want. I believe the Bible tells women that the home is their primary ministry but lets start with this: Women should know the trade-offs of focusing primarily on careers. - Fertility: The time that you are most able to have healthy children is now taken up by...

The very first Scripture that seemed to light up my soul was this one at the end of the book of John. John 21:25 King James Version 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain...

Share how you feel about how far you come since you found the Lord Jesus...and how far you have to go. Ive been a Christian since I was around 14 years old. Im 28 now. And Im hungry to do the greater things Jesus promised believers would do. I know that God has brought me a long way from...