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Thanks for the post. It is a good reminder that if we are confident in our faith, we should not shy away from challenges. Indeed, this forum surely exists in part so that we can test diverse interpretations of scripture. On the other hand, although we do see plenty of spirited discussions in...

Thank you for asking. Perhaps investigate charities, local and national, and ask if God is calling you to donate to any. From a practical side, you not only want to observe how they help the needy, but also whether the charities are efficient financially. Blessings.

Thanks for the post. Grok accesses a large body of information, but unless it has been filtered, it will contain whatever is trendy. An analogy might could be modern dictionaries, which reflect current word definition usage (and misusage). Another example: biblical truth, which might could...

Welcome to the forum! There are many topics to discuss, and there are many opinions voiced. God is good! Peace be with you.

Thank you for the post and question. One way to test others’ dreams is to ask, “Are they consistent with Love Your Neighbor?” One might also ask, “Are these dreams self-serving?” Blessings.

Thank you for post. Here is Ruth speaking to Naomi: Ruth 1:16 But Ruth replied, “. . . Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. “ Peace.

Who doesn’t need a swallow of water in the morning, or even during the night? Liquids were measures in “baths, hins, and logs,” with a “bath” estimated today at ~22 liters, 6 hins to the bath, and 12 logs to the hin. (Sounds Babylonian!)

Hmmm: maybe his sandals, or wallet?

Thank you for reaching out. May God comfort, strengthen, sustain, and guide your friend Robin. Let Robin know she is loved. May God give you wisdom and discernment for the best path forward. May He inspire you to be especially creative if need be. In His Holy Name We Pray, Amen.

Thank you for reaching out. God understands and allows for stuttering: He knows the thoughts behind the prayers. Reading the Psalms, in your head or out loud, is comforting. Perhaps putting “pen to paper,” writing a prayer could be an alternative, giving you time to reflect. Blessings to you.

Thank you for the post. Now, can you apply the criteria to some examples, such as messages from liberal pastors? Sometimes we might hear false doctrine (Arianism) rather than self-serving expositions. Blessings.

Arghhhh. Mea culpa. Erase my reply.

oops. Ignore me.

Thank you for the post. The general principle is “too much of a good thing can be bad for you.” Proverbs 25 16 If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit. 17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you. Re your 3rd and...

Here is one scientific analysis re aliens visiting us. Blessings.

https://babylonbee.com/news/jumping-the-shark-the-chosen-criticized-for-planning-to-kill-off-main-character-only-to-resurrect-him-next-episode

Thank you for the detailed reply. The parable of the Good Samaritan is one example of love in action: sharing and caring for a neighbor. (See also, Matthew 25: 34-36.) Being gentle and peaceful is another. And if I love God, I will cheerfully love my neighbors. Without love in action, my...

Thank you for posting. Although this is mainstream Evangelism, it stops short of describing the behavioral characteristics Jesus expects of us. Consider, for example, Commandments 6 - 10: the Do Nots. The essence of these Commandments is ”do not intentionally harm your neighbor” (in fact...

May God help you and your doctors with improved health.

Thanks for the detailed reply. Yes, there are members of this forum with whom there is little point in conversing, but that doesn’t mean if we were working on the same project we couldn’t find common ground (although it might not be easy). As to the JW’s, they don’t seem to be the only group...