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Welcome, and thanks for joining and sharing a little about your belief. A couple of questions, please. First, do you think you have a purpose in life, and if so, where does that come from? Second: Does your belief inform you how to treat others, and if so, what does that entail. For example...

On the Vanity of Earthly Greatness by Arthur Guiterman The tusks which clashed in mighty brawls Of mastodons, are billiard balls. The sword of Charlemagne the Just Is Ferric Oxide, known as rust. The grizzly bear, whose potent hug, Was feared by all, is now a rug. Great Caesar's bust is on the...

Perhaps not controversial enough. What if you suggested we should all read Enoch or Thomas, along with some tongue-in-cheek reasons why?! Blessings.

Comparing a breakfast with bagels versus one with donuts is like a breakfast with grits (or oatmeal) versus one with sugar frosted flakes. Note: all carbohydrates are converted to glucose during digestion; it is the primary source of energy for us. Excess glucose is converted to fat (for...

Like the word of God, a bagel (especially one with lox and cream cheese) has staying power. A donut, not matter how tasty, is mostly empty calories. Many are “sinfully” decadent. Peace!

Thank you for the post. An interesting question is, “What is the reason for dimorphism in Homo Sapiens?” For mammals with harems, sexual selection among males is primary. For social primates like chimpanzees, the ability to pass genes to the next generation must figure prominently. In...

Thank you for the information. We should not be worrying about these “what if’s: God is in charge of all. His purposes will be fulfilled. (Not that long ago we worried anxious about nuclear war, ozone holes, climate runaway, . . . .) Our focus should be on loving God and our neighbors, and...

Thank you for the post. Help me understand how a plain reading of the parable points to the cross. The son returns to the father, fully admitting his error, and the father restores him unconditionally. This action is consistent with the Lord’s Prayer . . . “Forgive us our trespasses...

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.