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    Will God's will be done no matter what we do?

    We are told by Jesus if we do His/God's will we are His brothers and sisters. Not even bringing to attention the Armenian vs Calvinists doctrines and their debates, but either way won't His will be done no matter what?
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    Has anyone had any paranormal experiences?

    Just curious if anyone has had any paranormal type experiences and would be willing to share their story?
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    Any Christians here who also struggle or have struggled with mental illness?

    I'm in my mid 40s and have been dealing with mental health issues since a child, anxiety really took off around 14 and I now see OCD issues starting in elementary school...and im sure there is other stuff I deal with as well. I'm curious if anyone else on here deals with any mental health...
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    Nostalgia

    I'm curious if anyone else deals with or has dealt with heavy nostalgia? I am in my mid 40s and have had nostalgia feelings since my late teens, specifically for my 11sh to 15sh years give or take. I think I actually am now using it as some sort of coping mechanism for my life long battle of...
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    How do we know the Jesus we hope for is how He is?

    I often think I really hope Jesus will be giving me a hug and welcoming me when The time comes, or that when I am in a horrible mental spot, He is smiling down knowing everything will be ok and comforting me... however not all believe that He will be smiling and ultra forgiving....Specifically I...
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    Do you ever find yourself frustrated at things you shouldn't?

    If a prayer goes on longer then in my mind it should, or if a sermon goes on and on, I find myself getting frustrated. I am assuming a wiring issue with my personality. Do you find this to happen
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    Is this a legitimate feeling?

    I'm an accomplished strength athlete and have in the past enjoyed showing my feats etc...deep down I have often thought how terrible I would feel if someone struggling in life were to see my achievements and felt bad. In fact bragging or people thinking I am boasting has always made me feel...
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    How do you become content with all the differing views?

    Posted a few times how I struggle with certainity due to ocd, an analytical mind etc.. For the "normal" person how are you content in being strong in your particular view of Christianity when others are so adamant that their side is correct, and when also these views are quite big deals in the...
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    Did the good Samaritan enter paradise?

    Assuming the story of the good Samaritan was literal, did the good Samaritan enter paradise? He was of another religion. Under the assumption he remained in the other religion would he have gone to be with Jesus? If that story was duplicated today and 2 non Christians passed someone suffering...
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    Is it the thorn in my side?

    I'm not really sure where to post this topic, but since I frequent this the most I chose here. I have posted before on my brain wiring...struggling with ocd, anxiety, etc and in turn making "certainty", "knowing", impossible for me( I do realize many say certainty shouldn't be looked for that's...
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    Anyone else?

    I have considered myself a Christian for a long time. To make a long story short I am very analytical, suffer from OCD/anxiety which is a tough combination with wanting certainity. I spend day and night in my head "trying" and "wanting" to have that assurance that so many seem to have but it is...
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    Does this sound like anyone here?

    I have considered myself a Christian for a long time. To make a long story short I am very analytical, suffer from OCD/anxiety which is a tough combination with wanting certainity. I spend day and night in my head "trying" and "wanting" to have that assurance that so many seem to have but it is...
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    What is being a Christian?

    I have considered myself a Christian for a very long time, but as someone who struggles with being analytical, mental illness issues, etc...i have to ask what exactly is being a Christian? Abiding by His word, is being a Christian putting yourself in a mental state to be a Christian? What do you...
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    I find myself constantly stuck in a cycle but is it wrong?

    I have struggled a large majority of my life with anxiety... specifically health anxiety. I find when I am in fear I cling plead hope pray vent to the Lord... everything I listen to or read for the most part is biblically based etc... When not dealing with fear I get a bit more comfortable...
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    Having Grace with ourselves?

    I hear this often, especially when listening to those trying to help others like myself with there mental health. I would love to think that is accurate, and that God would like us to have grace with ourselves when we struggle, even with sin...I find myself concerned the Lord gets upset at...
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    How confident/certain are you that what you personally believe is accurate?

    When it comes to what you personally believe in Christianity how confident/certain are you that what you believe is correct?
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    Looking for more advice then anything... anxiety/certainty

    I have very bad health anxiety, ocd, and a need for certainity. Its definitely and obviously a wiring issue for myself that God is using for His glory somehow... however it is quite exhausting and I spend many days in mental anguish. Besides what is known by spending time in the word, etc...does...
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    Health anxiety, ocd, and not having certainity

    Really been going through a rough patch of anxiety since summer. I struggle with everything mentioned in the title. Venting but also would love some support and input.
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    Best apologetic answer for sin being allowed

    What is the best apologetic answer you can come up with when asking why God would get angry at sin and be absolutely anti sin when he at least allowed it to be created, and knowingly realize what would become of it?
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    Certainity is the biggest struggle for me personally

    From my anxiety to having complete Certainity in what we hope for in our faith. How do you combat not having Certainity and keeping mentally stable?