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My 5 year old son wanted a mohawk. My wife and I are not lovers of the hairstyle. We have 2 girls and 2 boys. While they are living at home, we are rearing the girls to have long hair and the boys short hair. The mohawk is definately short. We wanted to say no, but didn't. Why didn't we? Our children are very good at hearing the word "no" and obeying with very little whining. The problem is, we say "no" alot. Just going to Wal-mart, our children see alot of the "world" and we have to frequently say "no" and usually give an explaination. So when it came to the mohawk, we didn't just blurt out a "no" because I wanted a Biblical explanation as to why I was saying n…
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A friend of mine told me that she was going to spend the night at her bf's house today. I thought that it wasn't right in the sense that it could lead to temptation, and then sin. This is the one of the rare occasions where she decided to spend the night over her bf's house - she has probably done it twice. Is this is a wise decision on her part, or on her bf's part since they both consented? In any case, please pray for them both (Ruthie and David) that they repent from any form of sexual immorality or fornication because they plan on getting married one day. Love, Madeline
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Anybody use children's devotionals for your kids? Now that summer break is here , we are going through this one by CEF.
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Hand holding.... 1 2 3 4 17
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Should young people.....engaged or "dating" hold hands before marriage? I know this might belong in the "relationships" forum, but I am not a member. What is your take on this?
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. While husbands are commanded to love their wives; the wives are commanded not to love their husbands, but rather, to respect them. †. Eph 5:3 . . And the wife, see that she reverence her husband. †. Eph 5:22 . .Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Shaunti Feldhahn relates a survey taken among segregated groups of men and women with this question: Given a choice; would you rather be disrespected, or would you rather live alone and unloved in the world? Just about every one of the ladies chose disrespect rather than living alone and unloved in the world; while the men chose to live alone and unloved rather than be disrespected. This…
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This thread discussion is an attempt to have a forum "Bible study" concerning that which the Lord our God desires and requires to be a godly husband. The following question is the primary topic for this "Bible study" discussion: According to God's Word, what all does the the Lord our God desire and require of the husband that he might be a godly husband in his relationship with his wife? Now, since this is intended to be a "Bible study" discussion, I would request that Biblical support be provided with each answer that is given. I pray that this "Bible study" discussion will truly move us as husbands to pursue that which the Lord our God Himself desire and…
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Do you require your children to say yes ma'am/yes sir? How important do you feel this is?
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What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of both? Is one inherently better than the other?
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A co-worker of mine came in this week very distraught and it appears to be getting worse. His 14 yr. old daughter told her family a few Sundays ago that she did not believe in God and that she wouldn't be going to church anymore. The family passed if off as teenage rebellion, but it appears to something more. The family is baptist and the child had previoulsy confirmed her faith in Christ ("saved?"). He said that she hasn't been to church in months and although her overall behavior has not changed, he is very concerned now. This came as a real surprise as my co-workers wife home schools all their kids. As I don't have any kids, I'm not much help to him. What say yo…
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I have some strong feelings about this especially in the context of females seeing a male ob/gyn. That said I would even have to think twice about my wife having a GP (general practioner) who is male. I am looking for specific verses or verses that teach the precept of not being naked in front of the opposite sex that is not your spouse.
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My boyfriend turned 29 in March and I turn 20 in September. My co-workers were arguing with me about how my boyfriend is much too old for me. Just out of curiosity...does anyone think that the age differential between me and him is too wide of a gap? Love, Madeline
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Children accepting Christ 1 2
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I know that when children are raised in a good Christian home, they often get saved at a young age. I also know there is an age accountability. When do you know when your child has reached that? Also if I child accepts at a very young age say three four maybe five, don't they often start having doubts of their salvation because they cant remeber everthing that took place so they are not for sure they really accepted Christ or not? The reason I am asking, Sami my daughter that will be four in December told me today she had a broken heart and she wanted Jesus to fix it. she also has been talking about how Jesus died on the cross and has a little picture KJV Bible for tod…
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HI, Our first son is going to marry his fiance this OctOBer. Unfortunately they are both unsaved and while being a "good boy" he lives a pretty secular lifestyle. My wife and I are not even sure if they are going to allow our pastor to marry them yet as the wedding is at a hotel along with the reception and rehearsal dinner. Our beliefs are known by them and we are paying for the rehearsal dinner with NO money towards alcohol. I have read that it is customary to "toast" at these rehearsals and of course the wedding reception too. Is this acceptable in God's eyes if we are drinking water? At previous weddings we have just skipped this. But would that be consid…
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All this about spanking wives to discipline...
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What is in a christian marriage?
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Many point to this passage to teach divorce and marriage in the case of adultery: Matthew 19:9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. similar wording is also found in Matthew 5 I believe the exception clause refers to 1. Incestuous marriages (See Leviticus 18) (I also believe all sodomite "marriages" and sad that I have to say in our time and age but beastiality "marriages" would also be invalid as well, though I realize our passage in question relates to husband putting away a wife) 2. Betrot…
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**Another post from that clueless mother (me!)** I read one woman's thoughts, on how she trained all of her children to sit contently in her lap before turning 1 year old. She would have her child sit in her lap, facing out, and anytime the baby tried to twist and turn or arch their back, she would put her hand on their stomach and push them back down with a firm, No. She would continue this until the baby would submit and no longer fight against her. She would practice this with her child anytime she needed to sit, like when she would eat, check her email, etc. I have been trying this with my little one, about once or twice a day. He seems to do well for the most pa…
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Complete Article by my wife. (My four year old daughter asked me, with no previous prompting and much to my discomfort, that question. Do you see a difference? It's so subtle I didn't even notice, but it wasn't subtle to the innocent unconditioned mind of a little child. Out of the mouths of babes.) In the first few years of my marriage, I became aware of three marriages that were affected by pornography within my circle of friends. In two of the cases, the men refused to change their ways and the marriages ended and children were left without an intact home. In the third case, the man repented and through God’s grace, forgiveness, some boundaries and accountabilit…
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Over the Christmas break, my sister was formally presented at our society's (I want give the name for the sake of anomynity ) debutante ball. Seeing all the girls and their escorts reminded me of when I went through the season several years ago. It also reminded me that I am not yet married and that girls from our society are quickly marrying, leaving few left for me to choose from. Its a big deal where I come from to not marry outside of a certain group of people, and I really do believe that is what is best for me. However, as I said before, there are fewer and fewer girls for me to choose from every year. I don't want to be 30 and be left with nothing but girls in thei…
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There is an issue that recently happened in my church that has left me feeling disappointed in the leadership. I will try to make this as brief as possible. A senior, widow lady, and a senior, widower man, both in their 80s, recently got married at my church (independent Baptist) I later learned they did not obtain a state issued marriage license and the pastor that conducted the ceremony did not require it. Now they are going around representing themselves as "married". I feel as though the pastor that conducted the ceremony is helping the couple defraud the government. And if he can preform a "commitment-marriage" ceremony for them why can't another couple, who …
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Married folks how do you handle when others flirt with you? What about when they ask you out? Or when the opposite sex puts their arm around you, pats or rubs your back. I often take my wedding ring off at work while doing procdures (blood and diamonds don't go together :oops: )and forgot to put my ring back on. Although I am a chunky girl, I still get asked out and flirted with. I usually say "my husband don't let me date" and slip my ring back on. and walk away. The other thing is I work with a bunch of touchy people. The men and some women I work with will come up give you a hug, rub your shoulders and even put their arm around you. It is all in a friendly mann…
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A Pure Child 1 2 3 4 6
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[color=#0048ff]Pro 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Tit 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. [/color] Over the years, by the grace of God, we have had a vision to have pure children. I must say from the onset, this is a joint effort. Husband and wife must be together on this way. In the event of a single mom or dad, draw from the brethren, it is God's way. Our prayers are with you. When I say pure, I am not talking about sinless because we all know about the individual struggle with the ol…
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I haven't ever really studied on this and would appreciate it if anyone has any scripture they could point towards to give direction on this one. I have recently had some interest in the idea of women serving as surogate mothers for "test tube babies" for those who have problems either conceiving and/or carrying a child. Seems as though it would be a very great gift and blessing to help someone have a child who's body won't seem to allow it. My question is, is it right to take part in this practice or is it just another way for us to try and "play God"? Again, this is a very sincere question. So, please, if you have any scriptural guidance on this matter, it coul…
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Deuteronomy 30:19 says..... 19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: So, why did God(same God) give people the option to "choose" life if He already has made the choice for them? -
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I just received my Trump Bible. KJV of course. I wonder when Biden's gender-neutral NIV will be released?
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