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   Unsaved Son's Upcoming Wedding 1 2 3 4

   April 21, 2014 by jebarr

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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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   Divorce and Remarriage (The Exception Clause) 1 2 3 4

   April 21, 2018 by Jordan Kurecki

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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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   Children In The Church Service 1 2 3 4

   March 24, 2009 by bzmomo7

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   At what age did you all expect your children to be able to sit in a sermon and pay attention well enough to be able to tell you what it was about so that you knew they were indeed paying attention? How did you go about training them to pay attention? I am asking because I am wondering if I'm expecting too much, too little or about right out of my kids.

   

   Last reply by lettheredeemedsayso, July 29, 2009
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   Biblical Lesson On How A Man Is To Treat A Christian Wife 1 2 3

   August 7, 2013 by DeaconDixon

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   What's worse 1 2 3

   February 4, 2006 by ServingHim

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   (1)This is an either/or question. Everybody here has probably had conflict with either Christians or non-Christians at one time or another, I would guess. Which one would you consider you had the most conflict- Christian or non-Christian? (2)Which one do you think hurt the most or was the most difficult to deal with?

   

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   Lying and Christian children 1 2 3

   December 14, 2005 by cowgirl77

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   Please help. My daughter who is 7 years old, almost 8, is attending our church Christian school. She has been in this school only since this school year. I am having a terrible time with her lying and stealing from her pupils and teachers. She mainly steals pens. I don't know what to do. She says the "devil made her do it" and I think that is just an excuse because she is being taught about the devil and the sins of the flesh. I have talked to our Pastor about it, but he thinks she is just trying to impress but I don't agree. Does anyone have any suggestions. My husband and I are at witts end with this one.

   

   Last reply by faithgirl47, December 18, 2005
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   Wedding planning... 1 2 3

   October 21, 2007 by Guest Guest

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   I need some ideas... I've already got my dress and the bridesmaid dresses picked out. I just need some ideas about other things, so I thought maybe you ladies could help (I doubt the guys really care about this subject, lol). :smile So here are some questions I have... What's the best way to get nice invitations without spending too much money? What are some ideas to keep the reception nice, but not too spendy? Someone already told me that I should ask some people in my church to bring food (the wedding's gonna be at my church), so that they can feel like they're involved and then I won't have to spend a lot on that. How long before the wedding should I get my…

   

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   Saying "yes ma'am/yes sir" 1 2 3

   December 29, 2007 by matie-k

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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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    On The Subject Of Womenfolk 1 2 3

    August 4, 2013 by DeaconDixon

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    Meet our newest family member 1 2 3

    May 31, 2008 by Kayla

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    This is our newest family member, jumper....

    

    Last reply by John81, June 7, 2008
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    Come on's 1 2 3

    April 26, 2005 by Guest Guest

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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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    I really need advice. 1 2 3

    February 24, 2009 by Guest Guest

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    I am a mom of 3 children(4, 3 and 18months). My oldest, well she is a brat. I know that sounds so mean. She has always been difficult and it is only getting worse as she gets older. My other 2 are mommy's kids and want to please me. She could care less and she wants to rule me. I stay at home with them and I just don't know how to let her know that I am the parent and yes I have even told her I am the parent you are the child. Every time I turn my back she is destroying something, trying to do something she isn't suppose to, getting her sister and brother in trouble, telling me off. and the list goes on. I have tried so many different discipline types for periods …

    

    Last reply by lettheredeemedsayso, April 19, 2009
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    What do Baptists say about... 1 2 3

    July 7, 2006 by FindingMyWay

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    ...marraige? (Forgive me if i sounds stupid but I really don't know much about this) Do they think that wives should be submissive to their husbands? How about divorce? Do most Baptists marry other Baptists? What about sex before marraige and contraception?

    

    Last reply by Psalms18_28, July 5, 2007
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    Why not Waiting? 1 2 3

    September 1, 2007 by SadieLady

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    Why not waiting? So many teenagers mess up thier lives with dating/courting/marrying the wrong person. I am nineteen years old, never been on a date, and I am not ashamed. I choose to wait until God sends me someone. People think that waiting is some kind of work that is shocking to the ears. We see young teenage girls getting into relationships that they are not ready for, and get into sin, and shack up with a guy and become pregnant. We see so many youth of today that don't care who they date. We see so many young people messing up thier lives. Why not wait until God sends someone in our lives? This world has become so focused on lust, that that is all they go after? …

    

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    Sick of Expectations 1 2 3

    August 1, 2006 by chev1958

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    This is kind of a long read, but the author's recommendations at the end of this article surprised me. Check it out. Sick of Expectations Pressure to Compete, Not Connect, Leaves Many Affluent Teens Miserable, Says a Psychologist and Author By Sandra G. Boodman Washington Post August 1, 2006 Adolescent alienation isn't a new phenomenon. But the unhappy teenagers clinical psychologist Madeline Levine sees in her practice aren't merely going through a developmental phase, she writes. In her new book, "The Price of Privilege" (Harper Collins, $24.95), Levine says that over-involved parents who pressure their children to be stars -- in school, on athletic fields, am…

    

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    Arming Yourself - Marriage/family Battle 1 2 3

    May 18, 2012 by Guest

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    The battle for God's institution of marriage and family was pointed out in another thread. So, we should be arming ourselves with God's word and understanding what they mean. I hope others here will add to this thread discussion about the scriptures below and other scriptures which support the God ordained relationship between men-women-children-family. Add other scriptures and point out the relevance to support the Christian position. We all know marriage-family as created by God is the image of our relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior. What is the scripture below telling us... Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let…

    

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    Biblical purpose of marriage 1 2 3

    August 6, 2005 by Guest Guest

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    What is the Biblical purpose of marriage? (please use Scripture in answering) I am sure this was covered in one point of time in my SS class and I forgot the answer. I am asking because I recall when we met with the pastor that married us for premarital counseling that he was really not to happy about marrying us, because I didn't want children. I think the reason why he married us, because of our living arrangements. I had a brother on another Christian board say to me, that if it wasn't for having children then marriage would just be a copout to have guilt free pleasure. Is the purpose of a Biblical marriage to produce offspring to raise and serve the LORD? …

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 9, 2005
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    Christian children and youth turning back to the world 1 2 3

    November 5, 2021 by TheGloryLand

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    You raise your child in a Christian home and environment. Christian school, and with Christian love. Now they’re over 18 making their own decisions but not the right ones, and not the ones they were taught, what can you do they are adults now. I know that Many will will say all you can do is pray for them or they will come back to the things of the Lord later. The world or evil is pulling them in and their fellow shipping with non-believers which we know is not a good step. My question to you today is, if the rapture took place today, would your love one be left behind for turning back into the World.

    

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    Some advice 1 2 3

    September 1, 2010 by asysin2leads

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    Ok, let me start this off by saying that I was divorced and have since remarried. That is NOT what this discussion is about, so please keep those comments to yourself. Anyway, my ex-wife and I have 2 kids together (11 and 9). My wife and I have 3 kids together (5, 3 and 2). We are members of a local IFB church and absolutely love it. However, let me give you the backstory to all this. My ex and I graduated from Bible college and served on staff of a church where we felt God had called us into missions. Therefore, we have the same biblical foundation and beliefs. Now, to the present. My ex has since remarried and he DEMANDS they attend a Presbyterian church. He h…

    

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    Correcting child in public 1 2 3

    July 20, 2005 by Guest Guest

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    I am not talking of spanking, I am talking of stuff like saying excuse, and such. I will give an example, and I also will ask that my example not be picked apart. It is just an example of what I talking about. Today at the pool Sami kept cutting other kids off, walking right in front of them and such. I am not saying she was doing it on purpose to be mean, she just wasn't watching what she was doing. So I informed her she shouldn't be rude and to stop getting in front of others. My natural tone of voice is usually harsh with a little colorful language thrown in for variety. I'm not the type to go "now honey don't do that" I am more of the type to say get your…

    

    Last reply by Anon, September 22, 2005
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    Parents, would you ever...? 1 2 3

    February 7, 2006 by Guest Guest

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    Would you ever disown your child? If they did something that you really disapproved of or was really, really evil? Katy-Anne

    

    Last reply by John81, February 11, 2006
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    What do you do that drives your spouse nuts? 1 2 3

    September 30, 2005 by Anon

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    What do you do that drives your spouse nuts? One of my biggest ones is when I borrow his wallet to run into a store, I never have time in the checkout to replace his change properly...I just stuff the dollars, change, and receipt into the wallet and get out of the way for the next person. I try to remember to fix it before he sees it because it drives him nuts to find loose change and a crumpled receipt in his wallet. :lol: The other thing is he likes the cupboards and refrigerator perfectly ordered and neat, whereas I just like to put the groceries away however they fit at the time. :frog Often he puts the groceries away for me and not only that but usually r…

    

    Last reply by God_is_good, November 7, 2005
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    Raising children 1 2 3

    January 6, 2009 by matie-k

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    Do you think it's impossible to lead your children to be "better" than you are? Is it probable that they'll be the same or lower than you? (spiritually speaking)

    

    Last reply by John81, May 30, 2009
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    Police called on us.... 1 2 3

    May 18, 2007 by KJV1611AV

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    I have been gone a few days... Its good to be back.!! Anyway the police came to our house tonight. Apparently a report was filed that a child was being abused at our house. It just so happens that when the police arrived she was in the middle of letting everyone know she was being abused with constant screaming. The abuse of course..is letting her cry it out in her bed. We have been having her cry it out, not going to get her, and hoping that she would learn to sleep on her own. We are up to about 2 weeks straight of sticking to it and this happens. In Hawaii you live in close quarters unless you are lucky enough or rich enough to get a house. Anyway the neighbors all s…

    

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    Trials in your marriage 1 2 3

    April 23, 2005 by lumi

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    What does a believer do when every aspect of their marriage is tried? SO far we've faced problems in these areas... Lack of leadership Lack of submission Threats of divorce (by one partner) Separation discplining the children finances controling in laws backsliden spouse physical abuse Uncontrolled anger difficult pregnancy We really need encouragement & Prayer for God to perform a miracle in our lives! We have been seeking Biblical Counseling on a regular basis.

    

    Last reply by lumi, June 9, 2005