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About Graig Yarbrough
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I`m Graig. I can answer any question you have about God, Christ, the Bible and man`s relationship to God. I love talking about this subject and I have a unique perspective that you won`t find anywhere else. All of it is scripture-based. Give me a try.

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I have been counseling here on AllExperts for over seven years. I have many hours of counseling, both group and one on one, person to person. I have the gift of understanding things others do not see. I love sharing the knowledge I have.

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Education/Credentials B.A. in Bible. Minor in English. Years of self-study. Years of counseling.

   

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biblical jesus...10/23/2009
  Q: I have read through the bible and recently re-read through the New Testament. I think Jesus brings ...
  A: I really believe that the reason most churches do not talk about being peacemakers is because they ...
Promised Land9/9/2009
  Q: I understand that only Caleb and Joshua entered the promised land with their families as the rest of ...
  A: Look at this section very carefully. Num 17:2 2 Speak to the Israelites and get from them rods or ...
repeated sin8/20/2009
  Q: I have a bad food habit and I know it is a sin. I ask the Lord for help and assistance and ask ...
  A: That's OK. It doesn't matter if it is your chest or stomach. That is the feeling you want to ...
repeated sin8/20/2009
  Q: I have a bad food habit and I know it is a sin. I ask the Lord for help and assistance and ask ...
  A: Let’s begin this way. Sins are the symptom of a deeper problem called sin. The Greek word for sin ...
Unity8/19/2009
  Q: Since Christ is in us and we are in Christ. Can we say that we are one with him? 2. Since Jesus and ...
  A: It is no accident that you are asking these questions. That is how God works. As the truth causes ...
marriage8/18/2009
  Q: My wife cheated on me repeatedly over the course of eight years. I finally was able to get a ...
  A: Sex is a powerful force. It has to be for procreation. Controlling it is and has been a problem for ...
Heirs8/17/2009
  Q: Can you please let me know what is 'heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ,' Romans 8:17. What do we ...
  A: What a brilliant question! This is really a key question, the answer of which, gives us a glimpse ...
Where do you draw the line?8/13/2009
  Q: I have a question. My wife is on a "prayer chain" which I think is great. You don't see many of ...
  A: Let’s go at this a bit differently. Let’s break the patter of expectation. Sometimes it is a good ...
Wishes8/11/2009
  Q: So first I'll just say I really really want to get on the gymnastics competition team at my club, ...
  A: Let’s start right here. God is not angry with you ever. He does not see what you do. He only sees ...
Seeking Jesus and heaven8/5/2009
  Q: Only through Jesus I can connect to God and be saved. John 6:37 says "All that the Father gives me ...
  A: Do you not see that when you accept Jesus, you accept the life what was in Him as the Bible ...
marriage7/31/2009
  Q: My wife cheated on me repeatedly over the course of eight years. I finally was able to get a ...
  A: From God’s standpoint, He doesn’t look at behavior. He only looks at who you are. If the life of ...
God's plan for me?7/29/2009
  Q: I really don't know what God's plan for me is. I can't control myself from sinning the same thing ...
  A: I am pleased that you wrote back. You do seek knowledge. You are not sure why but you do. You ...
God's plan for me?7/24/2009
  Q: I really don't know what God's plan for me is. I can't control myself from sinning the same thing ...
  A: Joo, there is a great awakening going on now in the earth. You are part of that. You want more ...
To be a true Child of God and Christian6/16/2009
  Q: I have one of the greatest motivation to serve God but I have to be honest with God. I don't have ...
  A: Let’s start here. God choose you. You did not choose Him. That gets very complicated but rest ...
moderation6/5/2009
  Q: pls, what do you know about moderation in christian living.
  A: To my knowledge, the Bible is the result of a continuous dialogue between man and his Creator down ...
Christian Husband5/29/2009
  Q: I have been with my husband for 14 years married 4. He is now a reborn Christian. He is the ...
  A: I’ll begin my note this way. The Bible is a historical document that provides a running dialogue ...
angels or demons5/19/2009
  Q: my 8 year old daughter has been seeing her deceased great-grandfather. he stands in the doorway of ...
  A: Great question. I’ll start this way. Jesus recognized that he was God in man. If you look at His ...
Re Hebrews4/27/2009
  Q: Reading Hebrews Chapter 7 would you say tithing is done away with in the New Testament. Thank you
  A: I see the Bible as a dialog between God and man in which God is sharing the principles that lead to ...
Pre-marital cohibition and sex4/17/2009
  Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for a year, and are both Christian. One of the biggest ...
  A: Let’s start here. God is love. That is, He is that which is always seeking and working to enhance ...
how to live3/21/2009
  Q: I have several questions for you. I have been struggling recently on the subject of how to live as ...
  A: I understand your frustration. You are caught up in what we call “legalism” and it is causing you ...
Some Christian Apologetics1/28/2009
  Q: I have some questions that I am hoping you can help me with. My brother lives in the midwest in a ...
  A: You have asked four very interesting questions. Jesus did say that He was the way, the truth, and ...
Christian guidance / counseling1/23/2009
  Q: I am recovering from a fracture going on more than four months. It has started to take it's toll on ...
  A: You made this statement. “I truly feel "we need help". God has his way of letting me {us} know.” I ...
Some Christian Apologetics1/21/2009
  Q: I have some questions that I am hoping you can help me with. My brother lives in the midwest in a ...
  A: This is an excellent letter. I will share my wisdom on this subject with you. Where we disagree or ...
Christianity and homosexuality1/13/2009
  Q: My parents have recently become born again Christians, and although i am happy for them. i have a ...
  A: I've thought a lot about how to answer this. I believe this is the best way to go about it. My ...
playing video games involving killing12/21/2008
  Q: My two sons are Christian young men and they are into video war games that involve alot of killing ...
  A: If Jesus was here in the physical today and you asked Him what is most important, I believe He would ...
adultry/lust and masturbation11/29/2008
  Q: Firstly I would like to say I come from a christian background, tho I do not think chosing one type ...
  A: Let’s start here. There is a principle that is expressed in a number of ways. “You get more of what ...
why does God............11/8/2008
  Q: Why hasn't God ever healed an amputee by growing their limb back?
  A: This is an excellent question. The answer to this is very simple if you know some reality about the ...
Am I a lesbian now.10/31/2008
  Q: But now I was just watching some lesbian porn and I was thinking about how good that would feel and ...
  A: We human beings are natural givers. If we are free of all our negative blocks, we will give ...
miracles9/28/2008
  Q: Can a non christian(or a false teacher) perform a miracle in Jesus' name ANSWER: Hi Kwame, IF a ...
  A: Because we are from God and are therefore like him in creative power, we are continually ...
miracles9/24/2008
  Q: Can a non christian(or a false teacher) perform a miracle in Jesus' name ANSWER: Hi Kwame, IF a ...
  A: First, there is only one power and many uses of that power both for good and bad. There is only God ...
miracles9/23/2008
  Q: Can a non christian(or a false teacher) perform a miracle in Jesus' name
  A: IF a person performs a miracle in Jesus Name, they are saying that they understand that the power ...
Starting again9/1/2008
  Q: I've searched the net for some answers before deciding to try this site. I've asked various health ...
  A: I’m going to answer this differently and I will use some concepts that may seem strange to you. I’m ...
life8/25/2008
  Q: i made a major move in my life. will i be ok. im stepping out on faith alone!
  A: I would all depend on what you are having faith in. I will say that life does support adventurers. ...
stuff8/12/2008
  Q: yeah so I've always embraced god and such. but I've been struggling with some emotional stuff ...
  A: It really doesn't matter what you say; it is what you feel when you say it. If you feel good about ...
I'm just ignorant8/11/2008
  Q: I must admit I have given a lot of thought to God, and although I was never brought up with a ...
  A: I can understand your consternation. Much of what you see from the outside does not make any ...
What happens when we die?6/16/2008
  Q: I never really thought about this until recently. My aunt passed away from cancer. Then my uncle her ...
  A: What an excellent question! I’m not sure anyone knows the exact answer. Some like your Uncle ...
Marriage6/15/2008
  Q: I don't know where else to turn. I have been married for a year and a half...two years in September. ...
  A: When you were a little girl, you just experienced everything, even negativity that came your way, ...
Marriage6/12/2008
  Q: I don't know where else to turn. I have been married for a year and a half...two years in September. ...
  A: First, you must understand that God always forgives. Also, understand that we live in a universe ...
backslidden5/5/2008
  Q: when i was 20 i was baptized at my small church and belive that i truly was born again. i changed my ...
  A: You mentioned that you “changed your way.” What that probably means for you was a suppression of ...
backslidden5/2/2008
  Q: when i was 20 i was baptized at my small church and belive that i truly was born again. i changed my ...
  A: I’m going to be different here. I’m going to share the best that I know. Open your mind a bit and ...
House of Israel4/30/2008
  Q: Why does Jesus send his disciples to mission exclusively in Israel (Matthew 10)? I thought Jesus ...
  A: The verse you are talking about is Matthew 28:19. Matt 28:19 19 Go then and make disciples of all ...
Sports4/18/2008
  Q: Is it okay for a Christian to engage in sports/watch sports on television? I see no problem with ...
  A: It is ok to watch sports on TV. If you enjoy it, do it. To love the world means to place your ...
God4/9/2008
  Q: i have a question. why doesn't God stop bad things from happening? i mean, he knows when we're gonna ...
  A: I really like questions like this. I can tell that you want to know why rather than just accept ...
Depression2/28/2008
  Q: I got salvation and wished everyone the world did that but when i didn't realize it i got a serious ...
  A: I understand how you feel. I’ve been there. Listen very carefully to what I am about to say. God ...
sexual orientation1/1/2008
  Q: What is your answer to sexual orientation? I am gay and also a Christian. I believe homosexual ...
  A: I am going to be straight with you. I am going to give it to you the way I understand it. Of ...
Christians pushing Christians12/31/2007
  Q: My husband and I are in our 40's and are both baptised Christians and chose to do so when our hearts ...
  A: I understand the position you are in. I have experienced this myself. The truth is our ...
Acts 20:3511/23/2007
  Q: Why did Paul say that Jesus said it is better to give than to receive but it is not found in the ...
  A: I think you hit it on the head. Paul was implying that Jesus inferred it many times when he was ...
check11/11/2007
  Q: can i please ask why thew Jahovas witness' are listed ubder Christianity! this is a mistake and ...
  A: I’m not sure I can answer that question. I would think that it is because they do mention Christ in ...
God10/25/2007
  Q: Do you believe that God chooses who gets saved? I don't know if I do or not, but it seems like he ...
  A: You have asked some very interesting questions. The fact that you are asking me about this, means ...
Conversed with God10/24/2007
  Q: Graig I have a curious question? I'm trying to think what other people/prophets spoke/conversed with ...
  A: I can think of a few. Adam and Eve did. Abraham did. Paul did. Jesus did. Noah did. Many ...
Depression and suicide thoughts10/23/2007
  Q: I was baptised in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods spirit and purpose. But since then i have fallen ...
  A: I feel good that you are beginning to understand. Take a look at the verse I gave you. “21 That ...
help10/23/2007
  Q: Throughout this year, i can admit i feel a lot closer to god than i ever did. there are some things ...
  A: Jesus spent his whole physical existence getting you to see who you are in relation to who God is. ...
Depression and suicide thoughts10/21/2007
  Q: I was baptised in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods spirit and purpose. But since then i have fallen ...
  A: I have some great news for you. Suppose your relationship to God was built on His trustworthiness ...
marrige9/4/2007
  Q: I was wondering if I could take up some of your time. My name is Andrea and I am 20yrs. old. My ...
  A: First always remember that God always acts out of love. He will always act toward you in such a way ...
Please help!8/25/2007
  Q: I have been having a "friendly" debate on homosexuality on a board online, I have always been taught ...
  A: The word sin means to “miss the mark.” It literally means not being all that you can be. No law ...
I am starting to believe I just believe in God because I was brainwashed!8/20/2007
  Q: I have been researching many things that lead me to a conclusion of brain washing scare tatics in ...
  A: I can see how you would come to that conclusion. Many churches today, not understanding what is ...
is it in the bible (king james Version)8/14/2007
  Q: ok here it is. I know that so far we have been living in sin me and my fiance but we are now making ...
  A: I know of no place in the Bible that specifically says how you are supposed to get married. In my ...
WHAT WAS THE REASON IN THE BIBLE FOR GOD CHANGING HIS MIND AND ALLOWING US TO EAT MEAT4/23/2007
  Q: WHAT WAS THE REASON IN THE BIBLE FOR GOD CHANGING HIS MIND AND ALLOWING US TO EAT MEAT
  A: Actually, the children of Israel were always allowed to eat meat. They just couldn’t certain kinds. ...
lust1/27/2007
  Q: is it wrong to look at women sexually if you are not married and are a teenager and the woman/girl ...
  A: I’ll call you John. I have some good news for you. God doesn’t look at what you do. He looks at ...
Help1/2/2007
  Q: I have been a christian for 6 years now and through the years, there are ups and downs in my walk. ...
  A: Man can I identify with you! I’ve been there before. What I would like for you to do is sincerely ...
day of worship12/14/2006
  Q: I'm concerned about the proper day of worship. Is Saturday or Sunday the day the Lord our Jesus ...
  A: You can worship God any day you choose. Of course many are going on Saturday and/or Sunday. I'm ...
feel unappreciated12/13/2006
  Q: i undestand you. but why do i feel like people are being justified of eating sin knowing the truth. ...
  A: It may be that they just don't know. Each of us must travel the path that we choose. Some are ...
Why?12/3/2006
  Q: Yes please tell me more.I am 42 and I have been a Christian for 3 years. I am really struggling with ...
  A: Very good! You have a lot of courage. It is part of the real you inside wanting to get out. From ...
God in other cultures11/23/2006
  Q: How will people that never hear about God and Jesus be judged? Although there are many missionaries ...
  A: Very good question! My understanding is that there is only one God. In fact there is only God. ...
Feeling Guilty about Doubts11/9/2006
  Q: I am a Christian but sometimes I find myself doubting in times of trouble. I am having some health ...
  A: I can fully identify with your feelings. I, too, have had the same feelings. As you begin to look ...
Abrahamic Covenant10/27/2006
  Q: In Genesis 15, it appears to me that Abraham did not walk through the animal sacrifice, only God. ...
  A: It might be that God’s agreements are adequate for the level that He is dealing with at the time. ...
suicide10/8/2006
  Q: my name is Sandra and i live in Missouri. I really don't even know where to begin. I am 41 and ...
  A: I’m just going to start by telling you who you are. Then I am going to give you some important ...
Living togther before marriage.9/26/2006
  Q: We have to write a paper on a subject that different generations disagree apon. I choose to write ...
  A: I think the main reason is that societies tend to swing from one moral side to the other over a ...
I Miss Someone So Much!9/4/2006
  Q: God blessed me with a great teacher who understood me very well and strengthed my faith too. He ...
  A: I believe what God is teaching you is that you should not have a hole in your heart. That is why ...
Love of God!8/16/2006
  Q: Ref: Romans 8:35-39 The above part of scripture suggest that we will never lose the love of God no ...
  A: I think this is one of the most important questions you can ask. I am going to answer you in a way ...
should i?8/14/2006
  Q: im a girl who likes to draw anime, but im not a big fan of watchin it. i dont really think animes ...
  A: I do not think it is evil unless you think it is. You must determine that. I am not familiar with ...
Help Please6/22/2006
  Q: I am really interested in converting to Christianity because that is what my husbands religion is, ...
  A: Christianity, of course comes from Christ. The Bible is the historical record of the evolution of ...
Watching sports5/26/2006
  Q: Recently I was listening to Bible study, and a caller asked if it was 'wrong' to watch movies, ...
  A: I am going to share with you what I know about these things. I will leave it up to as to how you ...
Unique...1/22/2006
  Q: What say you on man's spirit, soul, and body?
  A: God is One. He is that all existing, all powerful, all potential One. He is everything. There is ...
Glorifying God1/19/2006
  Q: The Bible says that we are to glorify God in everything that we do. If this is the case, is it a sin ...
  A: If the Bible tells you to do something, does it not see logical that you would have the power to do ...
Eve and the First Sin1/1/2006
  Q: Hey there. I am a little confused by the concept of Eve's temptation and 'first sin' in Genesis. ...
  A: I really like your question. It tells me that you are thinking and that is always good when you ...
help me find a scripture9/2/2005
  Q: A friend is having a hard time letting go of a past relationship. She knows that this person does ...
  A: Jannae, Thanks so much for the opportunity to share what I know about these things. I do not look ...
God's Involvement9/1/2005
  Q: Given that my belief is strong I am perplexed, however, in how God goes about it and what the ...
  A: What a fascinating question. To answer it, I will have to present things in a slightly different ...
Christian Living8/7/2005
  Q: I am contacting you because I have a concern that needs attention from an expert, such as yourself. ...
  A: I appreciate your concern. You have a deep seated conviction to doing what is right. I admire ...
Being a Christian, NOT a Republican!!6/29/2005
  Q: I am a born-again Christian. Jesus is my personal saviour. But politicaly, I am a progressive and a ...
  A: James, I like this letter. I think you are on the cusp of something that is terribly wrong in ...
spiritual gifts6/9/2005
  Q: I would like to know how i can strenthen my spiritual gifts. I believe my strongest gifts are (not ...
  A: I love this question and I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to say what I know about it. I am ...
Possibly an odd question4/25/2005
  Q: I am a new Christian and I am trying to do things as I think God would want me to. I understand I ...
  A: Since I do not know your name, I will refer to you as New. First I will apologize for this taking ...
" I have been married to my...3/24/2005
  Q: " I have been married to my husband for 16 years. His family has always been Baptist. My family has ...
  A: Tammy, first I want to tell you that you are a very precious soul. You have so much worth that you ...
Dear Graig: I was just...2/1/2005
  Q: I was just wondering what your thoughts where on the Bible codes. Real or fake. Thanks.
  A: Taylor, what a fascinating question? Actually, the Bible is filled with code. I understand the ...
christianity vs world1/4/2005
  Q: i followed james 5:16 and was cast out of the church and into jail and now condemned by society. ...
  A: What tremendous questions! I can tell you are thinking. I am gong to answer your questions by ...
Jesus10/23/2004
  Q: Who was Jesus and what is His mission to the world?
  A: I¡¦m glad you asked this question. The answer is one that the whole worlds needs and one that gives ...
Canon9/18/2004
  Q: Can you help me understand why certain Gospels were canonized and others were rejected?
  A: This is an excellent question and one that I think is very important now. First, a quick note to ...
Church attendance8/27/2004
  Q: Graig, Jesus is my Lord and Saviour and I pray in his name with every prayer. I gave myself to Jesus ...
  A: If you look at the history of the church, you will find that is really started as a gathering of ...
Very sad.8/13/2004
  Q: I am a 25-year-old who sometimes wonders why we all continue to go through the motions. Let me ...
  A: I can tell that you are a sensitive woman. You are very aware of what is going on in the world. I ...
tattoos7/15/2004
  Q: is there any reference to tattoos in the bible, and what is your opinion on christians getting ...
  A: Very good question. Shane, I know of no place in the Bible were tattoos are mentioned. As to the ...
bible7/1/2004
  Q: I have asked several questions recently,and people have quoted different scriptures, and I have also ...
  A: I like your questions. You have an inquisitive mind and that is good. It is good to get these ...
-3/25/2004
  Q: recently my fellow Christian friend asked me 2 questions which I am unable to give her a ...
  A: First some basics. I see the Bible as a historical document in which we see how God has related to ...

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