| Subject | Date Asked |
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| out of energy | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for a bit over a year, and we've been together for almost 2 and ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about this awful situation you are in and can only imagine how draining it must ...
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| 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: As I read your question, I felt very sad for you both. However, it also reminded me of many stress ...
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| pushing away | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I'm not too sure how to start this so i guess I'll just give you a mini background for me. I'm a 14 ...
A: I've thought long and hard about what to say and what God wants to say to you. On the topic of the ...
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| moderation | 6/5/2009 |
Q: pls, what do you know about moderation in christian living.
A: Can you give me more information about what you mean by your question? If you would like to read ...
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| God's Love? | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Doesn't God love everyone? I mean...I have 2 daughters, 19 & 21 and all three of us love Adam ...
A: The fact that you are wrestling with this issue shows that something inside you is telling you that ...
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| BACKSLIDING | 4/6/2009 |
Q: how does th echurch contribute to teenagers backsliding?
A: Can you please explain more about what you mean by this question? Are you asking in what way the ...
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| disciplining children | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I wish to ask if what the scripture says 'spare not the rod and spoil the child necessarily mean ...
A: It is a very interesting one. The proverb you are referring to is from Proverbs 13:24, which in the ...
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| What makes God happy? | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Recently the talks in my church have been about doing what God says and say when we don't do what ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your break up and how hurt you were by it. Especially as you've been ...
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| how to live | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have several questions for you. I have been struggling recently on the subject of how to live as ...
A: Apologies for the slight delay, but I've unfortunately been ill with 'flu and am just finding my ...
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| same-sex relationships | 3/2/2009 |
Q: good day!!! I was once involved in a same sex relationship. Due to a third party, my then girlfriend ...
A: My gut response to your question is that I don't think it's necessarily up to you to tell them to ...
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| sinning | 2/13/2009 |
Q: So you know how in the Bible I think Jesus said something about if you sin with your eyes then cut ...
A: Jesus twice says something about this in the book of Matthew. Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that ...
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| Christian boyfriend is addicted to pot | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have been with my current live-in boyfriend for about a year. Throughout that time he has battled ...
A: While it's true that we are all sinners, this doesn't meant that the Christian life means you can be ...
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| grieving parent | 2/4/2009 |
Q: You're the best, Cudmonk, so sane and grounded in the Bible, as per your past answers to my ...
A: I am very touched by your comments and also by your desire to help someone else in need. To be ...
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| Homosexuality | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Feel very much attracted to the gender of the same sex. When it comes to a homosexual ...
A: It is a very difficult issue that will divide opinion. I must confess that I am still unsure about ...
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| Letter | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I want to send a letter to a hurting Christian friend.What can I write that's meaningful?Please send ...
A: What a lovely question! Here is my advice to you: 1. Start by praying about this person and asking ...
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| forgiveness | 12/15/2008 |
Q: are you supposed to offer forgiveness to someone who has sexually assaulted a child? Even if they ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in replying to your question - for some reason AllExperts didn't send it to ...
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| Am I straight and am I saved? | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I added some to this question so read all of the way down.- I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm ...
A: You're message is very long and I think the best way is if I give you some general responses that ...
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| Adult Sons Girlfriend Living With Us | 11/12/2008 |
Q: We are Christian parents with 2 adults sons living with us that we fully support and two pre-teen ...
A: It sounds like a tough situation for you, especially because you sound like a woman with a big heart ...
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| Godparent Age Restrictions | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Are there any current age restrictions on the age of our chosen godparents for our daughter, Grace? ...
A: The answer to your question is really "it depends". My advice would be to speak to the minister of ...
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| Jesus being God? Or even the son of God? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My Question……“Where in the Old Testament does it talk about Jesus being God? Or even the son of God? ...
A: It is very interesting indeed. I am not an Old Testament scholar, so I can only give you my ...
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| Your Living Together article | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I read your article about living together with your wife to be. Again, I am one who is doing this. ...
A: My opinion on this will not be the same as every Christian, so you should take it as one opinion... ...
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| Living together before marriage, but have a difficult situation | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I met online through Classmates.com over a year ago. We knew one another from over ...
A: Firstly, I want to applaud you and encourage you for the way you have both tried so very hard to get ...
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| Relationships | 5/31/2008 |
Q: What does the bible say about love. In the aspect that when you are in love and brought together as ...
A: I've heard many people put forward your wife's view. However, the problem with it is that it misses ...
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| relationship after divorce | 5/30/2008 |
Q: THis is my boyfriends message on a Christian message board: I had an affair with a woman. As a ...
A: I can feel that you are hurting very much and have fear of losing someone you love. To be honest, ...
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| alcohol abuse | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My Christian mother is a 10 year alcoholic who refuses to get help. As a Christian daughter, what ...
A: Firstly, my deepest sympathy for you and your situation. 10 years of an alcohol problem is ...
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| My mother lives in my house | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My mom got divorced when my sister and me were little and she was a very angry and bitter person. So ...
A: From what you say, it sounds like you are doing a good job, not just with your family but also your ...
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| Common law Partners | 4/1/2008 |
Q: In Canada they have a thing called "common-law partners" which could be the case with 3 conditions ...
A: I think a lot depends on the situation. God considers people married if they have made vows to each ...
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| former husband of 25 years affair, pastor | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am a former pastors wife, who helped her husband obtain the education to obtain his position and ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about the pain and torment you have been through and are still enduring. ...
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| Question | 2/21/2008 |
Q: OK, so when I was in 4th grade, I asked this kid via passing notes if he liked me so much that he ...
A: You know the answer to this question. Have you looked for the professional help about your anxiety ...
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| High social standards. | 2/7/2008 |
Q: If a group of people have high social standards,what does this mean?Thanks!
A: This generally refers to certain standards that they think are acceptable in the society they live ...
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| Wedding Vows | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the wedding vows I said to my husband. The official asked us "Will you ...
A: I've now had several questions from you on the same theme. It sounds like you are having real ...
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| Another question | 1/18/2008 |
Q: This might seem like a stupid question, but seriously worry about the dumbest things sometimes. But ...
A: I think it's time for you to take some time out to clear your head and start reading your Bible to ...
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| Pre-marital sex | 1/17/2008 |
Q: If a couple has pre-marital sex, do they have to get married?
A: As it's so short and to the point, I have to make several assumptions. The first is that the couple ...
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| Listening to my spouse | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Apparently, I'm a terrible listener. Any Christian books or techniques you can recommend? I tell ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you. For some reason this question didn't get forwarded ...
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| Promotion | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have heard everyone say promotion comes from God. I have been with a company for 14 years. Within ...
A: As well as being a Christian, I am also a career counsellor, and so your situation interests me for ...
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| Depression and suicidal thoughts | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I was baptised in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods spirit and purpose. But since then i have fallen ...
A: The way we feel has an impact on how we think and what we do. What we do has an impact on how we ...
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| Depression and suicidal thoughts | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I was baptised in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods spirit and purpose. But since then i have fallen ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you have been struggling so much. I have often encountered many Christians ...
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| Is what she did wrong to God? | 10/10/2007 |
Q: (Firstly, Please apologize me about my english. I am not a native speaker.) Miss A. and Mr. B have ...
A: To answer your question about having a party to celebrate, I would draw your attention to the fact ...
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| Is what she did wrong to God? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: (Firstly, Please apologize me about my english. I am not a native speaker.) Miss A. and Mr. B have ...
A: It it difficult to answer because I don't know the culture you are living in. However, I will make ...
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| "Friend" at Church | 10/1/2007 |
Q: A lady I know has begun to come to my church along with her 2 kids. I have encouraged her to find ...
A: I can appreciate how difficult this can be. Jesus calls us to love our neighbour, but this doesn't ...
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| sexual relationship | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend just told me he was saved at 14 years of age. He has been married twice before. I was ...
A: Your situation is interesting because in some ways you are actually working backwards from the usual ...
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| sexual relationship | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend just told me he was saved at 14 years of age. He has been married twice before. I was ...
A: I can imagine that it must be very confusing for you to have this sudden change in attitude from ...
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| Anger | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Often people tell me that I take things too personal and that I internalise situations. If someone ...
A: Anger is a really serious issue for some people, who can feel that it only takes a little thing to ...
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| Question | 6/22/2007 |
Q: One of my friends who is a Christian seems to think that God isn't with her right now. She is going ...
A: Your friend is blessed to have a friend like you, caring for her and looking out for her. It can be ...
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| Permanent Deacon | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am a Roman Catholic. I am doing theology. I am also commissioned word minister. I want to become a ...
A: Deacons are different positions in different churches depending on the denomination and probably ...
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| Mental Illness | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I am not a practicing Christian and consider myself Agnostic. I leave my mind open to all ideas of ...
A: It was particularly helpful of you to give a bit of background as well. Your question is really ...
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| Confused. | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I'm a girl and I was dating another girl, but I broke up with her because people have been telling ...
A: I think you sent me a question the other day and I gave you a long reply, so I'll keep this one ...
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| Confused and hellbound. | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I went on three parts of this site trying to get answers, and they all turned out different. I'm a ...
A: My heart goes out to you, especially as you are not only confused, but getting different opinions ...
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| Christian relationship--feeling needy in marriage | 3/28/2007 |
Q: What's the healthiest and most respectful way of asking my husband for more affection without ...
A: I think you have touched upon one of the most common frustrations between men and women that exists ...
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| Married life | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Hi its the girl that had a calling to become a nun. It changed I am called to the married life. I ...
A: The first thing I would say is that as you had a clear calling, and that calling suddenly changed, ...
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| forgiveness | 3/3/2007 |
Q: thanks
A: It is a very good question as it draws on a very important Christian principle. When God forgives ...
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| Spiritual calling | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I have a calling from God. I want to know how can I just say yes to his call. I have a calling to ...
A: I don't know how old you are now, but it sounds like you've felt God prompting you in a certain ...
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| Spirituality | 1/22/2007 |
Q: You said that you have an interest in people right and an also an interest in spiritual gifts I ...
A: Wow... I can certainly feel your energy and enthusiasm in this question! If you are interested in ...
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| Too Judgemental? | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I was having a lot of trouble meeting Christian men who actually follow how God has dictated we ...
A: It is very commendable that you are seeking to understand your own motives and that you do not want ...
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| HElp | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have been a christian for 6 years now and through the years, there are ups and downs in my walk. ...
A: This is a common feeling among many Christians and it is commendable that you are wanting to fight ...
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| The stable Christian life | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am the child of a broken home (my parents both abandoned me, I was raised by my grandparents - my ...
A: Salvation is something that is very personal between you and God. Your mother meant well, but she ...
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| Bad things that happen | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Until recently I would have described as a non-believer. But I am now exploring Christianity after a ...
A: The issue you are struggling with is a very understandable and common one. There is really a ...
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| The forth commandment Sabbath | 11/11/2006 |
Q: i am not a bible scholar and i don't pretend to be however, i do want to see Jesus. the bible says ...
A: I am happy to discuss the Sabbath with you but you will have to tell me more about what you mean by: ...
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| spiritual exercises | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Good morning: I am a word minister from Bombay archidiocese My question is : How to proclaim the ...
A: My recommendation to your first question is that you have to get to know God's word intimately. ...
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| Matthew 18 | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I was at Church on Sunday night and the young minister (Pastors son)spoke on "Whatever you bind ...
A: It is actually a very interesting one. The NIV study notes suggest that this actually means that ...
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| fellowship with Christians | 10/25/2006 |
Q: Cudmonk, I have always gotten thoughtful answers from you. My boss today said she didn't think ...
A: This is a great question - please don't feel you have to apologise for asking things like this. I ...
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| Secular Music | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Is it okay to sing or include in the "Praise and Worship program" about secular music with changed ...
A: There are two things to consider here. The first is a legal question and the second is a spiritual ...
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| i don't want to hate, but can't help it | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I have been abused by my former boyfriend. He physically,emotionally abused me and also used up all ...
A: I was on holiday recently and I am not sure if I replied to this question or not. It sounds like ...
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| Blessings and extra Eucharist | 9/3/2006 |
Q: My family has been attending an Episcopal Church. I grew up Catholic and my husband is ...
A: I think I was on holiday when you sent this question and so I didn't give an answer then. Reading ...
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| church politics | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Ever since I got saved, satan has tried to destroy me, (well he was trying before, but I didnt know ...
A: Many apologies for the delay in replying to this question. Unfortunately I was away on business and ...
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| Is this a sin? | 7/28/2006 |
Q: Cudmonk, First, I want to say that your answers always make sense to me and are very biblical. ...
A: Many people have asked me this question - I think it is a real issue for many Christians. In my ...
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| hiding your faith | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I know about forgiving and not to harbor any hatred for enemies so this is not an issue for me. My ...
A: It cannot be easy living in a country where you are persecuted for your faith. I live in a country ...
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| Teen Privacy | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Is it normal for my oldest teenage son (14 years old) to be sharing a room with my 6 year old son? ...
A: The problem with "normal" is that as Christians we need to ask a different question - is it right? ...
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| confused | 7/10/2006 |
Q: Cudmonk, I have been a Christian for quite some time and it has always been and still is the ...
A: I can appreciate that you must be having a horrendous time at the moment and life must be so ...
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| How to respond to those who don't want a relationship with you anymore | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have three family members who havn't spokenn to me in a long time. I have approached each one of ...
A: In seeking the best way to reply to your question, God showed me the answer. He seemed to wait ...
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| Forgiving without repentance | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I have a sort of delima I would like to present to you. A long time friend of mine has, in the past ...
A: Rumours and gossip can be so destructive and painful that you can understand why the early church ...
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| Is killing always murder | 6/30/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend, soon to be husband actually, is in the U.S. Marine corps. In fact he is in the ...
A: In some ways I am not able to give you an answer, but I am able to give you a solution. The answer ...
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| How not to act like we're selling Jesus to people. | 6/12/2006 |
Q: My brother has said some disturbing things lately that make me think he should consult our Heavenly ...
A: I only wish more people were concerned about how they share their faith. Sometimes people do more ...
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| Behavior of Friend's Husband | 6/6/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are committed Christians. I prayed and prayed for Christian fellowship, and we ...
A: Firstly - what a great name! I can tell you that here in Scotland we are basking in warm summer ...
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| Watching sports | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Recently I was listening to Bible study, and a caller asked if it was 'wrong' to watch movies, ...
A: There are some Christians who believe strongly that you cannot influence the world if you are not ...
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| Church Mouse tries to make friends | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I had a talk with my husband last night and his suggestion was to make sure I'm elevating Christ and ...
A: You're welcome Amy. Your husband is quite right - if you keep your eyes on Christ, and not on ...
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| Church Mouse tries to make friends | 5/22/2006 |
Q: Cudmonk, I have been in a bible study for 3.5 years. My husband is very introverted and I've become ...
A: I actually work with people suffering from degrees of anxiety, so I can certainly give you some ...
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| Conflict with personal beliefs and work | 11/18/2005 |
Q: I am a Labor & Delivery Nurse and believe myself very fortunate to take part in the birth of new ...
A: My heart goes out to you because you must be in an incredibly difficult situation. The very fact ...
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| living together | 11/6/2005 |
Q: IS it a sin to live together as friends not sleeping together or having sex before marriage?I Repeat ...
A: I am very impressed that you are taking the time to seek God's will in this matter - I believe it ...
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| College | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I am a junior in high school and I am thinking about what college I am going to go to. I know I ...
A: As I am not in the US (I am guessing this is where you are?) I can't advise you on specific ...
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| Christian Living | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I am contacting you because I have a concern that needs attention from an expert, such as yourself. ...
A: I have been thinking about your reply and thinking about Jesus and his attitude. My first response ...
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| Possibly an odd question | 4/25/2005 |
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: I don't have your name). In Mark 12: 29-31, Jesus tells of the greatest commandment (including the ...
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| quick question | 4/20/2005 |
Q: how does jesus message influence people today Answer - Hi Laura. Please could you give me more ...
A: I am very interested in why you are asking this question. As you have not given me much to work ...
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| Jews | 3/18/2005 |
Q: I am 12 years old and always heard that it is bad to mock the Jews...other than just God"s people ...
A: I am not sure why you might have been told this, as it's something I've never heard. However, I can ...
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| help | 1/16/2005 |
Q: I am a Christian for about 3 years already and right now in my life I feel that I am most ...
A: I have to confess that your situation was very familiar to me, as I've been in a similar situation ...
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| Gift of Tears? | 1/3/2005 |
Q: I have a question regarding spiritual experiences. I was talking to a friend of mine who talks a ...
A: As so often happens, God's timing is perfect. I was just sitting down to write a talk on Spiritual ...
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| I feel all messed up | 10/7/2004 |
Q: I ended a relatioship with a woman about 4 months ago. It was a real rollercoaster ride. With many ...
A: I will certainly pray for you and the people involved. So often hurt and pain are contagious and ...
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| Hi there,I would like to ask... | 6/23/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask if it's okay for Christians to do a makeover by plastic surgery,be it ...
A: I will try and answer each in turn. 1. Makeover by plastic surgery. My opinion here is that your ...
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| Jesus | 4/20/2004 |
Q: I have a boyfriend of 2 years who considers himself to have faith, and he believes in God, but he ...
A: I would like to say that your question made me admire both you and your boyfriend. I admire your ...
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| House of Eli | 12/14/2003 |
Q: In 1 Samuel 3:14, the house of Eli was punished for the sins the two sons committed, and the reason ...
A: The first thing I would think to be wary of is that you are referring to a passage in the old ...
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