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Subject	Date Asked
Worship/leadership in church/sacrements	12/14/2011
Q: Few of us "Born Again" Christians in the local church are reluctant to accept Communion from the ... A: Hey Nihal, That definitely sounds like a rough situation. Those character qualities (or better ...
My husbands new beliefs	9/18/2011
Q: My husband and I have been married two years this past July, last year he started driving truck long ... A: It sounds like he is either listening to something that is inconsistent with orthodox (or "normal") ...
Premarital sex	9/7/2009
Q: I have been involved in premarital sex with my girlfriend. We both know that it is wrong, and we ... A: it is not necessarily necessary, but sometimes can be wise. if you are unable to be in the ...
In love with a married woman	9/4/2009
Q: I want to start with the fact that I have been a Christian all my life. I certainly not made the ... A: I have answered very similar questions several times before, so please browse my past answers for ...
problem with self righteous husband	8/29/2009
Q: I have a problem. My husband is so religious and self righteous that he is no earthly good. He got ... A: it sounds like legalism isn't your biggest problem; communication is. as far as how you each respond ...
love	8/21/2009
Q: I have asked god for several months to bring back my wife! We were together for 4 years and have a ... A: That is a very rough situation and it hurts for me to hear about it. I can tell that you would do ...
Will my pending marriage be "ok" in God's eyes	8/19/2009
Q: I was married when I was 22. Before I met my ex husband God was a very important part of my life. ... A: this is fairly similar to another question i answered ...
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: I definitely understand what you are talking about. the prayer chain thing can be a great thing, ...
Living with someone...	8/11/2009
Q: I was living with a friend and her family for several years and was about to start my last semester ... A: I understand your reasoning through this situation, and I do agree with it, at least to a degree. ...
sex and marriage	7/27/2009
Q: I am 30 year old man and have been married for 3 months. Some background, Both, my wife and I are ... A: very good question. this is something that is an issue more often than most people think. I would ...
Couples Living Together before marriage	6/26/2009
Q: I know you have answered similar questions in the past, but I have a somewhat unique situation. My ... A: I trust the ones you were looking at included: ...
Important Question	6/18/2009
Q: Is looking at Internet pornography a sin if you are not married or do not have a girlfriend? A: There is no situation when it would not be a sin. The issue is lust, which is a desire. Whether or ...
should relationship move to marriage?	6/9/2009
Q: This may be a little bit confusing. I have never asked a question like this before. For the most ... A: This question is one that comes up very often when facing major life decisions. marriage is one of ...
insecurity	6/9/2009
Q: I think it deeply comes from my parents' marriage and myself psy problems, I v made some progress ... A: a lot of it has to do with making a commitment and sticking with it, regardless of what happens. ...
Marriage	6/1/2009
Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for close to a year now. Fairly early in the relationship we began ... A: Sorry it took me so long to get back with you. I just answered a very similar question. Here is the ...
To be in a relationship	5/31/2009
Q: I am a 16 year old baptized Christian.There is a girl whom i wanted to be with. I just wanted to ... A: As a believer, your primary influences should be ones that help you grow closer to God and honor him ...
living together before marriage	5/21/2009
Q: My boyfriend and I have been living together for 5 months. We are committed and recently went back ... A: This is a situation that can be a bit difficult when heading into it. I am very proud of you two for ...
reconciliation	5/6/2009
Q: my husband and I had problems in our marriage of 7.5 yrs and he left and started an affair and ... A: That is a very rough situation, but it is not one that is irreconcilable. This does not mean that it ...
dating	4/28/2009
Q: As a high schooler, I am getting into dating and relationships. My FCA counselor said that one ... A: The biggest hing that you can and should do is to be his friend and to live a consistent, ...
balancing call to ministry with life	4/27/2009
Q: I just have a question on possibly your opinion on something??? I am dating someone for about a year ... A: The biggest issue here has to do with motivation and wisdom. There is wisdom in freeing yourself ...
dating relationship above all else	4/23/2009
Q: Me and my boyfriend had been together for 15 years. We planned to get married this year. However 2 ... A: I would suggest that you walk away from the relationship. if the two of you are not committed to ...
Pre-marital cohibition and sex	4/17/2009
Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for a year, and are both Christian. One of the biggest ... A: personally, I have not really found anything in the Bible that was a gray area regarding premarital ...
viewing actions over faith	4/2/2009
Q: I have a friend who says he is a Christian but feels there is nothing wrong with smoking weed and ... A: Actions do not determine your eternal destination, belief does. Sin goes beyond action and into ...
Divorce/Remarriage	3/24/2009
Q: I'm currently unhappily married and involved in an affair. I've asked my husband to go to ... A: I don't even know where to start with this one. It frustrates me so much that I am trying to keep ...
homosexuality	2/17/2009
Q: good day!!! I was once involved in a same sex relationship. Due to a third party, my then girlfriend ... A: I am glad that you are focused on honoring God. Situations like this are very tough. Most times, ...
Salvation	2/2/2009
Q: I am 22 years old and there have been times when I seriously doubt if I am saved. I know there was a ... A: it is simple: if you believe in Christ and place your trust in him, then you are saved. if you have ...
My daughter living with boyfriend.	12/26/2008
Q: My daughter, who has just divorced, is living with a her boyfriend. As a Christian myself, should I ... A: It is nice to have a good follow-up. Most of the recent ones have been the same question over and ...
My daughter living with boyfriend.	12/25/2008
Q: My daughter, who has just divorced, is living with a her boyfriend. As a Christian myself, should I ... A: That would actually be one of the more foolish things that you could do. Many Christians tend to ...
So am I not saved?	12/23/2008
Q: So does this mean that I am not saved? ANSWER: If you believed either now or in the past, then you ... A: There is that possibility, but if you start heading in the right direction, you probably won't. I ...
So am I not saved?	12/12/2008
Q: So does this mean that I am not saved? ANSWER: If you believed either now or in the past, then you ... A: There is no way to become unsaved. there are some people who believe that you can, but they are not ...
Am I not saved anymore?	12/10/2008
Q: Someone just told me that if I had to ask if I am Saved then obviously I am not. I go to an ... A: It would mean that your focus on him could be greater. That you should grow spiritually. Here is an ...
Am I not saved anymore?	12/9/2008
Q: Someone just told me that if I had to ask if I am Saved then obviously I am not. I go to an ... A: If you trust him now, then it is the same thing as if you trusted him then, right? I would say ...
Am I not saved anymore?	11/23/2008
Q: Someone just told me that if I had to ask if I am Saved then obviously I am not. I go to an ... A: Biblically, the other situation which is actual blasphemy is attributing God's work to Satan. A lot ...
Am I not straight anymore?	11/18/2008
Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm overeffactuated with breasts.I searched on the internet about ... A: That was quite a bit of background there. I will try to answer as broad and as best as I can, but if ...
jury duty	11/7/2008
Q: Caleb, I was wondering about jury duty. It's a form of judging, & I know we're not to judge anyone, ... A: In the case of jury duty (or judges, arbitration, counselings, etc), it is not judging someone in ...
in need of advice	9/19/2008
Q: Hey im 17 years old a junior in high school at a christian school. I've been talking to this girl ... A: sorry it took me so long to get back with you. I thought I had answered this months ago and I just ...
Pregnant with Non Believing Boyfriends Child	9/5/2008
Q: I am a Christian woman (33) over the last year I have started growing immensely towards God. One of ... A: This is a situation that I don't really feel comfortable discussing in-depth in a forum other than ...
Pornography	7/31/2008
Q: I'm writing this to you because I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have nowhere else to ... A: That is a good point. I am not sure what his reasoning is, but in many cases it is tied to the ...
marriage communication	7/28/2008
Q: my husband and i have been arguing a lot latley about every little thing and stop talking until i ... A: It definitely sounds as though there are some communication problems going on in your marriage. It ...
Pornography	7/25/2008
Q: I'm writing this to you because I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have nowhere else to ... A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. This week has been a whirlwind. I have a few thoughts ...
Prenuptual agrrements??	5/16/2008
Q: I have a friend who is getting married and his church believes prenuptual agreements are ... A: Joe, I am going to answer this real briefly. If more detail about any of it would help you, go ...
About me and my cousin	4/25/2008
Q: My cousin is my girlfriend. We both love each other. However we think our community does not allow ... A: I don't see how this question fits in this topic, but I will answer it anyway, partly because I am a ...
marriage	4/13/2008
Q: My husband and I have been married for 24 years now, together 29. I am 51, he is 62. We are both ... A: There is a lot going into this situation. With 24 years of marriage and having relationship and ...
Sharing one another's burdens	3/16/2008
Q: Is it appropriate for a man to bring pre-existing issues into a relationship and expect the woman to ... A: In its context, that verse is referring to the family of believers, specifically the church. The ...
Struggling with Sex habits	2/27/2008
Q: I am a teen that is struggling with the idea of what to do when sex temps me. I am a virgin and have ... A: That is a very common and very difficult problem that you are facing. Both my wife and I were ...
Does God forgive divorce?	2/3/2008
Q: My husband has decided that he wants a divorce. I told him that divorce is wrong and pointed out ... A: Short answer: God will forgive all sin. In Mark 5, there is mention of the "unpardonable sin," but ...
guidance	1/24/2008
Q: At first I thought I would be okay on my own but I realize I'm needing christt desperately I'm ... A: The first thing that I want to tell you is that yes, there is hope. It is never to late to turn back ...

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caleb horn

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Biblical counseling (youth and marriage counseling are where I have the most experience). Spiritual growth. Discipleship. Practical theology. Youth ministry. I have studied theology proper to my satisfaction, but I will only answer questions about about it if there is an obvious practical side.

Experience

I have been involved in youth ministry, either volunteer or paid, for several years. Counseling has always been a large part of my ministry. I am currently working on starting a counseling ministry and volunteer at my local church.

Education/Credentials
BA in Missions and Bible. MA in Biblical Counseling. NANC Certification (Level 2) in progress. MDiv in progress.

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