Bible verses for athletes

I've come across many imams and people in person and on social media who say that divorce is nearly forbidden and it's only allowed in certain circumstances. Based on my limited research in the Qur'an I don't find any verses that provide a list of acceptable or void reasons for divorce unlike that bible that states adultery as the only valid grounds for divorce. Can anyone shed light on this here?

Officially going outside my comfort zone HAHAHAHA really a shy type sa simula but loves to have deep conversation with people.
ABOUT ME: - Born-again Christian na active sa ministry - NBSB - Apparently important yata ang bmi here so BMI ko is 21 HAHAHA - morena and short-haired - graduate ng big 4 and currently in med school (literally thriving in life dahil sa grace ng Lord kaya very active in med school + Christian life + community service) - very purposeful life kaya "Para sa Diyos at sa bayan" - kind of a healthy-living girl so workout + more on a healthy diet side - Busy but will allot time for you para we make sure na makilala talaga natin isa't isa ☺️
ABOUT YOU: - Negotiable but preferred if you're an equally-yoked Christian din na mataas din mangarap and wants to serve the people with me (in the future ☺️) - pwede pong patient para we can take things slowly but surely? - wouldn't require too much right now since I'm here naman para makilala ka
Feel free to pm with your favorite quote/bible verse para we can pick up from there. Oh and would really love to go on a coffee date once nakatakas na sa exams para pahinga.

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Introduction: Unlocking Focus with Biblical Wisdom

Have you ever felt like your days are spiraling into chaos, teeming with distractions that derail your focus? In our rapid, digital-age lifestyle, maintaining concentration can sometimes seem like a Herculean task. Yet, what if the ancient wisdom of the Bible held the keys to not only reclaiming our focus but enhancing it beyond our imagination? This exploration dives deep into the Scriptures, uncovering practical and profound ways to harness focus in our daily lives. Get ready to unlock divine strategies that stand the test of time!

The Power of Purpose: Discover Your God-Given Focus

At the core of biblical teaching is the acknowledgment of a purpose-driven life. Understanding and aligning with our God-given purpose is the first monumental step toward achieving laser-like focus. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

• **Identify Your Calling:** Spend time in prayer and reflection, asking God to reveal His specific plans and purposes for your life.
• **Set Goals Aligned with Biblical Principles:** Let your ambitions reflect values such as love, integrity, and service.
• **Stay Committed:** Pursue your God-given purpose with diligence, trusting that He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Minding Your Mind: Cultivate a Focused Mindset

Our thoughts often dictate our level of focus. Philippians 4:8 instructs us, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” By filling our minds with what is good, we create an environment conducive to focus.

1. **Meditate on Scripture:** Start your day by meditating on empowering Bible verses.
2. **Practice Gratitude:** Maintain a journal to count your blessings, focusing on the positive aspects of your life.
3. **Eliminate Negative Influences:** Determine what drains your focus, whether it’s certain activities or toxic relationships, and minimize these influences.

Embracing Solitude: The Jesus Way to Recharge and Refocus

Even Jesus recognized the importance of solitude. Before making important decisions or after significant events, He would retreat to quiet places to pray and focus (Mark 1:35). Embracing solitude as Jesus did can incredibly boost our mental clarity and focus.

• **Schedule Quiet Time:** Prioritize periods of silence in your day to pray, reflect, or simply breathe.
• **Find Your Solitude Space:** Identify a peaceful spot where you can be alone with God without distractions.
• **Utilize Technology Wisely:** Use apps for guided Bible reading and meditation but ensure to have tech-free times as well.

Community and Accountability: Sharpening Your Focus Together

Proverbs 27:17 states, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” We are not meant to journey alone. Engaging with a community of faith can provide both support and accountability, helping us maintain our focus on what truly matters.

1. **Join a Bible Study Group:** There’s power in studying the Word together, gaining various insights and perspectives.
2. **Seek Out Mentors:** Find individuals who exemplify a focused, purpose-driven life and learn from their wisdom.
3. **Be an Accountability Partner:** Team up with a friend to keep each other on track with your spiritual and personal goals.

Conclusion: Your Focus is Your Future

Finding and maintaining focus is not merely about boosting productivity or achieving earthly success. It’s about living a purposeful, God-honoring life. By incorporating these biblical principles into our daily routine, we not only enhance our focus but also align closer with our divine purpose. Dive into Scripture, seek clarity in solitude, engage in meaningful community, and watch as your focus transforms your life, illuminating your path towards a future filled with hope and God’s unfathomable blessings.
Ready to refocus your life? Start today by asking God to renew your mind and guide your steps. Your journey of focused living according to divine principles begins now. Embrace it!
If you want to want to research more Bible Answers on your own, please try our Bible Answers GPT. It’s easy to get lost in the interesting responses you’ll find… every search is like a new treasure hunt 🙂
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I’ve posted about my experiences so many times, but forgot a huge detail:
Sometimes I feel NAUSEOUS after waking up from nightmares, and a YouTube comment of a video of a guy feeling scared and nauseous at his job (dark restaurant by himself) and walked by a human face with big black eyes) the comment said that demons send out energy that cause nausea trying to possess you.
Because I’m so tired of retyping the same thing, I’ll just state the main symptoms:
Vivid nightmares: Has included seeing very clear and detailed, human-like beings, including an old man dancing around making surprised faces at me, mocking me for screaming in terror (screaming didn’t wake me up the first time) while my mom danced around in lingerie (at least the demonic old was fully clothed.
Another one was I was in my dark room (past house) and shined a light on this old man’s face. He had an unnatural, cartoon-like open mouth frown, white another guy was trying to remain hidden in the dark.
These were both nightmares where I woke up screaming at the top of my lungs, completely terrified, and felt like I was going to throw up, and seeing them stuck in my head and feeling like they were still there and I desperately prayed and read Bible verses.
Another was seeing this witch like creature (looked like Kamek from the Mario Bros. but with white human skin and black robe and hat instead of blue, definitely still had those huge glasses) LITERALLY PHYSICALLY INSIDE OF MY HEAD, like in my brain or my skull.
There was a black guy wearing a red top hat and, kind of like a musician dressed like Satan. I said “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus” and he disappeared so instantly I didn’t even see him disappear, I just looked down and back and he was immediately gone, like he was never there.
Another this Wiccan girl (I guess) summoned a demon (that actually looked like a demon) for a board game that was supposed to help us get ahead in life (not a Ouija board).
I’ve had many other very strange, vivid, uncanny dreams, some not necessarily bad, but feeling like I left reality and forgot I existed, weird glitch in reality stuff.
Intrusive thoughts: Keep thinking about hurting others, emotionally and physically.
Seeing demonic monsters, very clear and detailed, while wide awake, but not through my eyes or ears, only in/through my mind.
When I was 13 or 14 I literally woke up, got out of bed, ran down the hallway (not in control of it) and ran to my mom to tell her something was wrong. I suddenly started barking in her face, screaming out of terror, and it stopped after calling out to God.
I’ve also had episodes of suddenly speaking gibberish, my hand getting stuck in the air.
I could literally become possessed and controlled again and the police would just yell at me to stop and tase me maybe shoot me, and they’d just label me crazy and/or a criminal.
I even felt demons fill the room when I tried to pray to God one time, when I was 13-14 going through that serious, what was either spiritual warfare or bad medication side effect, but I haven’t taken that one in over a decade…..
But something I’ve been forgetting to mention is THE NAUSEA after some of this nightmares.
It’s getting harder and harder for me NOT to believe in the spiritual.
Maybe I just haven’t been convinced enough to sacrifice everything (current and potential) for God, but I still feel very hesitant and unwilling to just accept God’s will and plan and commit to things like willingly staying celibate/virgin (I don’t even want kids, this cycle needs to end, and don’t really see marriage happening for me, but I’m not asexual and don’t want to remain celibate for life or until my 30s or 40s, I’m 28).
I don’t know if I’ve simply thought so hard and deep about everything, that I somehow dug myself into insanity?
I have smelled what seemed like sulfurotten eggs, and something knocked my water bottle down and then my Uber Eats driver was literally named “Jesus” (a sign?).
On the flip side, I heard chanting in my head that translated to “god of death” or “devil of death”, and right after that happened to check this account, and had a DM that I had 666 karma, which I did, and today I reached 666 notes on my phone.
Also my parents found a huge orb on our security cameras, literally floating up and over the roof like it knew how to/where it was going on.
I’ve had plenty of nightmares that literally take place in my room and this house too, I recently saw my grandfather (who is alive, so it can’t be his spirit) open my door (after barely opening it at first, then fully opening to reveal it with him) and jump on me on my bed, wearing a toga made out of a bedsheet, and his face was disfigured, like, off, like kind of a pointed face and his eyes were kind of staring off and up to the side, like he was looking at me but not looking at me at the same time).
Also my sister grew a penis and flapped it around in my face while my parents just stood and watched.
An unseen person dropped a baby carrier (in the old house) and it was crying REALLY LOUD, like it was being tortured. I looked to check it was ok, and it was just a doll, and cried even louder and harder.
And usually I don’t even notice hearing any sound in my dreams!
The orb was real by the way, not part of a dream.
I wake up with scratches too, and my wallet was standing up, half on top of my phone, half on the dresser, very weird position, couldn’t set it that way on accident, my cookies disappeared, and I heard a growl and the curtain seemed to scratch me.
This suddenly worse last September or October,just suddenly feeling terrified and reality warping, feeling something trying to take control of my body again.
How can medical science and psychology possibly explain this?
I’m sure I forgot some details, but it’s impossible to remember everything.

I’ve posted about my experiences so many times, but forgot a huge detail:
Sometimes I feel NAUSEOUS after waking up from nightmares, and a YouTube comment of a video of a guy feeling scared and nauseous at his job (dark restaurant by himself) and walked by a human face with big black eyes) the comment said that demons send out energy that cause nausea trying to possess you.
Because I’m so tired of retyping the same thing, I’ll just state the main symptoms:
Vivid nightmares: Has included seeing very clear and detailed, human-like beings, including an old man dancing around making surprised faces at me, mocking me for screaming in terror (screaming didn’t wake me up the first time) while my mom danced around in lingerie (at least the demonic old was fully clothed.
Another one was I was in my dark room (past house) and shined a light on this old man’s face. He had an unnatural, cartoon-like open mouth frown, white another guy was trying to remain hidden in the dark.
These were both nightmares where I woke up screaming at the top of my lungs, completely terrified, and felt like I was going to throw up, and seeing them stuck in my head and feeling like they were still there and I desperately prayed and read Bible verses.
Another was seeing this witch like creature (looked like Kamek from the Mario Bros. but with white human skin and black robe and hat instead of blue, definitely still had those huge glasses) LITERALLY PHYSICALLY INSIDE OF MY HEAD, like in my brain or my skull.
There was a black guy wearing a red top hat and, kind of like a musician dressed like Satan. I said “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus” and he disappeared so instantly I didn’t even see him disappear, I just looked down and back and he was immediately gone, like he was never there.
Another this Wiccan girl (I guess) summoned a demon (that actually looked like a demon) for a board game that was supposed to help us get ahead in life (not a Ouija board).
I’ve had many other very strange, vivid, uncanny dreams, some not necessarily bad, but feeling like I left reality and forgot I existed, weird glitch in reality stuff.
Intrusive thoughts: Keep thinking about hurting others, emotionally and physically.
Seeing demonic monsters, very clear and detailed, while wide awake, but not through my eyes or ears, only in/through my mind.
When I was 13 or 14 I literally woke up, got out of bed, ran down the hallway (not in control of it) and ran to my mom to tell her something was wrong. I suddenly started barking in her face, screaming out of terror, and it stopped after calling out to God.
I’ve also had episodes of suddenly speaking gibberish, my hand getting stuck in the air.
I could literally become possessed and controlled again and the police would just yell at me to stop and tase me maybe shoot me, and they’d just label me crazy and/or a criminal.
I even felt demons fill the room when I tried to pray to God one time, when I was 13-14 going through that serious, what was either spiritual warfare or bad medication side effect, but I haven’t taken that one in over a decade…..
But something I’ve been forgetting to mention is THE NAUSEA after some of this nightmares.
It’s getting harder and harder for me NOT to believe in the spiritual.
Maybe I just haven’t been convinced enough to sacrifice everything (current and potential) for God, but I still feel very hesitant and unwilling to just accept God’s will and plan and commit to things like willingly staying celibate/virgin (I don’t even want kids, this cycle needs to end, and don’t really see marriage happening for me, but I’m not asexual and don’t want to remain celibate for life or until my 30s or 40s, I’m 28).
I don’t know if I’ve simply thought so hard and deep about everything, that I somehow dug myself into insanity?
I have smelled what seemed like sulfurotten eggs, and something knocked my water bottle down and then my Uber Eats driver was literally named “Jesus” (a sign?).
On the flip side, I heard chanting in my head that translated to “god of death” or “devil of death”, and right after that happened to check this account, and had a DM that I had 666 karma, which I did, and today I reached 666 notes on my phone.
Also my parents found a huge orb on our security cameras, literally floating up and over the roof like it knew how to/where it was going on.
I’ve had plenty of nightmares that literally take place in my room and this house too, I recently saw my grandfather (who is alive, so it can’t be his spirit) open my door (after barely opening it at first, then fully opening to reveal it with him) and jump on me on my bed, wearing a toga made out of a bedsheet, and his face was disfigured, like, off, like kind of a pointed face and his eyes were kind of staring off and up to the side, like he was looking at me but not looking at me at the same time).
Also my sister grew a penis and flapped it around in my face while my parents just stood and watched.
An unseen person dropped a baby carrier (in the old house) and it was crying REALLY LOUD, like it was being tortured. I looked to check it was ok, and it was just a doll, and cried even louder and harder.
And usually I don’t even notice hearing any sound in my dreams!
The orb was real by the way, not part of a dream.
I wake up with scratches too, and my wallet was standing up, half on top of my phone, half on the dresser, very weird position, couldn’t set it that way on accident, my cookies disappeared, and I heard a growl and the curtain seemed to scratch me.
This suddenly worse last September or October,just suddenly feeling terrified and reality warping, feeling something trying to take control of my body again.
How can medical science and psychology possibly explain this?
I’m sure I forgot some details, but it’s impossible to remember everything.

For example, if you’re Hindu you will be reincarnated. But if you’re Christian you’ll be with Jesus in heaven. Im a Christian btw. (If there’s any Bible verses that prove this theory wrong, please lmk.)

Lewis-Clark State swept a four-game series against Bushnell. In the process, they clinched the Cascade Collegiate Conference pennant, and will host the conference tournament, which starts May 4. They also completed the regular season without losing a single home game. This is bad news for any team that gets sent to the Lewiston Bracket for the Opening Round.
The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has already had their tournament, and Talladega won it. They defeated Wiley 25-2 in the final. Thankfully, it was mercy-ruled after seven innings. And with all the offensive fireworks, it could be overlooked that the Tornadoes pitchers, Daniel Jose and Helson Fernandez, held Wiley to three hits.
The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference will be changing its name to the HBCU Conference in July.
The Golden State Athletic Conference tournament starts April 29, in Irvine, CA. This one is always hotly contested. Details: https://gsacsports.org/tournaments/?id=11378
Texas College went through the entire season without winning a single game. While I'm on this topic, I'll mention that other winless teams are Maryland-Eastern Shore (why, oh why, are these guys still in Division I?), Claflin and Davis and Elkins in Division II, and Yeshiva, CUNY Lehman, and Maranatha Baptist Bible in Division III. Cal Tech, which has a long history of losing streaks, has won four games this season.
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Now, I realized, BES is just another typical “lets create a religion” type of a person. Just like any other flawed preacher, same tactic na na-o-observe ko:
“Cherry-pick verses in the Bible na pwede nyang i-apply sa loob, na benecifial lang sa "loob" ng samahan”
Okay, marami na rin akong naintindihan sa mga verses na sa tingin ni soriano is yun ang tama at pilit nyang i-inject sa members na willing namang tinanggap ng karamihan dahil sa isang flaw ng tao which is:
-----"Relying/chasing Comfort and Convinience"-----
We chase comfort and convinience, indeed sa panahon ngayon napaka ganda isipin na imbes maglakad eh pwedeng mag motor or kotse.. imbes kumusot ng damit ay meron ng washing machine.. etc etc.. uma abante yung technology para guminhawa yung buhay..
So, sa pagkaka intindi ko, parang ganun rin po eh sa spiritual side of us.. imbes tayo na mismo yung magbabasa,magsasaliksik, at magkaroon ng tyaga sa babasahin nating religious book,like the bible.. naghahanap ang tao ng convinient way or comfortable way na maintindihan yung salita sa libro.. which is why we tend to look for religion or preachers..which is , if hindi tayo careful at hindi tayo nakaka ramdam ng katiting na pag iisip ay nagiging toxic and dangerous.. They prey on our pursuit of spiritual wisdom, they take advantage of us.. and in the end:
“Ayy what the heck..mali napasukan ko,di to tama eh”
Shout out sa isang ka reddit natin dito na always available na sumagot sa PM..na tumbok nya na hindi ako technically verse sa Bible..which is an absolute truth.. wala akong tyaga talaga.. thanks din brow na kahit sa tingin mo kumakapit parin ako sa mga salita ni soriano is hindi moko jinudge na bes fanatic..di tulad nung isang redditor dito na mejo hostile pinaratangan agad akong bes fanatic.. bagong exit lang ako, wag naman ganun..
So, since wala akong tyaga.. at napakinggan ko si soriano way back sa programa nyang "itanong mo kay soriano" nakuha nya interes ko without even investigating..
Siguro yung turn-around point na is nung si Khoya na nag take-over..since hindi nya ma provide yung pwedeng ma provide ni soriano and nakaka ramdam na ako na baluktot na mga pinag gagawa nila ay ayun ayaw ko na...
at ngayon nag re-research ako both inside and outside the bible about specific teachings..I am surprised that I can understand some things na akala ko noon di ko magegets.. maybe because nagkaroon ako ng konting "tyaga" .
okay, so halal, pagpapa putol ng buhok, mga verses na ginagamit sa loob na taken out of context, and even the things in the bible na contradicting..I can understand them now(kakaunti pa man ngayon kahit papaano)
and about sa contradictions sa bible, I can't speak negative sa mga atheist and agnostic..their doubts of the scriptures are also valid..their feelings and doubts are also valid..and sana bawasan yung perception na kapag non-believer is masama na.. Para sakin lang naman, you don't need religion to have "morals"..

kasi if you don't know which is right and which is wrong, narcissistic personality na yan..

Salamat sa juice sa bago nanamang kaalaman..matindi..ang sarap..ngayon ko lang naintindihan to..ngayon lang naging maliwanag..cringe na tawa
Sorry po, if ever merong hindi agree or if mali.. gusto ko lng po mag post kasi wala ibang outlet of my thoughts.. baka kasi if sa facebook ko to sabihin baka masabihan ako na "masama ang diwa".
Bili muna ako toron,ipa pares ko sa kape.. 12 pesos lang dito samin na naglalako.. Good morning and take your breakfast na po..

Hello everyone. I had an amazing experience this weekend. I went to Emerge in San Diego, put on by AWAKEN church. I’m actually in the RCIA process to become a confirmed Catholic and went out here to join my brother and his family. Their church is more believing in speaking in tongues, blessings, spiritual healings, and other gifts from the lord. I’m going through a lot of turmoil in my life and I encourage anyone interested to reach out for the full story I’ll be happy to share, especially because it so strongly resonates with this event.
Anyway when I got there my brothers mother in law believes in “Bible flips” and the ability of them to give you direction and basically answer any question on your heart through the word of God.
Where I’m at I was ready to try anything and let her do this and did my best to believe. The flip said in summary: I need direction and I’m confused, I need to lean on my family and friends, and to set myself free from a mental prison I’ll need to trust Jesus more. I was in fact confused and definitely leaning on my family for support in this time.
Fast forward to the event, there’s gonna be 9 pastors. All with whatever message they want to bring. The first message I kid you not was “ fix your broken compass” “lean on your brothers(friends and family)” “trust Jesus” “ love your wife”-> to be set free from containment.
The first pastors message fired on all cylinders out the gate directly at the flip. I was still skeptical, but it energized me to dive deeper into trusting whatever would happen this week. I watched another pastor heal a man’s hearing to take out and throw away his hearing aids, another man walk after knee surgery without his cane, and wake a 12yo boy from a coma. I’ve seen these things before and just said luck but this time was a bit more confident it was real, and started to believe. As my mind raced and every pastors message fired at the struggles I’m currently in I started to develop a plan for what I wanted to do next, my direction if you will. However I was nervous that these might be my choices and not Gods path for me.
I leaned in further through the 3 day event, I even laid hands on a man who was using a back brace and muscle relaxers to keep walking and prayed and pleaded for healing… next day he was running around no brace or pills even though he had worn it/taken them all week.
I prayed over men and meditated on images, to which each man had a different image in my head associated with a color.
When I returned I went straight to his mother in law and said we need another flip, I need clarity that God is giving me this direction. She said it would just be the same and I didn’t need it. I said no you don’t understand I think I’ve found direction and I’m ready to confirm clarity, she lit up so fast and ran for the Bible. Removed any notes or cards, flipped it spun it and did everything to mix up the blank covered book so I couldn’t tell front from back….
I OPENED TO THE THIRD VERSE I FLIPPED ORIGINALLY, telling me to trust the Lord to free myself from this prison. She laughed and said FLIPPED IT AGAIN! I proceeded two more times flipping to verses about trust. Now she has an interpretation Bible and it has more pages and suggestions in it as you go, the third one gave me a literal chart of ways to worship and trust God more. I immediately got up and took the steps I was working through all week.
Then one of the men mentioned the colors I saw at service and she jumped again, pulled out a dream/vision interpretation book. Started asking me about each person in the room. EVERY COLOR INTERPRETATION MATCHED THEIR STRUGGLE IN LIFE AND THE JOURNEY THEY WERE ON. A woman I just met 2 minutes before that stood up and said I need prayer from you, before she spoke they asked if I saw a color and I said yellow and described it. Turns out the interpretation for what I described was an illness or infection. I asked what she needed prayer for…. INFECTION IN HER LEG, showed me the photo. Then before I left a man I just met and said no more than 10 words to all week, I went up to and told him what I prayed over him the night before while he stood around the fire. I saw a certain set of butterfly wings and he demanded we find the exact one. I showed him a photo, turns out the species I saw is only native to Brazil…. He laughed and said his family immigrated from BRAZIL!!
I have every confidence, especially after this experience that God will deliver me from these troubled times if I walk in his words and follow every pull I get to do a move. If anyone has a question or wants to know more please ask!
The reason I came here was because I have a pull to share my testimony and see if any Christian’s want to donate to my cause. If you want the cause and story message me. This post is just for my testimony.
God bless you all!!!!

I don't know if it's spiritual warfare or if it is punishment for what I did wrong but I'm slowly falling away from this path. I'm done with hope, so many times I thought that something had changed and I had a new purpose in this life only for me to pray to Jesus and realize that it was sin somehow.
I don't have a purpose or drive in this life anymore so I'm miserable and alone. Then I have to deal with the false hope that maybe the dream that I had of having someone close to me was from Jesus only to be told that it isn't from God and that it isn't in God's will. I read the bible but nothing changes because there isn't a single verse that jumps out at me.
As stupid as it is, I believe that God wants me to come back to Him but when I do, I'm overwhelmed because I'm told to do this and that over and over again. I'm just dealing with a lot of false hope right now, I can't try something new because I know that once I pray, I'm going to get convicted for whatever reason it may be. I'm too tired to move on and I admit that I'm close to giving up once and for all

I have been witnessing to members in a small cult group. Standard stuff like believing that Jesus is a sub god, works based salvation, and a charismatic leader.
What is interesting about this group is that even though they say they believe in the Bible and "teach" from it, they pretty much raise ignorance as a virtue. For instance, I will be talking to one and any questions given from the Bible is met with a so what. If you talk with them enough, the standard response to your questions/answers is "well Satan knows the Bible better than anyone". It took me a while before I realized that this is a trained response to a question they can't answer.
I have been thinking of a way to respond that will correct that thought process in a way that would be jarring. So far, I have thought about it being somewhat akin to the act of the Holy Spirit being denied and attributed to Satan. It is the Holy Spirit that gives me rememberence and I attribute it to God's work in my life. At the same time, it seems laborious and I feel like there should be an elegant response.
I kid you not guys. If I was to give this group a nickname, it would be "we don't know why we believe what we believe but know that everyone else is wrong". Collectively, two of the elders talked with me. Men in their 50s. They only knew 1 verse and it wasn't John 3:16.
At the same time, they are the nicest people you've met and live much more Holy lives than most Christians. They have a string track record of getting people out of addiction. Both of which, attract people to their false teachings.
Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

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Introduction: Embarking on a Spiritual Journey

Are you feeling lost, seeking clarity, or yearning for a deeper connection with something greater than yourself? In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to feel adrift, searching for answers to life’s big questions. Today, we’re diving into a powerful passage from the Bible, John 14:6, that sheds light on these universal quests. Through this exploration, we invite you to discover a path that leads to truth, purpose, and a profound sense of belonging.

Understanding John 14:6

In one of the most significant conversations in the Bible, Jesus declares, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This bold statement, found in John 14:6, encapsulates the essence of Jesus’ ministry and mission on Earth. But what does this mean for us today? Let’s break it down:
– **The Way**: Jesus presents Himself not just as a guide but as the very path to spiritual fulfillment and an eternal relationship with God. Embracing Jesus as ‘the way’ encourages us to follow His teachings and example in our daily lives.
– **The Truth**: In a world brimming with uncertainties and relative truths, Jesus stands out as the ultimate truth. This truth is not just a collection of facts but is about understanding the reality of God’s love, grace, and redemption offered to humanity.
– **The Life**: Jesus doesn’t just promise life but a new, abundant life that transcends our earthly existence. This is a life filled with joy, purpose, and the promise of eternal peace with God.

Applying the Teachings of John 14:6 in Daily Life

Embracing the message of John 14:6 can transform how we live, interact with others, and perceive the world around us. Here are ways to incorporate its teachings into daily life:
– **Seeking Guidance**: Whenever you feel lost, remember that Jesus is the way. Look to His teachings and the Bible for direction.
– **Embracing Truth**: In a world of misinformation and half-truths, let the truth of Jesus guide your beliefs, actions, and decisions.
– **Living Fully**: Understanding that Jesus is the life encourages us to live fully in His presence, cherishing each moment and seeking to embody His love and grace.

Finding the Path Forward

John 14:6 offers a beacon of hope and clarity in our often confusing and tumultuous journey through life. By recognizing Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, we’re invited into a relationship that holds the promise of eternal peace and fulfillment. No matter where you find yourself today, know that this path is open to all who seek it with an open heart.

Conclusion: A Call to Adventure

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Hi everyone, so I own a little salon where I do beauty treatments. I opened up about a month ago so I don't have a huge client basis. I started off the year very confused as to what my purpose is and what I should do (career wise) and I grew a lot closer to God trying to know what He wants my life to be. And that is how I ended up where I am today! So I really want to create a save space for my clients, and I want to be able to draw them closer to Jesus and help them to get to know Him better. I would really appreciate some advice on creative ways to do so, I have little christian stickers, and I wrote a different bible verse on each one on the back, which I give to each client as a thank you for the support. And I am very open about my beliefs and what my business stands for through social media as well as my advertising, I would really lobe some music recommendations that I can play during treatments, and if anyone can suggest any other ideas I would really appreciate it!😊

i’m looking for a t shirt. it was my sister’s shirt who passed away in 2020. it is a shorter style soft white tee with a yellow sun and teal and yellow moon under the sun. it has a bible verse under the stacked sun and moon saying something like ‘be the light’ matthew 5:14 i think.
i’ve tried google image search but it keeps picking up the jean jacket. i love love love this shirt and even though i wont be able to find the one she personally owned, i would love to find a replacement in her memory.

I go to a group for LGBT Christians, and today we looked at how to argue back against the Bible verses used to target queer people. Or at least, that was the aim, but every single one was about sexuality. It was still useful and interesting, but myself and the other trans person both felt like they could have tried to include us. You know that feeling when you're not actively being excluded, but people just genuinely forgot that you've been told you will be included? Anyway, they said that they didn't know that there were verses used against trans people and couldn't think of any, before moving on to announcements. The people organising do seem to really want to be inclusive of all identities, and I've had people wanting to talk to me about it afterwards. So I want to get together some stuff for in case they wanted to do the session again in the future to hopefully improve. So, do you know of any verses from the Bible that are used against trans people? I've already got some but don't want to miss anything important. I'll be making a list and also finding reasons to debunk them. Bonus points if they're from the old testament, as I'm hoping to do my dissertation on queerness in the Hebrew Bible.

So I’m doing a long distance relationship and we’ve been together for over a year, throughout our time dating I cheated on my girlfriend 2-3 times and she found out about all of them the last time I cheated she decided to give me one last chance so I was practically hanging on by a string, a few days or months after my last chance she decided to break up with me, she told me that she would cry herself to sleep every night because of what I did & ontop of that, she also had her personal problems so she wasn’t there mentally and emotionally. I begged her to stay and promised her that I would change but she wasn’t having it she told me she still loved me but that she needed time apart to learn to love herself and to heal from everything and that she would love me from a distance, I asked her if she saw us getting back together in the future and she never gave me a definite answer she would always reply with “im not sure I’ll leave it in gods hands/ timing” so the next few days after our breakup it was a living hell for me I hated every moment of it I wanted her back more then anything she also told me that I should learn to love myself etc etc . One day I decided to read the Bible read a couple of verses and decided to change my life around stay as occupied as possible so I wouldn’t think of her and it was working for a while. I was annoyed at her because I would look at her stories or we would talk everyone in a while and she would seem just fine and it bothered me because she had so many people that supported her and was there for her therefore I had no one I tried texting my closets friends but they would just leave me on delivered. I get high one day and come to a realization that maybe god wants me to be alone so therefore I don’t rely on other people for my happiness etc etc so I started spending more time alone being alone more and getting to know myself more as a person since I never did, everything was going well for me ever since I started getting closer to god, but the thought of her being with someone else all this and that made me sick to my stomach and I get sad every now and then, I made a promise to myself that if I don’t marry her then I won’t spend time trying to get to know someone else because she’s the only girl I’ve ever wanted. I’m working on myself trying to become a better person for her myself and god but then I get the thoughts of her not coming back to me and falling in love with someone else and I start to lose control of myself. How can I win her back or what can I do to become a better man for her I really do love her and want to marry her. I know many people will say I don’t love her all this and all that but someone give me advise please what can I do to get her back?

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Yes, all humans sin and therefore are sinners.
Is it natural for Christians to sin?
I don't think so. Not if you are growing in the Spirit. Christians still sin but it is no longer natural to sin.
If one is born again, he has the Paraclete Spirit dwell in his human spirit. That's his new life from the Holy Spirit. Galatians 2:

20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

We have a new life in us. This is a spiritual reality.
2 Corinthians 5:

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

The new creation is the connection of the Holy Spirit with our human spirit. We did not have it before. No one did before Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross.
Eph 4:

22b put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Galatians 5:

24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Romans 6:

18 having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.

If you have trouble believing this, here is a warning in 1 Corinthians 2:

14 The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.

In this case, try How to get closer to God and grow in faith.
Are Christians sinners?
That's a matter of definition.
Do Christians sin willingly?
Sometimes. But we always repent.

Hello, first of all i want to say i don't post on reddit so if the format is off that is why.
I'm quite interested in history so i decided to start reading the bible around 1 year ago since i knew the bible had real places and events written in it. After reading some of the old testament (KJV) i stopped during Leviticus, i don't remember my exact reason for stopping but i do remember having a lot of tough questions. Recently i got recommended a guy by the name of Cliffe Knechtle via youtube recommendations and i thought to myself "ah just another Christian preacher" but for some reason i clicked on it and was speechless. He was tackling all the tough questions i had about Christianity and all of his answers made sense to me, genuinely for the first time in my life my core atheist positions where shaken. I had not known the gospels where eye-witness accounts, i had also never learned about jesus christ, everything including what my parents had ever told me about jesus was false and this is something i felt in my heart. It wasn't just the eye-witness accounts of jesus that shook me but the fact they where willing to die for jesus christ after they had initially disowned him before the resurrection. As Cliffe Knechtle said "people don't die for something they know to be a lie" , i am interesting in human psychology and have studied a little psychology at university, in my human experience i trust this to be true. It's not just one individual but multiple that died for their eye-witness testimonies in jesus and this really changed my perspective. After reading how jesus spoke and treated other people, it's something i look up to and want to learn from. As the title states i have only read the 4 gospels (NIV), this would be Mathew, Mark, Luke and John but i will definitely continue reading further.
My entire life (26 years) I've been told Christianity is a ridiculous story or that Christians take advantage of the desperate. I've been raised in a household that is atheist/spiritual, my father is a firm atheist and my mother is a spiritualist who believes she is talking to dead spirits and rejects jesus. Everybody i know laughs at Christianity and rejects it, and so did i for most of my life. I've struggled with depression and anxiety for most of my life because i didn't see a meaning to life or any point in it. My biological father hasn't been around my entire life and my mother had me at 17 so i thought i was a mistake but now i'm genuinely starting to think otherwise.
Since reading the 4 gospels my mental health has definitely got better and other people have noticed as well (although i keep any Christian beliefs to myself). I started praying (although i don't know how to officially) sometimes but i feel like a fake because i was against jesus for my entire life, my prayers are usually asking for forgiveness or praying for my family. I can't explain why but one verse made me cry and i very rarely cry, Mathew chapter 11 verse 28 (NIV) i still remember it clearly the feeling, it felt like a weight had been taken of my shoulder or similar to what relief feels like.
There are quite a few chapters and verses that really touched my heart but a few are: John chapter 15 verse 1-17 Mathew chapter 10-11 John chapter 8
Thank you for whoever has read through this post, i apologise if it was messy as i don't write much or post onto this website.

So this girl (22f) was in one of my (25m) university classes 2 years ago, and I immediately thought she was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, just absolutely gorgeous. Didn't think much of it because I was in a relationship at the time (which I ended a couple years later) and then when I was single again I decided I had nothing to lose with following & messaging this girl from my class on instagram. We had a ton in common, i'm very passionate about mountaineering & photography and she was very into hiking, she was a very talented athlete / played on the university team where I also played on university team, we were both into painting, running & working out, and also into videogames. It felt like we were the perfect match for each other. Our first date went really well, it was so easy to talk to each other and there was instant chemistry. She had such a strong joyfulness in her that was so infectious. But at the end of the date, she said she needed a bit of time to think about if she's ready to go on more dates because she had just recently gotten out of a 3-month relationship a month back and a relationship before that one that ended terribly. I thought that was a fine idea and appreciated her taking time to make sure she's ready, and I had also just ended a 3 year relationship (which i told her about and had lost feelings for my ex quite a while before I broke up with her). I let her be for a few weeks, then messaged her again to see if she would be interested in a second date. Our second date was the best date of my life, we met up early in the morning and went hiking to a nice view, shared really deep things about ourselves and felt like we already had such a deep connection. I've been in a 1.5 year relationship, a 3 year relationship, but have never felt something that felt as right and comfortable as I did with this girl. We then afterwards went to my favourite thai restaurant (she ended up skipping one of her classes because she wanted to keep spending time with me), and then eventually went back to my place and played mario and cards, and one thing lead to another and she slept over at my house (10/10 never felt so much chem), and then I made her breakfast in the morning. Our second date was over 24 hours long and I just felt like I was on top of the world with her, and could tell she felt the same. She said that she feels so safe and comfortable with me, and couldn't get tired of spending time with me even after 24 hours straight together. We decided we were going to take things really slow in terms of putting a label on us, so we continued going on dates and hanging out almost every day for about 4 weeks. She was the most encouraging person I had ever met, very often telling me she cared about me and how great of a man I am, how thoughtful I am, how attractive I am and that she really appreciates me. She said she had never been treated so well before. I bought her flowers and chocolate and would drop off food for her while she was studying. She actually cried of joy once when I wrote her a really nice card with some flowers (the exact types she said she liked) and chocolate, and was so unbelievably appreciative. She would bring me donuts and coffee while i was working sometimes, and bring ingredients over to cook dinners and we had many sleepovers together. Everything was going amazing, I had never been treated so well by a girl and it felt so easy to put into the relationship everything I could, it just felt so right and healthy. But then, she started having some mental issues, sobbing in front of me about issues with her best friend / roommate becoming distant & cold to her, issues with her crazy ex of 2 year relationship (who cheated on her with 2 underage girls and got in trouble with police for it). The pedophile ex was leaving bible verses about forgiveness and flowers on her car and shit, and kept appearing where she was on campus. I wanted to go talk to him and tell him off but the girl said I was the only person in her life not connected to drama with him and she wanted to keep it that way. A couple of her friends had continued being friends with her ex which made her feel very betrayed, and seemingly everyone in her campus life was connected to him one way or another, and she said I felt like an escape from that traumatic situation. And on top of that, she was very stressed out by her heavy course-load. She was also supposed to be finding a place off-campus to live the next year with her best friend, but they were having issues in their friendship. She started coming over less and not answering texts as often and felt very different from her normal self and she started going to counselling too. I was as supportive as I could possibly be and she was so appreciative of me, but I could tell she was struggling. I would be there while she would cry and vent and listen and talk her through it all, calm her down. She said that she feels so much better when she's with me, but feels so bad that she's relying on me. Then she started bringing up a few times that she wants to talk about "what we are", so one day when we were having a picnic at a park she brings it up and I say some really nice things and that I really want to become official when she's ready. She says that she wants me to make it a special moment when I ask her to be official and she seems very happy and excited about it all. Then, from this point on, she becomes very scarce, taking a whole day to answer texts sometimes, only being able to hang out about once or twice a week for short periods. One night when she was over, she asked, "how do you have so much to give in this relationship? You're amazing. I wish so badly I could give the same but I'm struggling mentally right now and so stressed about school and other things. I'm scared of hurting you because of how I am right now." I assured her that I fully understand that there's periods where one can give more than the other, and I just want to be there to help her through what she's going through.
She also was supposed to be back with her parents for the summer after school ended, 4 hours away from where I live, as she had summer work lined up there, which we already talked about and were okay doing mostly long distance until she's back in september. We wouldn't be able to see each other often though because she worked on weekends, and i work mon-fri.
At the end of march, she went home to visit parents for 4 days to get away from everything causing her stress. I didn't hear much from her while she was gone, but when she came back, she asked if we could talk. She drove over, and said some things "i've been very distant for the last while and I am really sorry, you deserve so much better. I like you and you have all the qualities I want in a man. I feel frustrated that I can't give in the relationship right now because of my mental struggles. You have been so thoughtful and encouraging and giving so much, and I appreciate it so much, and I usually can give a lot myself in a relationship. I feel guilty that I am relying on you so much for my wellbeing right now. I think I need to be single and spend time getting myself out of these mental struggles on my own without relying on someone else. The next girl you end up with is going to be so lucky to have you"
I told her some things like "I feel really bad about what you are going through, but I don't want another girl, I just want to be there to help you through and make this relationship work. You have made me feel so special, I finally felt like I found someone who treats me so well. But if this is what's best for you, I am not going to try to change your mind. I will be sad, but I will be okay. I am not mad at you and I will not hold anything against you. Don't doubt in yourself, I know you are going to excel finishing off the semester, you are so intelligent and hard-working. In these hard times is when you will learn the most about yourself and I know you will get out of this rut at some point and have gained so much wisdom through it all."
She then teary-eyed said "thank you for everything you have done for me. You have been so mature and understanding through everything. You are truly amazing and so intelligent and I appreciate all the encouragement and support you have given me, it has helped me so much."
I then said,"do you think we could try again in the future when you are feeling better, after summer when you're back?"
She said "i don't know. I don't want you to be waiting for me."
I said "I won't be hung up on you. But send me a text if you are feeling better in the new semester."
She said "okay" with a smile on her face.
We hugged and said our goodbyes. It's been a month now, I haven't messaged her but think about her often, throughout every day. I miss her tremendously, but I am still able to have fun in life and hanging out with friends, working out and following passions. So I'm glad I'm not totally messed up, I just simply miss her a lot. We still follow each other on social media and she watches all my stories, almost instantly after I post them seemingly when previously she was rarely on her phone, which likely means absolutely nothing but. I'm trying to kill the hope that is still lingering in me for my own mental wellbeing, but can't help myself but think about trying to reach out to her in 4 months when she's back to see how she's doing and if we can try again. She said when she was breaking up with me that she likes me and I have all the qualities she wants in a man, so I feel like I have a chance still if the stars align... but I am also open to other options and meeting other girls when I am healed up. But damn do I miss her.
Do you think she simply wasn't interested in me anymore and her reason for breaking up was a cover-up? Or do you think she simply had way too much going on in her life causing mental issues, and she just needed to escape everything and reset, build herself back up to normal while spending time back with her parents 4 hours away for the summer.