one thing my bible teacher told me is that everything that happens in life is an opportunity for you to grow in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(NIV)
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for y…
I think life is not living because we aren't of this world. Sometimes we just get this empty feeling inside of us that we can't fill... so we try to fill it with worldly things.. but it doesn't work no matter how hard we try.. life is worth living o…
i think you can have a little bit of self-esteem.. but if you think about it.. self esteem is sorta like pride..
the big issue on self-esteem started like a few years ago like when people were telling parents oh you don't want your child to hate the…
i believe its a hymn that goes somewhat like this: alleluia, alleluia.. jesus my lord is alive.. i think the deacons sing it during communion sometiems
if anyone can find a clip of this i too would like to know where to get one.. thanks
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I had another question thou...what about the babies that didn't have time to get baptized but their parents were Christians and were planning on baptizing them...…
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This story is likened to the scientific struggle. Our minds are limited just like the hole, you can only fit so much. God is the ocean. How are we supposed to under…
hi... ;D
I believe the catholic church has different views on lent.. don't they choose to give up something they love, for example tv or chocolate or something? or maybe that's for christmas.. i'm confusing myself.. lol
As the old saying goes "a friend in need is a friend indeed" ;D
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A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
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lol.. i do that a lot..
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st.anthony taught that all dreams come from el shaytan (the devil)
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i didn't know that either.. but if all dreams come from the devil then are they al…
I think i learned at school that clones might not have a soul, so if they're walking around with no soul, and they get married and have kids, then the kids might not have a soul, or half... idk!! so this would mess up the genetics.. (also people…
I agree with thebrain on this one :)
Also i believe it says in the book "Christian Behavior According to The Saint Pope Kyrollos The Sixth": Do not be talkative, for the more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. One of the saintly fathers said…
yeah i'm pretty sure that this is the orthodox cross. This cross is on the front cover of the Orthodox Study Bible which is how i found out about it..
Concerning the Orthodox Cross:
The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ's he…
i think the passion is a very good movie and it portrays the life of jesus really well ;D one problem is though in the movie it shows the nails on the cross went through his hands, when it actually was supposed to go through his wrists. (correct me …
Sirach 30:21-24
Do not give yourself over to sorrow, and do not distress yourself deliberately.
A joyful heart is life itself, and rejoicing lengthens one's life span.
Indulge yourself and take comfort, and remove sorrow far from you, for sorro…
I think the best way to get closer to God.. is to just stay in prayer. Because prayer builds up our relationship with God and makes you a stronger christian. Also read chapters from the Bible every day.. so you can also grow in the knowledge of God …
I think abouna said something about this before.. he said u should wear white because you are happy for them.. but then at a funeral abouna's wife was wearing black and i asked her about it and she says it shows respect for the person... so i dunno.…
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God loves the saints so much that when they ask on your behalf, He will probably answer your prayer. i hope that answers your question and didnt confuse yo…