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Writing Tips – October 2015

October 1st, 2015
Remember to tailor your responses based on the questioner profile or what you can glean from the question. For example, for questioners from Africa, Asia, or Europe, including American idioms in your response may not be the best. Also, if you are able to surmise the general reading level of the questioner based on their submission, altering some of your own vocabulary and syntax may be helpful. Often the questioner's comfort with a certain topic or knowledge level of a certain topic are also apparent from their submission. Please remember to explain . . .

Keep Praying and Remember Your Work Matters

September 21st, 2015
Jeff Laird September 16 at 9:45pm Cool aspect of an expanded role in our question-answering process: I find myself praying for others more often. Not-so-cool aspect of an expanded role in answering questions: I feel burdened to pray *hard*, for *a lot* of strangers, *all the time*. Don't forget to pray for the people seeking answers from us, and for each other as you provide Godly responses. There are some seriously broken, hurting souls out there. What you're doing matters. . . .

Recommended Resources from Fellow Writers

June 2nd, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Thank you so much for sending in your recommendations! Below is a list of what we received. Please feel free to keep sending suggestions our way. Authors Courson, Jon Geisler, Norman Grudem, Wayne LaHaye, Tim MacArthur, John Pentecost, J Dwight Ryrie, Charles Wiersbe, Warren Wuest, Kenneth Zacharias, Ravi Books / Commentaries The Bible Knowledge Commentary edited by John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck The Book of Revelation by Clarence Larkin Chance and the Sovereignty of God: A God-Centered Approach to . . .

Writing Tips Article

December 3rd, 2014
Gwen Sellers December 2, 2014 I found this interesting and thought you all might enjoy it as well ... How to Be a Better Writer: 6 Tips From Harvard’s Steven Pinker U want 2B a better writer? Good writing is often looked at as an art and, frankly, that can be intimidating. No need to worry.… TIME.COM Like · · Share Seen by 27 Corpuz Valdemor Avellaneda Ramil, Ed Chait and 2 others like this. Ed Chait Excellent! . . .

What is the Got Questions Ministries Network?

October 29th, 2014
Got Questions Ministries Network GotQuestions.org – A databank of articles on spiritually-related topics based on popular search terms or frequently asked questions. The site also includes a feature for people to ask individual questions, which are then distributed to and answered by a team of volunteers. GQKidz.org – GotQuestions.org concept designed for kids. The articles are geared toward kids and kids can also ask individual questions. The site has games, activities, comics, and occasional contests. There is also a section for parents . . .

How does the Q&A System Work? And the articles?

October 29th, 2014
How does the Q&A system work? A questioner submits a question at http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-Questions.html. S/he is given the opportunity to include profile information and prior to final submission of the question will be given a list of articles that may address the issue. If the questioner chooses to submit his question, he receives a confirmation email with a copy of the question and a note to expect a response within 2-7 days. The question is then placed in the Q&A system and marked as "Unassigned." Each day, one member . . .

On providing links/references to songs in answers

October 19th, 2014
Sarah Van Baale October 19, 2014 I have never referenced a song, and I'm very hesitant to, because not all music is created equal. In fact, I take issue with certain Christian songs they play on the radio, because the theology behind the lyrics isn't always sound. However, after just submitting an answer to a young woman who was raped and feels unworthy of God's love, this song really came to mind.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXI0B4iMLuU I tried very hard to convey this message to her through words, verses, and love, . . .

Answering Tips – October 2014

October 1st, 2014
- It's been fun to see the different Gospel presentations many of you are including at the conclusions of your answers; keep up the good work! - A friendly reminder to cite your sources if you're copying from another website or using a commentary, Christian book, etc. - If the questioner gives their name, it's a nice idea to include their name in your response. - We try to ask for clarification on vague questions before assigning them to you, but sometimes the questions are still a little difficult to pin down. Feel free to ask questioners . . .

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