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Discussion on prophecies today

October 5th, 2015
Jonathan Morales October 3 at 5:15pm Greetings brethren! I would like to read your opinions: Does God warn us of imminent natural disasters? There have been many "prophecies" for my country that a huge earthquake is to come and that a tsunami will follow, destroying most of the island. However, many of these "prophecies are inconsistent in some details. What do you think? Like   Comment Seen by 56 Comments Tim White I stick to the teaching that anything that . . .

Article and Discussion on “Moral Injury” (psychological scar from war similar to PTSD)

October 5th, 2015
Dale Agner October 3 at 5:23pm I came across an interesting article in a metropolitan paper; MORAL INJURY, A PSYCHOLOGICAL SCAR FROM WAR SIMILAR TO PTSD. Your thoughts may generate some interesting discussion. The article is intriguing, and basically addresses an issue that I see rooted in the gospel [the thought of "I've been exposed, didn't prevent, or participated in something that I cannot reconcile with my conscience"]. The HOPE of the gospel, amongst many things, also firmly includes a clear conscience. . . .

Important Safety Reminder

October 1st, 2015
Please do not put personal identification information in your responses. We deeply appreciate your heart to love on questioners and connect with them, but we also very much want to protect you and your information. We know nothing about questioners other than their email address, IP address, and details they choose to share (which may or may not be true). Feel free to ask questioners about their location and send information about local churches or ministries you may know about, but please do be cognizant of the nature of being an online ministry . . .

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 . . .

Sample Q&A from September 2015

October 1st, 2015
Question: I watched a speaker on apologetics explain how slavery in the Old Testament was not the same kind of slavery we've had in America. He stated it was a much better life for them back then. I began to read Exodus. Once I got to 21:20-21 I can't see how he came to the conclusion that was better. It speaks of beating your slave and if they don't die within two days it's ok. As I continued reading. I came to where It gave rules 'laws' on when you sell your daughter. I'm just extremely confused on the morality of all this. Today we see it as . . .

Discussion on material inequalities between believers

September 21st, 2015
Kris Cadogan September 19 at 6:53am Would like your thoughts on another matter. Was at a session and a lady stood up and said that “She thanks God because he allows her to live in a ‘perfect’ neighborhood”, that it is like “heaven” with everyone helping each other etc. Apparently, another lady was quite upset with this statement (she sounded like she wanted to cry). The other lady said “What about people like her who live in bad areas, where there are robberies, drugs and prostitution at every street . . .

Help on a Q about the Trinity

September 21st, 2015
Kris Cadogan September 18 at 1:35pm Hey guys would really appreciate your thoughts on this question I was assigned. Thanks Question: I was reading the answer to the question about the Holy Trinity and realized that maybe a new way to describe it in human terms could be using the brain, the body, and the mind. The brain being the Father, the body being Christ, and the mind being the Holy Spirit. The brain is responsible for the functions of the body and mind but it is not the body and mind per say. The body caries . . .

Discussion on who is really the “prodigal” in Luke 15

September 21st, 2015
Jason Finch September 18 at 4:12pm So a friend told me that a local pastor wrote this on his Facebook page. I would like to know your thoughts regarding his statement. I completely disagree with this interpretation but what do you think? He said, “Who is the real prodigal in Luke 15? The younger son or the Father? Definition of prodigal - recklessly extravagant, one who spends or gives lavishly and profusely... You have a Father in heaven whose love is extravagant and unconditional, who longs . . .

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