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Scripture for November 2017

November 1st, 2017
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, ESV). "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15, ESV). "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so . . .

Sample Q&As from September 2017

October 2nd, 2017
As you'll see in the examples below, there are a variety of ways to answer questions. Some of our writers are a bit more verbose whereas others are a bit more direct and to the point. Some questions need more explanation whereas other don't. Response style also changes depending on the questioner profile and the content of the question. There isn't one "right way" to go about answering questions. We hope these examples will encourage you and also help you as you continue to seek to serve our questioners well. ** The below is a good example of . . .

Testimonials from September 2017

October 2nd, 2017
From a questioner: "No question. I just wanted to say: Thank you for your work in the Lord. You help so much even if you dont see it." From a questioner: "Your website has helped me to go much deeper in my faith by providing clear, concise and biblical responses to just about every question that could be asked about the Christian faith. From this, my confidence level in how to apply apologetics to various conversations with others has steadily increased over the years. PLEASE let everyone on your staff know that You guys ROCK!!" From a donor: . . .

Praises and Prayer Requests for October 2017

October 2nd, 2017
We so appreciate your prayers! Here are some specific requests for this month: 1. The Got Questions Board has its annual meeting in October. Please pray for God's wisdom and clear direction in decision-making and planning for next year. Please also pray for safe travels for those who don't live in Colorado Springs and a good time of connection. 2. Praise God for His consistent provision of resources for this ministry. Please pray for His continued provision as well as for us to be faithful stewards. 3. Praise God for a committed team of volunteers, . . .

Scripture for October 2017

October 2nd, 2017
"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up . . .

Sample Q&A from August 2017

September 1st, 2017
**This is a good example of empathizing with the questioner, giving a thorough response with solid biblical support, and providing relatable illustrations of biblical principles at work** Question: "I'm seeking employment and doing everything I can...including Praying about it....why hasn't God answered my prayers?" Profile: Female, 46–60, North America Answered by: Christy Krenek, who has been a volunteer with us since April, 2014. Answer: Isn't it frustrating when our best efforts to communicate with another individual result in an unsatisfactory . . .

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