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Recent testimonials

March 1st, 2017
"I just wanted to come by and tell you truly what a blessing your site is to me, as a new Christian. I used to stress out so much and understand so little. It was also very hard to find trusted resources. I come to you almost every day with questions and I don't think I've had one yet that you didn't have a well-written and honest answer to. Praise the Lord! I would love to know, as well, if there is any way for a newbie to get involved! God bless each of you for the work you do for the sheep!" "Hello. I have read your articles for several years, . . .

Sample Q&A from February 2017

March 1st, 2017
Question: Hello, First, thank you for the informative website, it has been a blessing and a great source. This question pertains to one of the articles on the site entitled: "What should we learn from the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31?" Question: Could Proverbs 31, in reference to the "Virtuous" woman, be referring to the "Church" as a bride preparing for Christ rather than a human female? Thank you for your time God Bless, Lisa? Answered by: Norman Fistler, who has been a volunteer with us since April, 2016. Answer: Thank you for the question . . .

Special Prayer Request – Compassion International Trip to Sri Lanka

March 1st, 2017
As you likely know, Compassion International is a ministry we strongly support. You may remember that about three years ago Compassion took several of the Got Questions' staff to the Dominican Republic to find out more about Compassion's work. It was an amazing trip. This year they've invited us on another trip—this time to Sri Lanka. Shea, MeLissa, Kevin, and Jeff will be headed out in mid-March. Please pray for travel safety, team relationships, spiritual growth, encouragement for the Compassion staff, God's love to be shared with the people . . .

Prayer Requests for March 2017

March 1st, 2017
Thank you so much for praying; we appreciate it! Here are some specific requests for this month: 1. Please pray for spiritual protection for staff, contractors, volunteers, donors, their family members and churches, and all involved in this ministry. Pray for us to be alert and submissive to God. Pray against Satan's schemes. 2. Please pray for the health, financial, relational, and emotional needs of fellow volunteers and staff. As you can imagine, life circumstances run the gamut. Pray for encouragement and for one another to see Christ clearly . . .

Scripture for March 2017

March 1st, 2017
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples." (Psalm 77:11–14, ESV) "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." (James 1:27, ESV) "A new commandment I give . . .

Sample Q&A from January 2017

February 1st, 2017
Question: Does the Bible teach that we are to confess each sin by name? Answered by: Fritz Awig, who has been a volunteer with us since January, 2009. Answer: Confession of sins is an important part of the Christian walk with God. Certainly 1 John 1:9 is one of the most familiar passages on this topic: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." There is a great deal of comfort in this verse because of God's promise to forgive our sins when we confess them to Him. That . . .

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