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How do I deal with my child’s interest in homosexuality?
There is no parental manual that anyone could ever make up that can teach you how to be the “best parent” in every situation. The best manual that a parent could ever follow and ingrain in their children is the Bible. All of the principles and values that God has laid out in the Bible can and will be profitable in the long run of their children’s life no matter if they go their “own way.”
In Proverbs 22:6 in the New Living Translation the Bible says, “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” So whether they grow and for them Christianity is just a religion and not a relationship; there is no need to stress and worry because of the seeds that have been planted from training. God has called the parents to be spiritual guiders and leaders for the children to steer them and show them what is right and what is wrong according to God’s will and calling for their lives.
The important thing that your daughter needs to know is that she is not valuing the fact that God bought her with a high price (1 Cor. 6:20) and so God wants her to honor her body by keeping her body pure and holy for any kind of sexual sin (1 Cor. 6:18). Homosexuality would be considered a sexual sin (1 Cor. 6:9) that God says anyone who practices that lifestyle will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. She needs to know that God has made her specifically for a purpose and eventually if she wants a relationship He will give her a godly man to help her relationship with God.
As her parents, do not feel like you have failed. It is critical that you tell her that you guys love her and that God loves her, but love means that you help people out of their situation and not enable them. Just as God did for us by offering us salvation. Stay encouraged while encouraging her that she is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14).
God bless
Published on Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 8:10 PM CDT
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Fear vs Preperation
On one Sunday Pastor Steve talked a bit about how he didn't take Y2K seriously (I didn't either as I work in the Telecom sector and knew the work that had taken place in advance to make sure nothing did happen). I do agree that at times there can be a lot of fear mongering over various events or proposed events and that nothing and no amount of material preparations will save you when the second coming arrives. However, there are a great deal of things that can and do happen that I believe it is prudent to plan/prepare for. There are plenty of man made and natural disasters that can and do take place and I believe that it is our duty to our families to take steps to prepare against those things. I do not want my family at the mercy of some bureaucrat or to be standing on a bridge waiting for help when I could have just planned a bit and laid back supplies, materials and made plans for their needs instead of relying on friends, neighbors or especially the government to provide for us. True there are times you must rely on the generosity of others, but should I not heed the Word: "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it." Proverbs 27:12. Am I wrong? Should I just have faith that God will provide? Is my faith weak?
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First of all, it is important to distinguish between y2k and natural disasters. Many of us know, firsthand, the devastation that can be caused through natural disasters. Planning to protect you and your loved ones against them is a wise thing to do. Also, there is a difference between fear and preparation. The reason was singled out the "y2k" scare is that it was totally unfounded. We should always prepare ourselves to be able to respond to circumstances, but we can't allow situations in life to cause us to live in fear.
Published on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 5:07 PM CDT
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What does God think about birth control? I ask because, in the Bible it says to be fruitful and multiply?
Yes you have to have 25 kids! Just kidding! Well I assume you are married and want to use birth control. The bible also says in Luke 14:28 "count the cost" that means plan, prepare, weigh the decisions for your future. You know it is pretty expensive to raise kids and some of us can barely afford to raise one child. If having kids is not in your heart right now and you want to wait, yes birth control is fine.
Published on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 12:56 PM CDT
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Why do bad things happen to us?
If God knows and understands all things, he knew us from before we were even born, knew each hair on our head, why does he allow certain bad things to happen to some of us and that being even if we were young innocent kids?
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God cares for everyone; he loves people so much that he gave mankind a free will. The bible says that sin came into the world because of one man's sin. All authority of this world was given to Adam. Unfortunately Adam and Eve chose to sin. Because of his CHOICE to sin, Adam gave all authority over to Satan. Satan is called the god of this world or god of this world system and because of this, mankind is influenced by his evil devices. The bible says that Satan's purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. Satan will use anyone to help aid in this evil plan and he doesn't care who he hurts, children or adults. This is why God the Father sent his son Jesus to die on the cross, to rid the world of sin. When we choose to receive Jesus in our hearts, he can remove the sin, and hurt from our soul. Only Jesus has the power to do that. No other program, religion, person, or resolution can do that. God does not force his will on anyone; we can choose Jesus today while there is still hope. Once the sin is removed from your soul, we can now come into God's presence. Because it means there will be a day that God will one day rid the universe of everything that is evil that brings harm, everything that steals, kills, and destroys.
Published on Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 12:57 PM CDT
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Did Adam and Eve eat an Apple or Fig? They say in that part of the world there were no apple trees?
The bible does not say apple or fig, it says, fruit. Who knows what fruit it was? Some people just automatically assumed this was an apple. The Garden of Eden was a perfect environment that had different kinds of fruit we probably don't even have today. Adam and Eve didn't have to work for food. After Adam and Eve sinned, they were forced out of the garden and had to till the ground, plant trees and raise farm animals for food.
Published on Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 1:06 PM CDT
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3. Did dinosaurs exist? What does the bible say about them? Did God create them?
4. As a Christian can we enjoy secular cultural things such as movies, music, and TV?
5. How does a Christian date righteously or according to God? What are God’s views on dating?
