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Sadly, some people can't even do that. To me, having that personal relationship with God is everything. It's not just following rules or observing rituals. Then you get into legalism. Once upon a time, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. Over time, the scribes and Pharisees extended the list to...

I don't think you're Satan. Just listening to heavy metal doesn't make you King of the Underworld. I don't think Ozzy is Satan either. He just knows how to put on a good show. And have his name tattooed on his knuckles.

No, I was raised Catholic. I received all the sacraments- baptism, communion, confirmation, even got married in a Catholic church, but I never had that relationship with God. God still seemed to be a million miles away. Once I opened my heart and let Him in, everything changed. Is Old Thunder...

I was a mess. I was raised Catholic, but never got it. I wasn't saved until I was in my thirties. But better late than never. I admire you finding truth, that's a good start. But having a relationship with God is a lifelong commitment. It's easy to start something. But as a Christian you're...

You shouldn't feel scared. That almost sounds like you're being held somewhere against your will. You should be in faith because you want to. God gave us freedom to choose to believe in Him or not. What so many people miss (Christians included) is the price Jesus paid for our salvation. We...

I'm not out to convert anybody, all I can do is show others what Jesus has done for me. I've been doing this for twenty years now.There is a level of peace in my life I never found anywhere else.I hope others could find the same peace in their lives, but I can't make that choice for them. I can...

Yes, God helps those who help themselves. In the wake of any tragedy, not just a shooting, but if someone's house burns down, or a death in the family, we do what we can to give aid and comfort to the victims. But we still need to pray for his guidance. I've seen bits and pieces in my life...

Agape love is unconditional love. But in order for God to give you that love, you have to come to Him. It's all about the relationship between us and Him. It took me years to find out I could have this close relationship with Him. And when I found out how much He loved me, with all my faults...

Then he is totally forgetting about grace. God forgave David even after he committed adultery and murder. Jesus forgave the prostitute and spared her life, and said "Go home, and sin no more". The Bible makes it quite clear where it stands on sexual immorality. The Torah and Koran are even...

Just believing God (capital G) exists is not enough to make you a Christian. I recognize Allah exists but that doesn't make me a Muslim. It's accepting Jesus as your lord and savior that makes you a Christian. As far as end times, I believe they're coming, but can't say exactly when. If there...

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I had one of those when I was nine. I thought I was hip. But I had my own fashion disasters. Most notably my 80s mullet. Pheeeeewwwww!!!

Skinny jeans were a thing way back in my ancient times. Back when designer jeans ruled the earth. 40 years ago $40 bought you a pair of Sergio Valentes with a big V embroidered on the back pocket. If it makes you feel any better, I can't fit into skinny jeans either.

Once upon a time there were two identical twin boys. One was an optimist and one was a pessimist. Their tenth birthday was approaching. Their parents decided to try an experiment to see what would happen. They got the pessimist a shiny new bike. They gave the optimist a box of manure. On their...

Deep dish is a Chicago specialty. New Yorkers like me will forever defend our thin crust pie. I like different toppings like chicken bacon ranch and Memphis BBQ, but you can never go wrong with pepperoni.

Another thing. Tomorrow will start my SEVENTH decade on this earth (not complete, being born in the late 60's). I've seen so many changes, so many things come and go, so many things we have now that didn't exist when I was little. I'm 51. I'm old enough to be the father of practically...

Life is what you make of it. Happiness is a choice. Everybody will have crap going on, some more than others. I am not waiting for circumstances to dictate whether I'm going to be happy or not. It's a new year, new decade, and if I can wake up tomorrow, I'm already on my way to making it a good...

That is a good thing. You should be proud. I see it a lot up here. A lot of people give locally to help people out. For years (going on decades now) I never looked for the government to help out, but grassroots efforts that start at the bottom and move up always do more than things that start at...

I'm sorry about your deal. It would be nice to just move out and leave your parents to their own devices. Giving your mom money just enables her. Gambling is an addiction and she needs help. Gambling is no different than drugs, alchohol, etc. when you spend everything to satisfy this craving. If...