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I think it’s possible, but depends on the person. Some nonbelievers are actually relatively moral and can have a lot in common with believers despite not believing in God. Others would want to drag us into sin, so we shouldn’t be equally yoked with those. A good friend will respect what you...

I’m new, but I like it so far. The Bible says to encourage one another, so this is a good place to give and receive as others have said. I would like to connect with fellow believers without feeling like I have to be someone I’m not. I want to be a good role model, not a stumbling block, but no...

LOL Yes laughingheart, all of that's positive. Glad for you :) Apart from family, many of my "friends" on there are really just acquaintances. Positive updates from friends are nice and some occasional Bible quotes or funny memes are sometimes shared. However, many are not Christian so sometimes...

Safety comes first so sometimes physical separation is necessary, either apart in another seat or a buddy room. If a child is upset, acknowledge their feelings, like "You seem/sound angry," listen to them, and then try to problem-solve. Reason with them when possible. Knowing reasons behind the...

We are to do all things for the glory of God, but how we do so may not look the same for everyone. We are all different parts of the body with different functions. The Bible doesn't forbid drinking wine, but forbids drunkenness. Therefore to one that is inclined to take strong drink and abuse it...

While in some cases poverty could be the result of personal choices, sometimes it's due to sociological, institutional, political, or uncontrolled reasons or circumstances. If you haven't read it, I remember Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich was pretty interesting. It was about the working...

I once asked someone who identified themselves as an atheist, specifically a "secular humanist," about what they thought the purpose of life was. I had imagined perhaps to enjoy life's pleasures, but he said to love others. Maybe he was influenced by his Christian upbringing, but I thought that...

Hi Counselingrannie. I'm not a counselor, but I was a psychology major in college if that counts. Talking to somebody that listens is what helps though so I think this is a good anonymous outlet. You acted professionally and did the right things in an unfortunate situation. Reporting the abuse...

We have to test all things, but God never leads us into sin. He may allow trials to test us like Job or for some other purpose. We don't always know in the moment or even in this life why some things happen. His hand is easier to see sometimes after we come out on the other side. God can use...

You are not a lost cause Amorette. There was a time when I felt God didn't care about my seemingly insignificant problems, especially when so many other people are going through worse things. However, He does care. About everything. He wishes everyone to be saved and rejoices when a lost sheep...

Definitely, the Thousand Year Door was awesome :D

Two verses come to mind. "Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly spent my strength, Yet my reward is with the Lord, my recompense is with my God" (Isaiah 49:4). And "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). I'm...

Super Mario games (Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart, Paper Mario, Mario Party, Super Mario Galaxy, Yoshi's Island), Hey You Pikachu (you talk to it, cook stew, etc), Pokemon Snap on N64 (you just take pics of the Pokemon without battling), The Sims (original version) if you mostly just build, Wii...

My brother and I would set up little towns with Playmobil sets, Little People, Winnie the Pooh figures, McDonald's toys and make the characters interact, often in ways that would make us laugh. :)

Each person is different, going through different experiences in this life, and just as everybody has their own way to grieve, we all have different reactions and ways of coping. Our emotions are natural, but sometimes Satan who comes to steal, kill, and destroy can take advantage of the...