Karen Dockrey
Trust God? How can I trust someone whom I can't even see? Especially when the ones whom I can see have betrayed me.
Asking these questions shows how smart you are. Trust is tough stuff. And important stuff. So the way you grow trust matters a lot.
Beth Currier
I taught English in Hungary last year and surprised myself immeasurably by missing my parents horribly-more than I did being away from them at college the previous four years, and more than I ever expected to.
taekwondo_girl
It sounds like you have been baptized, but the changes that you were expecting to come as a result have not happened. Now, you're wondering why your heart hasn't changed and why you don't feel different. Sometimes when we make a major spiritual decision, like baptism, we expect to be completely different people after we have done it. We somehow want to feel more spiritual or sense God's presence in a deeper way. We also tend to think that we won't sin the way that we used to.
JudeO
We're sorry to hear that finding a church home has been a frustrating experience. Without knowing more about you and your circumstances, it would be difficult to give any specific suggestions. However, we could offer some general ideas.
little dude
Good for you for being concerned about the salvation of even the worst kid you know. This shows that God is working in you! The best thing you can do for this kid is to pray for him; only God can show people that He loves them and that they need Jesus to forgive them. Remember that the way we live often affects people more than our words—especially for someone who knows us well. You might want to ask God for opportunities to interact in a positive way. Be friendly and caring, just as Jesus would be.
kcbi
We appreciate your honesty. It's natural to feel nervous when you're sharing the gospel. But God gives us the courage we need and the words to say when we just allow Him to work through us.