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Seeking Advice/ideas About Santa Claus and Christianity Together
Asked by W.C. from New York
on November 3, 2008
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I have been seeking ideas on keeping the real Christian meaning of Christmas, but still letting my four year old have fun with the idea of Santa Claus. He is asking a...
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- I think the way you present the idea of Santa is what's important. Santa is everywhere during the holidays, why take the wonder out of it? All around us, the focus is...
- Hi W., Here's an idea that I think I am going to try when my son gets older (he's only 9 months old now). I am Catholic and agree whole heartedly that the meaning of...
- I would go with the spirit of giving theme, and make sure that your son has plenty of opportunity to watch you (and to help) to share the spirit of giving with others ...
Ideas for Positive Christian Book
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on September 5, 2010
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My mom is a Christian (I am not). I really could use a few suggestions for books that are Christian based and Positive. She has had years of struggles, depression, per...
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- the Jeannette Oak books are wonderful. They are fiction I love all of them. Also the Jan Karon Books about Mitford
- Pretty much anything by Max Lucado is good - there is one that takes apart John 3:16 word for word & is great. I believe the name is "3:16" Hope you find something for...
- Nothing is as uplifting as the right music. Have you thought about buying her some Christian music to listen to? A CD of hymns would be a good choice. Someone at a Chr...
Christian Books for Non-believing Teens
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on June 23, 2010
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Anyone have recommendations for books to give a teen who has questioned her Christian faith to the point of renouncing it? Most of the books that I've found are better...
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- I don't currently have any book recommendations, I just want to support you in what you are trying to do. Prayers are with you and this teen who is searching. If I d...
- Honestly, with teens I think you're better off dropping it. The more you try to force an issue, the less they're going to want to listen. I would just respect their de...
- First off I just want to applaud you with your response here to some of the comments that were left. Too many adults are willing to let children fall by not standing u...
Does This Bother Anyone Else???
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on April 5, 2007
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While I was running my usual pre-work errands to Home Depot & Lowe's the other morning, I noticed a sign at Home Depot stating they would be in closed Easter Sunday. G...
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- I do believe that holidays should be observed at stores and give their emplyoees a chance to be with there families (esp the people who have little ones). I am so so s...
- I agree that the Sabbath is a holy day and I choose to treat it as such. If people want to continue to shop on this day, that's fine for them. But if I as an employee,...
- I agree with you and with Janet! Shame on our society for being so money driven-whatever happened to family time???
16 Year Old Son - Dating and Girlfriends ?!!
Asked by H.R. from Anchorage
on June 23, 2011
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My 16 year old son has never had a girlfriend or dated anyone.....that is until today. He met a girl who is one year older than him at a Christian summer camp a few w...
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- 16 is a good age to have a special friend. He is old enough to know what you expect of him. He knows how to say no and stand up for himself. He also knows if he has q...
- He's not too young. Hopefully she expects a kind, thoughtful, intelligent male. If they have interests in common, then he should invite her to do the things they bot...
- Dating is a period where you meet as many people as possible to narrow down what you like/don't like in the search for an eventual mate. At first you should see lots ...
Moving Advice
Asked by E.G. from Dallas
on May 17, 2007
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My husband is being relocated to Pune, India for 2 years and we are moving the end of this year or sometime winter 2008. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about...
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- E.- Is your husbands company giving you a relocation package? If so they will help you with info like that. Also if they provide you with a real estate agent they w...
- Good Morning! I did a bit of searching on the Internet - It looks like there are many christian churches in the area. http://yellowpages.sulekha.com/pune/community...
- E., I have a friend who is from India and while she hasn't been to Pune, she suggested the following website: http://www.indiasite.com/maharashtra/pune/ good ...
What's the Difference Between.....
Asked by L._. from San Diego
on February 13, 2012
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Public displays of religious ideas, and sports?
I for one can hardly stand sports. I get so tired of hearing people talk about it and seeing all the signs everyw...
Christmas in School
Asked by A.M. from New York
on December 16, 2011
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Ok, so I know not everyone believes in God (including myself) and there are many different religions and such out there. I don't understand however, why you can't have...
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- Because Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in holidays. My sister is a Witness and they have been one of the reasons most holidays have been taken out. School is s...
- I saw your post this morning and knew I would respond later..well here I am...way later. My son came home today all excited because at school he got a letter from S...
- We were having a similar conversation at work today. I remember growing up, we would have a Christmas pagent at our public school. The holiday concerts we sang Chris...
Religious Differences
Asked by A.J. from Seattle
on December 1, 2011
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I know that this is going to be a topic of debate, but I really need some prospective. My husband is Christian and I have always known this about him. I am not and he ...
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- Wow-- judging by the responses, this is truly a hot button for several people. Okay, so from what I am reading into your post, it may be more Islam that is a problem f...
- My simple response is, do you believe everything about this new religion? If there are even a few things that you cannot accept, then you cannot truly join it with a t...
- You can't have your cake and eat it too like with so many other things in life. You can explore your desire to become a Muslim. You can even decide to become a Musli...
Would Really like to Start a Biblically Based Mom's Group
Asked by N.S. from Columbus
on February 25, 2008
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Hi there, I would really like to get together with other moms on a regular basis. Maybe starting out at twice a month. I am a Christian and I love the Lord, love readi...
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- Hi N., I was wondering if you ever got a group started. I have been in and out of several different churches here, just haven't found one like the one I grew up in w...
- N. - I like this idea and would like to fellowship with you. I live in Reynoldsburg. I too have a son that came later in life. My miracle baby. Being a SAHM is h...
- i was wondering if you ever got the group started, i would be very interested in coming if you have, or helping you start one if you havent :) let me know thanks T.
