1,088 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC
Posted by /u/HumbleRestaurant790
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1,088 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC
Posted by /u/HumbleRestaurant790
159 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:13 PM UTC
Posted by /u/HumbleRestaurant790
125 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 5:14 AM UTC
Posted by /u/FirefighterSingle817
I was a catechumen of Orthodox for about 3 years, I study Orthodox theology online. I readed Dostoyevsky in my junior high school,and in that time, I want to know about Orthodox and ready to be a Christian. But in my country, China mainland, there's no Orthodox church,the only c…
78 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
Posted by /u/USCitizen420
230pm-130am is going to be pretty rough but hopefully I'll adapt. I could use your prayers. My name is Jacob.
72 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
49 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
Posted by /u/IndigoBroker
I was re-reading the passion narrative in Matthew 27:52-53, which mentions that when Jesus died, the tombs broke open and many holy people were raised to life, later walking into the holy city and appearing to many people. This strikes me as an incredible event, arguably one of…
49 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Even-Structure8988
I’m a fairly devout Muslim raised in an Islamic background I think a lot of people who attack Islam aren't fully educated on it, but I wont pretend that I am 100% solid in my faith. I spend a lot of time wrestling with doubts There are issues in Islam that I feel Christianity do…
47 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Prestigious_Tie_8635
I grew up in the LDS religion. It was my understanding that salvation was earned. If I did all I could, then God would accept me into the highest kingdom of heaven. It was all arbitrary rules (like not drinking coffee, not showing shoulders) so I went through the motions without…
39 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Previous_Treacle448
Before I became a Christian, I watched Dragon ball, z, super, FMA, Naruto, JJK, About 400 episodes of One Piece, HNI (Hajime no Ippo, for anyone who doesn't know), and some other action and fighting anime, but now I see and hear lots of stuff in those anime that I know would tem…
31 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 7:12 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Ok-Equipment5874
I just want to ask you all to please pray for me. I am currently suffering greatly. Im dealing with a breakup and I love this woman dearly. I’m in so much pain. It’s hard to eat, workout, sleep, etc. Throughout the day I find myself breaking down in tears and feeling so isolated…