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106 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 9:42 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Important-Repair3873
I was driving down the highway going about 70 mph around Annapolis, Maryland (Route 97) with my daughter in the car when suddenly I could feel myself outside of my own body looking down (I guess that's the best way to describe it?) at myself driving. I was not asleep and it did…
64 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Interficient4real
I have been falling deep into the Islam v.s. Christianity sphere recently. So I wanted to write a post to help equip Christian for debate and discussion with Muslims. This was intended to cover all the main points between Muslim and Christians. But it got too long so instead I a…
62 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:57 PM UTC
Posted by /u/True-Boysenberry225
God has been so good, and Jesus Christ has been amazing! I’ve been praying a lot more lately and as the Holy Spirit has been guiding me in my prayers, I’ve started to notice that I’ve began to pray more like him as well. Like it’s funny because I’m using words I wouldn’t normall…
23 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
Posted by /u/RuinFar6437
I know you must confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart and you will be saved. I thought I was saved, I love Him but I don’t feel Him walking with me. How can I *feel* that I am saved? An undeniable peace if you will… try as I might I can’t he…
21 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC
Posted by /u/lilyummybuns
My life has been very painful. Severe abuse, trauma, and financial struggles that began in childhood and have persisted throughout my life. I was not raised Christian, but I started developing a relationship with God last year. I talked to Him throughout the day, I wrote to Him,…
18 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 6:52 PM UTC
Posted by /u/RENKZS_Pedrov
I recently saw a post of a couple at Burger King wearing black shirts with "Goyim" written in white. Is that something derogatory or anything like that? Because when I searched it, I saw that "Goyim" is the term for non-Jewish people. I really don't know if that's pejorative. As…
15 upvotes
Jul 22, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Personal-Aspect-1163
Hey, I'm posting here again to ask for some answers. All perspectives are appreciated here. For perspective, I'm sixteen, struggling with transgender thoughts, and I've known I was different since I was fourteen. It's been over two years since I've known this, and it's been two…
15 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 11:19 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Famous_Piglet_1990
Romans 8:18 NIV [18] I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. I'm a teenager who is addicted to smut reading. I think sometimes I do it because I like it and it's because it's also seasonal. I'm going to shame the…
15 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC
Posted by /u/naclhead-666
I‘m not really religious, but I try to find my way in. But what I can‘t really understand is, how people still believe in god but there are so bad things that happen? How could a god you believe in let that happen? I‘m just looking for answers and maybe this helps me get into un…
14 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC
Posted by /u/BabieNibbles
Hai everyone! A few days ago I made a post about my gender dysphoria and the mental distress it has caused me. I was honestly just distraught and wondering how I could ever ignore it. Last night I talked with God about it. I asked Him to show me if I was wrong. I even asked for…
12 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:57 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Perihaaaaaa
Good evening! I'd like to hear Reformed perspectives on requiring someone baptized in the Roman Catholic Church to be baptized again. Would you say this practice comes close to Donatism, or do you believe there are solid theological grounds for rejecting a Roman Catholic baptism…
9 upvotes
Jul 22, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Peccatorum_Maximus
I’ve seen several posts of various Protestants asking why Catholics treat them poorly and several posts of Catholics asking why Protestants treat them poorly. The comments under these posts are always the same, it’s always some form of “they treated me bad first” or “they’re jus…
9 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 7:29 PM UTC
Posted by /u/ToxicJager59
Hello, my dad is Muslim and I deconverted years ago. We’ve had plenty of religious conversations and he’s generally really accepting of my beliefs other than the occasional close mindedness from dogmatic teachings all his life. His father died 2 months before he was born and he…
9 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC
Posted by /u/rsgabr98
"My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed."- Proverbs 23:15 This verse reminds me that God is not simply looking for outward actions or religious routines. He desires a heart that is willing to seek His wisdom, trust His Word, and walk in obedience. In a…
8 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC
Posted by /u/DustEKnutts
Hi everyone! I (24M) am experiencing a lot of ecclesial angst in Christian friend groups I operate in. Many of my peers are seeking out a healthier expression of Christian life, but are finding themselves drawn to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. For context, I grew up i…
8 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
Posted by /u/New-Firefighter-2867
I am not new to Christianity, but am fairly new in being initiated into Christianity, by that I mean I was recently baptised and recently chose to start going to Church. I am also a convert. I have, for multiple years, studied God, Christianity, and Theology. I understand much,…
8 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
Posted by /u/CommissionOne511
Recently I have begun questioning the reason I believe in God and my motives. I think the reason I try to do right things is simply because I do not want to go to hell or suffer bad consequences. Not because I love God. This has caused me a lot of stress. Earlier this year I ask…
8 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
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7 upvotes
Jul 22, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
Posted by /u/funnygiirl
Does anyone else ever feel like everyone is just pretending to have faith? I hope that isn't an offensive question, but it is something I have been feeling for the past few months and I was wondering if anyone else can relate? For context I am 22 and very new to the faith, I hav…
7 upvotes
Jul 22, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
Posted by /u/WayExternal6972
Hey everyone, I am just wondering, since Joseph has a direct lineage from king David, would it mean he was a prominent person at that time? Thank you in advance for enlightening me 😊