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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…
90 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:24 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Liinasepp
My brother, 20 y/o, has decided to join an Eastern Orthodox monastery in Europe and will leave in few weeks before summer ends. The decision came out of nowhere (for me, at least), and a few weeks back he told me about his plans for the future. Since he is just 20 years old, I w…
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…
61 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…
24 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
Posted by /u/silouan
The first generations of Christians were not shy about testifying to what they believed and practiced, and exposing counterfeits and heresies. As an Orthodox Christian, I am naturally very interested in what the original Christians taught and did. So I have for some time been co…
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…
18 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Spicy-Nun-chucks
The ones you see going around to a lot of the podcasts or those who host their own youtube channel.
17 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC
Posted by /u/MatterMindless5748
I dont like when people see my praying or crossing myself, I try to hide it but anytime someone sees... I get very uncomfortable, and especially when they react with praise. May god bless you all ☦️❤️
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…
15 upvotes
Jul 21, 2026, 8:04 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Admirable_Science938
Im catechumen I’d like to know more prayers
14 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…
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…
13 upvotes
Jul 22, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
Posted by /u/anti-fascist-fruit
I’m considering returning to the Orthodox Church. I was raised orthodox but left as a young adult (I had issues with the culture promoted at my parents parish especially for young men and felt the priest was too strict) My last attempt at staying before leaving the church was to…