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15 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
Posted by /u/jlessberg
Hi everyone I'm currently living in the US and attending an OPC congregation. I may have an opportunity to move to New Zealand for work, and one of my biggest concerns is finding a church community where I can truly belong. I'm very confesionally Reformed, theologically conserva…
12 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC
Posted by /u/RemoteBeef
I have lacked assurance for years. I have made many many efforts to rid myself of sins to no avail in the end. I have however noticed fruits so I can't deny God doing some sort of work. There has always been a deep and profound hankering of guilt in my heart that spikes with tal…
12 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:21 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Keith502
Recent Supreme Court cases such as NYSRPA v Bruen and Wolford v Lopez have made the argument that the US does not have a substantial history of gun-free zones, or sensitive place gun regulations. But this is simply not true. After only a couple hours or so of searching, I've hap…
11 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC
Posted by /u/redditor_6715
I was banned from r/GayChristians so I can't ask there. How can you be gay and Christian? I am trying to finish the new testament and came across 1 Corinthians 6:9: "Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually…
6 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
Posted by /u/ubcstaffer123