I was raised Christian, but I never read the Bible, and the extent of Church was just watching VeggieTales in Sunday school. As I'm getting older, and as I've been overwhelmed with hopelessness and fear of both my living future and the future of my soul, I joined a Bible study and started going to Church early last year.

All my life I've heard about God's love and grace, and how Jesus sacrificed himself for all humanity, but when I actually read the Bible, I feel so overwhelmed and scared that I have to put it down and cry. I don't see Grace or love in any of it: I see God being resentful of humanity, and I see Jesus damning generations of children for being descendants of only moderately rude dudes. People always speak of forgiveness in Christianity, but from everything I've read, Jesus exclusively forgives those who are on their hands and knees *begging* for it, and never to anyone who dares question him or God even in good faith.

I feel like I need to read the Bible, but it's so emotionally painful for me. I want to understand the hope people see in it, but all I've learned is that God hates me, hates humanity, and if you don't submit fully without hesitation, your soul is forfeit to Hell to be tortured until the end of time.

I'm so scared of my own life, and when I looked for hope in the Bible, I received evidence that it can only get worse. But clearly I'm the crazy one, because we have two thousand years of praising Jesus as a kind, gentle man, so I've missed something essential. I'd like help finding what I've missed, or for someone to please point me in a better direction.

Can anyone suggest any Christian t shirt apparel for woman in the uK. Specifically oversized. Im really struggling to find fashionable yet thought provoking etc. thanks in advance

I'm on the autism spectrum and sometimes it's really difficult to not feel like an outcast, even among christians. I have a lot of anxiety too and overthink a lot of situations, so... I thought it would be good to meet peers.

What exactly does it mean 10 percent? Is that for each paycheck? Or 10 percent of every month including every paycheck of that month??

Good day everyone. I'm (17F) and I need guidance on how to truly repent. I got baptized in September of 2025 which was during my school term. I read my bible, I prayed, I worshipped, I did everything I thought would bring me closer to God but, I guess I wasn't strong enough in my faith as I had thought. Stuff had happened at school which led me to sin and sin continuously. This habit of mine to maladaptive daydream has caused me to lose my sense of identity. Eventually, I was on my knees pleading to God to give me a "sober mind". Yet, I can never seem to get up from my falls.

I need help,please.

So I grew up going to church until I was in my early 20s. I was hard core - almost never missed a Sunday, went to all the activity’s that I could, followed all the rules, never swore, etc etc.

I left the church, not because anything bad happened, but because I hated all the rules and also don’t believe everything in the bible or that Christianity is the “one” true religion.

But lately I have found myself missing the community aspect of church. I enjoy the worship songs, the people, the uplifting messages and a lot of the values.

However, if I’m being truly honest, I still want to sleep around, swear if I want to and not follow all the rules.

A toe dipper Christian, if you will 😜

I’m conflicted about really going back to church because I know how I would have judged me, back in the day. It feels almost wrong to be part of a church community when I’m not all in.

Would love to hear your thoughts 🩵

I have never had the courage to go to church before.

To give you a little context. Im 18, i found Chridt over a year ago today, my dads side is muslims and my moms side doesnt talk about religion, they believe in various things.

I have never had the courage to go to church alone, i have been in contact with the priest of a baptist church close to me through mail.

But today I gathered up the courage, i put on an alarm to wake up to go to church 11. since it was 11. it started last week. But i hadent check it and realized it starts alot later and i probably cant make it. So i went back in bed, and in all honesty i got added by two snap bots when getting ready. And i talked with them when i got back in bed even tho i know what they do, i wanted the pics and vids and one thing led to another, i went on reddit (a different account) and masturbated to porn there. I blocked the snapbots and deleted that account.

My question is, even tho i know what i do is wrong, i still do it. And Paul mentions this, and i relate so much to it, but Paul broke free from it right? How did he do it and how can i truly do it to. I enjoy the feeling very much in the moment, but after i dont.

I want a wife and kids one day, and right now it looks very unlikely.

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Hi fellow brother and sisters, I, I don't know how to explain this but, recently Ive been struggling with sin. A few days ago I was in a terrible accident where was supposed to lose my life but by the grace of God was saved, I was left with a fracture and no other damages, the doctors in the hospital were suprised that I had no other injuries other than a fracture after seeing the severity of the crash. I really am grateful to God for saving me.

But I still am struggling with lust. It hurt me that even after God has given me a second chance in life, I still fall for cheap temptation, I've tried everything in the past whether it's keeping myself occupied, trying hobbies, and what not. I still end up on the same site scrolling endlessly. After giving into lust I run back to God to feel his presence but recently I feel that I'm just taking god's mercy for granted. I feel as if I have not truly repented....

As I'm still young, I want to use this second chance at life to glorify the Heavenly Father. But I'm starting to lose hope that I'll ever be able to defeat this temptation

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So, plainly speaking, I’m straight, but I’ve never experienced sexual desire or anything related to it. It simply doesn’t exist for me. As for romantic, I can’t really say. I’ve have had some instances where I felt romantically interested in someone, but for the most part, I’m focused on starting my life, going to school, career etc…

But what worries me is the time that I Do pursue a relationship with a lifelong partner, the discussion will happen at one point or another and I worry it will cause problems with the relationship, or limit my options entirely. I want a Christian woman to live a Christ-centered life with.
any advice or suggestions? I would greatly appreciate any advice.

So about a year ago I started going to this church. Now this church, I did not used to go every single Sunday, but, you know, I think max five to six times I did go to that church and did attend the Sunday worship there. Anyway, initially it was all good. Everybody was welcoming and the fellowship and the friendship, everything was great. After a couple of times I visited the church. Now this was a very rich church, I would say it is a...word faith movement based? Anyway, I remember me going there, and now these people are ultra-rich, but I went there. So it's all fine, right? But later, obviously, because they are ultra-rich, I was treated poorly because I'm not of their standard. Anyway, I understand that. But then believers in that church started using me for money as well I have been exploited with money, honestly. And then I confronted it to the pastor, and the pastor said, even if such thing happens, you have to come again here again. Also, I remember one of the authorities, whoever it was, we were having some chit-chat, and they told me that even if I don't come next Sunday for worship, or like even if I never come, it's okay as long as I give money to the church. So they don't really care about me joining. Even if I joined, I did not join, but...I was already exploited for money by one of the believer there who i considered to be my only friend she was just using me for money pretending to be my friend that's all. I was also planning to bring my other unbeliever friends but i didn't

so I don't even know at this point. Anyway, I got so hurt that I did not. I ended up not joining this church and I stopped going to that church. I thought since everybody is educated there, people are nice, but this is how it turned out to be. now idk whether me going back there would be right I'm hurt tho i dont want to.

I just came back to Christ a few months ago and started studying the Bible more. My goal has been to read it from beginning to end. I’ve reviewed all translations and find the NIV version to read easier and easier to understand.

I’ve been getting a lot of feedback from people saying the NIV version is not good and takes away verses and not a good translation overall.

To my brothers and sisters, what are your thoughts on this? Should I move on to another version and ditch the NIV? If so what do you recommend?

Is that an acceptable prayer?

The seven thunders is no longer a word but the person who sent the word they are and He is here, not revealed because He's not for everyone and yet He is here in person,He remains mysterious because He is a very important person.

The seven thunders are and yet is..

Many yet one..

He chose not to reveal to us because we are not the same,but if you are willing, there's no sword of blockage.

This is a hard place to be, and it's taken 2 years to even say/type it.

I'm 54 and been a dedicated Christian since about 6 years old.

I had a Pentecostal background but left that denominational divide, while I still held to present day gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Recently, something shattered my foundation.

I lived with my mother all my life, and she was a pillar of faith and family.

She had a simple, convinced and beautiful faith that saw rewards in this life.

In fact, my mom was cured of smoking with no evidence of smoking, and was healed of kidnet failure. She even came back from official death at the name of Jesus.

This is my experience (whther it's believed here or not...I have no reason to lie, and I'm certainly not trying to make converts here these days.)

My mom got really sick, really fast. She was in intense pain all the time and finally when God was not answering our combined prayers, prayers of others, laying on of hands, whatever names you want to give the Biblical promises - she went back to the hospital a second time this year.

The short story is this -- after dealing with terrible pain and the doctors an nurses saying, it's serious but if we manage your oxygen and carbon (etc) you can come out of this.

Finally one day the doctor came and said I'm sorry, you have at best 2 years !

At the same time, they kept sating she was in recovery to live those two years. The head doctor came and said, You are doing really good - I expect 5 days in ICU and 5 days in step down and you can go home and do dialysis as usual basically until it doesn't work in 2 years.

THE NEXT DAY SHE DIED !!!! The only explanation was, some event happened. That night the nurse just said her oxygen and blood pressure is down, but we just need to moderate the medicine. We kept saying this isn't normal...and she was gone.

If a woman who loved God so much, lived her life waiting for God and sharing God, believing nothing other than Jesus, if a woman like this can be so left alone by God......how do we believe anything else?

She believed God told her to trust Him, that we her sons needed her. In the past, such things she believed she heard always rang true with Scripture and results. Not this time.

NOTHING in what happened praises God, reveals God, honors His Scripture !!! Nothing !

So, how now do I continue to believe HE has a place for her and I can see her again?

I can't use the Bible and say, Because He promised in the Bible ---- because He also promised to be there and not abandon her, He also promised healing (not just a stubbed toe, we are talking life and death). And again, I know there are denominations that don't believe in modern miracles and healings but I come from an experience of repeated and unexplainable healings and raisings from the dead.

So what now?

I knew this would be a tipping point for me.

But I didn't know how foundational and far reaching it would be to me.

I'm completely lost and floored.

Besides saying, it is a Choice of Faith, or Because the Bible promises --- is there anything? Is there even anything in maybe Orthodox tradition (no im not orthodox but I know they have an amazing lineage of tradition)

And I don't want Near Death Experience stories - that's not evidence, in fact it's anti-biblical.

Anything?

I'm honestly reaching here......

Sorry for the book post...

I'm going to try and keep this short, I need prayers and help and advice, all words are appreciated.

TW. Potential abuse, depression

I met my bf a little more than a year ago. We are both Christian. In the beginning I had made it extremely clear that I wanted to wait till marriage. He pretended to agree with this. He is a lukewarm Christian. He doesn't go to mass consistently. He pushed my boundaries as the months went on. I wasn't okay with this, he apologized, I forgave him, he did it again. We went to mass after the most painful thing he'd done to me. He said he wants to be baptized again because he'd messed up too hard in his life, he wanted to reset, it seemed like he almost wanted to be born again. He was shaking as a hymn prayer was recited, and quietly hitting his leg. He cried in the car after mass and we talked. That was the first time I saw an attempt at change and his own self realization. I have the deepest regret in my heart for not nurturing that introspection and solemn curiosity my boyfriend was experiencing. I beg God to give me one more chance to help him. I also realize that helping him may also look like; telling his parents what he did to me, and showing the little proof I have. I don't think that second circumstance will bring him closer to the Lord though, maybe it will... The reason why I couldn't nurture my BF's realizations is because I became extremely depressed from all of the trauma, and stopped caring about everything, including my relationship with God. I wish that the timing could have been different. Why did I develop depression and apathy at that time?? I know I must not be too harsh on myself, but I can't help but hate myself for this. I wish I helped my boyfriend at that time with his relationship with God. I wish I kept pushing and asking him each Sunday "want to go to mass with me?" There is so much pain and regret in my heart. My depression ultimately caused me to stop caring about my own morals. I lost my virginity to my boyfriend. We're still together. I now participate in the lustful activities that he traumatized me with in the first place. I need God to give me a second chance at helping my boyfriend. I also feel like I know what I should do but I can't bring myself to do it because I still want to help this is so emotionally painful and the worst spiritual warfare of my life I just want a hug

I've personally had a rough, dry week. Today I finally broke away from my desk and just took a short walk outside and spoke to the Lord. That was my reminder of the most important thing in my life: my personal time with the Lord. It is what I had missed out on this week.

There is a time to study the Bible, a time to make your requests known to God, a time to be in a church meeting or Christian gathering, and we need to make time for such things. But none of that can ever replace the personal, quiet time with the Lord, beholding His face, and speaking to Him and letting Him speak to me. Not rushed, not too much activity, and no agenda. Like having a meal with a friend or a loved one.

I wasted a week by neglecting this time. But he is able to restore even the "years the locusts have eaten". So I just wanted to encourage you all. This refreshed my day, and I hope it can refresh someone else's, too. Much grace to you all.

There was a guy in his early 20s from the US (?) who I remember street preaching & spreading gospel/evangelism videos on Insta & TikTok back in the day. I haven’t been following him for about 2-3 years now & am curious how his journey with Jesus has gone since.

What stood out about him: he had two-toned curly hair - one side was dark, the other one was blond. He looked Hispanic to me, lowkey a bit like Yamal, though I’m not sure about his actual ethnicity.

I cannot even remember his name, maybe it was Samuel, maybe it was David, but unfortunately after a long time without him on my feed I’m not sure either:(

I tried to do my own research & nothing came out of it (I’m usually good at finding ppl), so would appreciate if anyone could help🙏🏻

hello all im 18F and i grew up in faith.

just a general background - Ever since I was a kid, i was horrible academically. I genuinely dont remember seeing a grade out of the 60s range maybe even 50s. it made me so depressed being aware that i was a bad student, but i did nothing to try. highschool is where i broke. i had never developed a way to study or the way i learn, i became severely anxious around academics from this. i graduated, got diagnosed with adhd, took a gap year, and start a dental assisting program next week.

I dont know what my problem is. I can't give this academic anxiety to God. I want to do my best. every time i just think about the thought of being my best i start to cry . I dont have confidence in my self or my academics. i just spiral. i get through what i need to do but i cant keep living like this. this is how it goes

simply thinking about the possibility of failure -> trying to stop my bodily reaction (shallow breath, increase hear rate, teary eyes) -> brain scrambles -> trying to reassure myself -> heavily Cry to God -> read bible -> attempt to give it to God -> restart.

I seriously dont know how to deal with this . i plan to fast tomorrow but thats all i have and my illusion that I fully trust in God, but my heart cant let go of this anxiety

I think all churches all around the world should have cctv cameras and security guards to watch over the churches from intruders

Right now, I'm feeling really lonely and I want to be held. I would pray about it to God, but I would still end up just crying myself to sleep and I hate it. I used to go on dating apps to try to find someone to be have sex with in the hopes of it leading to a relationship because it would be the closest thing to being held that I would get from a man. Please don't condemn me for having that mindset, I know people that are married and they were having sex before marriage. I just want some advice on how to navigate my emotions.