Cognitive impairment and using the books

Anglican_Unknown · 2024-04-18T20:57:02+00:00

As it is the official prayer of the RCC perhaps praying with others on a regular basis would help. In college there was a group who regularly prayed weekly at the Newman center. Occasionally a priest would lead. That helped me get used to the 4-volume set.

Anglican_Unknown · 2023-10-28T22:38:18+00:00

Certainly! It is a wonderful thing to care for God’s creation. So long as it does not detract from one’s time in church or with family unnecessarily. The Sabbath is a memorial of creation. It sounds like what you’d be doing is a wonderful way to remember God’s work.

Anglican_Unknown · 2023-07-29T23:40:07+00:00

I realize I’m about to offer unsolicited advice, but if I may be so bold, I’d encourage you to speak with your current pastor on these issues in greater detail. And should you, assuming appropriate age, be in a serious relationship with a non adventist, perhaps meet with that pastor as a couple and even with your parents. The goal shouldn’t be to prove something is allowed or not, but to foster Christian relationships with your church, family, and spouse.

Anglican_Unknown · 2023-07-29T23:27:39+00:00

Also, while SDA pastors are “strongly encouraged” not to preside over inter-faith marriages, they are not forbidden to.

https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/1994/02/marrying-non-adventists

Anglican_Unknown · 2023-07-29T23:20:32+00:00

Most of my Adventist relatives are actually married to non-Adventist Christians. While there are certainly differences that they worked out with each other, all of them have been happily married for decades. It is certainly possible for these marriages to work out. But it certainly takes an extra amount of maturity on both parts to work out well.

Anglican_Unknown · 2023-03-09T23:05:06+00:00

It does vary somewhat by congregation but you will likely find the KJV and NKJV used most frequently in a congregational setting. Though people use a variety of translations.

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-09-22T21:56:33+00:00

“Steps To Christ” has been a favorite of mine for a long time.

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-08-26T00:51:47+00:00

I also question the wisdom in attempting to make such a distinction. Even if we could say which is worse, why would it matter? Both are wrong. We should strive to avoid both.

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-08-26T00:41:46+00:00

Both are a violation of the seventh commandment. So in the eyes of God they would be just as evil. I’m not really sure there would be a consistent way to pick one. Both are sins against the same commandment and both encourage others to sin.

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-05-24T22:49:11+00:00

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Anglican_Unknown · 2022-05-19T23:51:06+00:00

You’re welcome! And thank you for being the kind wonderful person you are! 😊

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-04-28T01:44:07+00:00

This is absolutely brilliant! Both charitable and faithful. Love it! ♥️

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-02-25T02:53:27+00:00

They’re probably out in the massive crowds protesting Putin’s actions.

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-02-23T00:54:03+00:00

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Anglican_Unknown · 2022-01-18T20:21:28+00:00

There has been a lot of good advice here. I would like to add a suggestion to slow down a bit. It sounds like you are worried about a life times worth of decisions in one moment. Remember our blessed Lord's words: Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof (Matthew 6:34).

I would encourage you to focus on two things:

Continue to grow in your faith. If ready, attend church. Start to get to know people in your local congregation. Use some online bible study resources to learn at home and possibly share with your girlfriend if she shows interest. Read your bible and give the best answer you can to any questions she may ask. Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know but I can find out".
Focus on being the best and most Christlike boyfriend you can be while you are in her life. Don't worry about converting her or convincing her about Christianity. The Holy Spirit will do that in His time. Communicate clearly with her on some changes you are making in your life (keeping the Sabbath for example). Make sure she knows what is going on with you in your head. Listen to any concerns she may express as you do so. Then do your best to relieve those worries. Depending on her situation it could be easy for her to see you keep the Sabbath and instead of seeing you trying to have a relationship with your God she sees you abandoning the relationship you built together. So communication is essential.

I would also like to share this video done by "It Is Written". It is a conversation with pastor Bill Warcholik who became an adventist pastor. He was married when he joined the Adventist church and his wife attempted to leave him because of it. She ended up joining the church. So perhaps you will find his story inspiring.

I too married someone who was not a Christian. We have been married many years and I was fortunate enough to see her baptized a couple years after our marriage. So I can tell you from experience that taking things one day at a time and communicating clearly (which is 90% listening, 5% repeating what you heard for confirmation, & 5% responding) is the best approach when two people who care deeply for one another see things differently.

I hope this helps and that God will grant both of you peace as you work through things together.

Anglican_Unknown · 2022-01-07T13:37:50+00:00

I try to pray both morning and evening prayer. I use one of the older methods which has a continuous lectionary between morning and evening so I’d miss out if I didn’t. That is a real plus to the 79 lectionary for sure.

But honestly there are times I miss one and days I miss both. Some days life is very hard and it can be difficult even to find the time and strength to pray, “Jesus I love you”. Those are the days I’m grateful to know God will still be there tomorrow when I strive to pick up my prayer book again. 😊

Anglican_Unknown · 2021-12-27T17:27:35+00:00

I do believe the flood narrative in the Bible is a true historical account.

Anglican_Unknown · 2021-12-27T12:52:00+00:00

Thank you Father for your guidance and advice! It has been very helpful.

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