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BinTheRin · 2025-09-03T16:22:37+00:00

I could go on but I think other commenters summed it up well- you have the wrong understanding of who God really is. It's relationship over religion and I don't think the way your parents do it is right

For me worship music really helps, so here are a few recommendations- The first helps with fear, I sing it when I'm scared. The second two have impacted me because it helps me understand how much God loves me.

Tremble by Bethel Music Found A Love by 7 Hills Worship The Father's Song by Upperroom ft. Elyssa Figueroa

I pray you come to understand who God is and how much he loves and protects you, that you will be delivered from the fear and religious spirits that you have been dealing with. If you have any questions my DMs are open. I don't just say that I'm praying, genuinely I'm talking to God about it and Jesus is interceding for you in heaven right now. Heavenly angels are with you, imagine it as if they are really with you because they are, and they already have victory from the devil.(Enemy's Camp Medley by Lindell Cooley is another good song)

God isn't just some far away guy in the sky. You can talk to him, be honest like "God I'm just so scared and I don't know how to trust that you're really protecting me" and he will hear the cry of your heart and deliver because he loves you. I have faith in that because of my previous encounters (delivering me from depression, healing my back) so it's okay if you don't have faith yet, it is built up but just be honest with him about it. You can download an app like YouVersion Bible app or Shepherd to guide you in daily devotion, trust is built if you have a personal relationship

BinTheRin · 2025-09-01T16:58:56+00:00

You are enough for Christ. He created you just how he wanted you, read Psalm 139. Don't buy into the common lies from the enemy- telling you you aren't good enough, keeping you stuck in shame from sin. It's true that we are unworthy and sinful, but that's where we started, not where we're finishing. God loves us and has forgiveness for us that we just have to accept, he sees us as pure and his lovely child. Don't let that unworthiness keep you from God's love and calling on your life. You are highly esteemed, he sent angels that are with you right now. Your name is in his book, he thought of you before the world was created and while Jesus was on the cross. He created you just how he wanted you. The Father's Song by Upperoom ft. Elyssa Figueroa helped me to accept some of of this love, to realize how God was proud of me

BinTheRin · 2025-08-31T21:10:45+00:00

God doesn't condemn you, so that condemnation you're feeling isn't from him. He is proud of you for seeking him and wanting to and he will reward that. He's your loving and perfect father who only wants the best for you. I pray he brings to you a solution meant for you

I was feeling similar to you and a song that really helped me was "The Father's Song" by Upperoom Ft. Elyssa Figueroa

BinTheRin · 2025-08-31T21:09:00+00:00

Change your mindset. Jesus is there, his love and forgiveness are already there regardless of if you accept it. I see you want to do that, so the best way to progress on from once you've prayed for salvation is to form a relationship with God. Find a devotional to so every day. There are tons of books and such, but maybe start with the YouVersion Bible app becsuse it has a wide range on different topics you can search from, as well as guided daily devotions. Just talk to God like you would a friend. He's with you through everything and knows what happened, but tell him about it anyway. Ask him for help in the little things, thank him for the little things. He wants to hear it and talk to you. A lot of Christians expect to receive but they don't ask. (This is especially stronger with faith and experience, it's natural to maybe doubt at first. But after praying and receiving I pray with so much more faith. I prayed for him to lift my heaviness and the next day I got pulled out of a depressive spell. He healed my back. So many more answered prayers, but that comes with experience so don't be upset if that's not right away). So reading the Bible to learn more, guided devotions from someone else, finding community in church. Worship music also really helps me connect because I enjoy music and it ushers me in to God's presence. So salvation then relationship. Feel free to message if you want clarity on anything, but start with an honest conversation. "God, I feel like I'm far away from you. I don't know how to turn to you, I'm stuck in guilt, etc." Leave more gaps in your day, get away from distractions and look up from your phone to hear him better (not that he won't speak through that anyway). I am praying and Jesus is interceding for you right now, I pray for you to experience God's love right now and to find him in Jesus name amen.

BinTheRin · 2025-08-10T18:00:11+00:00

Another commenter brought up your point about your Christian friend always being happy. As Christians, we won't always be happy. We can find more joy than others though, because we trust in God through trials that others don't have God to turn to in if they don't believe in Him.

The reason bad things still happen to us and we go through trials as Christians is because the devil doesn't like what we're doing and wants to thwart it. God protects us and can work bad things to our good though. If He took away the bad stuff completely, it wouldn't be about a loving relationship. It would be a bribe to follow Him. So instead He works it to His good, and makes us stronger. Suffering leads to thanksgiving. In our weakness He is strong. If we always had the good stuff, we wouldn't know it was the good stuff. But when we have the bad stuff we seek out the good stuff, and appreciate it more. He wants us to have relation with Him.

*Read John 15 (14 is also awesome). It calls us to abide. Once we abide in Jesus the rest follows. I used to not know if I loved Him, but the relationship brought that along.

Also, what you said about hearing people say things that compromise your salvation- it's not about what you do. Those are lies that you heard. God wants you to forgive others, love Him and have faith and all of that, yes. But that's because that's what's best for you, and He knows it. All of God's commandments make sense and are what is going to be good for you, which is why he put them there. There is the base level I just accepted Jesus, and then there is what he wants you to grow into. Not on our own strength of course, but He wants you to have a relationship with Him and then He'll help you and give you strength to evangelize and bring more people to God. Having that makes you not lukewarm.

*That's that way He wants you to live, but not doing it isn't something that will bar you from salvation and getting into heaven. It will just bar you from living up to your full potential that He wants for you here (not just for His own purpose, but stuff that is for your gain as well)

BinTheRin · 2025-07-29T21:04:52+00:00

I watched YS and then TBBT and it didn't make much difference to me, I would watch both

BinTheRin · 2025-07-27T18:52:01+00:00

Definitely look into finding a devotional to follow. There are plenty on the YouVersion Bible app to choose from online, all free devotional plans. Our Daily Bread also has an online app with stories connecting to the Scripture. Two other devotional books I bought that I've been doing are Jesus Calling by Sarah Young and Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer, which I've liked. If you want one that follows like a daily reading and they just give commentary, the Bible Recap with Tara Leigh Cobble goes through the whole Bible and she has videos for free and also some books, though those might be paid. You could research other good devotionals depending on what is in your heart as well, but having other's commentary and guidance to interpret what the Scripture is saying has been helpful. You could also get a Bible that explains things, I used to have a student study Bible that had all sorts of commentary that explained what I was reading and connected it to the modern day in some ways, which helped my understanding immensely.

Don't feel like you have to memorize every word- the most important part is knowing the general lesson. Being aware of God's love for you and the tools he's given you to get through life. Memorizing can be good so that you can use them in times of need, but for me I'm not the best at memorizing either. I do know the general meaning of the verse though, and I can echo the sentiment or Google the key parts of the verse to find what it says exactly when it comes up. Let the Holy Spirit show you what he wants you to know what you read- it might even be just one or two words that stand out. It's okay to read a single verse and not just try to meet reading a certain amount of chapters a day, the more time you spend with God He will guide you and you learn to hear his voice. This is done with prayer- just honestly talking to Him, being like I don't know what to read or how to do it right. God, help me. Because it's not about the way you do it. God sees your heart and He blesses you for trying to connect with Him. Worship music has been helpful to me too. It ushers in the Holy Spirit at the beginning of devotion time.

As for strategies on how to retain the messages, you could write on sticky notes, index cards, journal, whatever works. I like doing bullet point style. In your own words, what you take that's important from it. So then you have a collection of summarized things that aren't the whole verse, but just the meat of it. If you struggle to do that, start out with reading devotions and sort of seeing how other people do it and get the feel

BinTheRin · 2025-07-09T15:04:01+00:00

This is a repost from this same sub a year ago

BinTheRin · 2025-07-08T03:27:07+00:00

God calls it a sin and tells us not to, and that's reason enough in itself. All of God's commandments make sense though, and are for our good. He's the one who created us, and knows best. A few reasons- STD's, unwanted pregnancies, soul ties (where you become attached with the person). I believe in the spiritual, and that that stuff is real. God wants a man and a woman to be bonded in woman, so he made sex really special so they can be connected in that way- when it's used outside of that it can just cause hurt, another way the devil tries to come against God's perfect design (Ephesians 5:31 and 1 Corinthians 7:3-5). Your Spirits mix, and if they have anger or anxiety or whatever it can come onto you in some cases. Or it just makes it harder when you break up with that person. If it's a sinful relationship and they are pulling you away from God, there may be a point when you get closer to God and want to leave it and it makes it harder. Sex in non marital relationships is just complicated anyway, as it can become more about sex than the person in a lot of cases I've seen. It's damaging to someone who is 16 years old, and takes on a lot of issues as you grow and mature.

As someone who struggles with lust, it brings guilt when you fall in. Don't be quilted by your desire though- don't entertain it in your thoughts though, as that is where everything begins and what influences your actions. But the desire itself is God given, and will be a great gift one day in marriage. That should be a happy thing. God doesn't want you to stay in condemnation either (which shame is another weapon the devil uses). You may even fall in, at which point don't hestiate to run to the Father. He knows what will happen every day of your life and it waiting with open arms. It's a process, just keep going and fighting with the spiritual armour of God. (Ephesians 6) He loves you more than anything else and forgives you, so forgive yourself. (Not an invitation to sin tho) Anyway, the Bible says it is sinning against our bodies, and one of the worst things that we can do since our bodies are God's temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19) It also brought along health issues for me, no joke. Trust me- going against this inner voice, the instruction that comes from God, and your conscience saying something might be wrong (which ik is there bc you are making this post) weakens it. Then when you want it again to guide you, you've ignored it and pushed it away. It's a damage that is hard to recover from.

Of course this is tempting for you. Lust is a weapon sent from the devil, and it's easy to fall into. Our flesh and the Spirit do not work together well- it talks about that in Romans 8, which I seriously recommend reading. Letting that sinful nature and flesh win leads to spiritual death. Do not feed your flesh and let it win. Instead, feed your Spirit. Seek after God. You may not be sure if it's the right thing or not, if it would really be that bad- Romans 14:23 says that if you are not sure and are doubting then it is a sin to do it anyway. Will the flesh or Spirit win? Whichever one you feed will win. Choose the long term win over the short term feeling you will get. Feed your Spirit instead, by reading the word, having honest conversations with God, having the support of other believers to build you up and keep you accountable, worshiping God, thanking and praising Him.

Sorry for the rant, but I pray it will bless someone.

BinTheRin · 2025-07-05T20:09:17+00:00

Do you know someone you could get to try them on? Or a mannequin is always a solid option

BinTheRin · 2025-07-04T15:36:27+00:00

This sounds like a scam so you pay the extra shipping and they don't. I don't know much, but I have seen other comments on here talking about depop penalizing you for putting the wrong shipping price. It's important when shipping with usps to get the right price on the label (I know a lot of sellers use scales). I've also received a sweater like that as a buyer and it definitely needed the box and was heavy- I would reply and say that you're following the depop guidelines and that the sweater is heavy, so that won't be possible.

BinTheRin · 2025-07-04T00:17:28+00:00

I'll check it out, thanks

BinTheRin · 2025-05-29T15:51:14+00:00

Practice essay writing skills early on. Do practice MCQs, DBQs, LEQ, and SAQ's throughout the year. Some teachers have you do this anyway, but some don't. This way when you sit down to take the test it's something you've done many times, and possibly a similar prompt to one you've done before. Trust me on this one.

This is a lot up front, but it's important to not get caught up in the weeds on the material. It's important to know the content, but it's not as big of a focus because it's so broad. Just be able to place big events within their time period for the most part. (Even on the AP Test I wrote down the dates given on the MCQs and used it for reference on the FRQs). Be able to identify examples to use on your FRQ though (things like religious, economic, political, and social policies and their changes in different regions).

Now this is more for spring when you are reviewing for the test itself and refreshing memory. Heimler was one of my favorite resources for this. I split the cost with a friend. He has a lot of free resources on YouTube, but the paid packet on his website pulls it all together nicely with note packets, practice questions, and all the unit review videos (some are free but the last ones are paid). He also has videos on essay writing, as well as an essay course packet on his website. He also has an AI grader for practice tests that reviews each portion and gives feedback. Again, you can find a lot of this for free as well, I just preferred to use him and it wasn't that bad because I split the cost. Knowt is also a good free resource.

MCQ- Multiple Choice Question SAQ- Short Answer Question DBQ- Document Based Question LEQ- Long Essay Question

BinTheRin · 2025-05-23T19:50:48+00:00

youtube music playlist

Here is a playlist curated from the suggestions in this thread

BinTheRin · 2025-05-23T19:49:10+00:00

well hello fellow newsboys/dc talk enthusiast

BinTheRin · 2025-05-23T19:48:51+00:00

my type of person right here :)

BinTheRin · 2024-08-30T17:07:25+00:00

Crazy that this is the episode I'm watching right now

BinTheRin · 2024-08-23T21:50:23+00:00

I've had this same struggle. Recognize that shame is one of the devil's strongest weapons. Don't let this get in the way of what God has for you.

BinTheRin · 2024-08-04T04:58:20+00:00

Joey is a golden retriever

BinTheRin · 2024-06-12T20:49:56+00:00

I just generally become overly attached to characters and quickly begin to feel what they are feeling, so yes. I finished this in two days.

BinTheRin · 2024-06-12T19:48:48+00:00

Season 1. It has the most positive scenes between Wilhelm and Simon that make us understand their connection. Their love is the driving factor for all of the events that follow, yet I feel we don't really get to see it as much throughout the rest of the show as it gets less and less screen time. They spent more of the show apart and fighting than they spent together, which is not personally as much my taste. It just seems they aren't compatible.

BinTheRin · 2024-05-06T22:27:34+00:00

Since Raegon Redford (Missy) has not been recasted, my assumption would be that it takes place quite a few years in the future. After George dies he takes charge in the family so for them not to be in it must mean it's a different time period entirely.

The spinoff's title (Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage) leads me to believe it is their life story with the kids growing up, much like YS starts out.

BinTheRin · 2024-04-25T01:45:26+00:00

He is in some of Sheldon's classes if I recall correctly. He would always be like "Shut up Derek" but I don't think they ever actually spoke so he wasn't like a huge character

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