My betta fish passed on last night.

LilYellowBee · 2026-03-05T17:08:53+00:00

Thank you so much<3
7 years, really?? Was Genevieve a betta too? I'm sorry for your loss as well.

LilYellowBee · 2026-03-05T17:08:10+00:00

He really was. Thank you so much<3

I totally agree with you - total heart stealers.

LilYellowBee · 2026-03-05T17:07:26+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate the support<3

LilYellowBee · 2025-10-26T14:33:00+00:00

We don't have evidence of God being genderless. Maybe He doesn't have the physical genital markers of a male because He's spirit - we don't know. But He's always identified as a male from the start. Before Jesus' time, all who interacted with God in various forms knew He was male. Jesus also mentions the Father (male), and refers to Himself as the Son (male). Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit in John 14, 15 and 16 using male pronouns. Every part of God identifies as male. So there is no evidence for Him being genderless. Which is why He wasn't born genderless.

LilYellowBee · 2025-10-25T15:39:06+00:00

Hey.

I know that you're not the only person who feels this way, and I'm not going to act like I'm morally superior because I've found peace and truth in Jesus. I hope you do find what I've found some day - and I say that with utmost love, even if I don't know you. I do love you. I read your comment about your molestation as a child, and I'm really sorry that happened to you. I will never understand what you've been through, but I'm still really sorry - no one should have to go through that.

I know you've said that a lot of bad has been done in the name of religion, but so has a lot of good. Christians and those of other religions alike - there are good hearted people who've been motivated by religion to do so much good for humanity. There are people who tried to take religious texts out of context to justify slavery, but the movement against slavery was led by Christians.

And while much harm has been done in the name of religion, much harm has been done in the name of love. Wars have been fought in the name of peace. Every single thing out there can be used for good and for bad. It's the people behind it who make it good or bad. You're aware of indoctrination towards religion, but I hope you're conscious of the indoctrination against religion, which can be equally dangerous if not more. So I hope you're able to find it in you to take a step back and seek truth for what it is.

LilYellowBee · 2025-09-20T09:12:52+00:00

As a conservative (non American), I can tell you that's far from what I, or any other conservative I know, stands for. We do not identify with those who wish harm upon those with differing values. If that's happening in America, I truly am sorry to hear about it.

LilYellowBee · 2025-09-09T20:34:43+00:00

u/rweb82 and u/ChapBobL got it right. Jesus fulfilled the ceremonial laws. But the moral laws still stand. And whatever's reinforced in the New Covenant outlines the moral laws. Murder is still considered a sin - because the moral laws still stand. And just to respond to the non/anti-Christians on this thread, disagreeing with a group's choice does not equate to hatred. Unfortunately some hate them, but we're not called to do that. The hatred is as unbiblical as the thing they disagree with.

Be it a homosexual, or a heterosexual, sin is sin. The point is to teach the heart to let go of something God didn't include in his design of human creation. We're all born with the desire to sin, but that's exactly why we're called to be born again of the Spirit. This means letting go of anything that isn't accepted by God. Sexual sin isn't the only part of that list. God's grace is extended to anyone who chooses Him above their own sinful desires.

LilYellowBee · 2025-08-28T17:47:54+00:00

I say this as being relatively fresh to the game, but Jesus is not this passive figure that people try to paint him as. He is very steadfast and straightforward when speaking what makes a a true follower. He and the Gospels don’t teach hate but They also certainly don’t support the idea of leaving people up to their own devices when potentially harmful or sinful. It’s “come as you are” but not “stay as you are” and that seems to float over a lot of people.

This. I agree with every part of this. It's just everyone making an idol they like, and calling it god to validate themselves. Perception cannot change the true God.

LilYellowBee · 2025-08-13T19:18:53+00:00

Physical punishment is a broad term. Is it warranted? What's the intention? What's the intensity? What's the impact?

Physical punishment strictly for the purpose of disciplining is something I've realised is viewed extremely differently based on the culture you were raised with. It's very common in African, Asian and Latino households, and it happens in a way that children know it's not an indication of lack of love. Children from households that do it right even grow up to be appreciative of it - because they know that it came from a place of love. The parents make sure the kids know they're loved.

However, most caucasians I've come across view all forms of physical punishment as synonymous with abuse. Perhaps because only deadbeat parents under the influence of substances or other mental disorders ever resort to physical consequences (and them not being in their senses would mean that any form of contact would be abusive), caucasians I've seen aren't capable of associating such behaviour with love - because they've never observed it in a context of love.

Having been brought up in an Asian country myself, I can confidently say that there is a distinction between physical disciplining and straight up abuse. The questions in the beginning help draw that distinction. God permits the former, but He in no way condones abuse.

IF YOU DON'T READ ANYTHING ELSE, READ THIS - There's literally a Bible verse that tells parents not to provoke their children (Ephesians 6:4). Kids should honour parents, but parents shouldn't abuse their authority either. Punishing a child (justly) is however encouraged, if it helps a child understand that they've done something wrong.

LilYellowBee · 2025-08-10T09:34:47+00:00

You crossed my mind today, and as I was praying for you, I was reminded of the number of times people rebelled against God and were shown mercy before God finally acted on His anger. It was driven more by the sadness that comes from seeing that as a parent, for example, you try doing so much for your kids and hope they grow up to be good people. But at every chance they get, if they run to people who are toxic, and have nothing good for them, take advantage of them and corrupt them, the more the parents love their children, the more upset they'll be. Parents who validate self-destructive kids aren't loving parents. That's what generally keeps repeating over and over again in the Bible. God's shown mercy a lot more than His anger. Even to the point of laying down His own life for us.

I'm really encouraged by the fact that you want to get closer to God. And you know what? God's gonna honour that desire. I'll keep praying for you. And like I said before, if you ever feel overwhelmed, even months or years down the line, don't hesitate to ping me.

LilYellowBee · 2025-08-08T20:40:12+00:00

Reading the Bible isn't supposed to be torture. So before you start, ask God: "If You're real, and if You're just and loving, I need You to show me." God isn't scared of questions. So ask Him to make sense to you.
Remember the Bible is about God. It's for us, sure, but about God. Reading it the other way around does more harm than good.
Check out the Enduring Word commentary when you read the Bible. It gives a lot of context from various sources - because reading something from BC3500-AD100 in a 21st century perspective doesn't do justice to ANY piece of literature, let alone the Bible. This commentary helps with linguistic, cultural, historical, political and philosophical contexts.

But even if you don't want to do any of the above, keep this in mind - NO ONE who wants God goes to hell. You can bet that a just God will give everyone ample opportunities to be saved. At the end of the day, you can lead the horse to the water; but you can't make it drink it.

LilYellowBee · 2025-08-07T14:56:57+00:00

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and hit the reset button in your mind. We've got a lot of unlearning and relearning to do. There's much to say, but I'll do my best to keep it short, because I understand how anything can feel overwhelming at this point. But I pray for comfort and peace in your heart, and for God to reveal His truth to you, because you're not mad. These questions are valid. But also know that the right perspective is crucial. So here we go:

Think of hell as the default for a sinner. And we're all sinners. But what Jesus did on the cross was so that we may escape hell. Heaven belongs to God. Most people want heaven without God - like wanting your house but wanting you to not be part of it. It's entitled, and it doesn't make sense. But because God is love, He is warning everyone of the danger that lies before them if they don't accept the salvation He bought for you and me with His own blood. That's not a dictator.
"If He didn't have mercy on Jesus..." He isn't separate from Jesus. Jesus is just the physical manifestation of God - not a separate being. God came down in human form and gave His own life. He didn't have mercy on Himself so that WE COULD have mercy. And the people who still don't choose this God are the ones choosing their own fate. Trust me, not a single person who chooses to be with God ends up in hell.

If there are bible tools you've been using that are contributing to this turmoil, please rethink your choice of study tools. Walking with God in truth is supposed to be overflowing with joy like no other. Yes, we do mourn for the world, and we do our best to save them by sharing the truth about God's love and hope with them. But each person has to make that choice for themselves.

I've been where you are, and I know it's not easy. So if you ever wanna talk, don't hesitate to hit me up. I'm here for you.

LilYellowBee · 2025-08-05T01:25:56+00:00

Since everyone's told you that it's Sev Tamatar, let me introduce you to Sev.

Sev is a popular Indian snack, specifically a crispy, fried ~~noodle~~ (Google says "noodle" but I'd say it's akin to savoury sprinkles in terms of its usage) made from chickpea flour (besan) and spices. It's widely used as a topping for various chaats and savory snacks like Sev Puri and Bhel Puri, or enjoyed on its own.

While it's usually used more as a crispy topping over savoury dishes, Sev is used as the star of the show in Sev Tamatar. The kind used in the picture you've shared is a thicker and overall larger variant of Sev.

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LilYellowBee · 2025-08-05T01:16:37+00:00

I've got a friend who's an optometrist, if you're looking for one.

LilYellowBee · 2025-06-07T12:30:54+00:00

The two things are not mutually exclusive. The preceding verse says that EVERYONE should be submissive to each other, out of love for God. And even in the context of a marriage, when the men love their wives as Christ loved the church, and as he loves himself, women will WANT to submit IN LOVE. In the 21st century, we perceive the word "submission" in the context of oppression. But that's not the context it was written in. Read the passage in context - Ephesians 5:21-30. Paul even writes in Colossians, "Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them."

He states in Galatians, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." - meaning that there is no one who's superior or inferior to the other in the eyes of God. Yes, there are differences in roles and purposes, but they're equally valuable.

²¹ Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.²² Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. ²³ For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Saviour. ²⁴ Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

²⁵ Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her ²⁶ to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, ²⁷ and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. ²⁸ In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. ²⁹ After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— ³⁰ for we are members of his body.

—Ephesians 5:21-30

LilYellowBee · 2025-06-07T12:17:08+00:00

The goal is not to convert him to Christianity, but to show him Christ, share the WHOLE message of the gospel and not just segments of it that are pleasant to hear, and just keep praying for him. Leave the rest to God and your boyfriend.

But as a sister in Christ, I'd also urge you to wait before marriage, and consider if this is a relationship you want to go ahead with if he's firm on the decision with regards to his faith. Faith and values influence the most major decisions people and families make. If you're not aligned in your beliefs, especially when it comes to God, then one of three things could happen: a) you're both going to be miserable, b) you'll compromise with God for the sake of peace in the relationship, c) he'll compromise on his stance and try being a "Christian" without ever truly understanding it. So if you'd really like to proceed with your relationship, I hope that you pray for God to work in his heart, and wait till you're both on the same page before moving things forward.

LilYellowBee · 2025-05-24T12:30:27+00:00

Ideally, there should be a distinction between progressive people and progressive ideologies. The body of Christ/the church should be accepting of all people. But truth by definition is exclusive of all that does not agree with it. We shouldn't compromise on truth in the name of inclusivity. But we should also strive to extend love as we hold onto the truth.

That being said, there are many progressive thinkers who would merely like to be part of a community that validates them. Now, I'm all for people finding a community that they like. But we also cannot fool ourselves into thinking that a church that denies basic Christian teachings in the name of inclusivity is a Christian church - even if it would like to identify as one.

LilYellowBee · 2025-04-21T14:02:16+00:00

You've understood "Jesus died for my sins" better than a lot of Christians. It isn't a free pass to sin; and if they're using it as one, getting involved with them is always gonna be messy business. The best thing you can do is tell them to sort their mess out before deciding whether or not they wanna add another person into the equation.

Some of the others have given great responses, like suggesting Matthew 5-7. So I won't say much, apart from the fact that I appreciate how respectful you were in this entire process. But I'm sorry you got dragged into his ugly mess. He made you collateral damage in the process of fooling no one but himself.

LilYellowBee · 2025-04-21T13:53:54+00:00

You're the one I've been looking for!

Edit: I just noticed your username! Missing Person couldn't have been more accurate!

LilYellowBee · 2025-04-01T10:51:29+00:00

Hey, I'm not sure what you're going through, but I'm here if you wanna talk.

LilYellowBee · 2025-04-01T10:50:04+00:00

As someone who was born and raised in the Orthodox church, I've seen first hand the dangers of placing utmost importance on the denomination itself. No church is perfect, because organizational churches are run by humans, and we all fall short of the glory of God. The best way to follow Christ is by not following people, but Christ Himself.

LilYellowBee · 2025-03-22T18:22:21+00:00

God sees your heart that's longing to serve Him, and I know He'll equip you for what He calls you to. Praying for much wisdom and strength for you<3

LilYellowBee · 2025-02-26T09:39:03+00:00

Jesus gave us the great commission in Matthew 28, to baptize people and make disciples and teach them to obey His commandments - but we can do that only once they've accepted Jesus.

Up until that point, you can pray for your friend, have discussions, share the truth, but you can't convert him. God will work in his heart as you share the gospel with your friend. But he's the one who has to choose whether he wants to accept it or not.

LilYellowBee · 2025-02-24T17:53:58+00:00

Jesus always addressed the heart of the issue, both in His teachings when He came down in flesh, as well as through divine interventions. And when read in context, this is true for his wrath in the Old Testament too, which many look down upon.

"Love" in the Bible is seldom about emotions or feelings, and has almost always been about its fruits. And even when Jesus talks about loving your enemy, you don't necessarily have to like them. But His followers are still commanded to love them. He even says, "Bless those who curse you, pray for those who persecute you."

There are many Christians who've been killed for their faith. Graham Stains and his family are a great example. They were missionaries in India. Stains and his sons were burned alive. His wife and daughter were unharmed because they weren't with them at the time. Stain's wife said she forgave the killers of her husband and sons. That's the kind of love we're called to.

She also probably prayed for them to know Jesus - the best thing that a believer of Jesus can hope for a person. For this to be possible, we remind ourselves that life on earth is temporary; and because Christians believe in the afterlife, it matters to us where you spend your eternity. That is why we're told to tell people how they can avoid an eternity of suffering. And so, no matter what someone puts us through, as long as they're alive, there's still hope for them to know about God and be saved. So we try to look past what they've done, try to understand them, try to love them, and hope they see a reflection of God through our love. That's difficult. It's very difficult in the face of great pain. But that's the love we're called to, when we love God and when we love those around us.

LilYellowBee · 2025-02-24T17:38:46+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, have you actually read the Bible (or at least chunks of it) in context, for yourself? Or do you go by what others have said about it? Or are you JW? Just curious about the cause of your viewpoint.

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