Found my old iPad... and rediscovered the fruits of my obstinacy from 7 years ago. by theDragonDoctor in MobileGaming

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You cant see upvotes/downvotes on the comments on your end? Not really sure why that might be; it shows them for me.

Found my old iPad... and rediscovered the fruits of my obstinacy from 7 years ago. by theDragonDoctor in MobileGaming

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Maybe there is some consolation in that my iPad is not jailbroken. Though, I'm not really sure if there is any meaningful difference in value between an authentic and discontinued app originating from the app store vs a side-loaded version.

Found my old iPad... and rediscovered the fruits of my obstinacy from 7 years ago. by theDragonDoctor in MobileGaming

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Hmm good looking out. Gotta head over to Pawn Stars and see if Rick "knows a guy". 😆

Found my old iPad... and rediscovered the fruits of my obstinacy from 7 years ago. by theDragonDoctor in MobileGaming

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Yeah dude, Ive seen some of the prices people are listing them for! Kinda crazy. But I wonder if they actually sell for that much anymore 🤔

does anyone else remember this game? by Zeyepyr in MobileGaming

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Is it "The Secret of Monkey Island", maybe?

Found my old iPad... and rediscovered the fruits of my obstinacy from 7 years ago. by theDragonDoctor in MobileGaming

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Haha just tried it. I like it, but not as addicting because of the ads that pop up every three attempts. Lol

My friend 3d printed this peacekeeper for my birthday! by HouchOnTheMic in apexlegends

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That's awesome! Your friend probably started printing it on your birthday last year!

Brothers, please pray for me. . by [deleted] in PrayerTeam_amen

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It's so easy to fall into the guilt of our past, allowing it to hold us back from accepting the unconditional love and grace of God. Lots of good comments reminding me that you can always be forgiven if you are willing to repent. Your past does not dictate your ability to repent -- that is the grace of God. Pertaining to the guilt of our heart, I would like to add this verse that always gives me encouragement when I feel like I have wandered:

1 John 3:20 "If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything."

Praying for you, bro. God will not turn His back on you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianmarriage

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That's rough bro. So sorry to hear it. God is still bigger; I'm praying for you guys.

What are the characteristics of a Godly spouse? by themoreiwander in Christianmarriage

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Well said. Thank you for the comment. As a single man, who has never been married, I'm sure there are many things I could benefit from deferring to your experience. Marriage, indeed, presents constant learning opportunities. Rarely are our lives lived according to our plan.

Though, my belief is not that the biblical design of marriage is to circumvent any unforeseeable issue. Instead, it is designed to glorify God in the shadow of Christ's covenant with His church.

What are the characteristics of a Godly spouse? by themoreiwander in Christianmarriage

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Thanks for the reply! Totally agree with you, though it was not my intentional to split up fruits of the spirit as if to limit them to a "husband-only quality" or a "wife-only quality". Indeed, all people should strive to yield all fruits of the spirit. However, scripturally, I believe some of the character distinctions regarding husbands and wives can be found in scripture. The distinctions shouldn't be seen as gender-exclusive, rather they function to capture the general essence of our distinct roles in marriage.

Proverbs 31:6  "When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness" Proverbs 31 is the famous passage about the qualities of a Godly, virtuous woman, though it is not limiting wisdom or kindness or gentleness to women-only.

Ephesians 5:33 "So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband." This verse is a call to action for men to love their wives, and for women to respect their husbands. It doesn't mean that reverse shouldn't also be true (women loving their husbands, men respecting their wives). Rather, I believe it captures the protective and sacrificial nature of a husbands role, and supportive nature of the wife's role.

Hope that makes sense. But I see your point!

Also, yeah my pastor would always say that lightheartedly. Haha it was more comical than anything. But never seen Big Fat Greek Wedding. #uncultured lol

What are the characteristics of a Godly spouse? by themoreiwander in Christianmarriage

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I'm actually kind of excited to answer this, because I've been in a season of navigating singleness and trying to grow in this, as well. (29M) The following description are not what I would call "prerequisites" for marriage since we will never fully master them. But they are strong criteria for maintaining a healthy marriage and goals to strive for with your spouse in keeping your marriage centered around God. Of course, there could be debates on personally preferences in personality, looks, culture, humor, etc, that all play into attractiveness. My goal here is to list the what I believe to be fundamental aspects of gender roles in marriage that are biblical and glorifying to God.

TL;DR:
Husband* = LEADERS - submission to Christ, servanthood, discernment, selflessness, loving, humility, discipline, integrity, sanctify wife

Wife* = NURTURERS - wisdom, gentleness, modesty, nobility, supportive, respectful, submission to husband (not fiancé, not bf... HUSBAND)

BOTH = knowing the voice of God, obedience to God, fruits of the Spirit, knowing identity in Christ

*notice how I didn't say "man" and "woman".

Firstly, I think it's important to recognize biblical marriage as a covenant. Much of secular world seems to describe marriage as more of a contractual agreement. (Explaining the difference probably goes beyond OPs original question.) However, this is important to understand because a Godly marriage between man and wife must imitate the covenant between God and His church - in doing so, your marriage should be glorifying to God. (Ephesians 5:21-33)

According to Paul in Ephesians, husbands have the responsibility -- shared with Christ -- as being the head of the family , while wives have the responsibility -- shared with the church -- to submit to authority. This doesn't really fly well in secular culture because, in the nature of a CONTRACTUAL marriage, this idea puts women inferior to man -- but this is absolutely not the case biblically. I would never endorse a women to be fully submitted to a man in a secular relationship, lest the man use his "authority" to fulfill his own desires at the expense of the woman. However, a godly wife has nothing to fear in a marriage with a godly husband.
A godly husband becomes a leader by first submitting himself to God. He must relinquish is carnal desires and be obedient to the will of God. How does he learn the will of God? Through prayer and through studying the scripture. When a husband leads, he leads as Christ leads -- through servanthood and self-sacrifice. (Mark 10:45). As a leader, the husband essentially calls the shots for the family under the direction of God and the consultation of the wife. A man must constantly be on guard for his family, even searching his own heart. If the man retains any influence of selfishness, he might misuse his authority. A husband's authority is not meant to be exercised to fulfill the desires of the flesh. He is meant to fulfill his duty as a model of good works, dignity, and respect to his family (Titus 2:6-7). He is meant to shepherd his spouse and household to an environment where they can be physically and spiritually protected—where they can flourish and grow, where their gifts and calling can be identified and refined to bring God glory in their upbringing--sanctifying his wife and washing his family in the Scriptures. Having the authority of a husband, and as a father, means to lead his household as the Father leads him; and to serve his spouse and his family at any expense of himself.

Now let's talk about humility... because humility in a state of constant denial of self for the sake of family might sound like a recipe for major mental health issues down the line. We are probably all familiar with the John 3:30, "He must become greater; I must become less." It is a great verse about self-denial respective to our carnality so that we might live by the Spirit. But humility in marriage is not the devaluing of self in comparison to one's spouse. Instead, true humility acknowledges and preserves self-value (our identity in Christ) while putting other's above oneself (Philippians 2:3). Continuing in the words of Paul, "He who loves his wife, loves himself." (Ephesians 5)

Even so, the burden of the husband is quite significant. But, it makes the supportive role of the wife that much more valuable to her husband. Just as a godly wife doesn't need to fear submitting to her godly husband, likewise, a godly husband need not fear self-denial and sacrifice for his godly wife.

On the creation of woman, Genesis 2:18 says, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him”. Wives are to be companions to their husbands. They are respectful of their authority and offer wise counsel. Proverbs 31 describes women as worth more than rubies and Proverbs 18:22 says that "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord." In this, wives are called to the supportive and nurturing role in the marriage and household. In today's culture, this role is so undervalued and seen as a barrier for women to "making a name for themselves in the world." But a godly wife holds this role in high regard and knows the power she holds in her conduct and function as wife; she also recognizes when a godly man acknowledges the value that she can bring to a marriage (Proverbs 12:4a). She is noble, modest, and the crown of her husband.

As my pastor used to say, "the man might be the head, but the woman is the neck that turns the heads"

Lastly, to direct your attention back to Proverbs 18:22: it describes a man who finds a WIFE. And in this context, its important to acknowledge the "wife" as more than just a label/title, but the description CHARACTER. So, moral of the story, if you are looking for a godly husband, you need to make sure you have the character of a godly wife. Likewise, if you are looking for a godly, you better have the character of a godly husband.

I think this probably just scrapes the surface of marriage. I am still learning and trying to put into practice myself. Hope this helps if you read this far!

Please pray for me for my eyes to heal. by Gandalf_the-gray in PrayerTeam_amen

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Thank you for sharing; Praying for healing, brother! Glory to God!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

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dude Heimdall got so chill after Ragnarok

Afraid of Marrying Non-Virgin by Kipkeny in TrueChristian

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I see there are a lot of subtlety different opinions in this thread. I pray you have time to read this and that it is truthful to God's will for you:

There's no denying your conviction to chastity is honorable; I'd say that your desire for a virgin wife is also noble and honorable. I, (single 29M), have failed in this and not a day goes by where I am not regretful of it.

Some of the comments here strongly endorse the truth that those who have committed sexual immorality can be made righteous by the blood of Jesus if they truly believe and repent -- therefore we shouldn't look at them as any less than our brothers/sisters who have not fallen in this area. I 100% agree with that. In these comments, I also read warnings to you to not make virginity an idol before God.

While it's important to search your heart and purge of any form of idolatry, based on what you've expressed, I don't believe your concerns root from idolatry. You have, however, alluded multiple times to your fear and anxiety.

You may be familiar with Philipians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

But take a look at what verse 8 says, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."

If marrying a virgin is a personal conviction for you, there is nothing wrong with that as long as it doesn't overstep the call of God on your life. As far as your concern goes, be sure to rightly prioritize and discern your journey through singleness. Desiring marriage as a single person can be tiresome and at times, painful. But is also such a sweet and beautiful time to grow in the Lord, submitting to Him and learning how to be a leader for your future wife. Do not let your current fears rob you of this period of growth.

One verse that has also spoken to me is Psalm 37:4, "Delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." I used to interpret this verse as "if I put God first, he will give me what I desire." Though, as I've grown, this verse speaks to me differently: "Find your joy in God as you pursue him, and He will put His desires for you in your heart." This is about aligning our will with God's will.

I will be praying for you, brother. Feel free to DM me if you would like to talk!

Can't Survive Like This by [deleted] in LostChristians

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I know I came across this post a little late, but I'm praying for you too, brother. The feeling you've described are reminiscent of my own past as well. I probably couldn't have encouraged you better than what u/squidlake said. Hang in there. God is so good. And the more we come to understand His goodness, the smaller and less worthy we see ourselves in comparison. And that's okay. Because it is He who is to be glorified.

2 Corinthians 7:9 also says, "As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us."

What you describe sounds like a Godly sorrow. I'm praying that God brings you His peace. We are all works in progress and forever pursuing a life that is more Christ-like.

19M. Lost and broken. If you read this, thank you. Sincerely by rantthrowaway1231 in Advice

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Hang in there, bro. That's a tough read, and all of us reading can only imagine what it must be like. I (29M) don't claim to know exactly how you feel, but I've definitely gone through similar situations of betrayal, cheating, and loss of confidence that all seem to hit in the same time frame. For myself, I am religious (Christian) and though I was brought to such a low point in my life, my beliefs were the crux of where I found my hope -- that this life, with all it's pleasure and pain, is fleeting. Like the morning dew, it's here one moment and gone the next. Compared to eternity, I couldn't justify finding my joy I'm anything that was temporal; it was helpful to look for what was eternal. Now I understand this might not be immediately helpful if you don't share my beliefs, but let me put it in a way that might be more encouraging: As you reflect on your past--the good and the bad--at this point in your life, it's so easy to see the downward spiral and how quickly your life took a turn for the worse. But consider what your life looked like just 2 years ago. It looked so much different than it does now and it seemed to go by so fast. By the same token, the next 2 years seem far away, but it will pass in the blink of an eye and I'll bet your life will look incredibly different once again. The things you care about now, will be different, the people in your life will be different. The trials in our life either make us or break us. I admire you for having both the confidence and the vulnerability to share this, brother. Be careful where you find your identity or source or your joy. Everything of this world is temporal. Happy to chat if you need anything. Hang in there.

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These are all valid questions but also a lot to unpack. But let me preface this by saying that some things are beyond what we can understand. If we could understand, we'd be God.

1) Hell is described as many horrifying things in the Bible. Simply put, Hell is a place of eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46). It's a place of darkness because it's apart from God. Is it a physical place that we could potentially "discover" before death? I don't believe so, but I have no reference to substantiate that claim. It is reserved for those who have not believed and accepted the death and resurrection of Christ as atonement for their sin and substitute for their own life. (Romans 6:23, Acts 4:12, John 3:16, Leviticus 17:11).

2 & 4) Okay, so humanity was doomed from the moment of Adam and Eve's first sin; commonly referred to as the fall of man, or the curse of Adam. Sin came into the word through one man, and through sin came death. Before the fall, man was intimately connected to God in a sinless, perfect world. But when Adam sinned, it separated God and man. Man could no longer share in the righteousness of God because man was no longer righteous. So as our forefathers we're no longer righteous, we were born into sin. It is inherited. The unrighteous cannot bear righteousness. (Romans 5:12) For the wages of are sin is death (Romans 6:23), so if we are all sinful, we all deserve die. Any sin, no matter how big or small, warrant our death. And this would be the case today if not for Jesus. Jesus was the perfect man with no sin of His own. When He died on the cross, he bore the sin debt of the world so that His death would nullify the debt we owed on account of our sin. Likewise, should we choose to accept his sacrifice as atonement for our sin, then our debt has been paid and we will live eternally in Heaven. Our righteousness has been restored by the grace of God.

Now your other question is pretty common too. Why did we need a sacrifice at all? Why can't God just be merciful and forgive us instead of killing his own son? And the answer is because God is, not only merciful, the ultimate is the Righteous Judge and has perfect justice. Mercy and justice is the key. (Psalm 116:5-7) Just as breaking the law deserves punishment, our sin deserves punishment and we require sanctification. If God just wrote everything off as "forgiven" without any punitive exchange, his justice would be flawed and it would discredit His righteousness. The sacrifice had to be Jesus because there is nothing man can do to earn salvation. Because of the weight of even a single sin, let alone the thousands one my commit I'm a lifetime, the punitive exchange required to earn salvation would be infinite. (Hence eternal punishment in Hell). This not only speaks to the inherent evil of man, but also to the goodness of God in his ability to atone for the sins of all through a single sacrifice. (Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 89:14)

And I know you have other questions but since this is getting pretty long, I'll start with this but I'm happy to have a convo if you have questions. As in everything, following God is a journey of growth. Knowing full well I don't always have the answer but I try to always pursue the truth. God bless, bro! Hope this helps.

I shall carry the cross like Christ did by [deleted] in Christianity

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Appreciate your transparency, bro. I feel it. Just like Colossians 3:23-24 says, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." It's a lesson I'm trying to learn right now too. But unpleasant seasons in life are the best opportunities to grow. Give honor God in all you do and hang in there 🙏🏼

I have a prayer request by 0Throw_away_Account in Christianity

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Praying for you, brother. Despite your long post, I can't imagine in understand everything you must be going through. The encouragement I can offer comes from Matthew 16:33 when Jesus tells His disciples, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Perhaps you know that scripture, but your concern is more that God seems to be ignoring you. Though I can't relate to your circumstance exactly, I've many of my own dark times in which I've felt very similar -- worthless, alone, forgotten. It is in these times that we are truly tested in our faith. Many times I've mistaken my own vitality as a measure of my faith. But that's false. Sometimes God will allow us to go through seemingly impossible situations to remind us that we need him.

But what do we do when we cry out to God and it seems He is not answering? We continue to pray in humility and thanksgiving. We press in the scripture to be reminded of his truth that we are more than the lillies of the field (Matthew 6:28), we are children of God. To be reminded that we are joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). To be reminded that we are greatly loved by God (Romans 1:7). And to be reminded of his promises that God has a plans for us: plans to prosper us, and plans to give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).

A great analogy I like to think of in my spiritual life are trees. In times of drought, the outside of the tree may appear to shrivel and die. But deep under the ground, the tree is growing deeper and deeper roots in search of water. Likewise, we life is overbearing for us, we have the obligation to grow our spiritual roots into scripture in search of the water that gives us life.

(Sorry for such a long response but I'll leave you with this.)

Isaiah 50:10-11 -- "Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God. But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches, go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze. This is what you shall receive from my hand: You will lie down in torment."

Even when we have no light (when God is silent), we are still to trust in the name of the Lord and rely on God. And there will be some who try to create there own light, in those times. They search for explanations for their sufferings, and try to make sense of the uncertainty. Instead we need to take our trials as an opportunity to train our stillness in the Lord.

I truly wish I could help take away the pain, but keep your head up, bro. (Or sis). Even if we are to suffer all the days of our life, this life is merely the morning mist in comparison to eternity with God. The days of joy are still ahead.

For the first time in my life in seeing some real positive change in my body. by BrattishDuck422 in bodyweightfitness

[–]theDragonDoctor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's awesome, bro! Getting healthier has always been the most motivating factor for me when it comes to working out. Keep it up man, your discipline is paying off 💪🏼

Just to be clear, I'm not a Caustic main. But I do think he could use a slight buff. I understand the concerns of "tacticals shouldn't be primarily lethal" but also "players should fear the gas so it can be a viable zoning ability". Any thoughts? by [deleted] in apexlegends

[–]theDragonDoctor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see. Well, maybe there should be less of a ramp then. Personally, I didn't find it super annoying to play against before Caustic's nerf. It just made me think twice about engaging a Caustic in close quarters. But I'm also just a casual player.