Gideon asked for a fleece twice &got answers.I asked God for His will for a newsletter I have published since 1992.The problem is that people like reading my poetry& articles but they want the newsletter free.Only a few have been supporting it financially.I wanted to know if I should quit. I sell a product part-time &I asked God to answer by increasing my sales & that of my sales team/organization. That day, the sales was three units/cases.The next day it was seven. Then it climbed to thirteen,seventeen,twentyone; and at the last check it was  at twentyseven- all in one week!My sales are abysmal.People have made promises not purchases.I did ask God for a balance in sales.There is only one day before the end of the month & nothing I can do to create a balance.On top of that,people have been coming to me to tell me how much they like the latest issue.I asked them what they like but they cannot pinpoint anything specialOne person says that the poetry and articles pierces the heart & soul
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God wants you to ask Him for your daily wants. It's never wrong. Asking God, shows him that you are including him in your live and this is what he wants.
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I am a member of Christian of Texas. I enjoy reading the daily digest that is sent to me. My 360 link is http://360.yahoo.com/brickcollecter and my favorite scripture is John 3:16 because it explains our entire plan of salvation in one, simple verse. Too many think that it has to be hard to be saved, that you have to prove something. You don't, it's a gift from God, you only have to accept it and declare it! God bless you.
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Everyone that says it takes money to pay for the materials to make a book is stupid. After a week you have made enough money to pay for a ton of materials. The fact of the matter is a bible probably only cost about a buck to make. They sell them for way more because they want to make money off of faith, just like televangelist charge heck of money to listen to "the word" and christian musicans charge a bunch for their concerts and CDs it is not about God here it is about green.
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man, i feel bad for you. you're playing on the wrong team. God is so real. it seems like everyday he's proving himself (to me anyway). i mean there are times i look back and it could have only been God that got me through. God gives me peace, protection, and he is a great provider. My first year in college I didn't have a job or a dime to my name, but God made a way for me. He made is so that I was never hungry, and that I never wanted for anything. to you God might be an "invisible friend" but for me he is my best friend. the bible is a guide that tells us how to live. and if people live right they dont have to fear God. he gave his only son for us, do you really think that he wants to destroy us? to cripple us with fear? No, thats not him, he is loving. I'm sorry if you feel that God has failed you, or that he's not real, because you're missing out.
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I was in the same boat you are years ago.  My suggestion is, do some research on various religions.  Find what fit's your morals, ethics, and beliefs.  What makes sense to you.  And here's a secret: Your path can be unique and not be like everyone Else's.  I looked at nature and the world around me, figured out what kind of person I would like to be.  What I believed in, and what made sense. What ever i was comfortable believing.  I've read MANY books.  Just because I agreed with one part, doesn't mean the whole book is law.  Books are the authors views and meant as a resource, not law.  Have fun, be picky, and be true to yourself.  Don't let peer pressure depict who you are.  BB Sdw
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You profile says "life sucks but if God is with you its not so bad" maybe you need to repeat that to yourself a couple times.  My grandma always said God will never give you more than you can handle.  Whether you believe in God or not, suicide is not the answer. I think you know that or you would not be asking us about suicide methods.  You obviously want us to stop you from making a horrible mistake you could never take back.
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I think I might have an answer to part of your question, if I may. Of course, I can only speak from my own experience, but here goes. Maybe the reason we don't post questions about our relationships with our spouses, friends, family & other such issues is that we get our help from the Lord. We have His big book of answers, that helps guide us along our way. We also have each other, being connected by the same Spirit. We pray, asking God for guidance. We go to our Pastor's, asking for deeper answers from parts of the Scriptures that we're not acquainted quite so well with. You see, some issues need to be given into God's hands. You've seen some of the dating & relationship posts here...would you trust your relationship issue with most of the people that post on those sites? It's not intriguing when you think about it. But, one of the reasons I come to this site is to use my years of various experiences to help people. I don't always use Scripture, because it's not always required, especially when someone wants to know how to get wine stains out of their carpeting. Or how to get their two year old to talk. Things like that are practical, everyday experiences. Being that I've been married for over 28 years, raised two kids to adulthood, and have a mess of other experiences, I can help people...and I do. And yes, I am a "devout" Christian. I treat everyone with respect and answer every question carefully, even the ones that are nasty or just plain goofy. It's part of my nature to treat everyone as I would hope they treat me. For the most part, if you give respect, you get it back. This forum is a wonderful, yet scary thing. Through this site, I'm getting a different view of the world than the evening news ever could give me. There are just so many hurting young people out there, and I want to reach out to them. It's more than just the "mom" in me, it's the Lord Who is in me. Everything that gets to me has to go through Him first. I hope this helped answer your intrigues. <*)))><
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WOW you picked a subject that is really all over the board. We really only hear of the big paydays for ANN Rice or for the Harry Potter books but it really goes from where the author loses money by publishing his own books to the millions for s top best seller. I have published some stuff but have always been in the red. I have talked to publishing companies but its like record contracts I wouldnt see a dime till after the first 300,00 are sold. I have a friend who writes those supermarket books you see at the checkouts IE: horescopes , weight loss, true love etc. but he only makes a few hundred for each one ( although he can knock one out in a night) so really there is no definate answer for your question it depends on subject , how large the target readership is , how badly a company wants it, your track record ( how meny top sellers you have had in the past) etc.\nanyway great luck\nMike
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Dear Obsessed:  What you said, is fine.  I think if I were going to do an offering prayer, I might say something like this:\n\n"Father, through your divine Holy Spirit Who exists in the souls of each and everyone of us, I offer these partnership monies for Him to use where He knows it is best needed.  Because the Holy Spirit exists within us and knows each of us as Himself, I ask Him to bring these funds to where it will be used for the most good and its highest use.  Holy Spirit, You know who and You know where. . .into your hands I place this offering.  Amen.\n\nBest regards, Lana
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I agree with you 100%, and I am a Born Again Christian myself.  Whenever I visit a Christian book store, I am sickened by the barrage of pseudo-Christian mumbo jumbo that's foisted upon us.  Having said that, I readily admit there's alot of really helpful stuff out there.  As with any purchase, the buyer should use common sense.  There's really no need to own a jewelry box full of "The Passion of the Christ" necklaces and stick pins.  \n\nBut theres nothing wrong with a person buying at least three translations of the Bible, a concordance and books containing solid theological teachings.  Oh -- and at least one "Jesus Fish" for your car (yes, I have one).\n\nAs far as televanglism, I go by one rule of thumb:  if he or she asks me to "sow a financial seed" so I can receive future blessings, I turn the channel and never watch that person's broadcast again.
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I think it is messed up that they won't even tell you about these things until you have been a member of the religion for 15 years, donated massive amount of money and passed several "audits" before they will tell you this stuff.... They are just trying to keep you through what you have invested. Once you learn this stuff your choices are give up after giving so much and starting over with nothing or continue to believe because you may not be able to make it anywhere else that is a terrible way to have to come to believe something. It is also sad that you have to sign so many legal contracts because afterwards they can sue you for everything if you try to stand up against them. \nI am also strongly against celebrities being used to draw followers because this is just manipulation too. \nIf you want people to believe let them do so because they feel it is true and for no other reason.
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Remember the threefold law.  This is NOT just a tool to keep your Craft positive.  It is the TRUTH!  Whatever you send out comes back on you threefold.\n\nBlessed Be
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I pray to resolve my problems and it does work. I have reached 65 and able look back on my life and the decisions I made both personally and business wise.You are not given a crystal ball to see pitfalls and dangers although some are common sense.I have never charged anyone for my advice or preached to anyone,but I do understand people whom pay for professional advice.Best wishes \nand I`ve reported that first reply.
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First of all, you are to be commended for struggling to find the truth amidst misinformation and predjudices! Titus 2:7 says in "all things show yourself uncorrupted in your teaching,showing seriousness and speech which cannot be condemned, so that the man on the opposing side may get ashamed,having nothing vile to say about us." So keep up the good work!     When I study my Watchtower, I read it once, just to read it.Then I go through it with my daughter and we answer the questions together. The third time I go through it, I look up the scriptures mentioned and usually write them in the margins of my magazine. That way,even later, I can always go back and look in that magazine and see at a glance what scripures were brought out,the definitions of any words I did not understand or the pronunciation of any Biblical name I couldn't get right( which I also write in the margins) I also underline in pencil (I use colored pencils,different colors have different meanings for me)the scriptures in the Bible that have any sort of special meaning for me.  These are just MY studying methods;you will come into your own in time!! Good luck to you,and your efforts to come into the truth please Jehovah God more than you could know!!  By the way, real Christian-like ,your comments,Rev,Kipp. I'm sure God is real proud of you...
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Copy Paste and send to Priestess! I'm still rolling! This has to be the best I've seen so far!!!\nGood luck on getting a real answer outta them.\n"Well times have changed, and God doesn't allow that kinda thing anymore."
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Ask the church to help or copyright your stuff and ask editors and publishers to look at it.  One thing I know is if you stay persistant at anything, you will make progress.\n\nJust don't give up, that is the only way you can fail!
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I have recently been sleeping up to 16 hours with no problem. I decided to go back and talk to my therapist. I'm feeling better now. I'm taking omega 3 fish oils and a daily vitamin. I also bought a book called Battlefield of the mind. Great read. It's helping. Isn't it weird how those Jehovah's witnesses always come over when your life is in a puddle. I don't not like them but I don't agree with their religion.