As a Christian, single parent, I have never relocated to another state.  But will be soon. Any advice?
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Of great importance are your children. The school and church you find will make a big impact on them. You have the responsibility to take great care in training your children. Do some research and even visit the areas your thinking of. It is not an easy thing to do but you will find it most very important in the future. You want one day for your children to wake up and call you "blessed" Lots of work-great reward
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You are doing it all correctly.  It takes time as small towns are quiet, people are content with less, and to my knowledge small towns are not sizzling society parties.  I moved to just such a small town from a large city.  Lower your expectations.  Continue what you ar doing, keep a nice garden others will enjoy and complement upon.  Take a plate full of cookies or some fresh fruit to a neighbor( do not expect much other than thank you).  Smile at everyone, Join a local church. You must be patient as newbies in small towns are suspect(they think why did this person move to this small town?).  You are doing just fine.........
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You need to pray for yourself everyday. Ask the Lord to give you confidence, wisdom, strength and peace for the day. Know that the person or people you are talking to are no one important. We are all the same here. We are all human beings with our imperfections, nervousness, illnesses & bathroom habits. The thing you have going for you is you have Christ on your side. So you have a leg up on those who don't. \nHow do you win more souls for Jesus? All you can do is teach his word. Proclaim your love for him. Most of all praise him openly. Offer your time to him. People think they are just bound to pay their tithes and give cash offerings to thier church. NO they aren't every Christian needs to offer their time. Even the smallest of jobs Christ blesses you for. Get involve with your churches events, if your doesn't have any events then get some going. Start helping the community. Take up collections go give sack lunches to the homeless. Get a van going to pick up and take back homeless people to and from church on Sundays. Help single parents. Through these things you will meet new people in hopes of bringing them to Christ. My church has so many things going. Our Pastor just reaches out to everyone. He's awesome!
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Listen to that 'quiet small voice' .... follow your hearts desire....\n(I also lived iinthe East prior to relocating to New Mexico) I have taken that 'leap of faith' followed that calling in my life.  Yes I will continue to listen to that small voice and hear the calls.
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First, GOOD FOR YOU that you have decided to become a Christian! THat's wonderful! I know it is difficult, but yes, your religion will have an effect on your relationship. The opposite also holds true-- your relationship will have an effect on your religion. It sounds as if you really love your boyfriend. If I were in your situation, I would pray and sit him down. Explain to him how you feel and how important this is to you to raise your children this way. Your faith may prove to be a turning point for him. Your faith will mean that there will be things you should no longer do (such as premarital sex, etc). IS he willing to stand by you? You have to communicate with him. If he really loves you, it will be difficult, but he will respect your faith, even if he does not "buy into it" at this time. You also have to be prepared that he may not understand and may try to talk you out of it. Be strong and stay prayerful. Pray for him as well, that he may also find the Lord. Even if you break up, continue to lift him up in prayer. Pray for the strength to be true to your faith. I wish you the best of luck. I know it is a difficult path you are about to embark on. Be strong. God will not forsake you and you may lead your boyfriend to the Kingdom as well!!!
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Hey I wish I can tell you where you could find, but it's just going to come when the time is right.I've been searching on the net, went to church and still I'm single. So patience is really a virtue.
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Don't give up, and don't settle for less...are you in an environment where you can meet other christians? If so, and you have asked God to bring someone into your life that believes and lives a Christian life,  then just believe that God will do it and one day soon, probaly in a way that you wouln't have ever imagined, you'll meet him...I've seen it happen over and over again...so be encouraged and don't give up....
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I don't feel that you have to.  But i think some people need some type of structure and assurance that they aren't alone in their journey.  I think it is definitely up to you as a person as to whether or not you need to belong to a church.  But going to church does not make you a christian.  That happens by asking Jesus Christ to be your saviour.  Just my opinion!
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Sweetie, I would LOVE to spend some time chatting with you about all this!  Anyway, when you ask God to come into your life and your heart, just mean it..and you only have to do it once.  There are a few important steps that will help you to follow his guidance.  First, get a Bible you like and understand..and read it (baby steps).  Find a church you like and go regularly..and don't forget the fellowship..it's very important.  Those are the people you lean on in your times of doubt..they will help keep you straight and they will 'feed' you the information and encouragement you need.  The Bible says "Do not forsake the assembling.." (Hebrews 10:25)..which means the fellowship.  Go to Bible study and make Christian friends.  It's a process, but we're all born in and of sin..we will ALWAYS sin, but we repent when we do.  Also, pray for guidance and understanding of His word (Psalms 32:8..I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you..).  And lastly, how do we have a relationship with anybody??  We spend TIME with them...talk to God..often!  Spend some devotional time with him.  Once you really let yourself open up to all of these things, you'll FEEL the difference..and the depression will fall away.  You'll know true peace and happiness.  I speak from experience!  Good luck to you!  IM me if you have any questions!  Praise God!!
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I think that you should spend a lot of time alone in a quite place...maybe take long drives and start talking to God.  Be honest with Him and tell Him how you got where you are and that you need direction in your life.  He will be your best friend and a present help in the time of need.
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As your name implies, it is impossible to predict the future. Just earn an honest living and live everyday as it comes, dont do bad things,extend your help and love wherever and whenever needed and I assure you, that your future will be a happy and contented one and GOD will love you for that regardless of what religion you belong to.
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It seems to me that you have already made God your first priority, but as far as being able to go to church or not..... you pray at home, you read the bible 3 times a week, he is constantly in your mind and heart (otherwise you wouldn't be so worried as to post this question) - You are in the middle of a very hard time in your life when you are trying to further yourself through schooling, and in order to be able to do that as well as pay bills you also have to work.  You cannot help that it includes Sundays.  To have yourself - OR ANYONE ELSE - beat you up over whether or not you pray at home or in some brick building that is down the street - just because we call it a church - doesn't mean a thing.  The main thing is that you are holding him in your heart.\nAs far as your boyfriend is concerned.  Consider things carefully.  Don't just drop him unless you are sure.  It is true, differences in beliefs can be a big issue in some relationships - it can also be a small one.  It is all of what you make it.  If this is an extremely important thing for you, and you two are serious - then sit down and have a discussion.  Would he want to go to church with you later on down the road?  Would he care if it was a church wedding?  If you had children, would he have difficulties with the kids being brought up in the church?  You could also ask him why he isn't very set on a certain belief - is it because he is confused about it?  Is it just that he has beliefs but is against organized religion?  Perhaps he does have beliefs and is spiritual, but he just chooses not to go to church to exercise his beliefs.  My father was the same.  He hated organized religion, but did believe in a higher power.  My brother and sister-in-law both thought he was athiest, and she even at one point stated he would go to hell because of that.  I got over my initial shock and then laughed in her face.  You can choose to believe that God is an avenging sort of being - all about rules and regulations, OR you can choose to believe that God loves everyone.  That we are here to learn certain lessons and it doesn't matter if you are perfect or not.  That is your choice to make.
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I will pray for you and your children...\n\nWhatever you believe will happen...believe in great things...\n\nGo to a college that will offer housing and financial aid...if College is not what you want...consider a vocational pgm...\nAsk the reference librarian at your city library to help you.... choose a job you will love... \n\nNever Give UP!
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Sounds like you are a kid still living at home?\nIf so.. you have no choices until you are emotionally maturely financially able to take care of yourself with your own place\nPeople will mock unusual or out of the norm religions ( Wicca I presume?)\n\nIf you are living on your own.. \nnot to sure how you are forced to go to parents house, and are hog tied to get you into church
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when i was little i always wanted to move to LA and be on the S.W.A.T. team, until my mother flushed my dream down the toilet by telling me that christians don't do that kinda stuff, and i believed her lol. I'm older now and have learned that she was just naive about things and wanted to keep her baby close to her. Maybe someday soon i will go for it.
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go to a christian church. trust me; it really helps.
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We have relocated many times: \n\nFirst of all..do you work for a company that can transfer  you to that area? What is the draw there? Family? Friends?\n\nI would take a vacation to the area to make sure you like it first. Research the weather and community to make sure they are amenities you would want. \n\nLook for housing to see how expensive it is...go grocery shopping...all the things you would do if you lived there. \n\nThen look for jobs and see if you are employable in that area. See what the median income range is and make sure that you would be able to afford the cost of living for that area! \n\nMake sure that any family you would be moving with you is on board with the idea! Do you need to look at school districts for your kids? Is your wife ok with the move? Will your partner need to leave their job to acoomodate this move? Will your mom stop talking to you? \n\nAFter you do your research...then..try to get a job first. \n\nAFter you have a job..you can always live in a motel for a month or so while you look for an apartment or house or you can look online especially if you did your research while you were there. \n\nmove your stuff, sell your home where ever you are now with a trusted agent...and enjoy your new life!!\n\nNow, if your company offers a transfer..that is different! The company may have a relocation service available to them and you will already have a job..but make sure that you can afford the cost of living on your salary!