Jesse Samuel Ngoma was arrested while preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please pray for him for courage, protection, wisdom and that he would continue to boldly proclaim the name of Jesus.

We should remember that Satan hates the preaching of Jesus because the Gospel brings people out of darkness and into the light of Christ. That is why the name of Jesus faces opposition wherever it is proclaimed even through opposition that comes through religious systems and spiritual darkness.

But our fight is not against people. We pray for those who oppose the Gospel too that they would encounter Jesus and be saved.

Please pray for Jesse and for every believer who is boldly preaching Christ in the face of opposition.

I cant find it anywhere :( even the previous post is gone.

a creep have been mentioning my sisters name in google and I found weird posts on reddit. Now I am trying to remove them from reddit? how?

EDIT: This is the user, if you all can help reporting, please do

A creep is still after my sister even after 5 years, I have been looking for mentions of her name in google and I found a post. We are taking a restriction on him & we have alerted the cops. She is a teenager and he is toclose 30. Now I am trying to remove them?

this is the user

I actually want to find this song as well. It was a nice song but I watched it when I was young and I'm pretty sure it's around 2000s-2010s because I remember the video quality being good and not like from the 90s and so the description is like there's a bunch of women there in a forest it looked like twilight kind of color grading and very occult like and the artist are the women in the video I think it was two woman or maybe a woman band or one woman singing Im not sure about that

I recently came from abroad where this is not the case.

Im asking this because I genuinely want to understand the perspective of someone around her age.

Im a 26 M and there is a 16 F at this srilankan church who I think may have a crush on me.

I want to be clear I am not trying to pursue anything with her. I know the age difference is significant and I know she is still a teenager. I want to handle this in the most respectful and appropriate way possible.

The reason I think she might have a crush on me is because she sometimes looks at me during church, smiles at me during funny moments and seems to look for my reaction when something happens. We serve in the same church environment so we see each other regularly.

I dont know if she actually likes me or if Im just interpreting normal friendliness as something more. But if she does have a crush on me I want to know what the best response would be. Our church is also very small. For teenagers around 16-18:

• If you had a crush on an older person, would you want them to acknowledge it or just act normally?
• Would it hurt or feel embarrassing if the older person became distant? or tells you no directly?
• What would make you feel respected and not uncomfortable?
• What would you want an older adult to understand about how teenagers experience crushes?

My goal is not to encourage anything romantic. I want to make sure I respond in a way that protects her feelings while also keeping healthy boundaries.

I would appreciate honest opinions from people around her age.

Im asking this because I genuinely want to understand the perspective of someone around her age.

Im a 26 M and there is a 16 F at my church who I think may have a crush on me.

I want to be clear I am not trying to pursue anything with her. I know the age difference is significant and I know she is still a teenager. I want to handle this in the most respectful and appropriate way possible.

The reason I think she might have a crush on me is because she sometimes looks at me during church, smiles at me during funny moments and seems to look for my reaction when something happens. We serve in the same church environment so we see each other regularly.

I dont know if she actually likes me or if Im just interpreting normal friendliness as something more. But if she does have a crush on me I want to know what the best response would be. Our church is also very small.

For teenagers around 16-18:

• If you had a crush on an older person, would you want them to acknowledge it or just act normally?
• Would it hurt or feel embarrassing if the older person became distant? or tells you no directly?
• What would make you feel respected and not uncomfortable?
• What would you want an older adult to understand about how teenagers experience crushes?

My goal is not to encourage anything romantic. I want to make sure I respond in a way that protects her feelings while also keeping healthy boundaries.

I would appreciate honest opinions from people around her age.

Im posting because Im genuinely looking for advice not validation.

Im 26 years old. I serve as the sound engineer and livestream operator at my local church. I work online, dont go out much and honestly dont have close friends to talk to. Most of my life is work, home and church.

Theres a girl at church who is 16 (possibly 17). She serves on the worship team. Shes kind, considerate, loves God and seems to have a genuine heart for serving Him.

Over the past several months I noticed that during funny or awkward moments in church, she'll sometimes look at me and smile. Maybe Im reading too much into it. It could just be because we're both serving shes comfortable around me or Im simply the nearest familiar face or she has a crush on me because there is no other single guys around her age or literally not many youth in our church. Our church is also very small. The only other people on the worship team are a couple in their 20s, her younger sister and the pastors child whos around the same age as her sis.

The problem isnt whether she likes me. The problem is whats happening in my own heart.

It started as an innocent crush. I'd catch myself imagining cute scenarios or wondering "what if" Lately though, those thoughts have started becoming lustful and thats what really bothers me.

The timing makes it even harder because Im currently trying to dedicate my life more seriously to God. I've been doing Bible studies, serving faithfully and trying to grow spiritually. Instead of feeling closer to God I feel like Im wrestling with temptation I didnt expect.

I also recognize that shes still a teenager. Regardless of what people in my country might think about age gaps once someone turns 18. I dont want to put her in an uncomfortable situation or cross boundaries.

Part of me wonders if this crush is less about her specifically and more about loneliness. I dont have much of a social life I dont really have Christian friends my age and I spend most of my time alone. When someone kind notices me or shares a smile maybe my heart is attaching more meaning to it than it should.

The difficult part is that people sometimes tell me "Dont worry, God will bring your Rebecca someday." But realistically there are almost no Christians my age where I live. Im committed to serving in my church and I also help care for my mom, who has financial burdens so moving or church hopping isnt really an option.

Has anyone else experienced something similar not necessarily the age difference, but developing feelings you knew you shouldnt pursue?

How did you deal with it in a healthy and God-honoring way?

Im not looking for people to tell me to ask her out. Because I think thats what my brain wants to hear.

I'd especially appreciate advice from Christians who have wrestled with temptation, loneliness and trying to keep their heart focused on Christ.

Im asking this because I genuinely want to understand the perspective of someone around her age.

Im a 26-year-old guy and there is a 16-year-old girl at my church who I think may have a crush on me.

I want to be clear I am not trying to pursue anything with her. I know the age difference is significant and I know she is still a teenager. I want to handle this in the most respectful and appropriate way possible.

The reason I think she might have a crush on me is because she sometimes looks at me during church, smiles at me during funny moments and seems to look for my reaction when something happens. We serve in the same church environment so we see each other regularly.

I dont know if she actually likes me or if Im just interpreting normal friendliness as something more. But if she does have a crush on me I want to know what the best response would be. Our church is also very small. The only other people on the worship team are a couple in their 20s, her younger sister, and the pastors child whos around the same age as her sister. So I think for her she dont meet guys her age as often.

For teenagers around 16-18:

• If you had a crush on an older person, would you want them to acknowledge it or just act normally?
• Would it hurt or feel embarrassing if the older person became distant?
• What would make you feel respected and not uncomfortable?
• What would you want an older adult to understand about how teenagers experience crushes?

My goal is not to encourage anything romantic. I want to make sure I respond in a way that protects her feelings while also keeping healthy boundaries.

I would appreciate honest opinions from people around her age.

Im posting because Im genuinely looking for advice not validation.

Im 26 years old. I serve as the sound engineer and livestream operator at my local church. I work online, dont go out much and honestly dont have close friends to talk to. Most of my life is work, home and church.

Theres a girl at church who is 16 (possibly 17). She serves on the worship team. Shes kind, considerate, loves God and seems to have a genuine heart for serving Him.

Over the past several months I noticed that during funny or awkward moments in church, she'll sometimes look at me and smile. Maybe Im reading too much into it. It could just be because we're both serving shes comfortable around me or Im simply the nearest familiar face or she has a crush on me because there is no other single guys around her age or literally not many youth in our church. Our church is also very small. The only other people on the worship team are a couple in their 20s, her younger sister and the pastors child whos around the same age as her sis.

The problem isnt whether she likes me. The problem is whats happening in my own heart.

It started as an innocent crush. I'd catch myself imagining cute scenarios or wondering "what if" Lately though, those thoughts have started becoming lustful and thats what really bothers me.

The timing makes it even harder because Im currently trying to dedicate my life more seriously to God. I've been doing Bible studies, serving faithfully and trying to grow spiritually. Instead of feeling closer to God I feel like Im wrestling with temptation I didnt expect.

I also recognize that shes still a teenager. Regardless of what people in my country might think about age gaps once someone turns 18. I dont want to put her in an uncomfortable situation or cross boundaries.

Part of me wonders if this crush is less about her specifically and more about loneliness. I dont have much of a social life I dont really have Christian friends my age and I spend most of my time alone. When someone kind notices me or shares a smile maybe my heart is attaching more meaning to it than it should.

The difficult part is that people sometimes tell me "Dont worry, God will bring your Rebecca someday." But realistically there are almost no Christians my age where I live. Im committed to serving in my church and I also help care for my mom, who has financial burdens so moving or church hopping isnt really an option.

Has anyone else experienced something similar not necessarily the age difference, but developing feelings you knew you shouldnt pursue?

How did you deal with it in a healthy and God-honoring way?

Im not looking for people to tell me to ask her out. Because I think thats what my brain wants to hear.

I'd especially appreciate advice from Christians who have wrestled with temptation, loneliness and trying to keep their heart focused on Christ.

EDIT: Thank you all for your responses. Some people here and even in other subreddits where I posted this question, including some Christian ones were much harsher. I understand why but still it was hurting.

I want to clarify that I have no intention of pursuing a relationship with this girl. My struggle is with the thoughts themselves not with any desire to act on them. I will not do anything physical nor will I encourage or pursue conversation with her. Im convinced she has a crush on me and I know it would be wrong to lead her on or entertain those feelings.

When I mentioned wanting to "deal with it in a healthy, God-honoring way" I was referring to managing the thoughts and temptations in my mind not pursuing a relationship or interacting with her. That was never my intention.

Thank you again for all the advice and responses. Posting about this genuinely helped clear my mind. I didnt have anyone I felt comfortable talking to because I was afraid people would misunderstand me. It was a blessing from God to have people remind me of what I already knew. Sometimes, even when I know the right answer I still need to hear it from others and Im grateful for everyone who took the time to respond.

Im posting because Im genuinely looking for advice not validation.

Im 26 years old. I serve as the sound engineer and livestream operator at my local church. I work online, dont go out much and honestly dont have close friends to talk to. Most of my life is work, home and church.

Theres a girl at church who is 16 (possibly 17). She serves on the worship team. Shes kind, considerate, loves God and seems to have a genuine heart for serving Him.

Over the past several months I noticed that during funny or awkward moments in church, she'll sometimes look at me and smile. Maybe Im reading too much into it. It could just be because we're both serving shes comfortable around me or Im simply the nearest familiar face or she has a crush on me because there is no other single guys around her age or literally not many youth in our church. Our church is also very small. The only other people on the worship team are a couple in their 20s, her younger sister and the pastors child whos around the same age as her sis.

The problem isnt whether she likes me. The problem is whats happening in my own heart.

It started as an innocent crush. I'd catch myself imagining cute scenarios or wondering "what if" Lately though, those thoughts have started becoming lustful and thats what really bothers me.

The timing makes it even harder because Im currently trying to dedicate my life more seriously to God. I've been doing Bible studies, serving faithfully and trying to grow spiritually. Instead of feeling closer to God I feel like Im wrestling with temptation I didnt expect.

I also recognize that shes still a teenager. Regardless of what people in my country might think about age gaps once someone turns 18. I dont want to put her in an uncomfortable situation or cross boundaries.

Part of me wonders if this crush is less about her specifically and more about loneliness. I dont have much of a social life I dont really have Christian friends my age and I spend most of my time alone. When someone kind notices me or shares a smile maybe my heart is attaching more meaning to it than it should.

The difficult part is that people sometimes tell me "Dont worry, God will bring your Rebecca someday." But realistically there are almost no Christians my age where I live. Im committed to serving in my church and I also help care for my mom, who has financial burdens so moving or church hopping isnt really an option.

Has anyone else experienced something similar not necessarily the age difference, but developing feelings you knew you shouldnt pursue?

How did you deal with it in a healthy and God-honoring way?

Im not looking for people to tell me to ask her out. Because I think thats what my brain wants to hear.

I'd especially appreciate advice from Christians who have wrestled with temptation, loneliness and trying to keep their heart focused on Christ.

Im posting because Im genuinely looking for advice not validation.

Im 26 years old. I serve as the sound engineer and livestream operator at my local church. I work online, dont go out much and honestly dont have close friends to talk to. Most of my life is work, home and church.

Theres a girl at church who is 16 (possibly 17). She serves on the worship team. Shes kind, considerate, loves God and seems to have a genuine heart for serving Him.

Over the past several months I noticed that during funny or awkward moments in church, she'll sometimes look at me and smile. Maybe Im reading too much into it. It could just be because we're both serving shes comfortable around me or Im simply the nearest familiar face or she has a crush on me because there is no other single guys around her age or literally not many youth in our church. Our church is also very small. The only other people on the worship team are a couple in their 20s, her younger sister and the pastors child whos around the same age as her sis.

The problem isnt whether she likes me. The problem is whats happening in my own heart.

It started as an innocent crush. I'd catch myself imagining cute scenarios or wondering "what if" Lately though, those thoughts have started becoming lustful and thats what really bothers me.

The timing makes it even harder because Im currently trying to dedicate my life more seriously to God. I've been doing Bible studies, serving faithfully and trying to grow spiritually. Instead of feeling closer to God I feel like Im wrestling with temptation I didnt expect.

I also recognize that shes still a teenager. Regardless of what people in my country might think about age gaps once someone turns 18. I dont want to put her in an uncomfortable situation or cross boundaries.

Part of me wonders if this crush is less about her specifically and more about loneliness. I dont have much of a social life I dont really have Christian friends my age and I spend most of my time alone. When someone kind notices me or shares a smile maybe my heart is attaching more meaning to it than it should.

The difficult part is that people sometimes tell me "Dont worry, God will bring your Rebecca someday." But realistically there are almost no Christians my age where I live. Im committed to serving in my church and I also help care for my mom, who has financial burdens so moving or church hopping isnt really an option.

Has anyone else experienced something similar not necessarily the age difference, but developing feelings you knew you shouldnt pursue?

How did you deal with it in a healthy and God-honoring way?

Im not looking for people to tell me to ask her out. Because I think thats what my brain wants to hear.

I'd especially appreciate advice from Christians who have wrestled with temptation, loneliness and trying to keep their heart focused on Christ.

EDIT: I think people are not reading my full post. They read halfway and label me into this category which Im not. Where have I ever said that I want to pursue a romantic relationship with this girl, its actually the opposite. My thoughts dont make me the person I am!!

Just want to know why when both oppose liberal views Muslims more so and strickly than Christians? Like I know liberal churches but we never see mosques like that so why this double standard?

Lol, what are yall hiding

Helloo, I remotely work for a client in the US. Right now my client is sending through his Wise acc into my local Sri Lankan bank acc where its automatically converted to lkr.

Im wondering if this is the smartest setup in the long run.

Would it be better to open a USD account and receive in USD instead then only convert what I need for monthly expenses? If so what is the best way to do it that benefits me

For anyone in Sri Lanka who works remotely for overseas employers, what setup are you using? Are there any downsides, fees, tax implications or practical issues with keeping income in USD instead of converting it immediately?

I'd appreciate hearing from people with real experience before making any changes.