https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/personal-issues/p18/feed.rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:10:52 +0000 Personal Issues - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10008/help Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:43:07 +0000 chandra1977 10008@/community/discussions [Moderated; Personal details removed]. I am from Fiji South Pacific. and I do not know if you have got any of your branch church in fiji.So please send me an email regarding that. Thank you Fr.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9894/how-to-overcome-my-shyness Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:55:14 +0000 colugi 9894@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9748/academic-anxiety-i-need-advice Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:55:24 +0000 marym2 9748@/community/discussions
Ever since I was literally in JK, I've been anxious about school. I have the same feelings of anxiety about school now (4th year student in UNIVERSITY!), as I did then.  I think I may have some sort of anxiety disorder at this point! I don't know where it comes from and I feel so crippled by it. I get so anxious that I avoid anything to do with school which in turn causes me more anxiety. I just don't know what to do.

How can I face my fears of failure and commitment? That's what I think it boils down to, I think I can't do it and I feel like I shouldn't even be in university, that I'm not smart enough or witty enough... I feel like everyone can see that I don't belong, even though I do pretty well I guess.

I don't know what my talent is yet, or maybe I'm just scared of using my talent? I don't know..all I know is the anxiety is kicking into high gear and I want this year to be different, any practical advice other than praying about it because I do.. I REALLY DO with all my heart.

thank you :)

-mary]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9965/praying Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:07:54 +0000 deaconmark123 9965@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9964/i-need-your-opinion-regarding-my-problem-please Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:00:40 +0000 hany58 9964@/community/discussions
I serve as a deacon leader at my church, & I'm responsible for teaching coptic hymns at my church.
I teach a group of deacons that are way older than me & the problem is that they always argue with me. They always refuse to learn new hymns & they say "Ahhh...there is no reason for us to learn these hymns, they will take time & effort". One of the group memebers always tries to take control of the other group members & tries his best to convince them not to listen to me. I talked with abouna many times, but it seems like this guy is very close to Abouna & can convince him with his opinion.

I'm very upset, I'm upset that I can't teach new hymns & help my church with this valuable treasure.

Is this a common problem? Any ideas how to solve it?

thanks ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9923/need-help-fasttt Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:31:46 +0000 deaconmark123 9923@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9937/what-to-do Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:23:02 +0000 Trinity4life 9937@/community/discussions
In the name of the Holy Father, and the Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God Amen.

After confession, the other day, my foc, told me something like its going to be okay and kissed me many times on my cheeks(close to my mouth) and grabbed me on the lower half of my back and gave my a grin, I was shocked and did not know what to do.

I do not know their intention but i know i did not feel comfortable. This is not the first time they put their hand around the lower half of my back.  Was this okay...
but i now not to put my trust in anyone. Pray for me and this situation.


May God Bless]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9860/humility Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:45:26 +0000 yousiegtennis 9860@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9192/feeling-lonely Mon, 03 May 2010 22:08:01 +0000 yousiegtennis 9192@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9862/sick-friend Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:26:53 +0000 Tzegemariam 9862@/community/discussions
Hello everyone,

I have a friend who is sick in the hospital and hasn't been feeling well since May.
She is only about 13, and the doctors don't know what is wrong. She has been in and out of the hospital, and has recently been in the hospital for about two weeks.

My mom said tha we should visit her. My question is what shouldi tell her when i visit and what what shold i bring her? Anything spirtaul and benefical for her?

Please pray for us all sinners among whom i am first.

May God Bless you alll]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9757/friend-s-situation Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:51:42 +0000 tigi09 9757@/community/discussions
So, I have this dear friend of mine. I really care about her a lot. Lately, she's been in a relationship the guy wants to marry her but he still has a long way to build his future but he's been honest with her from the beginning and told her about everything, the past and the fact that he still has a long way to go to make it and be able to marry to her. She accepted it and respected him a lot for being honest with her and that he is not trying to play around with her. But lately, he's been pushing her so much to kiss her on the lips to express his love to her. He told her that he is not thinking anything bad and it is just a way to express how much he loves her and she is been asking me if she should let this happen or not. she doesn't know if it is wrong or right and she asked me and honestly I've not been in such a situation before :) so I don't know what to tell her. can someone help please? all I can say about her is that she is a spiritual girl and a servant in the church, her guy is not really that spiritual so they think somehow in a different way in regards to these issues. So, what should I tell her because I have no idea :)
Thanks in advance for your help. ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9897/circumcision-and-the-coptic-church-please-help Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:32:05 +0000 Bishoylovesjesus 9897@/community/discussions
so im 14 and NOT CIRCUMCISED! and ive been hearing from people that i wont be allowed to marry someone within the coptic nationalities for some reason.

so im clarifying this; i have not spoken about this to my parents but do i have to be circumcised? is this a massive mistake from my parents? help.

god bless]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9866/physics-help Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:37:46 +0000 deaconmark123 9866@/community/discussions
in physics we are testing "G', which equals 9.8m/s^2 or 10 rounded up. If any of you could please help me find a way to test this and prove it, it would help me a lot. I just need to make an outline of how to test that it exists...... anyone?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9827/addiction Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:18:59 +0000 inthreedays 9827@/community/discussions
It helps me dig deeper into the bible and what god is trying to tell me. I usually don't have the attention span to pray for more than 5 mins. but while on it i pray for nearly an hour. Is this pray accepted, even if it really came from my heart to the point of crying?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9850/i-need-you-opinion Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:52:42 +0000 ServentofGod 9850@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9799/conflicted Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:36:09 +0000 Ioannes 9799@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9826/staying-focused Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:40:13 +0000 Tzegemariam 9826@/community/discussions Selam everyone!


            I have been having a hard time on staying focused on God throughout the day, with school and all the distractions that comes with it. I pray and read the Holy Bible everyday but i feel like i need to do more. Like sometimes i go through long periods of time throughout the day without remembering my Goal, or the Holy Cross!
              I often don't feel as though im walking with God like im not taking Him everywhere i go throughout the day- How do i know if i am or not and how do i walk with God throughout the day? How do i show God that i love Him with all my heart, mind, and soul?
Please help me desperate need of a boost in my spirtual life. :'(

May God Bless you and allow to to answer this question according to His Holy Will

your sister]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9805/distressed Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:44:57 +0000 yousiegtennis 9805@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9819/clinical-depression Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:24:05 +0000 yousiegtennis 9819@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9755/i-have-a-situation-help-please Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:44:03 +0000 [Deleted User] 9755@/community/discussions
I was with my grandma( Teta is very close to God, she has seen many saints and she has a permanent place with God in heaven) and we have been going through the town. Three times the devil has tried to kill me. I forgot the first two but in the last one, I was about to cross the street, and I saw a car and it was going very slowly and it was far away coming close. I hesitated crossing the street, but the second I put my foot in the street, the car speed up so fast that I had to run with all of my might to get to Teta. I made it and did not know what happened. But, while I was crossing the street I sang the hymn "Trample O my Soul".

I will give you my theory on some things: 1) I sang trample o my soul because two days before the dream, I made a commitment that I will not let devil win over me. I will not fall and God will give me strength. 2) My Grandma was with me because she will lead me to the lord

Abouna Shenouda from New Jersey( I don't live in new jersey)  once told me about a dream I had and told me exactly what it meant. He was right. But I don't know if anyone has the same gift he has.

Can anyone help me....at all?

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9677/help-anger-issues Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:13:23 +0000 mezza 9677@/community/discussions Something so little i get sooo MADDDMADDD :(]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9803/school Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:28:20 +0000 anba bola 9803@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9775/need-help Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:13:01 +0000 pets10 9775@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9789/practicality-of-helping-others Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:35:09 +0000 gregorytheSinner 9789@/community/discussions
I believe to help someone means to go out of your way to aid them.  He believes that a person should help another person only if the helper is not at risk to any sort of damage.  For example someone with only a 100 dollars left shouldn't exactly lend 50 of it to another person.

Although I'm pretty sure my concept of it is the more 'Christian' of the two in the spiritual sense, I fully understand its impractical. So I ask should one let practicality and realism rule their actions -keep in mind, I'm not referring to matters such as denying your faith in order to live, Im referring to everyday trivial things?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9796/what-should-i-do Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:48:31 +0000 selinda_liang 9796@/community/discussions
  when I was in the hard time,I met him,he taught me to be strong,to love Jesus and God,to know about Coptic church(he was born in Egypt).we loved each other and I could feel that how much he loved me and respected me.But recently he has some problem in finanice.he thinks it impossible for him to come to my country and meet me.It is impossible for us to get together because of money.so he doesn't want me to wait for him any more and asked me to stay friends with him.And the worst his attitude to me is colder and colder...

  I don't understand,we should focuse on God,not only our problem.we should keep praying and see what happen,at least we can get the final answer from the bank(he applied the loan and still wait).I believe as long as we love each other,we trust in God,he will prepare everything for us.I understand he is upset for his condition.he wanted to marry me in this year but until now no chance.

  Now my mind is fighting now.My heart told me as long as I love him,I should keep praying and trust in God.But on the hand I am afraid whether it is the answer of God,he is not the man for me.I am afraid to miss the blessing from God.I am about 30 years old,really wish to get married with him.

  what should I do?I am so scard,worried and helpless.Thank you!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9752/freedom-of-speech-etc Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:02:00 +0000 John_S2000 9752@/community/discussions
Is this the price of freedom of speech, is it for humiliating mockery or is it the pleasure of having disputes all the time I wonder. Humans are too egocentric. People like to fight for something I guess.

James 5
9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned.[c] Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!

I apologize to anyone I would have hurt in any way.

GBU]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9728/picking-a-college Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:43:33 +0000 George_Mina_Awad 9728@/community/discussions
Also, I'm undecided over how far away from home I'll be going. I'm hoping to stay within 50 or 60 miles (I live in South Jersey), where I can go to a school like Rutgers, Rowan, or Temple. There are a ton of good schools in the region, and while I'm not too fond of the exact area I live in, I'll feel horrible leaving my family. There is one school just a few miles away from my house that I'm looking at, but I'm not sure it would give me what I'm looking for in a college. This dilemma has been bothering me months now.

Please pray for me too make the right decision.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9655/fr-peter-farrington-s-book Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:40:19 +0000 Ioannes 9655@/community/discussions
Buy this book everyone, I promise you will not be disappointed!

The hardcover link http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/orthodox-christology/10969273?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1

The file download link http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/orthodox-christology/10969274?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9724/another-new-book-available Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:52:47 +0000 Ioannes 9724@/community/discussions
http://stores.lulu.com/stjohnpublications]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9636/guilt-when-eating Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:52:25 +0000 servant33 9636@/community/discussions I dunno if this a weird problem, but I always feel very guilty whenever I eat good food (even when not in a fasting day). It's not that I care about my weight (I'm skinny) or am not eating, but if I'm at the cafeteria I feel guilty if I take foods that taste good, like a slice of cake or a sandwich that looks good. Something tells me not to indulge even if I want to take a little bit. So I was wondering if this is something I should listen to, as in from the Holy Spirit, or is it something from the devil because this has been bothering me a whole lot.]]>