There’s no arguing Game of Thrones has a lot of controversial content. Explicit sex, mass murder, rape, it’s enough to make any believer question the wisdom of such viewing. Still, fans have countered by pointing out similar moments in the Bible(Judges 19, 20), denying their opponents the moral high ground. This debate has raged on for seven seasons, but a recent article from The Gospel Coalition has stirred up fresh talking points among viewers and non-viewers alike. When considering whether Christians should watch Game of Thrones, Kevin DeYoung writes,

“I won’t repeat what John Piper has already written. His twelve questions are well worth asking, not only for this show, but for all our entertainment choices. I just want to ask one other question: Does anyone really think that when Jesus warned against looking at a woman lustfully (Matt. 5:27), or when Paul told us to avoid every hint of sexual immorality and not even to speak of the things the world does in secret (Eph. 4:3-12), that somehow this meant, go ahead and watch naked men and women have (or pretend to have) sex?”

“…The fact is our consciences should be smitten; steamy sex scenes are not the kind of art for which we can give thanks; and it’s hard to imagine Paul would have been cool with the believers in Ephesus watching simulated sex for a fee each month, so long as they don’t hook up in real life.”

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As a christian we sometimes find it difficult to keep the God’ presence in our relationship.Below are four easy ways to keep God in your relationship, and also build a strong and lasting relationship with both God and your partner.



1. Sacrifice
Keeping God first in relationship requires sacrifice; it requires you to get out of your comfort zone and do something new. It requires that you show a sacrificial, willing love.



2. Worship
Keeping God first in a relationship is not only going to church together, it’s worshipping freely with one another.

You shouldn’t feel restricted while worshipping.

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Do you ever feel secretly jealous of Christians that have an intimate relationship with God? Do you sometimes feel that you can’t connect to Him, despite your desire to? You are not alone.

Many fellow believers struggle with building a relationship with our Savior. Although you may be yearning for God’s love in your heart, there might be times where you simply cannot feel it.

God longs for closeness with each of His children. God wants us to know Him as much as He wants to know us. If you are willing to make a relationship with God a priority, you will eventually begin to feel Him.

If you are hungry for a Christian lifestyle, you can achieve it with a little effort. If you have a void in your heart that you want God to fill, these steps will help you.

Use these tips to becoming a Christian that’s heart is fulfilled with the Holy Spirit…



1. Confess Your Sins
One of the best ways to feel secure in your faith is by confessing all your sins to God, and continually choosing to accept Jesus Christ as your savior.

Sin is the ultimate barrier to a relationship with God, and confessing our sins before Him breaks down that wall.

When we confess our sins before God, He promises to forgive us (1 John 1:9), and forgiveness is what restores a relationship that has been strained. When we repent for our sins, we should be heartfelt, open and honest. We have to fully acknowledge the severity of our sins and how they took us away from God.



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Fasting is a common practice in Christianity.

When Jesus was talking with His disciples He taught them about fasting. It was expected that His disciples would fast (Matthew 6:16-18).

Here are some tips for fasting…

1. Plan Your Fast
The Bible has examples of one-day, three-day, seven-day and forty-day fasts (Judges 20:26, Esther 4:16, 1 Samuel 31:13 and Matthew 4 respectively).

You should enter your fast with prayer and aPrayer is the language specific plan for how long you will fast.

There are various types of fasts as well. Some people fast with only water for short periods, while others maintain multi-week fasts with juice and broth maintaining a strict liquid diet. Both are valid.

You simply need to decide what is right for your body and your purposes.

Part of planning your fast should be to educate yourself on different types of fasts and reasons to fast.

It is also important to know how to break your fast properly. This becomes more critical the longer your fast lasts.



2. Consider Your Schedule
While a fast, by nature, is inconvenient, it should be an inconvenience to you—not to those around you.

3. Tell Only the People You Must
Your spouse will need to know you are fasting.

Beyond that, you would be better off not telling many people that you are fasting. Most won’t understand.

Fasting can also become a source of pride and boasting as you spread the news to more and more people.

Telling your pastor can be a help both to you and to him. It will be an encouragement for him to pray more specifically for you during this time. And you will know that someone is praying for your spiritual and physical well being.

4. Wean Yourself Off Caffeine
Several days before your fast begins, you should start weaning yourself off caffeine.

Some people experience unbearable headaches 2 to 3 days after ceasing to drink caffeinated products.

During your fast you will already be acutely aware of your stomach.

There is no need to add a second discomfort if it can be avoided

5. Avoid Media
Disconnecting from TV, radio, newspapers and the Internet can help you stay focused on your purpose for fasting.

You will be less tempted by the constant bombardment of advertising as you become physically and emotionally challenged.

Avoiding media will give you more time to focus on the Lord and His Word.

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