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  1. Belonging to Abba

    Is it worth it to get home Internet if you already use your phone for Internet?

    I am kind of wondering if it is worth it to sign up for home Internet for computer use if you already use your phone for using the Internet. I might think I would save money if I did not sign up for home Internet. However I am wanting to use a computer to install some really complicated Mobile...
  2. Belonging to Abba

    Anxiety issues related to insomnia and terrible things happening in the world

    It seems like I often feel some anxiety even to a slight extent. Some of the anxiety is sleep related. Because in the past there were a few occasions where I had serious trouble sleeping, sometimes I feel some anxiety if it is getting close to my bedtime and I don’t feel tired. This is...
  3. Belonging to Abba

    Should I be concerned about storing a Bluetooth keyboard in a vehicle in whether extremes?

    I have read that storing electronics with Lithium-Ion batteries in a hot or freezing whether negatively effects the batteries. The instructions on a Garmin GPS are to not store the device in temperatures below 32 degrees or above 78 degrees F, but I am breaking that rule and just storing the...
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    Should I be concerned about my company’s confidentiality policy when I install screenshot accountability?

    I am wanting to install software that takes screenshots of an Android phone and sends them to accountability partners. At my company we use our phones to take pictures of equipment and video tape sometimes. I signed a confidentiality policy that says the employee shall not photocopy...
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    Has anyone used Mobile Device Management software on Android?

    I am researching installing Mobile Device Management (MDM) software on Android. MDM software is usually used by businesses to control employees' use of Android devices. However I am wanting to install it to setup personal restrictions on my own Android phone. The following article explains...
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    Question about Samsung Galaxy Purchase

    I am dissatisfied with iPhone and considering purchasing the Samsung Galaxy. The Samsung Galaxy S-23 Ultra is $1000 at Best Buy. I am wondering if I could get the price down, maybe by buying a refurbished phone. However one of my friends bought a refurbished Galaxy and has had a lot of...
  7. Belonging to Abba

    Should I use a smartphone or not?

    I am wanting to seek wise counsel from other Christians about whether or not I should use a smartphone. I would prefer that you not use the quote function so I can edit out the embarrassing information later. I have an iPhone but there have been a number of times I have gotten involved in sin...
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    Questions about fasting

    I have read fasting guidelines on the following webpage and I have some questions about these instructions. Click here to read the guidelines: https://www.ihopkc.org/about/fasting-guidelines-and-information/ I am thinking of going on a prolonged fast where I only drink juice or water. The...
  9. Belonging to Abba

    Questions about fasting

    I have read fasting guidelines on the following webpage and I have some questions about these instructions https://www.ihopkc.org/about/fasting-guidelines-and-information/ I am thinking of going on a prolonged fast where I only drink juice or water. The fasting guidelines document says to take...
  10. Belonging to Abba

    How can I thrive without a smartphone?

    I recently switched to a flip phone and stopped using the smartphone and thought I would ask for your input on how to be more productive while not using a smartphone. Switching to a flip phone may be something I do for a few weeks or more permanently and I am thinking of doing this in order to...
  11. Belonging to Abba

    Dissatisfied with technology

    I am dissatisfied with a number of aspects of technology, specifically smartphones. To summarize, I am dissatisfied with the limited functionality of accountability software on iPhone, and I am dissatisfied with settings on Android that can easily remove or disable accountability software...
  12. Belonging to Abba

    Addiction to technology

    I’m struggling with addition to my smartphone. When I come from work I tend to like to relax in my comfy chair and just shoot the breeze by texting friends. I take up lots of time by doing this and sometimes like to go to bed much earlier than my bedtime and text friends to give me some...
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    How can I decorate my apartment entrance for Jesus

    I want suggestions about how to decorate my apartment entrance for Jesus. I’m thinking maybe a doormat with the name of Jesus and something that hangs a decoration displayed on the center of the door. I have restrictions on my phone where I can’t search Google or Amazon so I thought I would...
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    Stressed out with Apple’s decision to ditch the SIM card slot on iPhone 14

    I read that Apple got rid of the physical SIM card slot on iPhone 14 and it is only possible to use an eSIM with that phone now. I read online that other phones will follow suit, so that eventually all new smartphones will only have eSIM capabilities. This has me stressed out because now with...
  15. Belonging to Abba

    Decisions between churches

    I am attending a church right now that is really convenient for me being very close and having convenient service timesI have been struggling with a feeling of pressure to commit to a lot of activities but wanting a break from the pressure. Visiting my special needs brother every week and...
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    Overwhelmed with all the activities I’m thinking of being involved in

    I have been struggling with a feeling of pressure to commit to a lot of activities but wanting a break from the pressure. Visiting my special needs brother every week and going to church 4 times a week and working a full time job and going to the fitness center three times a week feels like too...
  17. Belonging to Abba

    Satellite radio

    What is going on with satellite radio these days? Is Sirius the only provider? Someone showed me his Sirius app and I was only able to see two Christian stations so I'm not sure that would add much to what I already have on Christian radio.
  18. Belonging to Abba

    What Christian music is available on satellite radio

    I was wondering what kind of Christian or worship music is available on satellite radio such as Sirius XM radio? Someone showed me their app and I only saw two Christian stations so I am not sure that would add much to what I already have on the FM radio.
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    What is the appropriate way to explain not using a smartphone to co-workers?

    I switched back to the flip phone with no Internet for a while because of trouble with sin with the smartphone. I have found that buying an iPhone and then switching back to a flip phone makes you the center of attention at work. Because I work with people who are not all Christians or may have...
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    Thoughts on choosing a new username

    I want to change my username because the current username has people calling my name as Isaiah when in conversation. Isaiah 55:6-7 has been chosen to express humility and repentance before the Lord over sin: “Seek the LORD while He may be found, call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked...