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Hey folks,
I know we are all ultra-serious theological types here (heehee) but I thought it might be fun to get to know each other instead of always discussing biblical topics.
So, for roll call, let's tell each other:
1. Male or female? Your age?
2. Married, filed but not divorced, or divorced?
3. Kids? ages?
4. Your job or what you do?
5. Any pets?
6. Your favorite bible verse?
7. One good thing that happened to you today?
8. Your last mistake?
9. Your favorite color and why?
Just for fun, I will start:
1. I'm a 41yo female
2. I'm divorced for almost one year :tear:
3. Two kids--14yoD and 17yoS
4. Bookkeeper by day and life coach by nite.
5. More like a zoo! 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 iguana
6. "Guard your heart for it is a wellspring of life."
7. I slept in...it was sunny and beautiful...I ate blueberry pancakes...I got curtains for my new townhome and it feels like "home"...I played with my dogs...I watched a good movie...and I got the internet at home now!
8. My D and I butted heads and at first I tried to respond maturely, but she said something hurtful and I made the decision to be angry.
9. I like red because it is warm and lively.
Have fun!!
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I'm pretty "private" on the MB board. But let's see... maybe I can share a few details.
1. Female/ mid 30's
2. Divorced a year and a few months.
5. Two adorable dogs- one little bedwarmer and one active Australian Shepherd
6. Many fav. verses.
----Faithful Wife... that is a great verse that is your fav. Is there hope/opportunity of reconciliation with your husband?
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Sure I'm game.
1. Male, 44
2. Married
3. 1 son, 19
4. System Analyst
5. One dog. Half Chow - half German Sheperd
6. Right now Isa. 43:2
7. Had a night with the men from my church
8. Stayed out to late with the men from my church
9. Gray, Shows off my tan.
Blessing to ya'll
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Neat. Here's me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> 1. Female, 27 yrs 2. H filed but not divorced 3. No kids 4. Admin Asst. (some graphic art) 5. 2 VERY spoiled cats 6. Have many I like. No favorite. Galatians 6:7 7. Someone said that I looked much happier. (God's love and peace is reflecting <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> ) 8. I judged someone <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> 9. Royal Blue. Not sure why, just LOVE it.
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1. Male, 40 yrs old. 2. Married, W filed, I'm sleeping in the family room <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> 3. D: just turned 8, S: 3-1/2 4. Network analyst. Would like to take that skill, plus others and benefit children or others in need. Not some corporation's bottom line. 5. Yum Yum, runt of a Siamese cat. Terribly anti-social. 6. I don't have one, per se. But there are two concepts in the Bible that just speak to me. One is when God tells Moses His name: I AM. That has so much power it. "I AM your comfort. I AM love. I AM strength. I AM mercy. I AM forgiveness. I AM a jealous God. The possibilites are endless and inspiring. When Jesus uses the same name, I am filled with awe and respect. The second is when the "Fruits of The Holy Spirit" are mentioned. I truly, deeply want those fruits in my life: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. 7. In chruch, my S always wants me to hold him in my arms whenever I stand. This gets my D jealous. Today when I told him, "No, you're getting too heavy." he gave me his hand instead. He's never done that. Thank you Jesus. 8. Watching TV-MA rated movies last night. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> 9. Green, peaceful, nature. It was blue all my life, but two years ago after I did my men's weekend, I changed it to green. I want to leave you with this praise prayer. Praises to the Holy Trinity.
Father, Son and Spirit be.
Praise to God the Father for all He has done.
Giving us the earth, the moon, the stars, the sun.
He truly is the Almighty One.
Praise Jesus, the Son, whose blood was spilled.
Praise Him, our Savior, with our hearts filled,
With the love is us that He instilled.
And the Holy Spirit, whose gifts we need,
Praise to You, on whose Word we feed.
Guide us with Your grace and interceed.
Praises to the Holy Trinity.
Father, Son and Spirit be....with me!ttsmm
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1. female, um "50ish" 2. divorced <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> 3. Two stepsons, lost them w/their father <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> 4. Elementary teacher 5. 4 dogs, 1 very possessive cat! (There were more dogs, which xH complained about, but I didn't "get it" till it was too late....now they are thinning out) 6. Gen. 50:20 "You meant it for evil, but God used it for good." AND Ex 14:13, 14 "Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." 7. We sang almost all my favorite praise songs in church today! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> 8. NO mistakes! I'm as "clean as the driven snow!" (IN Christ) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> 9. Blue is a nice color....no idea why I prefer this one.
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1. Female - 23 (just a baby) 2. Married @2 years (we dated 3 yrs before) - moved out about a month ago. Pretty much NC with H until he breaks off relationship <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> 3. No kids - but my roommate has two! (All the fun and none of the trouble! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> ) 4. Customer Service Rep 5. One cat who likes to meow and lick me when she thinks I'm awake to pet her. 6. Lots - Zeph 3:20-21 is one Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD. Also, like the promise in 1 John 5:14-16 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 7. I got to see my nephew whom I hadn't seen in 3 weeks. Learning to see how God works and He is just amazing!!!! I cannot even begin to describe how real He makes Himself. 8. Thinking it was my fault my MIL couldn't see nephew. Fell over on my bike yesterday too <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> 9. Have always liked blue (H's eye color), but I like any color that reduces the paleness of my skin <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> 10. (just to be difficult <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> ) Good book I've read - Waking the Dead by John Eldridge - everyone GO OUT AND READ IT!!!!! It has revolutionized my way of thinking and walking with God.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by LoveMyEx: <strong> ----Faithful Wife... that is a great verse that is your fav. Is there hope/opportunity of reconciliation with your husband? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Well thank you, LoveMyEx! It was a life changing verse for me. I was in an abusive marriage and often left myself open to a lot of emotional and mental hurt--this was the verse that caused me to realize that God wanted me to protect my heart because MY heart is precious. From my heart flows a WELLSPRING of life and love, and it is worth protecting! Anyway, you asked if there was any hope/opportunity of reconciliation with my exH. Sadly, I doubt it because he is continuing to deny his mental illness and live in his sexually addicted lifestyle. He calls it a lifestyle anyway. Despite diagnoses from mental health professionals, and despite losing his family, home, and job--he chooses to "pretend" he is not bipolar and continue with ongoing internet affairs, cybersex, nudism, and cheap one-night-stands. Now, as you know, with God all things are possible! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> But at this time, it does not appear likely or within the forceable future. God is with him and working in his life--I see evidence of it every day--but he chooses to make choices that are harmful. Soooo...what can I say? I don't see a reconciliation. <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> CJ <small>[ February 25, 2004, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: FaithfulWife ]</small>
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Goodness, we're taking away all the mistery!!! 1. I'm a guy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="images/icons/cool.gif" /> age:53 2. Divorced 8 years 3. Son 29 Daughter 26 one daughter deceased 2 grandsons 3 and 10 months 4. Benefits consultant, part time proctologist 5. no pets, not home much 6. God hears the prayers of a righteous man 7. At church yesterday, everyone was so good to me, almost cried I felt so blessed!!! 8. Being angry at God 9. Blue, because I have been told that blue makes my blue eyes really sparkle. Hey, I'll take everything I can get!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> As I read the threads, I replay the things I went thru in my own life. How I learned how my actions played a role in the divorce, etc. True repentence is the FIRST step in any reconciliation. It's becoming humble before God, and admitting your mistakes. I still believe in marriage reconciliation if at all possible. We have been playing around with God's word too much in this area, and I think it is our downfall. Way too many so called Christians are getting divorced without a biblical reason, and forget that marriage is supposed to be, not just a covenant, but a blood covenant. Jesus' death was also a blood covenant, and it's forever! sg <small>[ February 23, 2004, 10:41 AM: Message edited by: singleguy ]</small>
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I like this thread! I love getting to know people. Here goes: 1) Female - 33 yrs old 2) Married 12 yrs 3) 3 children - Son-13, Twin boy & girl-12 (they're my miracle babies-wait till you hear that story!) 4) Receptionist 5) Miniature collie/husky mix-Bandit, 5 yrs old, barks like crazy!!!; Guinea pigs (actually my D's)-girl named Analai(?) & boy named Meeko. H is trying to breed them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> 6) 1 Corinthians 13 (The Love Chapter) and don't forget about my slogan for this year - "Nothing is impossible with God"!!!! 7) Had a wonderful, relaxful weekend with my family 8) Tried to push an issue when I should have been of a "gentle and quiet spirit" <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> 9) Purple - Not exactly sure why but it looks so pretty! God's peace to you today! <small>[ February 23, 2004, 12:53 PM: Message edited by: Standing_for_M ]</small>
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Yvette, Your H is trying to breed them? Boy could I run with that statement!!! Have you lost the charm, or what???? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Then you mention the "love chapter" and the color purple, which is the passion color. Be careful, I have a tendency to read into things!!! Men!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> God Bless sg
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by singleguy: <strong> Yvette, Your H is trying to breed them? Boy could I run with that statement!!! Have you lost the charm, or what???? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Then you mention the "love chapter" and the color purple, which is the passion color. Be careful, I have a tendency to read into things!!! Men!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> God Bless sg </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I hope I haven't lost the charm!!! LOL I didn't realize purple was the passion color either. No wonder my H told me there was never a problem in that department!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> He even came back 4 times during these months for more! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Uh oh, was I thinking out loud again? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> Okay, I'll behave now! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Standing_for_M: <strong> 3 children - Son-13, Twin boy & girl-12 (they're my miracle babies-wait till you hear that story!)</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> LET'S HEAR THE STORY!! LET'S HEAR THE STORY!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><strong> Miniature collie/husky mix-Bandit, 5 yrs old, barks like crazy!!!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">As the official delegate of the AKC here on the MB Boards, I'll just say, "uh huh"--collies tend to be a very vocal breed. They love to talk, and if they get bored, they will talk to squirrels, shadows and the wind. Better get that dog interested in a soap opera or a good political scandal so you two have something to talk about! heehee <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><strong> Guinea pigs (actually my D's)-girl named Analai(?) & boy named Meeko. H is trying to breed them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">OUCH! Why would he do that?? Call in the proctologist, because I'm pretty sure that's not good. Tell him to leave them alone and focus his affections on you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> Maybe if he lit some candles and played some Frank Sinatra they would get the idea....hmmmm.... CJ
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">As I read the threads, I replay the things I went thru in my own life. How I learned how my actions played a role in the divorce, etc. True repentence is the FIRST step in any reconciliation. It's becoming humble before God, and admitting your mistakes. I still believe in marriage reconciliation if at all possible. We have been playing around with God's word too much in this area, and I think it is our downfall Way too many so called Christians are getting divorced without a biblical reason, and forget that marriage is supposed to be, not just a covenant, but a blood covenant. Jesus' death was also a blood covenant, and it's forever!</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Amen, amen, and amen to the above quote by singleguy
The sad thing is... alot of people aren't just "playing around with God's Word," they are simply not reading God's Word. Christians, many of them, are divorcing for unbiblical reasons because they either don't know or don't believe God's teachings on marriage and divorce (or they outright reject it).
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FaithfulWife, Yes, the "guard your heart" verse is a really good one for us to heed. I never realized it for a long time that it isn't just to "guard" our hearts from people harming us by dissrespecting our boundaries, but also guarding it from ungodly advice, worldly influences (t.v., popular culure, etc). I think this is what I am trying to help Java see... we need to guard our hearts from any teachings that are unbiblical. The Bible says that our hearts are "deceitfully wicked" and we are so easily "led astray." We have to discern things like false teachers, wrong teachings, sin, etc. If we don't and if we just leave our hearts open, willing to accept any teaching, idea, etc... well, we are foolish if we do, and we will be swayed and influenced by those things. We even have to guard our hearts from things like worry, fear, hoplelessness, hatred... all those emotions that we sinners feel and that the world is more than willing to feed! Well, as for your husand and reconciliation, he really needs prayer (I know you know this! I guess I am just saying something that is pretty obvious). He does not only need prayer to return to his marriage as a loving, godly spouse or to his children as a father, but also simply that he will know the Lord. What it comes down to is his soul and eternity, and he is currently on the path of destruction. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> Even if the two of you don't reconcile, keep praying that he reconciles himself with God... that He finds the Lord while there is still time. I am sure it must be very painful to see him self-destruct. Just like someone said to Java, there is a spiritual battle... an all out war... and Satan wants nothing more than to "steal, kill, and destroy." Your prayers for your husband are literally a weapon with which to fight Satan. And you aren't fighting over little things... you are fighting for his life & his salvation. I pray that your husband repents and turns to God. That the Lord will take his "heart of stone" and give him a "heart of flesh" (Ezekial). That He will bring him to his knees and that he will turn to the Lord with his whole heart. You are right... nothing is impossible with God! Not even your husband's sin. May the Lord work miraculously in his life. May it be!
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Sunday nite our pastor spoke about how America is becoming a land of spirituality. No, not spiritual, but spirituality. The difference is that spirituality is where we create our own definitions of what we are going to believe, and then try to shove it under the label of christianity. So many so called Christians are doing this. It's almost the norm. That's why so many so called Christians are getting divorced. They have accepted the belief that they are justified by whatever direction or action they chose to take. We grew apart, I didn't really ever love you, you don't listen, and so on. So I want a divorce. A real Christian has a HUNGER to please God, and not themselves. That's why Jesus said " by their fruits shall you know them!". He never said " well, if they say they're a Christian, they must be!". A preacher once said that if you had to tell people you were a Christian, you probably weren't! I agree with that! That's why all of us need to have the faith that God CAN and WILL hear our prayers, and He WILL take action. Otherwise faith in God makes no sense, and we are simply gambling on the future! If when a battle presents itself in our marriage, we start to murmur, and talk negatively, how will we ever win any battle? And why would God want to help us? Yes, we may have to change some things about ourselves, or maybe a lot of things. But we still have to believe that God is going to fight for that covenant that HE became a part of. HE has an investment too! Today everyone needs to make a decision to either stand, or move on. But then stick with it. Jesus said someone who swayed back and forth was like the waves of the sea, and would never get an answer. No mumbling, just unwavering faith that God will prevail!!! There, enough for now! I will rest, but I'll be back!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> sg
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by LoveMyEx: <strong> Well, as for your husand and reconciliation, he really needs prayer ... He does not only need prayer to return to his marriage as a loving, godly spouse or to his children as a father, but also simply that he will know the Lord. What it comes down to is his soul and eternity, and he is currently on the path of destruction. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> Even if the two of you don't reconcile, keep praying that he reconciles himself with God...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">You know what's funny, LoveMyEx? For years, I desperately, desperately, desperately wanted God to save my marriage, and when it didn't happen I was so confused. Thankfully, it didn't take long for me to see the hand of God working in my exH's life in a way that could not have happened if we had stayed together. I realized then that the reason we were apart may have caused me pain and suffering, but God's interest was in the bigger picture of saving my exH's soul. When I started looking at it more from that point of view, I understood that it was painful but reasonable to sacrifice the marriage if the end result was drawing my ex closer to God and ultimately saving his soul. God is thinking about bringing his prodigal son back to him...whilst I was thinking like the son who stayed with his dad! This is why, at times, I tell people not to panic if their marriage ends. It may be confusing and painful and all of that, but it may also be the last resort that God has to save our spouses--and in so doing, He will also use it to good for us. We need to pray for GOD'S will, not our own. </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><strong>I am sure it must be very painful to see him self-destruct. ... Your prayers for your husband are literally a weapon with which to fight Satan. And you aren't fighting over little things... you are fighting for his life & his salvation.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yep. It is VERY painful and sad to see him continue to make choices that lead to self-destruction and hurt. It breaks my heart really, especially when I think that he could have "had it all" if he only softened his heart. BUT...it between him and God now. He has the ability to stop his own pain, and he has the ability to continue in this lifestyle that leads to destruction--and boy, it's leading there!! <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> CJ
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Look at me, jumpin' right in... how like me!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> So, for roll call, let's tell each other: 1. Male or female? Your age? Female, 45 2. Married, filed but not divorced, or divorced? Married, for a second time 3. Kids? ages? 2 daughters, 21,22 and a son, 19 4. Your job or what you do? I'm looking. Anyone have any openings in Southwestern Ontario?? I just got my landed immigrant status and WANT TO WORK. Anyone??? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> 5. Any pets? The puuuurrrrfect feline, Tess 6. Your favorite bible verse? To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven. Ecclesiates 3:1 7. One good thing that happened to you today? The sun came out! IT's been so dreary, and I love the sunlight. 8. Your last mistake? I gossiped with my son about his father's girlfriend. Bad, bad <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> 9. Your favorite color and why? Yellow. See number 7. I LOOOOOOOVE the sun!!!!!!!!!!
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