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Actually, I am a writer, and have written song lyrics for friends. I many times use other people's experiences in my writings. I've written many fictional children's stories and none of them came about because of my own personal experiences. I do enjoy incorporating fantasy along with real life experience. Lyrics, poetry and prose often do come from one's inner thoughts of the heart, yet should never be mistaken for always coming from personal experience.

Yomo, I don't have anything to add to these awesome replies except to let you know that you are in my prayers and my heart goes out to you. I too, have had times such as you describe. Almost as if I am "burnt out". God will see you through this if you just keep looking up to Him! May he bee with you and bless you abundantly! ((((hugs))))

I chose the 80's. My reason is because I seriously doubt that I, or anyone could actually have an impact to change what has happened in another time. I believe that things are changing according to God's will. Although by choosing the 80's, perhaps I may have been able to change some of the things I did as a teenager to cause hurt to others... or perhaps not...everything that happened, has made me stronger, and quite possibly had to have happened for me to be the person I am today...and hopefully a stronger Christian in the future. It seems to have taken so long for me to get where I am, that I'm afraid to know how many more trials that I will have to go through to get where I am going....but I know for certain that Jesus will always be here to lift me back up when I fall.

I love to dance. My husband and I used to go dancing quite often when we were first married. I don't believe that all dancing is good or that all dancing is wrong. It all boils down to what is in the heart. Just like anything else...walking can also be made out to be very provocative if one lets it. Just my 2 cents.

My hubby knows the personalities too, although he doesn't laugh at their jokes very often (although once in a while I hear him snicker). I only have one video tape of Little House. I would like to get all the episodes on dvd soon though. Especially the holiday specials. I love the Christmas ones! O3B, I can't believe you said that, lol. I thought my husband was the only weird person who actually watches the weather channel. He actually knows the personalities on that channel, much like we know the news people on the major networks. ( again). They will say some kind of lame joke, and my husband will laugh like it's hysterical - yes, he actually gets the jokes on the weather channel. ROTFL. Hey, I miss Little House too - I'm a huge fan! Do you own any of the DVD's? I've got the premier episode and one season. I'm hoping to get all the seasons. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't watch too much television anymore. My younger ones enjoy some cartoons, my hubby watches the weather channel (OTR driver) and the news, and my teenager enjoys watching Seventh Heaven. I used to have more time to enjoy some things like TLC, and Discover Channel, but lately...oh my...no time for much of anything. LOL I really miss the older programs like Little House on the Prairie, The Waltons...etc. Yes, I am a sap!

Aww, thanks, Yomo! I missed the board! Been so busy, that I just haven't had much time to post lately! VBS is officially finished for this year, so maybe things will start to settle down a bit...at least for a couple weeks until "school preparation" begins. LOL All three of them will be going all day this year! I don't know what I will do with myself!...OH WAIT-yes I do....I'll be here at Worthy!

I chose mine because of my children, and they are my and my husband's three blessings from God. Not so original, but once I visited the boards I was in such a hurry to sign up, I didn't want to take time to think up anything else.

God has blessed me today with lots of smiles from my children. Thank you, Lord!!

I talk to God all day. Some days more so than others, and I can certainly tell the difference between them. I'm not sure I give up enough time for Him though. I just don't know. I went through a period where I didn't talk much to Him at all, and now I'm getting back on track. It has certainly improved my outlook on life, and my faith has increased so much just by getting closer to Him. I still have such a long way to go on my journey with Him, that sometimes I get somewhat discouraged, so in those moments, I always open my Bible and try to soak up His Word. As for giving up "things" for God, I have given up friends, even family who don't believe and who don't want to know His truth. I thought I was giving up my marraige for Him recently, until He stepped in and stopped me.

Very true indeed.

My prayers are with his family. May they rejoice he is with his Father!

I think you did good. If nobody else was going to chastise them for their behaviour, then someone had to do it. It's too bad that the mother's can't understand that their kids need to be more respectful. We have had this problem with our teens in worship as well. Particularly coming from the preacher's daughter who I will refer to as "Stacy". Our youth minister decided that we as parents should all help solve this problem by making sure our kids sit more towards the front of the auditorium so that they can't so easily get away with their actions. There have been serveral people who have to remind "Stacy" to move forward, and she has been so disrespectful and told one woman to "talk to the hand", and other people she outright told them she didn't have to move. She plays it off as if she is joking, but we haven't let her get by with it. I think it's time for a serious discussion with her mom and dad over these actions from her, although I doubt anything will be done about it. She is spoiled and coddled. sigh...Im thankful that we have parents willing to stand up to her though, and make her abide by the rules.

Thank you for the responses! I was thinking that faith is a part of everything, so I can't take faith out of whatever it is we decide to work on first anyway. It's just there, no matter what. So that is probably not a concern for myself, and hubby has admitted that he wants to learn more, and play a more active role as a godly husband which I think will naturally come about through our sessions as it is. It is a Christian counsellor that we are seeing, so I'm sure that whatever problem we decide to conquer first will be done by faith and biblical teachings. I wouldn't have it any other way. Now I am down to two choices! LOL

Amen to each giving 100%! Happy Anniversary!!

Welcome! May God bless you abundantly!

I mentioned in another thread that my husband and I are seeing a Christian counsellor. We have an assignment to try to unravel the weave of problems and try to come up with the most important and/or the worst problem that we have so we have a starting point. I know you all can't tell me which to choose, but I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on where to begin the unweaving. There are three things that stand out in my mind. Our financial issues are a huge problem to overcome, his accusations/mental and somewhat physical abuse, jealousy, as well as our different levels of faith/understanding of scripture are the others. How can I just break it down so simply? They are all webbed together in some way, yet all are very important to me. The financial issue is an ongoing situation, the abuse etc...is the worst thing...and the faith is something I hold to be of utmost importance. Any suggestions on how to weigh them in value of foundational importance?

Well, if this isn't a loaded question! LOL I have been in this situation for years. When we married, I was not a Christian. Hubbby has been a Christian since he was a teenager. I accepted Christ as my Saviour when I was 21, and was baptized. There have been some good times in our marraige, although, most were bad. We disagree on alot of things that the Bible says, and he twists scripture all too often when it comes to how he is to treat me, and vice versa. It's been a difficult road to say the least. We are in counselling after many years of begging him to go, and we are blessed to be able to have a Christian counselling service. I may post more on this at a later time. There are so many things that I just don't have time to type out. There were/are many more problems in our marraige besides not agreeing on scripture, but I have faith that in time, God will work this out to His will. After only two sessions, we both have learned to be more patient with the other. I only pray that when we get further into discussing some of our deeper issues, things will still remain peaceful between us. I truly want to have a Biblical marraige, yet it is the most difficult thing to accomplish when my husband doesn't want to follow the same path to reach this goal.

I voted Church of Christ because that is where I attend services and where I am a "member", although, after a moment thinking about the question, I should have voted "other", because I am a Christian...no more, no less. Where I attend services doesn't make a difference in who or what I am as God's child.

I haven't quite figured it out yet. LOL I suppose I came looking for some fellowship and friends. I haven't posted much, but have been here for a while. I am not sure why I am hesitant to post more, but hopefully, soon, I can come out of my shell. I do enjoy reading what others post, and have learned some things since lurking here. So I must thank you all for allowing me that.

That's what I'd like to know! It's so chilly here and has been for too long...I'm ready for at least the 70's again. It's been rainy and nasty lately.... Wahhhhh!

This is something that our marraige is struggling over. Not the only thing, but one of the things that I consider the most important. All I can do is keep praying, and loving my Lord asking Him for guidance.

I have a 15 (almost 16) year old daughter. I have been so very blessed because she is nothing like I was as a teenager. She does like to challenge my authority at times, but usually with sound and solid arguments. She loves the Lord, and she is so much more than I expected her to be. I am amazed daily at her knowledge and her faith in God. Not to say that we haven't had our incidences of rants with each other. You may have to ask me again when my son gets to be that age, though!

I feel I must respectfully disagree with your last statement. There are many parents who just cannot afford private schooling. That in no way goes to say that we don't love our children. We, as well as our children are supposed to be a light in the darkness and I am very proud of my kids for witnessing to others in their peer groups. So many children have never heard the Word, and if they have, they do not understand it. I believe that in many areas, part of this problem arose from not having enough Christian children attending public schools. We are supposed to stand up for God, not run away from persecution. No offence to anyone intended. God bless.

It has cost me many friends. Even friends who I thought were Christian who were unable to forgive me for things. It's almost cost me my husband because he ridicules me at every turn. This situation is still undecided as yet. I've reaped many rewards for following Christ with my cross as well, so I cannot complain even though there are times I would like to do so.