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  1. Ariel

    Having difficulty moving on from past sin - How do I know I am forgiven?

    Hello Guitarintro. Dear brother, you are completely forgiven the moment you ask. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness. Jesus says, "YOU ARE CLEAN BECAUSE I MAKE YOU SO."
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    Are we as christians allowed to "break up" with our friends?

    This doesn't sound like a friendship but an abusive relationship. She uses you as her counselor, she drains your time with daily phone conversations, she gets into fights with you that leave you feeling guilty and eviscerated. Then of course you think you have to turn the other cheek. But...
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    Question about total submission (to husband or husband to be)

    Since when should a Christian woman be in submission to a man she is not married to? Christian submission is always to the LORD first, second, to a woman's own HUSBAND, 1 Peter 3:1. There is NO marriage here, just manipulation and control. This man does not love this woman. She is being...
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    Chit Chat (6)

    I guess I've been "missing in action" again. Well, if all else fails, Dave and Jan know how to get a hold of me. I've just been busy. Did you know that I am now a licensed pastor? Officially my husband and I are head elders, but we get to help with the ministry, and I continue to teach...
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    Chit Chat (6)

    Just a little bit of encouragement for all of us to be more active throughout the day: Study: The longer you sit, the shorter your life - USATODAY.com This study explored the relationship between sitting still for long periods of time and mortality. Apparently it is far healthier to do...
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    Chit Chat (6)

    Awwwww, so darling! So cute! And Dave and Mary, what a handsome couple you are! Thank you for the great pictures :) A three day labor! How awful! I hope Mary's daughter is recovering well, that had to be so hard. But what a beautiful baby!
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    Chit Chat (6)

    LOL, of course you are, in every way. You are a gracious woman of God. (((hugs)))
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    Harvest Season

    Do you remember the parable of the harvest--that some bring forth 30 fold or 60 fold, or 100 fold? Let us each pray today that we can do more for the Lord, and yield greater fruit. Yes, let's pray for the 100 fold! Be blessed! Jesus said, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and...
  9. Ariel

    What are you thankful for??

    Amen to that! And I am grateful for my Savior, who loves me even more than my closest friend, my dear husband. Our God is so wonderful to us!
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    What are you thankful for??

    Jeshu, I am so happy for you!
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    What are you thankful for??

    Amen, such a good thought! Yes, you are very blessed to have a job and opportunity!
  12. Ariel

    What are you thankful for??

    I am thankful for good friends, and all their encouragement.
  13. Ariel

    Chit Chat (6)

    GG, I just love this picture! 40 years! AWESOME!!!! Congratulations again!
  14. Ariel

    Chit Chat (6)

    Aw, thank you, Dave. You have always been such a good friend with a bright and shining light youself. :thumbsup:
  15. Ariel

    Chit Chat (6)

    Good morning all! I hope you all have a blessed week! :wave:
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    Chit Chat (6)

    Thank you Jan. It's nice seeing you here too!
  17. Ariel

    Chit Chat (6)

    Hello KayKay, and thank you Servant! I've been doing well, just busy. My kiddos are almost grown--the last two are 17 and 19 now, one in college, one a senior in high school. My husband is still a full professor, he recently stepped down from his position as senior associate dean--so I get to...
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    I am withdrawing..

    Yes, but no matter how you feel, He is still there, and He still loves you. He doesn't forget. He knows you are hurting. He sees your tears. Praying for you. (((hugs)))
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    Chit Chat (6)

    Hello all! I thought I'd come by and see how you all are doing. It's been a long time since I've been at CF.
  20. Ariel

    Help with your self esteem

    I love helping people. :)