Good day to you all.

[Matthew2819]

Hi everyone, I'm Matt. Introductions aren't my thing as I'm sorta shy, but here goes nothing.

I'm a 42-year-old New Yorker (not NYC), happily married for almost 11 years to a wonderful woman who is truly a blessing from God. We may not have kids, but our spoiled mutt, Sargeant, keeps us busy.

I was raised by a Catholic mom and I spent summers/weekends with my Baptist dad and stepmother. My stepmother showed me incredible love and forgiveness despite a difficult situation. I miss my parents and stepmom dearly.

Life hasn't been so easy, with many injuries and PTSD that have tested me, but my faith in God has always kept me going.

Anyhow, I have a bit of a Bible obsession, and I'm afraid to count how many I have haha. I enjoy comparing translations, which can be done digitally, but I prefer old fashioned books I can hold. I'm currently enjoying the CSB, but the KJV (my first Bible) and ESV (great for study) are a couple of my favorites.

This might be getting long-winded so I'll stop here.

Take care and God bless you.

 

[Christoph Maria]

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Welcome to Christian Forums!
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LORD, those who know you will trust in You.
You have never deserted those who look to You.
Psalms 9:10
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"Here is what I am commanding you to do:
Be strong and brave.
Do not be terrified.
Do not lose hope.
I am the LORD your God.
I will be with you everywhere you go."
Joshua 1:9
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"Judah, listen to me!
People of Jerusalem, listen to me!
Have faith in the LORD your God.
He'll take good care of you.
Have faith in his prophets.
Then you will have success."
2 Chronicles 20:20
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Some trust in chariots.
Some trust in horses.
But we trust in the LORD our God.
Psalms 20:7
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[Michie]

Hi everyone, I'm Matt. Introductions aren't my thing as I'm sorta shy, but here goes nothing.

I'm a 42-year-old New Yorker (not NYC), happily married for almost 11 years to a wonderful woman who is truly a blessing from God. We may not have kids, but our spoiled mutt, Sargeant, keeps us busy.

I was raised by a Catholic mom and I spent summers/weekends with my Baptist dad and stepmother. My stepmother showed me incredible love and forgiveness despite a difficult situation. I miss my parents and stepmom dearly.

Life hasn't been so easy, with many injuries and PTSD that have tested me, but my faith in God has always kept me going.

Anyhow, I have a bit of a Bible obsession, and I'm afraid to count how many I have haha. I enjoy comparing translations, which can be done digitally, but I prefer old fashioned books I can hold. I'm currently enjoying the CSB, but the KJV (my first Bible) and ESV (great for study) are a couple of my favorites.

This might be getting long-winded so I'll stop here.

Take care and God bless you.

Hi Matthew! I look forward to seeing you around!

 

[maintenance man]

Welcome to CF! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad you decided to join us. Many blessings.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Hi everyone, I'm Matt. Introductions aren't my thing as I'm sorta shy, but here goes nothing.

I'm a 42-year-old New Yorker (not NYC), happily married for almost 11 years to a wonderful woman who is truly a blessing from God. We may not have kids, but our spoiled mutt, Sargeant, keeps us busy.

I was raised by a Catholic mom and I spent summers/weekends with my Baptist dad and stepmother. My stepmother showed me incredible love and forgiveness despite a difficult situation. I miss my parents and stepmom dearly.

Life hasn't been so easy, with many injuries and PTSD that have tested me, but my faith in God has always kept me going.

Anyhow, I have a bit of a Bible obsession, and I'm afraid to count how many I have haha. I enjoy comparing translations, which can be done digitally, but I prefer old fashioned books I can hold. I'm currently enjoying the CSB, but the KJV (my first Bible) and ESV (great for study) are a couple of my favorites.

This might be getting long-winded so I'll stop here.

Take care and God bless you.

Welcome!

 

[AlexB23]

Hi everyone, I'm Matt. Introductions aren't my thing as I'm sorta shy, but here goes nothing.

I'm a 42-year-old New Yorker (not NYC), happily married for almost 11 years to a wonderful woman who is truly a blessing from God. We may not have kids, but our spoiled mutt, Sargeant, keeps us busy.

I was raised by a Catholic mom and I spent summers/weekends with my Baptist dad and stepmother. My stepmother showed me incredible love and forgiveness despite a difficult situation. I miss my parents and stepmom dearly.

Life hasn't been so easy, with many injuries and PTSD that have tested me, but my faith in God has always kept me going.

Anyhow, I have a bit of a Bible obsession, and I'm afraid to count how many I have haha. I enjoy comparing translations, which can be done digitally, but I prefer old fashioned books I can hold. I'm currently enjoying the CSB, but the KJV (my first Bible) and ESV (great for study) are a couple of my favorites.

This might be getting long-winded so I'll stop here.

Take care and God bless you.

Welcome to the forums. Life can be rough, but God can help us through. Bible translations are interesting, though I don't know much about them. Hey, at least you do not live in NYC. That city has great architecture, but is run by the elite. A laptop repair YouTuber named Louis Rossmann had to leave NYC cos big corporations and heavy anti-consumer NYC regulations hurt his small business.

Alex B.

 

[linux.poet]

Welcome to CF. The Trauma, PTSD, and Dissociation forum is open if you need it. The Prayer Wall is also useful for support.

Stay well out there - I’ve been through trauma myself and I can’t say that it has been much fun. May the Lord continue to comfort you through the study of His Word, and perhaps guide you to some healing.