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Recent content by ecotime47

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    Can't take it

    Hi JD. I'm so sorry you're going through this. My prayers are with you today. Hang in there. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Gal 6:9)
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    Advice about friendship needed.

    I think your situation is such a clear indicator that we're all still growing in Christ. Hopefully, the Holy Spirit has been working in your friend's heart through all of this. I love what Jesus said in Jn 3:17, For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world. We're not called...
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    The Marriage Debate

    OP, I understand where you're coming from on this. I personally know many, many people that have just sort of given up on the idea of "happily ever after" when it comes to relationships. Here's the thing, I don't think marriage in and of itself is the problem. We all suffer from the human...
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    What do I do?!

    Hey there. Sorry you're going through all of this. I totally get your dilemma in connecting with her on Facebook. Here's the thing, you've already expressed that you had feelings for her and she didn't feel the same way. That was a long time ago and now she lives across the country. What harm...
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    In a financial bind

    Praying for you friend! He is Jehovah-Jirah. He will meet all of your needs according to His riches in glory.
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    Praying When You Don't Know God's Will

    Have you thought about taking one of those spiritual gifts assesments? It might help you zero in a little more on what God has called and gifted you to do with your life. There is a really good series of articles on Discovering God's will that you may find helpful at Focus on the Family's...
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    My husband doesn't trust me to have friends

    So sorry you guys are going through this. I think any husband would be a little concerned by another man dropping off his wife; especially a man that he doesn't really know. But he clearly overreacted. The conversation should have never gotten to the point of accusation and fear of an affair...
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    Pray for Husband

    Praying for you and your husband.
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    separation or divorce?

    That's really good input on the culture at the time. It definitely changes the way you look at it.
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    separation or divorce?

    Sorry you are going through this friend. I am praying for God to touch your husband's heart. You might want to consider calling Focus on the Family at 1-800-A-FAMILY. They offer free over the phone counseling with licensed, Christian therapists. They could probably give you some really good...
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    Need prayer for healing for me and my husband

    I'm praying for you both today.
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    Need help from a desperate Dad

    Hi brother, thanks for the update. I'm sorry you got upset reading certain responses. I am praying for you today.
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    Need help from a desperate Dad

    Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Parenting in a blended family can be very challenging. It sounds like you have run into a few of those challenges with your kids and ex. I work for Focus on the Family. You might want to consider...