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It has been years since I started a discussion in Singles. I was hesitant to share this post, but I was thinking this could be helpful or edifying for someone. I know the title sounds so simplistic and painfully obvious, but I believe that one of the keys to unlocking contentment is to meditate...

I was going to give our very longstanding fitness thread a bump today, but then I realized that the new year is fast approaching and it would be nice to start with a fresh thread and new goals. I did achieve several of my fitness goals from last year (as I imagine others did as well), and I...

I was thinking today that it would be fun to share some original Christmas art with each other. This thread can be used to share with others in Singles: original Christmas stories, drawings/ artwork or recordings of carols or arrangements of Christmas music that members have learned. I think we...

I know there are at least a few members in Singles who play chess. I think it would be cool to form an online chess club. I play regularly on chess.com. The app is easy to install on a phone. It could be lots of fun.

I have recently been reading Philippians and discussing/ studying/ sharing thoughts with another friend. One verse that I read the other day really encouraged me and made me really stop to think. I thought I would share the verse here. I know a lot of us have been feeling down lately ( for...

I know there have been many other similar threads posted in the past, but I thought I'd start a new thread on the topic with a slight twist. I think it would be cool to list some of our favorite hobbies and include some background info or stories. Share how you first discovered a passion or...

I've been talking with several friends recently about destinations we'd love to visit someday. We've talked about creating a travel wish list. I thought it might make for a fun thread. If you could visit any three countries or places which would pick? Why? (Let's ignore financial considerations...

My favorite verses in Scripture are the Beatitudes ( Matthew 5:3-11). I have always loved these verses for their simplicity and profoundness. I think it is interesting that Christ began his long sermon with the statement: Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I...

Are there any family holiday traditions that you fondly remember from your childhood? What special recipes or unique things do you like to make for holidays? I know many members in this age group have started their own families. Are you passing down these traditions to your kids or creating your...

We are saved through faith and God's grace. It is interesting though how many different passages in the NT exhort believers to do good works. There are many Scriptures on this topic. A few that I have recently read, I'll include in this post. I thought it might make for an interesting discussion...

My friend and I have been contemplating training for our first triathlon. We are both into distance running but have never done anything like this before. We'd be complete beginners to the sport. We're thinking of training for a sprint or Olympic distance. Has anyone ever done one? Are there are...

I came across this article (that I will link below) on facebook. One of my friends shared it. I thought it was very thought provoking and a good reminder that our words and speech can be very harmful and destructive. This article was titled "Hush Your Mouth: The Mercy of Shutting Up." Of course...

I thought I would start a totally lighthearted thread. Sort of a sequel to the CF Road trip thread. You are hosting a dinner party for eight. (I realize from the last thread that some of you will invite all of singles, lol) Which CF members are you going to invite? Is it going to be a laid back...

I was having this discussion the other day with a few friends and thought it might be fun to discuss here on the forum. What type of traveler are you? Do you prefer a fast paced adventurous trip, a spiritual pilgrimage, a hobby based trip ( such as painting classes in Europe, touring classic...

Okay, if you could pick any four other CF members to go on a road trip with, who would they be? Where would you drive and what would you plan to see? Any cool ideas for entertainment or car games? Of course, no road trip is complete without good food. What are you going to eat on the trip?

I thought it could be fun to exchange some information about our hometowns. Let's have fun with this. Describe your hometown as if you were preparing a travel brochure or tourism add. What is unique or interesting about your area? I live in the Niagara Region of Southern Ontario. Niagara is at...

Did you expect your life to be radically different by this point? Is there anything you wish you had known as a young adult that would have prepared you better for your future? I think Dickens had a very astute analysis of the idealism of youth. In the novel, young Pip's life is forever altered...

I read a quote the other day that I thought would be really interesting to share. I think the wisdom of this quote would be helpful to ponder as we approach the new year. I thought this thread would be a nice followup to Za'atar's thread 2016! I really enjoyed reading through everyone's goals...

I remember seeing this idea on facebook a couple of years ago. I thought it could be fun to modify it and try it out on here. The idea is to post a picture of a painting, sculpture or piece of artwork that you love and include a little bit of information as to why it is your favorite or...

Something that has been on my mind recently is how easy it is for us as Christians to forget our own sins and past and harshly critique the lives of others. You can often see evidence of that mindset on sites like this forum. When I say "critique" I am not referring to those who hold to the...