Mature chat thread.....

[peacechild4]

Net is still down, but my brilliant techy son managed to work out how to "tether" my bonus internet I get on my prepay for my mobile fone, and via blue tooth I can use it on my lap top!! At least I can talk to friends on msn, and check out a few things on net!!

Yay for smart kids.. who take good care of their mothers!!

 

[peacechild4]

I actually did some excersise today.. LOL.. it felt really good.. I walked about 6.5 klms around our local lake with my daughter and doggie too.. it didn't rain thankfully!!

I want to do it again very soon.. cause I have tended to be shut away in my room more then anything.. and putting on the weight.. sigh..

 

[Bridgit]

Hi everybody! I had a great time with friends yesterday for halloween. We had a big sign saying: "it's all about Jesus" and we offered candies, hot dogs, chips, sodas and games for the small kids. We all dressed in friendly costumes. Some people were curious and would ask us what church we were from and chit chat. It was fun!

 

[peacechild4]

Hi everybody! I had a great time with friends yesterday for halloween. We had a big sign saying: "it's all about Jesus" and we offered candies, hot dogs, chips, sodas and games for the small kids. We all dressed in friendly costumes. Some people were curious and would ask us what church we were from and chit chat. It was fun!

Wow sounds like a lot of fun.. what a great idea to use the holiday in such a way..

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Reading all the comments.. I wonder if those who have been burnt by marriage would consider it if the person you were with was or seemed like "the one"... It is a commitment to that person and you do lose some freedom but it could be freeing if we didn't get so darn selfish .. but what is it exactly that we lose and why can't we enjoy each other down the track.. why cannot we keep it fun and interesting and just accept each other for who we are without having to change each other..

Sis.. if you could choose your future..

Just for fun.. what would you choose??

I would love to be loved deeply by someone and that someone to be my best friend. I've been loved but I usually love more than I am loved IMO if that makes sense so...Someone that would like to travel and have fun and be with me until the Lord comes back.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

thanks peacechild
Probably more than many readers ever wanted to know about me

I know this isn't to me, but I couldn't disagree more Gwenyfur. People are facinating and I always find it interesting. Every single one of us has our own belief system. True.... most here profess Jesus Christ as their Savior as do I, but that doesn't mean I can't converse with someone that has a different belief system than me and if I don't converse with people how on earth do we get to know anyone? And the story of "how" people come to their beliefs interests me too, so I am grateful that you did answer questions and give us some insight to yourself. Thank you again.

 

[dayhiker]

Sounds like a good place to walk, PC.
I was planning a walk for the weekend, then I remember that I had a men's meeting.
Darn ... I mean yaaaaaa .. too bad I couldn't do both.

 

[peacechild4]

You all bless my heart when you chat on here.. Hope you know that.. Good afternoon from Aus land..

I just got some second hand clothes bargains.. but boy the women swoop on the racks of new clothes that come out.. only one dollar each and mostly quality clothing... I was blessed standing back some though.. one much larger then me lady kept handing me out clothes my size..

 

[peacechild4]

I would love to be loved deeply by someone and that someone to be my best friend. I've been loved but I usually love more than I am loved IMO if that makes sense so...Someone that would like to travel and have fun and be with me until the Lord comes back.

Sounds perfect sis and makes complete sense to me..

 

[Gwenyfur]

I thought your post was very open and honest. Yeah, sometimes I get worn down to by those of the Christian faith, but I cannot reject Jesus; He's in my heart and we are co-joined. I even tried to be an atheist a few years ago, for a day, and couldn't do it. I'm very happy to make your acquaintance, Gwenyfur! Oh, and I'm sorry I couldn't respond until now - computer problems...

Love those pesky computer problems. Fortunately if I can't fix it my even larger of a geek b/f can

Im at the library on free internet!! My internet crashed on Friday, and even my very tech savvy eldest son couldnt fix it, so waitin on our internet provider to fix the issue.... and who knows how long that will take! Am so grateful that I have free internet, even if it is only for a couple of hours til library closes!! Thank you God!!

*Love* free internets

Ha Ha I was smiling about this
(Yes, i am grateful they do stay outa my herb and magick cabinet...there are some in there that are dangerous)

even though I don't know who "they" is lol.
My wedding anniversary would have been 30 years on October 21st. I did celebrate...all by myself...but it's OK. I really did miss him alot this year though but what's a girl to do. Don't know if I'll ever get married again. I saw an attractive man at church last week that made me take a second look lol. Probably married anyway, but IDK...I'm content with my singleness right now so...we shall have to see what the future holds.

"They" are my daughter and my mother who moved in 2 years ago...
She's firmly convinced I'm going to hell, but doesn't hesitate to drink anything I mix up for her LOL

The tea mixture is doing her very well thankfully.

I know this isn't to me, but I couldn't disagree more Gwenyfur. People are facinating and I always find it interesting. Every single one of us has our own belief system. True.... most here profess Jesus Christ as their Savior as do I, but that doesn't mean I can't converse with someone that has a different belief system than me and if I don't converse with people how on earth do we get to know anyone? And the story of "how" people come to their beliefs interests me too, so I am grateful that you did answer questions and give us some insight to yourself. Thank you again.

You're welcome...again
I have no problem being open and as honest as possible without offending (or hopefully not anyhow). I agree we all have walked different paths that lead in different directions, but it makes us no less feeling, caring, loving, or human

I would love to be loved deeply by someone and that someone to be my best friend. I've been loved but I usually love more than I am loved IMO if that makes sense so...Someone that would like to travel and have fun and be with me until the Lord comes back.

I have no problem with being loved...or in loving someone else...
It's the legalities of "marriage"
Males *always* change after marriage...tend to become proprietary...

 

[Gwenyfur]

Oh!


Sorry I've been so absent of late, I'm a bit under hte weather, bronchitis progressed to pneumonia...

yeah...yeah...I know...

"Witch! Heal Thyself!"

That would mean I actually stop and rest and take care of me instead of taking care of everyone else LMAO

 

[dayhiker]

lol @ witch heal thy self .... was a similar comment made to Christians that I have known who were effective in praying for the sick.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

reminds me of something a friend of mine said to me yesterday. She has cancer and her husband is attending a church that is very charismatic and into "the gifts of the spirit" and healing etc. and the other night they (the church) I guess were having some sort of "healing" ministry going on and he wanted her to go. She isn't comfortable with some of their tactics and she was tired and declined. Then he says to her "you know you're really missing an opportunity here, cuz you know these people really know what their doing". Whaaaat? She got offended cuz alot of her friends pray for her daily and send her comforting messages on FB and email and she was just floored. When she told me I was the same way. Like how can you measure someone's "ability" in spiritual matters? Of course we don't even believe in "peoples ability" we do believe in prayer and the power of it, but it doesn't have anything to do with the individual person that prays. That's like, say if she got healed and then I claim that it was MY prayer that got her healed. . I just thought it was funny the BBM part and it kinda went with the witch heal thyself remark.

 

[peacechild4]

Sis... would it offend you for me to pray for your healing..

I want to ask first so as not to offend..

Healing is a major for me... I mean I study the bible alot and seek JESUS alot for this very thing.. I want to see people healed.. and believe it is possible.. it has a lot to do with our mind.. and how much we know.. for GOD says the knowledge of the truth sets us free.. my people perish for lack of knowledge..

I cannot say I see the results I desire yet in the flesh.. but I am going to set my heart to do all I can to see it happen.. cause people suffer so and I love them.. health and well being is a good way to show GODS love....

 

[mjmcmillan]

I'm down for a bit this morning. The "Fickle Finger of Fate" reached out and got my truck good last night, broke the serpentine belt and probably took out an idler pulley as well. So, it's been towed to the shop now and I'm at home when I'm usually not, waiting to see if work makes renting a van worthwhile. Here lately, cheap freight and light loads make renting questionable at best so I have to see what "The Powers That Be" come up with.

For those who don't know: The serpentine belt powers everything that's engine driven. When it breaks the first sign you get is the battery light on your dashboard lighting up. You lose the alternator, power assist on the steering, water pump, air conditioning and in my case power assist on the brakes as well. When the belt breaks you're shut down like, right now because you won't go far without the water pump, if for no other reason. So, if your battery warning light comes on while driving it's a really good idea to stop, open the hood and look to see if the belt is OK. If it is, maybe you can drive to the service station. If not, call the tow truck.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Sis... would it offend you for me to pray for your healing..

I want to ask first so as not to offend..

Healing is a major for me... I mean I study the bible alot and seek JESUS alot for this very thing.. I want to see people healed.. and believe it is possible.. it has a lot to do with our mind.. and how much we know.. for GOD says the knowledge of the truth sets us free.. my people perish for lack of knowledge..

I cannot say I see the results I desire yet in the flesh.. but I am going to set my heart to do all I can to see it happen.. cause people suffer so and I love them.. health and well being is a good way to show GODS love....

Well of course I'm not offended whenever anyone wants to pray. I am not the one with cancer though it is my friend. I am praying that this last CT scan will have to be redone because they can't find the cancer! I am praying for complete healing and restoration and for God to get ALL the glory. My friend only got offended because she has many friends like me praying for her, and to HER, her husband was insinuating that the people at his church were "better" at it or something, she was like "what do mean, my friends don't know how to pray?"

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I'm down for a bit this morning. The "Fickle Finger of Fate" reached out and got my truck good last night, broke the serpentine belt and probably took out an idler pulley as well. So, it's been towed to the shop now and I'm at home when I'm usually not, waiting to see if work makes renting a van worthwhile. Here lately, cheap freight and light loads make renting questionable at best so I have to see what "The Powers That Be" come up with.

For those who don't know: The serpentine belt powers everything that's engine driven. When it breaks the first sign you get is the battery light on your dashboard lighting up. You lose the alternator, power assist on the steering, water pump, air conditioning and in my case power assist on the brakes as well. When the belt breaks you're shut down like, right now because you won't go far without the water pump, if for no other reason. So, if your battery warning light comes on while driving it's a really good idea to stop, open the hood and look to see if the belt is OK. If it is, maybe you can drive to the service station. If not, call the tow truck.

Grrrr I hate it when that happens! Hopefully it won't be too pricey or take too long to get fixed. My mechanic would fix it the same day. Doesn't sound like that's your case if you're considering renting a vehicle. Anyway, it's never fun when your vehicle breaks down. Hope you get it fixed soon.

 

[Gwenyfur]

reminds me of something a friend of mine said to me yesterday. She has cancer and her husband is attending a church that is very charismatic and into "the gifts of the spirit" and healing etc. and the other night they (the church) I guess were having some sort of "healing" ministry going on and he wanted her to go. She isn't comfortable with some of their tactics and she was tired and declined. Then he says to her "you know you're really missing an opportunity here, cuz you know these people really know what their doing". Whaaaat? She got offended cuz alot of her friends pray for her daily and send her comforting messages on FB and email and she was just floored. When she told me I was the same way. Like how can you measure someone's "ability" in spiritual matters? Of course we don't even believe in "peoples ability" we do believe in prayer and the power of it, but it doesn't have anything to do with the individual person that prays. That's like, say if she got healed and then I claim that it was MY prayer that got her healed. . I just thought it was funny the BBM part and it kinda went with the witch heal thyself remark.

I totally get it...and chuckled heartily...

I'm always amazed at how different sects approach healing...

I will say it's my own fault I got this sick...I *know* what to do at the first sign on bronchitis to nip it in the bud...I failed to do it...
My just desserts LOL

 

[Gwenyfur]

I'm down for a bit this morning. The "Fickle Finger of Fate" reached out and got my truck good last night, broke the serpentine belt and probably took out an idler pulley as well. So, it's been towed to the shop now and I'm at home when I'm usually not, waiting to see if work makes renting a van worthwhile. Here lately, cheap freight and light loads make renting questionable at best so I have to see what "The Powers That Be" come up with.

For those who don't know: The serpentine belt powers everything that's engine driven. When it breaks the first sign you get is the battery light on your dashboard lighting up. You lose the alternator, power assist on the steering, water pump, air conditioning and in my case power assist on the brakes as well. When the belt breaks you're shut down like, right now because you won't go far without the water pump, if for no other reason. So, if your battery warning light comes on while driving it's a really good idea to stop, open the hood and look to see if the belt is OK. If it is, maybe you can drive to the service station. If not, call the tow truck.

Excellent Advice...

I once lost mine going down the highway...
That was "fun"....

not!

 

[MLynn]

Today I decided I needed a new start here at CF, so I've changed my avatar and title. I truly want to be transformed by the renewing of my mind and be the Christian woman I'm supposed to be. I have to admit that I'm a misfit Jesus freak and that The Lord accepts me as I am. It's so simple yet so profound (at least to me). Have a great day, everyone! (The avatar is a picture of one of the stained glass windows of my church).