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  • CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.

Praise upon praise

J

Jenster

Guest
I'm trying to cultivate a more grateful heart, so I am here to praise the Lord!

Praise Him for
- a very generous friend who met my need this week
- two generous friends who showered me with blessings
- my not having to wait in line at a restaurant this morning when I went for breakfast
- wi-fi when I needed it
- the delicious breakfast I had and the great jazz music that was playing
- the friendly manager at the restaurant
- beautiful weather and a refreshing walk
- safety on the roads
- my curiosity revived and many questions in my head again
- a lesson learned: that I need to avoid the trap of trying to solve problem after problem (probably stems from perfectionism). Instead, I must live my life in positive, proactive ways and only focus on the problems that *really* actually face me.

Thank you too, Lord, for guarding me with angels and for helping me when my car had problems last week.
 
J

Jenster

Guest
Lord God, when I am filled with self-doubt, I praise you for your Word, which declares the truth about You and about Your promises and Your provision.

"Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you," You say.
"You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you," You say.
"I am your Rock, your fortress and your deliverer; I am your rock, in whom you can take refuge. I am your shield and the horn of your salvation, your stronghold," You say.
"I am creating in you a new spirit," You say.
"Those who hope in me will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint," You say.
 
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