Time for a quiet chat

[Jazzedforhim]

My husband rarely attends church and so it came to me after a while, years ago when we started attending the church we still attend now, that lots of folk thought I was a solo mother to start with.

I too have been shocked to know that someone was married. Guess it's easy to do when you don't see a spouse attending. I think that's a big part of human nature.

 

[IBLuke226]

And, you can minister to others in your situation like the rest of us cannot. God will use you...and obviously you want to be used by Him. You go bro!

I was doing some of that with Ellie, and then something happened and she gave away her blessings, sent me a PM she was leaving because of some post about pantagraph jewelry, and she turned off her PM's before icould get back to her about whereever she was posting at, was sad to see that happen and her to leave us so suddenly

 

[Ariella]

I was doing some of that with Ellie, and then something happened and she gave away her blessings, sent me a PM she was leaving because of some post about pantagraph jewelry, and she turned off her PM's before icould get back to her about whereever she was posting at, was sad to see that happen and her to leave us so suddenly

i know, i'm still trying to understand that

 

[Ariella]

i thought i was just starting to find a good friend in her, then she vanished

 

[Ariella]

i'm glad you were able to help her some though luke

 

[joyshirley]

I too have been shocked to know that someone was married. Guess it's easy to do when you don't see a spouse attending. I think that's a big part of human nature.

Yes, I was somewhat appalled as we knew some folk there fairly well already, so it didn't occur to me that folk might think that. My husband started attending events held from time to time though, so that sorted that out.

 

[Jazzedforhim]

I talked with her a bit afterwards. I think she was really hurt by the fact that the site is not "all Christian".

 

[Ariella]

I talked with her a bit afterwards. I think she was really hurt by the fact that the site is not "all Christian"

yep ..... nothing ever is though it seems when it comes to people

 

[joyshirley]

One of my best pals left CF a while back. His username was Truly Blessed, and I still miss him.

 

[Ariella]

Yes, I was somewhat appalled as we knew some folk there fairly well already, so it didn't occur to me that folk might think that. My husband started attending events held from time to time though, so that sorted that out.

that was good and also for him to be attending and hopefully having fun

 

[Ariella]

One of my best pals left CF a while back. His username was Truly Blessed, and I still miss him.

sorry to hear that

 

[Jazzedforhim]

That's why I don't want to leave. I'm making good friends here (I think) and I can avoid the controversy and just fellowship. It's better for my soul right now.

 

[Ariella]

That's why I don't want to leave. I'm making good friends here (I think) and I can avoid the controversy and just fellowship. It's better for my soul right now.

just have to stay away from things that confuse and focus on things that ............ encourage and edify instead

 

[Ariella]

ooops the time flew!!! i need to go for awhile
have fun chatting!!!
bless you

 

[Jazzedforhim]

ooops the time flew!!! i need to go for awhile
have fun chatting!!!
bless you

Bye! See you later!

 

[IBLuke226]

My husband rarely attends church and so it came to me after a while, years ago when we started attending the church we still attend now, that lots of folk thought I was a solo mother to start with.

when the Lord's Spirit called me back ...Oh it's been several years now, maybe 10 years, I would go every week even if Kim didn't want to go, I would leave her at home. And I would go to bible study a lot without her also. She never did become a member of the church we attended.
We was both hurt in prior church experiences, so it was a big step for me to return to a steady service schedule.
This church has been very loving and caring and expecially after Kim died, they would call, just to check up on me during the week. I have even given sermons sometimes and been the fill in worship leader.
They asked me to be on the board but I declined, and just said that my past as a heathen would not look good as an elder, that someone not knowing what I was pulled out of could not understand my past. They understood completely, was just amazed with their compassion

 

[Jazzedforhim]

when the Lord's Spirit called me back ...Oh it's been several years now, maybe 10 years, I would go every week even if Kim didn't want to go, I would leave her at home. And I would go to bible study a lot without her also. She never did become a member of the church we attended.
We was both hurt in prior church experiences, so it was a big step for me to return to a steady service schedule.
This church has been very loving and caring and expecially after Kim died, they would call, just to check up on me during the week. I have even given sermons sometimes and been the fill in worship leader.
They asked me to be on the board but I declined, and just said that my past as a heathen would not look good as an elder, that someone not knowing what I was pulled out of could not ubderstand my past. They understood completely, was just amazed with their compassion

Nothing better then a good church! I'm so happy for you! You ARE so blessed!

 

[IBLuke226]

Yes, I was somewhat appalled as we knew some folk there fairly well already, so it didn't occur to me that folk might think that. My husband started attending events held from time to time though, so that sorted that out.

Is good that it got settled out.
I know a lot of men do not go.
And that is sad because they really should be the ones hearing the Message, the man is to be the Spiritual leader of the family.
Not to take away from the woman's roll, we have a couple ladies in our church that are very "Gifted" with understanding and spreading His Word

 

[joyshirley]

when the Lord's Spirit called me back ...Oh it's been several years now, maybe 10 years, I would go every week even if Kim didn't want to go, I would leave her at home. And I would go to bible study a lot without her also. She never did become a member of the church we attended.
We was both hurt in prior church experiences, so it was a big step for me to return to a steady service schedule.
This church has been very loving and caring and expecially after Kim died, they would call, just to check up on me during the week. I have even given sermons sometimes and been the fill in worship leader.
They asked me to be on the board but I declined, and just said that my past as a heathen would not look good as an elder, that someone not knowing what I was pulled out of could not ubderstand my past. They understood completely, was just amazed with their compassion

I hear you, Carl. But to me, that would be a beautiful and powerful testimony, one which would encourage others.

 

[IBLuke226]

ooops the time flew!!! i need to go for awhile
have fun chatting!!!
bless you

OK, Ariella,
Talk to Ya later