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I met this lady by sheer chance today at the chiropractor clinic! I was certain we had all forgotten about this intended set up from several months ago, but there she was, wandering in, so innocent and unassuming, for an appointment as I was waiting patiently to be checked out. I heard her banter with Latanya at the desk and glanced up, recognizing her face right away. .... Somehow that was enough for me to start feeling a bit flustered and warm in the face.

On my way out the door, I at least retained enough presence of mind to smile politely at her and say, "nice to meet you officially, Sally." =)

Lord only knows what the desk lady who first tried to bring us together, Latanya, was saying to Miss Sally as way of teasing her about me after I had left. (Especially after giving me the scandalous look and nodding over at her while my back was turned to her as Latanya was printing up my receipt and setting up the next appointment and all. I replied with a silent look of my own that I am sure clearly said "oh, i definitely know that that is her; why do you think my face is so red right now?" ) Probably all like, "that was him! That was Will!" ^-^


I was not at all expecting to ever run into her in person.
 
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I finally left my church today. It was really difficult to do and I'm incredibly hurt, but this was the last straw.
 
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I finally left my church today. It was really difficult to do and I'm incredibly hurt, but this was the last straw.

I'm sorry you were so unhappy there. Hopefully, you'll find somewhere else that is preferable.
 
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The meeting with the stakeholders went well. Our apps ran as expected, and the project is now officially over.

Congratulations! Well done. You mentioned starting something else when it ends. Are your plans still the same?
 
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I finally left my church today. It was really difficult to do and I'm incredibly hurt, but this was the last straw.

I’m sorry to hear that. I trust the Lord will lead you to the place He has prepared. Rest in the certainty of His unchanging hand. He’s got you.
 
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That's amazing brother! Congrats! (Sorry I missed this earlier)
 
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I'm sorry you were so unhappy there. Hopefully, you'll find somewhere else that is preferable.

I’m sorry to hear that. I trust the Lord will lead you to the place He has prepared. Rest in the certainty of His unchanging hand. He’s got you.

Thanks! I'm going to my friend's church this weekend but seriously considering starting my own house church or bible study.
 
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Wow! I forgot about that. You know we want details. They’re too polite to ask but I will. Spill!
 
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Thanks! I'm going to my friend's church this weekend but seriously considering starting my own house church or bible study.

I thought about the same. We left before the scandal broke at our previous church and waited for direction from the Lord. I explored a few denominations while here and thought a house church fit the bill.

But now that we’re looking to homestead I’m gaining clarity. I’d like a chapel on the property for familial worship. And I want to be part of a community too. There’s a Mennonite church in the area we’re looking at. That isn’t coincidental. He’s putting it all together.

Why don’t you start with a study and see how it goes. It will be easier to grow a fellowship through that method and you’d have time together to draw from.
 
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That is what we're doing. There is interest from others who left the church and we are thinking about maybe Saturday nights to see how it goes for a bit.
 
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You should join!
 
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I didn't know the Mennonites accept converts. I learn something new everyday!
 
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I finally left my church today. It was really difficult to do and I'm incredibly hurt, but this was the last straw.
God be with you and comfort you.
 
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Please pray I overcome my alcoholism before I end up dead. Lord, have mercy
 
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Please pray I overcome my alcoholism before I end up dead. Lord, have mercy

Yes, of course, Riley. I would not have imagined something like this, but if a desire for alcohol has become that dangerous or out of control for you, then we must pray at the very least for the Lord to help you.
 
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