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Q & A Friday - Moving Past An Emotionally Destructive Relationship

Started by Randy · 10 months ago

I just came out of an emotionally destructive relationship LAST WEEK! WHAT NOW?
My first encouragement would be to slow down your thoughts and sit down with someone you consider to be a wise Christian mentor, support group or professional counselor. It never hurts to get objective f ... Continue reading »

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  • ChaplainChas.

    11 months ago

    What incredible freedom comes in life when we realize faith doesn't rely on feelings! I love Corrie Ten Boom's story (The Hiding Place fame/ concentration camp experiences during The War) of forgiveness of one of the guard's that had abused her and her sister. He apologized to her and asked forgiveness which she did NOT want to give. ...since she had just taught on forgiveness she knew she had to and debated w/the Lord. She simply extended her hand to offer 'forgiveness,' but as she did so the Holy Spirit changed her heart through that simple act of obedience, and BOTH were blessed.

    I was reminded recently of her quote that goes to the effect that 'when God forgives us, He takes the offense and throws it into the bottom of the deep sea of forgiveness, where He has signs posted: NO FISHING!"

    My Dad always said, 'we are responsible for our actions, and repentance. If we were 5% wrong and the other person was 95% wrong, we still need to deal with our 5%, even if the other person doesn't repent of ANY of their stuffs.'

    I'm straying off topic, but it was fun to respond with all this. Thanks for the reminders!

    <abbr>ChaplainChas.s last blog post..Thoughts from A New Day on ... http://chaplainchas.blogspot.com</abbr>
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @ChaplainChas. - Your Dad is cool. I totally agree with him about the 5 vs. 95%. I don't think you were off topic and I am glad you had fun responding. I think your contribution is great. :)
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  • ChaplainChas.

    11 months ago

    Thanks, Randy! You're right, my Dad IS cool.

    Twenty years ago I would have puked to say that but by working on my 5%'s ALOT, I now love him alot, and he, me.

    :::if I knew how to do a smiley, I'd do a wink:::

    <abbr>ChaplainChas.s last blog post..A Tale of two Firebirds on ... http://chaplainchas.blogspot.com</abbr>
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  • Jay Schlosser

    11 months ago

    Randy,

    Since I learned at the Exodus conference that your a website guy - i am sending you a really cool design that I thought you might enjoy. You may have even heard of them. I like them too (websites) - and dream of building some - well.......sometimes.

    www.pixelpeach.com

    they design / photograph some cool web pages and stuff! (D. Crowder, C. Tomlin etc..)
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    Jay... they are amazing. *Amazing.* I LOVE their work. Maybe someday I can hire them (you?) to do wonders for my blog :).

    Although, I am really groovin' on this template right now.

    Thanks for stopping by and giving me a heads up about this group.
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  • Laura Leigh

    11 months ago

    Again, I want you to know that this post is great. It is concise, full of wisdom and practicality and, has great potential in bringing change. I am really not overstating this.
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Laura Leigh - Thank you Laura Leigh. I really really appreciate the encouragement.
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