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rdsmith3
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:29 pm    Post subject: It's been quiet around here Reply with quote
It's been really quiet here lately. Is everyone on vacation (I hope)? Is everyone enjoying a blessed marriage lately (that would be great)?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey there.
Yes, I was thinking that myself.

I'm sure it's summer, vacation, back to school-- all that stuff
takes time away from the computer.

Things should be picking up.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Summer always seems to be quiet -
Maybe it means we should be outside more instead of glued to our computers. Very Happy

Actually just got back from vacation in Michigan with the family.

Marriage is good, how about you?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
We're still struggling with some significant issues but I have faith our marriage will get much better. We both seem to be focused on doing the Lord's will, and on putting God first, which is the most important thing. My wife just read a book Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney, which she really enjoyed. I just started reading it myself. It really helps one to focus on what is most important.

Our counselor used the analogy of someone who weighs 500 pounds and goes on a diet. It takes a while -- years, maybe -- to get down to a proper weight. He says that we are like that spiritually, and it will take time, but we will get there. I get impatient and frustrated, so I need to hear that. It is also important to look back and recognize that we have made progress.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:28 pm    Post subject: end of summer Reply with quote
Hello- Summer has gone very quickly, and for sometime who has picked up just afew computors skill, I need to watch the amount of time I spend on it. But it also has been a form of release for me and knowint there are other Christians praying for me and my marriage has been a blessing. So I thank you for that. And we had a good wkend. I feel less consumed by it all. And start praying when I start to dwell on things. Take care-Jo-jo
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:48 am    Post subject: RdsSmith~ Reply with quote
"My wife just read a book Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney, which she really enjoyed. I just started reading it myself. It really helps one to focus on what is most important."

RDS~ That is a awesome book! He also has a book, Christ our Mediater, a follow up to the other. I know C.J personally, He is an honest, God seeking man. He pastored our church for 20 odd years. This Man lives what he writes! I just prayed for your marriage.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:15 am    Post subject: Re: RdsSmith~ Reply with quote
Karelina9 wrote:
"My wife just read a book Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney, which she really enjoyed. I just started reading it myself. It really helps one to focus on what is most important."

RDS~ That is a awesome book! He also has a book, Christ our Mediater, a follow up to the other. I know C.J personally, He is an honest, God seeking man. He pastored our church for 20 odd years. This Man lives what he writes! I just prayed for your marriage.


Thanks. I am still enjoying that book. It almost brought me to tears the other day -- I am so undeserving of Christ's sacrifice for me.

Thanks for the prayers. My wife and I had a really good three day weekend, and I hope and pray that all of you did.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:42 am    Post subject: I was thinking the same thing! Reply with quote
I am really glad things are quiet here, in one way. It seems there is more activity when people are in trouble than peace. So I am hoping it means peace.

Maybe there is more posting in the winter when people in at least part of the country are cooped together and holidays are upon us.

Life here is terrific. Our oldest just went away to college. Our youngest is paying attention in school and spending a lot of time concentrating when she gets home.

We moved into a meaty, bible intensive set of nightly devotions. Little by little we are burying the Word in our hearts, again.

Our new business may finally pull off life support. We know that we may still go belly up, but at least we will do it together. That doesn't mean that I like the idea or am resigned to it, but I know that it is a possibility that I will have to deal with.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:19 pm    Post subject: new fall beginnings Reply with quote
Just finished reading some of the posts. In a way it makes me feel so sad. My husbands family were here this wkend, and in observing them, I watched the husband and wife , I saw no pyhsical touch or warmth, and they are charsmatic Christians. But maybe some people are not comfortable in public. But thru all the things my husband and have gone thru I always remember we touched an hugged each other in the open. Maybe thats why the things I am going thru are hard to understand. I lok back and thought I had always been there for my husband, but I guess it was not enough. Interesting, next Sat my nephrew is getting married. they asked if I would give a reading and a prayer for their marriage. i wonder what they saw looking on the outside at our marriage. Sam and so many others on this site give very good Bibical advice. The devil is sure working overtime in our homes and marriages. We really need to be praying for the family daily. Have a blessed rest of the week and value your your spouses. Jo-jo
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