((((<<<EARTH SHAKING NEWS>>>))))))))UPC Evangelist......

Originally Posted by dizzyde

That thing that we are facing locally, it is just blowing my mind. We have a whole group of young men who have just walked away from their families. Most of them were having affairs, but that wasn't even the real issue. They just didn't want to be married anymore, wanted to have fun! I have never seen anything like it! They have no shame, no guilt, feel completely justified. Their wives weren't "fun", they were "nags". These guys just want to ride motorcycles, get tattoos, go to Vegas and party. I just don't get it. It is like their conscience has been completely wiped out. We have 4 or 5 young men who have done this in the last 2 or 3 years. It has been really devastating for our church, these poor young mothers have been through hell.

That has happened here as well. 3 of the men that have walked out of our church in the last 5 years and just abandoned their wife and children were our sons-in-law. It has been unreal. We have been under attack and are weary beyond words...but...I am reaching out and discovering we are not alone in our misery. It just convinces me that it's the work of the devil, not just fleshly desires being fulfilled. That gives me hope that God will remain in control and ultimately His will will be accomplished.

Originally Posted by Thad

No it wasn't about him. I was condemned and given a long lecture for(in their minds)hurting you and the family, bringing this out on the web, spreading mis truths, etc. but i think you already set the record straight.

I assure you we are tough BUT, I do appreciate their concern for us, I truly do. I would not at all lambast them for that. It has been a while since we have been defended. And remember everyone, Christian brought it.

Originally Posted by Thad

that's great news! benn a long time coimg!

Ditto! Our church has been diligently praying and it has been as though the Heavens are brass. I can see our battle is not over yet but your good word gives me hope that it will be soon. We are just beginning to see a cloud, the size of a man's hand. It is just still a ways off. I keep telling myself and my family...things can change in the blink of an eye when God is in control.

[Thad]

Originally Posted by bcarolb

I assure you we are tough BUT, I do appreciate their concern for us, I truly do. I would not at all lambast them for that. It has been a while since we have been defended. And remember everyone, Christian brought it.

Sis Barber, there are a lot of fine christians here but there's also a lot of irritable (cranky) types here on the forum too- this place seems to draw them like flies
believe me, i deal with them on a continual basis !!!!

Originally Posted by Thad

Sis Barber, there are a lot of fine christians here but there's also a lot of irritable (cranky) types here on the forum too- this place seems to draw them like flies
believe me, i deal with them on a continual basis !!!!

Cranky, huh? How funny!!! I know some of them type myself.

[Thad]

Originally Posted by bcarolb

Cranky, huh? How funny!!! I know some of them type myself.

who for instance? on the forum or in real life?

I once made a list of all the cranks on the forum

Originally Posted by Thad

who for instance? on the forum or in real life?

I once made a list of all the cranks on the forum

In real life! I just got to the forum and everyone has been especially kind, due to the subject at hand, no doubt.

Hey guests...is one of you my sister???? If it is are you laughing at me????

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by bcarolb

Hey guests...is one of you my sister???? If it is are you laughing at me????

That is just too funny!!!!!

Originally Posted by Thad

Sis Barber, there are a lot of fine christians here but there's also a lot of irritable (cranky) types here on the forum too- this place seems to draw them like flies
believe me, i deal with them on a continual basis !!!!