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The preacher's wife has a boyfriend. She moved out of the home, and yet, she still sees her husband, and even attends the church that he preaches at (minus the boyfriend). I have a problem with this. I think it is a poor example to married couples, and it just looks bad for the church. I mean, isn't there a Bible verse that says something about if a man cannot get a handle on the affairs of his home, then how can he lead the church? I am sure there is a verse that says something like that, and that tells me that this minister needs to get his house in order before leading "the flock".
Where do you draw the line between their personal life and how it devastates the church family to see the preachers wife holding hands with her boyfriend at the grocery store, etc..... There is a part of me that wants to shake her by her shoulder's and say, "WHAT do you think you are doing?" But, after I saw her for myself (with her boyfriend), and KNEW it was true, I just got in my car and cried all the way home----for the pastor, and for her obvious confusion. I am praying about this matter. I am praying that if I see her again, that GOD will give me something to say to her, and she will feel the Love of God in my words.
What is happening in the churches? A few months ago, another church had to fire its pastor because he had been embezzling money from the church, and running up a huge phone bill. Several years ago, another minister ran off with a stripper. This has all happened in a little town of 2,000 people.
Now you see why I cannot find a church around here to put my feet down in and get rooted in!!!!
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My marriage is coming to an end. We keep holding on, hoping that it will work out for us, but there is much unhappiness in this household, and one of us doesn't know what to do to help us heal, and the other one has no desire to give of himself to help us heal.
My husband is disappointed in the way my health has taken a turn for the worse. He wants a healthy, active wife. I don't blame him, because I want to be healthy and active. Instead, I am consumed with pain and cannot move around very well. So, my husband has become a workaholic----working from sunup to sundown. He says he doesn't have time to go anywhere for enjoyment/entertainment, or to just get away with me for anything but grocery shopping and lunch together (once a month). He doesn't have time for church anymore. I am becoming increasingly lonely for his companionship, and for us to strive TOGETHER to live a Christian life.
I have shared my feelings with my husband. I have told him what I need from our marriage. He listens, but he does not hear. He talks but he does not communicate. Our lives are taking us two different places. I don't mind that he has his interests and I have mine, but what I do mind is that he doesn't care to step inside my world, if only to understand me better. He doesn't care that I am spiritually lonely for his companionship.
I know that God takes marriage seriously. I do, too. I know that God says that a wife can win her husband by her example. But, I don't care to be a martyr in my marriage. I don't care to suffer a lot of emotional pain, and spiritual lonliness, just so that I can say that I hung in there till the bitter end! I don't believe God intends for His children to be abused emotionally and verbally.
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A few years ago, I lost a dear "brother in christ". Steve was his name. He was a loyal husband, and a loving father. He was also a man who LIVED the Word of God. He was a quiet man, yet, he was at all the church functions, and his family opened the doors of their home for get-togethers, and Bible Studies. He was also a fantastic singer. Everyone requested him to sing at their weddings, funerals, gatherings, community events, etc..... I used to tease him and tell him that I was President of his fan club.
A few years ago, he needed a bone marrow transplant. I watched him lose his beautiful head of hair (he said it was a good lesson in humility and humbleness). I watched the once muscular man die away, and become a rack of bones.
When Steve died, he was surrounded by family and Christian brothers and sisters, who sang and praised God as Steve left this life.
I dedicate this blog to the memory of a real Christian man, my dear friend, Steve. I will see you again one day, brother! Glory to God in the Highest!!!
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I am unable to leave a message on several of my friends pages. I get a message back that says something like "must get approval for public viewing" or something like that! Well, if I cannot comment, then why be friends? That's what we do....chit chat back and forth, so LET ME IN or take me off your list! I just don't understand that.
Truthfully, I am not here (in Mychurch) enough to become a pest to anyone! Ashamedly, I say that I am not here enough to become close friends with anyone, either. My first priority is what I have to live in every day, and that is MY real life. You have yours, too, you know? And I have mine. I have to do what I have to do every day, and getting on the computer for any reason is just not a big priority of mine.
I think I have finally found a church to become a part of. I think I could serve there with a card ministry. I am planning to speak with the pastor before I come to a decision about joining. I know that this is a very WELCOMING church, and that is the first thing that appealed to me about this church. Lots of people walk up to the newcomers and welcome them, and it feels like coming home!!!! Secondly, the pastor preaches the WORD and the TRUTH (and of course, the WORD is the truth) and that is VERY important to me. Also, it is a church that serves the community and serves with love.
I am looking forward to writing about it one day soon. |
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oh boy! oh boy! oh boy! I feel GOOOOOOD! And it is all because of YOU! Thanks to EVERYONE who wished me a happy birthday! I feel LOVED!
I was feeling pretty "bummed out" because I was having another birthday. Us women get that way now and then, you know? But, my heart is breaking for my childhood friend, who is dying of cancer. I have been talking with her via the telephone, and when the door is opened, I tell her of Jesus love for her, because she is a lost soul. I shudder to think what would become of her soul should she die right now!!! She is blaming God, so it is hard to get through, and I am trying to be loving and delicate with her.
To top matters off, my own health has been failing. I won't go in to the details, as no one wants to hear that kind of stuff anyway. Just know that i am in a rut, healthwise, and I need the Lord to pull me out of the quicksand!
But, it has been a blessing to come on here today and see all those birthday wishes. Thanks to each of you for making my day so nice. God bless!!!
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