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  • Re: Has anyone seen Mac?

    macmom70:Hey! I'm not on here much but will keep checking until we can get in touch. How are you? Hi Mac!&nbsp; I am doing really good.&nbsp; I was wondering if you would take a quick look at this link: http://www.gracecentered.com/christian_forums/index.php/topic,37975.0.html This dear lady reminded me of you!&nbsp; Maybe you might have some ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on September 19, 2009
  • Re: Has anyone seen Mac?

    TD&amp;H:Hi all, Has anyone seen Mac lately?&nbsp; I need to get a hold of her...if anyone knows how; please let me know! Thank you! Some might remember her as SisterMac...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on September 18, 2009
  • Has anyone seen Mac?

    Hi all, Has anyone seen Mac lately?&nbsp; I need to get a hold of her...if anyone knows how; please let me know! Thank you! &nbsp;
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on September 18, 2009
  • Re: I need help (part 2)

    kmb1988:Over the weekend, I had a long discussion with my wife. I saw the hurt in her eyes and felt her pain. She said she still has feelings for the ex-boyfriend from high school. As much as it was hard for me, I told her I would not stand in her way for her happiness. I told her to search within her heart and to come back to me and tell me what ...
    Posted to Men's Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 31, 2009
  • Re: stale

    BcauseHeLives:I think this place is going through a rebuilding phase.&nbsp; I've been posting/reading at FL a long time &amp; it always seems to bring in a new cycle of people here &amp; there. Of course it's never been this slow but God's in the details right? Well...I tried to register at the other place; and...all I got was an error ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 31, 2009
  • Re: Poohgirl requests your prayers

    pooh girl:I encourage all of you to hug those you love and be sure to tell them you love them! God Bless, pooh Amen Sister Pooh... God Bless you and your family; (((LOVE)))...is all that really matters.&nbsp; And love is something we ''all'' can ''give'' (smile)... My prayers&nbsp;go out&nbsp;to you...&nbsp; &nbsp;
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 31, 2009
  • Re: stale

    This place is slowly dying (sad)...maybe I will check out that&nbsp; other place...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 31, 2009
  • Re: Broken & In Need of Prayers

    FAITHEY:I sit back and think, God be glorified in all this. I pray and thank God knowing that He is handling this situation. And according to His will, His time, truth will be revealed. For all that have followed my testimony thus far, I pray that you see God,&nbsp;His&nbsp;works in me and through me. It is not I, it is all God. I stand today by
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 26, 2009
  • Re: Boundaries with children

    dividedfamily:&nbsp;I'm exhausted and I am scared.&nbsp; I know I need to accept his apology but I don't know how I am supposed to get over this. How?&nbsp; Leave it with God...He wants to hear it, grasp it, take it from you and give you peace.&nbsp; So...read the Bible; listen to the love He has for you and the love you are to give unto ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 26, 2009
  • Re: tolerance for stepchildren

    BerthaAgain:It's so hard to live like this.&nbsp; Thanks for listening / reading.&nbsp; Any advice would be appreciated. Then make it easy (smile)! First...get a fan in your room and put it on at night.&nbsp; That way...he for sure will not hear the music. Second...love your husband a continue to be patient, gentle and kind.&nbsp; Lift him up ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 26, 2009
  • Re: Boundaries with children

    When my wife divorced me...I would&nbsp;tell&nbsp;my children to love their mom and to give her a hug, I did this even when we were separated.&nbsp; I never wanted my children to take sides or be bitter toward my ex in any way.&nbsp; Over time, she has said some negative things about me...but, my children know the love I&nbsp;have for&nbsp;them and
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 21, 2009
  • Re: I need help

    Amazing how God's Word will ring true time and time again...we reap what we sow.&nbsp; Granted, 10 years seems like a long time to be reaping the destruction; regardless, adultry is one of the toughtest sins to overcome.&nbsp; When we marry...God wants to be number 1 in that marraige; afterall He created marraige...it is to His Glory the marraige ...
    Posted to Men's Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 21, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    Holten:We just got The Shack.&nbsp; My wife has started reading it, I've not yet started.&nbsp; Wow...my friend and I are just starting to read The Shack!&nbsp; I have heard good things about it too!
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 21, 2009
  • Re: I must of missed something???

    dallasapple:The only relief I have as far as DIC and CHAZ is that I do feel there will be less of the gender tension going on.That had completely spiraled out of control as BHL mentioned even threads of encouragement..neutral threads seemed to turn into who is worse man or woman. Other than that I liked both of them..DIC has a wonderful sense of ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 21, 2009
  • I must of missed something???

    FL Friends, As many of you know, I was not active here for some time (my divorce &amp; starting over set in some depression I believe).&nbsp; However, I recently started posting again, mainly because I am feeling a bit more up beat...PTL!&nbsp; I was reviewing a few posts and noticed that DIC, and Chaz were banned...was there anyone else?&nbsp; I ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: Boundaries with children

    TD&amp;H: &nbsp;I reviewed a web site called www.blendingafamily.com Sorry, I fixed the web address...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: Boundaries with children

    dividedfamily:Most of the time, I find myself in agreement with the counselor and my husband but the concept still seems so strange to me.&nbsp; Am I off in my thinking or is this the last resort that needs to be taken? I would not go so far as to say the last resort...because if this does not work; what then? I am divorced and starting a ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:Through God's grace, I have overcome her abuse and forgiven her, yet am concerned that 'turning the other cheek' when we meet, is in fact enabling her continued abuse. Just wondering if there are any recommendations on how to deal with this issue as it has driven a large wedge in our family. Note - these are adult siblings (&gt;40 yo) Hi ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    dallasapple:I have a hummingbird TDH! Different topic but I think God sent me this hummingbird!!! I'm so happy for you that you are having a happy day!! Im fixing to sing the McDonalds song! LOL!! (((HUGS))) Love Dallas Awesome Dallas!!! (((HUGS))) to you too!
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:Again, that is irrelevant.&nbsp; Rejection breaks the family, no matter what the reason, or what scripture is being abused to break the family. Unless&nbsp;one rejects scripture...how can scripture abuse anyone?&nbsp; Can you give us an example of scripture&nbsp;that is&nbsp;being abused? Scripture is intended to bring families together ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    dallasapple:Its non of my business if someone is born gay..Just like its none of their business Im born heterosexual is all I have to say about that. I myself am ''rejected'' because I do not feel that homosexuals are hurting anyone.Not anymore than any other individual(all included)&nbsp;that hurts someone. Love Dallas This is true ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 20, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:Yet off topic, is it an attempt to help or annoy and reject?&nbsp; It is not me that needs the help you continue to push.&nbsp; My statement an hour ago is still relevant. Take care my friend...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 19, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:Sorry but again, off-topic.&nbsp; As exxplained, I am not playing a game, the cards are with others.&nbsp; Why do you feel the need to push another tangent?&nbsp; What are you digging for?&nbsp; Do you have a lifestyle issue?&nbsp; What is the purpose of your continued attempts, if not self-righteousness? To help you...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 19, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:TD&amp;H - thank you, but those questions have been answered many times.&nbsp; Therefore, I&nbsp;see&nbsp;the self-righteousness in your continuing to ask.&nbsp; I experience the self-righteousness expressed by others in their statements here. I only boast of Christ (smile)...He is my righteousness...I am nothing without Him...so it has ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 19, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude: Sadly this conversation has turned from one of discussion of the issue of rejection within a family, to self-righteous judgement of one who has come to this community for input. I am nobody...nothing; so there is no self-righteous judgement from me.&nbsp; I would just like to know if you are nobody too?
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 19, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:Holten - herein lies the issue on this site&nbsp;- your and others&nbsp;rejection of a fellow Christian seeking guidance.&nbsp; No sarcasm - clear observation. Are you a fellow Christian? What is your testimony?&nbsp; Thanks!!!
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 19, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude: TD&amp;H:Is there anything I can do for you?&nbsp; You seem to be pushing for something... I have absolutely not pushed.&nbsp; I have asked a question - gotten some valuable input and insight&nbsp;(to which I have claimed multiple times) - it is others that continue to push with their attempts to pry, and most likely judge, instead of ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 19, 2009
  • Re: Back after a long time away and need some help

    davidandlizziehall:I just love her and I want her to be happy and healthy and in the same state of comfort and peace that I am. I hear ya... God willing her eyes will be opened and her heart comsumed by the Holy Spirit!!!
    Posted to Men's Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: Back after a long time away and need some help

    davidandlizziehall: I agree.&nbsp; She seems to be reaching and I am quietly pushing.&nbsp; I ma hopeful that things will cool to a point where we can talk and I can suggest we return to church.&nbsp; I know that this can only be overcome by Gods intervention.&nbsp; I can not make her see or change or do anything.&nbsp; She must reach that on her
    Posted to Men's Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude: Dallas - I&nbsp;didn't realize you also play the games of the other posters. Is there anything I can do for you?&nbsp; You seem to be pushing for something...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:Dallas - thank you very much for your concise and respectful response.&nbsp; This is pretty much the conclusion I have reached. So glad Dallas was able to help!&nbsp; Good luck with your family!!!
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: Back after a long time away and need some help

    davidandlizziehall:It has been hard, but with Godโ€™s help I have managed to get through it without losing my temper and without digressing into the non-productive types of communication.&nbsp; I keep reassuring her that I love her, and that if she will open up to me that โ€œWEโ€ can find a way to cope with and change the things that are driving this ...
    Posted to Men's Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: Broken & In Need of Prayers

    FAITHEY:I continue to pray fervantly for him. His only hope is in Christ and Christ alone. Amen Faithy!&nbsp; Many will say they trust in Christ alot...but,&nbsp;few trust in Christ alone!&nbsp; I have been away for awhile and am saddened to hear&nbsp;that your husband is still wayward...my prayers go out to you...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: "Loving" Rejection of Siblings

    DelDude:The recent posts&nbsp;are inquiring in attempts to try to change others, however it is for me to change me, and her to change her.&nbsp; Whether or not either of us is changed, there is still the anti-family dynamic of her rejection. Hi DelDude... While I agree the only person we can change is ourself...even that change can only happen ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 18, 2009
  • Re: 3 children and not married

    Sorry you have been going through all of this pain (((hugs to you))) Is Jesus a part of your life?&nbsp; Have you put your faith in Him and Him alone? God&nbsp;created you; He loves you; He has a better life for you; and this life can be found in His Word (the Bible).&nbsp; If you would like to know more about Jesus; and the truth that can set ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 6, 2009
  • Re: My Mother Decided on Hospice

    pooh girl:Why is it when those around you become sick or are facing death that you want to hug everyone around you and desire to be hug back by everyone around you too? I am not sure (((pooh))) so sorry you are facing this; but, could it be that His Spirit in you knows the end is near...and whats to express His love to those around you and bring ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 6, 2009
  • Re: "Seeing God and Jesus"

    JaneFW:Maybe soon I will see God and Jesus.&nbsp; At least that is what I was told.&nbsp; Eternal life does NOT depend on works.&nbsp; If it did we will all be in hell.&nbsp; Christ paid for EVERY sin, so how can I or you be judged by GOD for a sin when the penalty was already PAID.&nbsp; People judge but that does not matter.&nbsp; I was reading ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on August 6, 2009
  • Re: Can I get some advice on good books?

    Well...time for an update!!! We read the Five Love Languages...and, when we took the test at the end; we answered the questions at least 95% the same, I think there were only 2 answered diffently...and we agreed we could go either way on those.&nbsp; Any idea what that says about us?&nbsp; She has visited Utah, and I just came back from Texas ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on July 13, 2009
  • Re: Can I get some advice on good books?

    Thank you all for your heart felt advice!&nbsp; We are half way through ''The Five Love Languages; a real eye opener for sure.&nbsp; She is so sweet and wants to learn and understand.&nbsp; She calls it our devotion time (smile).&nbsp; I just don't want to get off the phone with her.&nbsp; More good news...she is planning on coming out in just ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on June 11, 2009
  • Re: Romance

    Hi guys, I have not read this whole thread.&nbsp; I just would like to say one thing.&nbsp; God tells us the wifes body is not hers but the husbands, like wise the husbands body is not his but his wife's.&nbsp; He also tells husbands to love the wife as his own body.&nbsp; God is clear that we are to give ourself to each other.&nbsp; That is my ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on June 9, 2009
  • Can I get some advice on good books?

    Hi All, As many of you know...I am involved in a long distance relationship that is growing;&nbsp;and, we have decided to read a few books together and discuss them as we go.&nbsp; In doing this; I will get to know her better &amp; she know me (smile)!!! For a couple that would like to grow together in knowledge of God's plan for marraige and to ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on May 28, 2009
  • Re: He said " God is dissolving our marriage" !!!!!

    AloneNACrowd: He said that he feels that the ''Lord is dissolving our marriage''. He was telling me things like ''I knew back before we got married that&nbsp; we should not have gotten married'' or ''I think I lied on the Lord when I said that he showed me you were the one'' or ''The Lord will still honor us if we get a ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on May 18, 2009
  • Re: DESPERATE WIFE,

    Sister, I am so sorry that you are going through this.&nbsp; What happened that you are now in a wheel chair?&nbsp; Is there phyiscal theropy you can pursue to get you back on your feet?&nbsp; This is where you should put your money and your prayers if it is possible to get back on your feet.&nbsp; Your husband does not deserve the money right ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on May 2, 2009
  • Re: Need advice on handling conflict with my wife

    spare_parts:It's not easy and the only real right answer is that you both find ways to understand one another.&nbsp; Understanding is far more valuable than being right. Spare...excellent advice! I know from experience that understanding is key.&nbsp; I am divorced now after 24 years of marraige; and, if God gives me another chance...I will live
    Posted to Men's Forum (Forum) by TD&H on April 25, 2009
  • Re: I've Had Enough

    About2JumpShip:Since I do want to be pleasing to God, I decided to go ahead and marry her because I didn't want to continue to fornicate and she claims that she didn't want to continue to fornicate either.&nbsp; She made a lot of promises prior to the marriage, she has yet to fulfil one of them.&nbsp; She preached the gospel a lot prior to the ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on April 23, 2009
  • Re: Directions for Marriage from Willard F Harley Jr.

    pooh girl: Kind of like love covers a multitude of sins.&nbsp;Your saying, in marriage the love we have for our spouse becomes perfect through God and that love covers a mulitiude of shortcomings of our spouses and carries through the bumps in the road in marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Love will sustain us I think is what you are ...
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on April 21, 2009
  • Re: Directions for Marriage from Willard F Harley Jr.

    pooh girl: TD&amp;H: spare_parts:Unless I totally miss the meanings of the original Greek words, it seems to me that while romantic love may be a worldly concept, it's not what God spells out for marriage.Amen... God does not recongnize the worlds view of romantic love because it is from the flesh...not the spirit; I will leave it at that.Wait a
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on April 21, 2009
  • Re: Directions for Marriage from Willard F Harley Jr.

    spare_parts:Unless I totally miss the meanings of the original Greek words, it seems to me that while romantic love may be a worldly concept, it's not what God spells out for marriage. Amen... God does not recongnize the worlds view of romantic love because it is from the flesh...not the spirit; I will leave it at that. &nbsp;
    Posted to Family Forum (Forum) by TD&H on April 21, 2009
  • Re: Hi Pooh

    Transputer:I'm pretty sure she's a Christian lady who is beautiful in your eyes only because she open her warm home for you so that you can sleep under the same roof even if you two aren't married (yet). I'm not surprised that the so called godly women didn't see that as an issue for you. Sorry that&nbsp;you