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[–] 14418229? [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Thank you for the context. I cannot speak for my father but I know that I have sinned- many times. It is hard to forgive oneself and move on without dwelling. Am blessed to have supportive family, friends, and these chat rooms. My parents have been humbled by life and now it is my turn- fly too close to the sun and your wings get burned. To paraphrase someone (am butchering this am sure), when life is wonderful you don’t look to God as much as you do when you are suffering. So, suffering turns you back to God. I like how Jesus finds virtue in the virtueless. If he can see our hearts, he knows what lurks there and loves us anyway.

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[–] 14420282? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yes supportive family is a big help. I'm not so fortunate. These chat rooms give me many blessings. God humbles those he loves. Here's a good passage to read when life seems tough: Hebrews 12:6-11 For whom the Lord loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” Jesus says we are strong when we are weak and weak when we are strong. Being humbled makes us strong spiritually if we are with God. 2 Corinthians 10 That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

We all have talents and are made in God's image. It is up to us to read the bible so that it will reveal our special mission in life. I have come to believe that the greatest book ever written is the bible. It's so many books wrapped up in one. To think it was written over 1500 years by 40 or so authors from all walks of life! And people mock it? It's a history book. It's a self help book. It's a power of positive thinking book. It's a book to start a country's morals and laws. It's a medical book. It's an astronomy book. It's incredible! I can understand why satan doesn't want us to read it and God wants us to write it on our hearts and in our mind. Think about that for a while. You are on a great journey friend be blessed.

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[–] 14690158? [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hello patriot. Just an update- my father is sending me a copy of the Holy Bible this Christmas. Am truly excited! God Bless You, Kind Stranger.