I enjoy writing, reading, web surfing for answers to any questions that I may have, I enjoy the company of my friends, I enjoy funny sitcoms (Whose Line is it Any ways and Seinfield are my faveorite), I am hoping to get some softball practice in this summer, as it used to be something I enjoyed when I was younger.....and so much more things I am interested in I'm sure, but when I try to think of them on the spot I am left with wrinkles upon my forehead....
I'm passionate about...
my mother, she is my everything....I am grateful for her, for I am nothing without her....Writing is my one true passion asides from my mother, I have been writing since I was a small child, I am in school now majoring in proffessional writing: journalism/freelance, though my true dream is to become a novelist, Reading is second though sometimes first to my writing, for if it were not for the many books I've read and continued to read I would have never learned to write...Music is what moves me, to tears, to sorrow, whatever the emotion may be I always find it in my music....and GOD above all has my passion, as I am hoping to find him again, and for this I task I have outstanding passion....and Jesus, the son of GOD also...
My story with God
I grew up Catholic, but my mother was never strict about church and Sundays, though she did make sure I said my prayers every night. In my household it was only my mother and I, my father was in and out of jail and most of the time not welcomed to our apartment, and I have no siblings..my mother has always been my teacher and though she never spoke on a regular basis about God, it is because of her that I know he exist and that Jesus Christ , his son, was sent by him for the slavation of us...she taught me her way that God loves me so, and is always willing to forgive me if I am wiling to ask for his forgiveness. This strategy saw me through many years, but recently (the past 3) I've strayed so far from all my mother has taught me, following the footsteps of father I've fallen into the hands of darkness, I have a problem with a certain drug and I am exhausted trying to battle this problem. I feel so distant from God, and the few times I've turned to him I was able to become clean, for a week or two, but would always slip back to the darkness, and it's because of this I fear I've betrayed him. He offered me help which I accepted greedily, and then in my own way told him it wasn't enough everytime that I went back to the drug of choice. How can he look at me with any love after I've done such horrible things to him? I am here to find help, I yearn for strength to stay under his wing, and to never stray again. I've so many questions and I hope to find an answer.....
Hang in there Thomasina.....Though we tend to give up on ourselves alot, be assured that God will NEVER give up on you as long as you continue to seek him in love, faith, and honesty.
Sista T, It sounds like the Lord is stirring you. I pray that your craving for HIM is stronger than the desire of the chiva?. Satan lives in that stuff, and I know first hand. Are you needing some support going through the addiction demons?
In reading your posts you cannot be that bad off if you are making it in school and working. You are still functional. You can make the choice to accept that knockong at your hearts door; and it is not going to be an easy decision due to the past of "giving in" but think about this; you cannot do it alone, only the power of Jesus Christ will free you of the madness of addiction (and you know it from your post).
Are you in crisis now? If so go to Jesus in prayer, forgetting the Religious teachings and seek HIM . I am a night owl who will discuss this all night if you need. I am praying for you. A fellow struggler. rix
Thomasina, at the very top of each page you should see a little "person" icon. Click it and accept my friend request. I have an important message to share with you :)
Hello, this is Greg, TheNET Coordinator. Thank you so much for joining our network and for sharing so openly about what is happening in your life. Like others have written, I know God led you here where there is forgiveness and freedom in Jesus. I hope you enjoy your time here.
I want you to know I left you a message. You can find your messages in your Ning inbox. Just go to the very top left corner of this page and you will see an envelope icon. Click that icon and you will see all your messages.
Once again, welcome to TheNET and have a great day in the Lord Jesus.
This is Paige, another moderator here on TheNet, and Im very blessed to have you join our community of believers, as we grow in the love and wisdom of our Lord . Its soo neat to meet new friends here from all around the world . You will find TheNet a safe place to get to know other believers and share your love and life in Christ.
I really like it here because its a great online source of Christian information,and fellowship. When I find it hard to get out of the house or hard to get to church, I get online and get "filled" with His word and all the other believers and thier prayers. Its soo good to know that when Im hurting there are others that are too and in need of the same love and support I do from the Lord. Praise God for His work on the Cross!!! We are all one body now and can work together to heal and help other members.
Also, Id like to invite you to come over and visit us in the Womens Group where
women from all ages and all walks of life come to encourage and be encouraged
to help, and be helped, to share thier wisdom with other women , and get prayer that
we all need as women to continue in our faith and the path God has set before us all.
I hope to "see" you often and I would love to get to know you more as we walk this faith.
Im your friend, and if I can help or answer any questions for you, Im here.
God Bless you, Thomasina!!
Paige
Network Moderator
Greetings and Blessings! This is Carla, one of TheNET moderators here. Welcome to this wonderful family of Jesus followers! We're glad you are here.
I have included a link to help you navigate around the site. . Please be sure to check out the Genesis Group and visit the Links for Growth forum for great tips on how to grow in Christ. Please be encouraged to check it out.
Your childhood sounds very similiar to mine regarding our 'dads', or lack there-of! I am so thankful to God that He is my heavenly father, and takes care of all my needs, and loves me so much, no matter what I have done. I know ---It is all for His Glory. This is His story and He just wants us to be a part of it.
My mom remarried a wonderful man when I was 18 years old. They are both also members here on TheNET.
I also Praise God that you are here, and opening up asking God to help you. I pray that you will find what you are seeking. Jesus is all that you need. I pray that you will know that down to the depths of your soul.
Please also be encouraged to personalize your page by adding music, photos and videos. This is your personal space, made by you, for Him!
Once again, thanks for joining TheNET. I hope you make lots of good friends here and keep growing in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord.
I look forward to getting to know you.
God Bless!
Carla/NET moderator
Thank you Thomasina for being such a beautiful encourager. By the Grace of God my life has purpose and I am living with intent on pleasing God. He is truly my rock! I would be completely lost without Jesus! Jesus has so much to offer you. Trust in Him and lean not on your own understanding. For He is with you everywhere you go. The strength you need comes from God. Hand it over to Him...continually. God wants you to. When you stand in Christ you will be Victorious.
Hello Thomasina;
I would be honored if you would be my friend. Welcome to the greatest website on the internet. Have you ever read the story of the prodigal son in the bible? AllaboutGod.com is another wonderful source of information. You can find the story there with an explanation if you like. Jesus' Love is unlike any Love we have ever known. God gave us only son to die on across for our sins. There are truly no words in our languages thank can truly describe the Love of God.
If you need strength you have come to a good place. God needs you dear friend. As you learn and listen to the Holy Spirit you will come to understand this. Only you can make the choice God's light of life or darkness. There is strength in numbers Thomasina. We are here for you sister.
May God Bless you
journeymanhd
Good Morning I felt your pain this morning when I read your discussion and sent you a friend request...HAVE A GREAT DAY...YOU ARE A PRECIOUS DAUGHTER OF THE KING>
More Later,
Rori
FOR I, THE LORD YOUR GOD, WILL HOLD YOUR RIGHT
HAND, SAYING TO YOU, "FEAR NOT, I WILL HELP
YOU."
( ISAIAH 41:13 *NKJV )
We often face troubling times in our lives that
cause us to worry, and lose sleep. As a child of God you
have Him at your side, holding your hand, and guiding
your pathway through those times. For, THE LORD IS
GOOD, A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE;
AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM.
( NAHUM 1:7 )
He will never abandon HIS Children, throughout
their entire lives. For He is always with us no matter
what we may face, as He further promised: WHEN YOU
PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH YOU;
AND THROUGH THE RIVERS,* THEY SHALL NOT
OVERFLOW YOU. WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE
FIRE,* YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED, NOR SHALL
THE FLAME SCORCH YOU. ( ISAIAH 43:2 )
[*Rivers and *Fire in the verse represent difficulties in our
lives]
Therefore, FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT
DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL
STRENGTHEN YOU, YES, I WILL HELP YOU, I WILL
UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.
( ISAIAH 41:10 )
So the next time you face troubling times, do as Jesus
said: "LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED; YOU
BELIEVE IN GOD, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME." (JOHN 14:1)
Then WHEN YOU LIE DOWN, YOU WILL NOT BE
AFRAID; YES, YOU WILL LIE DOWN AND YOUR
SLEEP WILL BE SWEET. ( PROVERBS 3:24 )
Now have a great day walking hand and hand with God,
friend! Amen.
One step at a time is the best way to go
When going through life and traveling in the direction of your dreams
The best way to get ahead is the simpliest way:
Take one step at a time
Don’t look over your shoulder
If you do, you’ll feel the weight of all your yesterdays upon you
And don’t worry about what lies ahead
By the time you get to the bend in the road or the crest of the hill
You’re going to be better and stronger than you ever were before
Just go one step at a time
One day at a time
And you’ll find a rich, thankful life you never thought you could afford….
YOU ARE ALL SONS OF GOD THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST
JESUS, FOR ALL OF YOU WHO WERE BAPTIZED INTO
CHRIST HAVE CLOTHED YOURSELF WITH CHRIST. THERE
IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK, SALVE OR FREE, MALE
OR FEMALE, FOR YOU ARE ALL ONE IN CHRIST.
( GALATIANS 3:26-28 *NKJV )
Now you know why the message is addressed to God's
Children this morning! For truly those who love and
worship God are His children, FOR IN HIM WE LIVE AND
MOVE AND HAVE OUR BEING. AS SOME OF YOUR
OWN POETS HAVE SAID, WE ARE HIS OFFSPRING.
( ACTS 17:28 ) Think about that the next time you are
feeling low, or are depressed and worried because of a
problem that you are facing. I'll bet that problem won't
seem so big if you do!
So friend, as a member of God's Great Family,
never feel alone and think that there is no one to turn too,
FOR HE HIMSELF HAS SAID, "I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU
NOR FORSAKE YOU." SO WE MAY BOLDLY SAY "THE
LORD IS MY HELPER; I WILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN
MAN DO TO ME?" ( HEBREWS 13:5-6 ) Therefore He will
always be there to love you, and guide you through any
difficulty!
Now as the Prophet David wrote: FOR YOU ARE MY ROCK
AND MY FORTRESS; THEREFORE, FOR YOUR NAME'S
SAKE, LEAD ME AND GUIDE ME. ( PSALM 31:3 ) So,
TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES, YOU PEOPLE; POUR OUT
YOUR HEART BEFORE HIM; GOD IS A REFUGE FOR US.
A refuge indeed! Amen. ( PSALM 62:8 )
Hello Thomasina,
I just stopped by to say hello to you my friend. I hope you are well. I look forward to talking with you about the Love of Jesus Christ.
May the light of God's love shine on you,
journeymanhd
Donald James Parker
Don
May 5, 2008
christopher lingk
May 5, 2008
rix
In reading your posts you cannot be that bad off if you are making it in school and working. You are still functional. You can make the choice to accept that knockong at your hearts door; and it is not going to be an easy decision due to the past of "giving in" but think about this; you cannot do it alone, only the power of Jesus Christ will free you of the madness of addiction (and you know it from your post).
Are you in crisis now? If so go to Jesus in prayer, forgetting the Religious teachings and seek HIM . I am a night owl who will discuss this all night if you need. I am praying for you. A fellow struggler. rix
May 5, 2008
Godislove
May 6, 2008
MikeC
May 6, 2008
AAG Netguy
Hello, this is Greg, TheNET Coordinator. Thank you so much for joining our network and for sharing so openly about what is happening in your life. Like others have written, I know God led you here where there is forgiveness and freedom in Jesus. I hope you enjoy your time here.
I want you to know I left you a message. You can find your messages in your Ning inbox. Just go to the very top left corner of this page and you will see an envelope icon. Click that icon and you will see all your messages.
Once again, welcome to TheNET and have a great day in the Lord Jesus.
May 6, 2008
Paige Robertson
Hello, Thomasina,and welcome!
How are you?
This is Paige, another moderator here on TheNet, and Im very blessed to have you join our community of believers, as we grow in the love and wisdom of our Lord . Its soo neat to meet new friends here from all around the world . You will find TheNet a safe place to get to know other believers and share your love and life in Christ.
I really like it here because its a great online source of Christian information,and fellowship. When I find it hard to get out of the house or hard to get to church, I get online and get "filled" with His word and all the other believers and thier prayers. Its soo good to know that when Im hurting there are others that are too and in need of the same love and support I do from the Lord. Praise God for His work on the Cross!!! We are all one body now and can work together to heal and help other members.
Also, Id like to invite you to come over and visit us in the Womens Group where
women from all ages and all walks of life come to encourage and be encouraged
to help, and be helped, to share thier wisdom with other women , and get prayer that
we all need as women to continue in our faith and the path God has set before us all.
I hope to "see" you often and I would love to get to know you more as we walk this faith.
Im your friend, and if I can help or answer any questions for you, Im here.
God Bless you, Thomasina!!
Paige
Network Moderator
============================
May 6, 2008
Carla
Greetings and Blessings! This is Carla, one of TheNET moderators here. Welcome to this wonderful family of Jesus followers! We're glad you are here.
I have included a link to help you navigate around the site. . Please be sure to check out the Genesis Group and visit the Links for Growth forum for great tips on how to grow in Christ. Please be encouraged to check it out.
Your childhood sounds very similiar to mine regarding our 'dads', or lack there-of! I am so thankful to God that He is my heavenly father, and takes care of all my needs, and loves me so much, no matter what I have done. I know ---It is all for His Glory. This is His story and He just wants us to be a part of it.
My mom remarried a wonderful man when I was 18 years old. They are both also members here on TheNET.
I also Praise God that you are here, and opening up asking God to help you. I pray that you will find what you are seeking. Jesus is all that you need. I pray that you will know that down to the depths of your soul.
Please also be encouraged to personalize your page by adding music, photos and videos. This is your personal space, made by you, for Him!
Once again, thanks for joining TheNET. I hope you make lots of good friends here and keep growing in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord.
I look forward to getting to know you.
God Bless!
Carla/NET moderator
May 6, 2008
Carla
I look forward to getting to know you.
God Bless you!~Love in Christ~carla
May 6, 2008
journeyman
I would be honored if you would be my friend. Welcome to the greatest website on the internet. Have you ever read the story of the prodigal son in the bible? AllaboutGod.com is another wonderful source of information. You can find the story there with an explanation if you like. Jesus' Love is unlike any Love we have ever known. God gave us only son to die on across for our sins. There are truly no words in our languages thank can truly describe the Love of God.
If you need strength you have come to a good place. God needs you dear friend. As you learn and listen to the Holy Spirit you will come to understand this. Only you can make the choice God's light of life or darkness. There is strength in numbers Thomasina. We are here for you sister.
May God Bless you
journeymanhd
May 7, 2008
Rori
More Later,
Rori
May 9, 2008
Pastor Bob B
May 9, 2008
Pastor Bob B
May 17, 2008
kathleen aldea
HAND, SAYING TO YOU, "FEAR NOT, I WILL HELP
YOU."
( ISAIAH 41:13 *NKJV )
We often face troubling times in our lives that
cause us to worry, and lose sleep. As a child of God you
have Him at your side, holding your hand, and guiding
your pathway through those times. For, THE LORD IS
GOOD, A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE;
AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM.
( NAHUM 1:7 )
He will never abandon HIS Children, throughout
their entire lives. For He is always with us no matter
what we may face, as He further promised: WHEN YOU
PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH YOU;
AND THROUGH THE RIVERS,* THEY SHALL NOT
OVERFLOW YOU. WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE
FIRE,* YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED, NOR SHALL
THE FLAME SCORCH YOU. ( ISAIAH 43:2 )
[*Rivers and *Fire in the verse represent difficulties in our
lives]
Therefore, FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT
DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL
STRENGTHEN YOU, YES, I WILL HELP YOU, I WILL
UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.
( ISAIAH 41:10 )
So the next time you face troubling times, do as Jesus
said: "LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED; YOU
BELIEVE IN GOD, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME." (JOHN 14:1)
Then WHEN YOU LIE DOWN, YOU WILL NOT BE
AFRAID; YES, YOU WILL LIE DOWN AND YOUR
SLEEP WILL BE SWEET. ( PROVERBS 3:24 )
Now have a great day walking hand and hand with God,
friend! Amen.
Jul 9, 2008
kathleen aldea
One step at a time is the best way to go
When going through life and traveling in the direction of your dreams
The best way to get ahead is the simpliest way:
Take one step at a time
Don’t look over your shoulder
If you do, you’ll feel the weight of all your yesterdays upon you
And don’t worry about what lies ahead
By the time you get to the bend in the road or the crest of the hill
You’re going to be better and stronger than you ever were before
Just go one step at a time
One day at a time
And you’ll find a rich, thankful life you never thought you could afford….
Jul 19, 2008
kathleen aldea
JESUS, FOR ALL OF YOU WHO WERE BAPTIZED INTO
CHRIST HAVE CLOTHED YOURSELF WITH CHRIST. THERE
IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK, SALVE OR FREE, MALE
OR FEMALE, FOR YOU ARE ALL ONE IN CHRIST.
( GALATIANS 3:26-28 *NKJV )
Now you know why the message is addressed to God's
Children this morning! For truly those who love and
worship God are His children, FOR IN HIM WE LIVE AND
MOVE AND HAVE OUR BEING. AS SOME OF YOUR
OWN POETS HAVE SAID, WE ARE HIS OFFSPRING.
( ACTS 17:28 ) Think about that the next time you are
feeling low, or are depressed and worried because of a
problem that you are facing. I'll bet that problem won't
seem so big if you do!
So friend, as a member of God's Great Family,
never feel alone and think that there is no one to turn too,
FOR HE HIMSELF HAS SAID, "I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU
NOR FORSAKE YOU." SO WE MAY BOLDLY SAY "THE
LORD IS MY HELPER; I WILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN
MAN DO TO ME?" ( HEBREWS 13:5-6 ) Therefore He will
always be there to love you, and guide you through any
difficulty!
Now as the Prophet David wrote: FOR YOU ARE MY ROCK
AND MY FORTRESS; THEREFORE, FOR YOUR NAME'S
SAKE, LEAD ME AND GUIDE ME. ( PSALM 31:3 ) So,
TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES, YOU PEOPLE; POUR OUT
YOUR HEART BEFORE HIM; GOD IS A REFUGE FOR US.
A refuge indeed! Amen. ( PSALM 62:8 )
Jul 23, 2008
journeyman
I just stopped by to say hello to you my friend. I hope you are well. I look forward to talking with you about the Love of Jesus Christ.
May the light of God's love shine on you,
journeymanhd
Sep 5, 2008