Hi Diane,

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Welcome Diane!
What a blessing to have you join us! Im Paige, another moderator here on TheNet and its always exciting to meet new friends here. Wow!
Im so glad to meet you, and your photo is beautiful!
I read about you, and it looks like we have alot in common. I was abused as a child and got into many relationships that were abusive trying to find my identity. All my life, I was trying to please and find my identity in people, especially men. But since 2002 when I came to Christ, my life changed drastically, and now Im learning, and standing on who I am in Him. It was cool that u had a mother who was a Christian, and she was able to establish a foundation in your life. U were blessed. I had no godly influence in my life at all. So it was hard.
Im 35, married, and a mother of 2 children. 3 years old, and 7 months old. Im saved but my husband isnt. Im praying about it, but thank god he is supportive of me and my faith. Being a mom is the most amazing job God has ever gave me., yet it can be the most scary job ever. At least for me right now. I hope that I can give my kids a different life than I had. God is in my life and I hang on to Him to make it different for me and my kids.
I see that you like to hook rugs, that is soo cool. I am an artist,muralist,illustrator, and designer. God has given me a great career in it and Im blessed. I paint in alot of churches, homes, and businesses. Do you like any other type of crafts or arts? I would love to learn how to make rugs. I love them. They are all ove rmy house!!! So praise God that he gave you that gift!!!
I see that you like cats. I have a cat and have had her for 15 years. She still seems to be doing good so its all good. I grew up with pets and alot of them. I love them. Right now its just a cat. My kids take up alot of my energy.
Anyway, Im soo glad that u r here, and Im hoping to get to know u more here on TheNet. What a blessing to have you.
God Bless you!
Paige
The Net moderator

Hello Diane!!!
How are you my friend? Im glad to see u r online and hanging out with friends here. Dont you find this place encouraging? I love it. I think its a good addition to my walk with God to encourage me and inspire me.
Anyway, I hope to hear from you again. Fill me in to what God is doing in your life.
God Bless you
Paige

Awesome poem Diane. I would love to read some more. Have a good day.

Hello Diane!!
God Bless you today and every day!
I read the reply you gave on homosexuality and I just want to say that my heart goes out to your son. I am not promoting or supporting his sin by any means, but I understand how blinding this type of behavior, or any behavior that is sinful can be. I come from a family full of addictions, compulsions, perfectionism, depression, you name it and I feel being raised in that environment made me fall soo hard into sin because I was looking for love. I was taking any kind of love I could get and it didnt matter who. I wasnt homosexual, but I "got around". There was a love deficit in me that needed to be filled, and maybe that is the way he feels he can get that hole filled? He is decieved. he thinks it is right because it feels soo good. Well, that is what sin does. It is wonderful till it destoys your life. I lost everything. I lost my family, my health, and I almost lost my husband. I dont know why he put up with me. But anyway, God turned my life around and I have no temptation what so ever. But it took a total devastating brokeness to "wake me up" from my darkness and bring me to the light. It took a choice, a commitment that I would change. I had to cut all ties with anyone associated with me and that were in that lifestyle. Your boy may need the same thing to happen to him.? He needs to be broken to the point that all he has is a choice to live or die and with you loving him and keeping the faith for him to see, I dont see why he would choose death. There is hope. There are many addictions out there that are sinful, and I dont think homosexuality is any worse. Its a sin to be angry. Jesus said that is like murder to another. We have ALL fallen short of the glory of God. All of us.
Sometimes, the best way to help someone is to let them go and let God. I hope I helped. I love you sis. Paige

A net support has been set up for those who have faced separation or divorce. I want to invite you to become a part of it. Blessings
BobB

I have been divorced for over 20 years, and I think I do not need any counsel on anything like that, but thank you.

Hi Diane
URGENT Prayers request: I received a message from my dearest brother Brateng in allaboutgod net. It said about our country, Indonesia, that Indonesia is included in the 'HALL OF SHAME' on the world-map prayer corps bullentine for the month of April. So I have deliberately posted this here so that you and other friends here can read and assist us with prayers. Please distribute this also for our country. My aim is "to win ALL Indonesia for our Jesus Christ. Now read along and lets fight on our KNEES: "GLOBAL PRAYER CONCERNS."

"This month, we would like to give you several specific contacts that will assist you in your concerted prayers for believers around the world – your prayers can change nations!

The first is an annual publication by International Christian Concern called “The Hall of Shame”. In this report is information about the 10 countries that are considered to be the worst violators of human rights, especially pertaining to Christians.

Please pray for the believers and others in these 10 countries: North Korea, Iraq , Saudi Arabia , China , Pakistan , Eritrea , Egypt , India , Laos and INDONESIA. There are more than 200 million Christians worldwide who live in countries where there is overt social or governmental anti-Christian hostility. This hostility is expressed in various forms – from harassment, job discrimination and imprisonment to rape, torture and assassination. Pray for the pastors and church leaders especially, as they are often the primary targets for persecution.

Pray also for the political leaders of these countries (1Tim 2:1-3) that they might repent of their hardness of heart and come to salvation through Christ. For more information, you can go to the ICC website, www.persecution.org."

Please help with your prayers that we can win "All Indonesia" as well as that other countries for Jesus Christ. And May God bless you all who pray for us. I hope every christians in your countries have freedom and growing rapidly in Christ. Thank you so very much. Jesus bless you all. Love in Christ: Christy Gabriel - Indonesia.

Thanks Diane for acceptance. Your words are kind, your face looks kind...may your kindness gladden the heart of someone today. I have copied your poem and have been reciting it since yesterday.

God bless you...I will be praying for you too and...enjoy new strength in Christ-Pst. Bernhard

Nice to see you on again this morning, Diane. Have a great day in the Lord Jesus!

Dear Sister Diane
Thank you for coming to my life and becoming my friend. God bless you always.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

Dear Sister Diane Wright
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY ALWAYS.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

PLEASE KEEP ON SERVING THE LORD IN THIS SITE BECAUSE YOU ARE NEEDED HERE. GBY

I am being made aware that Jesus is coming sooner than many think. Many will not be ready for His return. We need to be ready, wise virgins, keeping oil in our lamps.

Please do keep on praying for the request of mine down below, and I know I can count on you to do it:

Please "WIN the 10/40 WINDOWS" for JESUS CHRIST.
The 10/40 Windows (located between 10 - 40 degrees North of Equator - between West Africa to East Asia) need Missionaries, have no church at all, and there live about 40 percent of the world population. INDONESIA, my country is in the 10-40 windows though we have churches. Let's get on our knees, praying hand in hand with me for their revival. I look forward to the day when the Lord who I kneel to worship will be recognized by all the living and the dead as the One True Lord.
Thank you so very much

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

PLEASE KEEP ON PRAYING FOR THE UNSAVED AND SINNING ONES ALL OVER THE WORLD BECAUSE JESUS IS COMING SOONEST. JBY

I am being made aware that Jesus is coming sooner than many think. Many will not be ready for His return. We need to be ready, wise virgins, keeping oil in our lamps.

With much love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B

I am being made aware that Jesus is coming sooner than many think. Many will not be ready for His return. We need to be ready, wise virgins, keeping oil in our lamps.

Please do keep on praying for the request of mine down below, and I know I can count on you to do it:

Please "WIN the 10/40 WINDOWS" for JESUS CHRIST.
The 10/40 Windows (located between 10 - 40 degrees North of Equator - between West Africa to East Asia) need Missionaries, have no church at all, and there live about 40 percent of the world population. INDONESIA, my country is in the 10-40 windows though we have churches. Please also pray for ISRAEL and all over the world. Let's get on our knees, praying hand in hand with me for their revival. I look forward to the day when the Lord who I kneel to worship will be recognized by all the living and the dead as the One True Lord.
Thank you so very much

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B