honey badger said:

Angels have been a part of my life since memory ,,, i can hear and see them in everything ...

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I believe you.
Many people have had angels in their life before the exited they womb of their mother.
I know of cases where people tried to get rid of these angels when they realized the danger they were in.
With God's help, many have succeeded.

Israel and Iran have entered a new phase of their strategic confrontation. Tehran may now seek to pre-empt another Israeli strike with a surprise attack of its own. Weakened and humiliated, Iran is now more dangerous than ever.

Israel and Iran are entering a new phase in their strategic confrontation. Israel has demonstrated its determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and its advanced capabilities to enforce that red line. Iran, on the other hand, is suspicious, vengeful, and alert - an impression reinforced by statements from its senior officials. After the war ended, Iran's foreign minister clarified that Tehran had not agreed to a ceasefire, but merely to halt attacks on Israel if Israel stopped its own. Israel Hayom. July 18 2025

An attack by Iran onto Israel by nuke missiles is what the Bible Prophets tell us will happen. The Lords response to this attempt, is well Prophesied: Psalms 83:13-18, Zephaniah 1:14-18, 2 Peter 3:7

GodAndChocolateVanilla said:

I wonder who is responsible for all the lies in this world.

Who started these things?


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I didn't start the fire.

On Saturday, Donald Trump tried to wave the MAGA base off the growing clamor to release the full case file of infamous sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a close friend of Trump’s who evaded trial in 2019 by killing himself in jail. The president’s intervention seemed to reveal that he’s deeply worried there’s embarrassing or incriminating evidence about him in the Justice Department’s files. The furor, he insisted, is being driven by “selfish people” who are trying to hurt him. He said the files must be fabricated “by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers and Criminals of the Biden Administration.” Trump’s tirade made it impossible to escape the conclusion that he’s trying to dissuade his voters from believing any damning evidence that may come out.

What was also telling in this defensive screed is how perplexed Trump is over his base’s fixation on this case. He begs them to move on to other conspiracy theories, offering a full menu of alternatives, like JFK’s assassination, Hunter Biden’s laptop and, his personal favorite, the “Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020.” “Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about,” he pleaded with his supporters, as if saying that no one cares about Epstein will somehow make it true.
MAGA continues to care very much about Epstein. At the Turning Point USA conference over the weekend, right-wing pundit Megyn Kelly commanded the crowd to “make some noise if you care about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal,” leading a crescendo of cheers. Co-host Charlie Kirk crowed that “every hand of 7,000 people” went up after he asked the crowd if they cared. Attendees insisted that Trump is “covering for pedophiles.”

The president’s confusion over why this matters to his base is understandable. MAGA voters have made it abundantly clear that they do not care about sexual abuse. They didn’t care when a tape of Trump bragging about sexual assault was released in 2016. They didn’t care when he was found liable for sexual assault by a civil jury in 2023. They don’t mind that Trump goes out of his way to associate with men accused of sex crimes, from Epstein to Vince McMahon to Pete Hegseth to Matt Gaetz and numerous others. For Trump, this has to be bewildering. His supporters do not treat sexual violence like it’s a bad thing. So why do they care about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, or the identities of his alleged co-conspirators?
The one difference between most of these other allegations and what Epstein did is the age of the victims. Alleged or otherwise, the victims of Trump and most of his buddies were adult women. (The one exception is Gaetz, who was accused of abusing a 17-year-old, and is the rare example of an alleged perpetrator that Trump cut loose.) Epstein, however, abused underage girls. In that narrow space between abuse of adults and pedophilia, the MAGA masses have found their moral absolution. Despite their acceptance of misogynist violence, they still get to be the “good guys” because they draw the line at raping minors.

Trump doesn’t realize why MAGA needs the Epstein files

His base needs a story where they're the heroes, not the villains

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The base seems to have drawn the line at pedophilia.

Lithuania was the last nation in Europe to officially adopt Christianity in the 14th century. I find that fascinating, because while there was so much happening within the European Christendom during this period, the Baltic nation remained staunchly true to their pagan roots. Despite this "conversion" many Lithuanians still remained pagan up to the modern age.

Bob Crowley said:

Apparently some scribe sat down with a very sick man in an ash heap, while three other windbags talked for days, and scribbled it all down on potsherd in poetic form, totalling nearly 40 pages in modern typewritten text, while having advance notice God was going to speak out of a thunderstorm, plus having first hand personal testimony of Satan's challenge with God.
I'll stick with poetic fiction.
It was an attempt to explain unjustified suffering, using brilliant poetic imagery, but there's no way that I'd think for a minute it was an eye-witness account.

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I'll stick with the way it is presented. . .as fact.

Skipper80 said:

You can analyze and evaluate someone as a person

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NO, you evaluate what they are doing and say this can lead to rejection from the Kingdom. Deed, not doer. Then show why we, as a species, are backwards and in need of repentance.

Thank you all so much for the prayers

The Liturgist said:

Please read the SOP for traditional theology as this has very little to do with it.

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Actually I wasn't sure where to post it.

I recall trying a breathing the YHWH in and out.

Yud Hey
Vud Hey

Had some good experiences with that.

jas3 said:

That's probably a typo of "tradition."

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Condistering the fcat that I'n the worl's best ty;pst, that hardly seams likey, does it?

Ansah said:

"Contraceptive mindset" is an excellent way to put it. While I've always seen abortion and euthanasia as horrific crimes, even before coming back to the Church, I was a slow learner when it comes to contraception...

...The writer Mary Harrington makes the observation that the Pill was the first time in history that medical practice wasn't used for the purpose of correcting something abnormal or broken and making it whole, but about taking something that was healthy and unnaturally modifying it for a non-medical end. This was something of an eye-opener for me. And of course St. Pope Paul VI's prophetic warnings in Humanae Vitae have proven to be exactly correct.

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I was slow too brother. I thought what is the big deal with birth control? If a couple is not refusing to have children, why can’t they regulate the number?
What did not realize is that contraception destroys a marriage and turns it into a mutual masturbation contract, which is disgusting. Is it no wonder that we have gender confused roles today when we are only expected to pleasure each other and not fulfill our duty?
Contraception destroys masculinity all the while telling a man he is free, but he does not realize that he forfeits his manhood in favor of becoming an acronym, what I term as a dynamically inserted libido delighting object, not a husband.
When she is tired of him, she develops disdain for him and throws him away. There is no respect for men, no respect for women, which all stems from a disdain for God’s command in favor of bodily pleasure.
Yes, the thief does come to kill, rob and destroy. Rob the couples of dignity, kill the babies and destroy the family. Great plan. Could it come from anywhere else but Hell itself?

Welcome to CF!

The “Looking for a Church” section of the site may help with the denominational aspect. Not so much the work issue. A local church in my area that is non-denominational offers services on Saturdays so that would also be a good solution if there was one in your area, but you have to closely vet those! Go with Wednesday!

Dear Lord

Please place Your protection over Carmem as this storm approaches. If it is Your will, let the storm pass without harm—no damage, no power loss, no danger. Keep them safe and at peace, trusting in Your care.
In Jesus’ mighty name we pray,
Amen.

Dear Lord

Please strengthen Your child today. Bring relief from pain, renew their energy, and give them peace and focus for the work ahead. Be their strength where theirs is lacking. In Your mercy, carry them through this day.
Amen.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Hi ReuleauxMan,

Thank you for opening up with such vulnerability and depth. Your story is powerful, and your heart for Jesus—even after all the emotional injury you’ve endured—is deeply moving. The fact that you’re actively seeking healing, not just for yourself but with a desire to avoid bitterness and even wish repentance for your abusers, shows a maturity and humility that only comes from walking closely with God.

You asked some incredibly deep questions, and I’d like to humbly offer a few thoughts and encouragements:

1. Forgiveness Without Closure​

Yes, it is possible to forgive those you may never see again. Forgiveness isn’t about saying “what happened was okay.” It’s about saying I will not carry this weight anymore—I trust God with the justice. Turning them and their offense over to Jesus is not just valid, it’s powerful. Jesus knows injustice intimately, and He is a faithful High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15). You may never get the apology, but you can still hand the pain over to the One who sees it all.

2. Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation​

Your instincts are right—some people are unsafe. Forgiveness doesn’t mean opening yourself up to further abuse. It simply means you’re no longer letting them live rent-free in your head or heart. Like you said, forgive, but don’t forget in the sense of discernment. The Apostle Paul fled cities when things got dangerous, and Jesus did walk away at times (John 8:59). It’s okay to walk away too.

3. About Bitterness and C-PTSD​

Bitterness is sneaky—it often feels like strength, like protection. But over time, it becomes a weight. And for someone like you, who has autism and C-PTSD, I want to affirm that your nervous system is not your fault. You freeze not because you are weak but because your body is protecting itself the only way it knows how. This isn’t moral failure—it’s injury. Be gentle with yourself.

One practical tool: when a bitter or resentful thought arises, pause and name it. “This is bitterness rising. Lord, I give it to You again.” You may have to do this 100 times a day at first, but every time is a victory. Forgiveness is often a process, not a one-time event.

4. Learning to Respond Instead of Freeze​

This takes time, practice, and grace. One small suggestion: rehearse loving but firm responses in advance. Even something like:

“That wasn’t kind. I hope everything’s okay with you.”
Or,
“I’d rather not be spoken to like that.”
You're not being cruel or confrontational—you're setting a boundary, which is healthy and Christlike. Even Jesus said, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?” (John 18:23). That wasn’t passivity; it was controlled strength.

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Also, try role-playing or journaling hypothetical situations. It might sound small, but preemptively preparing a response can lower the freeze instinct over time.

5. Bitterness Toward the Broken World​

You mentioned rage at how trauma ruins people and how some turn away from God forever. That righteous anger is understandable. But remember, Jesus, too, wept over Jerusalem. He was heartbroken, not bitter. You’re in good company when you grieve evil.

Turn that passion into compassion, and keep praying for those still in darkness. Your story, even the painful chapters, may become part of their rescue someday.

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You are already becoming “wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove” by asking these questions. The bitter roots may still have tips in your heart, but the soil around them has been made soft by Christ’s love and your willingness to be transformed.

Keep praying. Keep surrendering. Keep forgiving as often as it takes. This is sanctification, and Jesus is walking right beside you the whole way.


May His peace guard your heart and mind (Philippians 4:7),– A brother in Christ ✝

Hope this helps you.

One of my top 5 favourite bands

They’re one of those bands that always puts me in a good mood, no matter what kind of day I’m having. Their songs are fun, catchy, and full of humour, but they also have a lot of heart behind them.


One of the best things about Bowling for Soup is that they don’t take themselves too seriously. They know how to have fun with their music, and you can really feel that in songs like “1985” and “High School Never Ends.” But at the same time, they’ve got tracks like “When We Die” that show a more emotional and reflective side, which I really appreciate.


I also love how down-to-earth and relatable they are. Their lyrics often deal with everyday stuff—growing up, feeling out of place, looking back on life—and they do it in a way that’s both funny and honest.


Overall, they’re just a great band to listen to when you need a laugh, a singalong, or even a little nostalgia. Anyone else here a fan?

I like them

Heavy metal, hard rock, alternative rock, and punk rock.

Josh Turner