Recent content by alittlelonger

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    How can I learn to forgive members of my church family? Is this normal?

    @Subhumanoidal Hi there, friend. I truly appreciate you taking your time to write such an honest and sincere message. It's rather late where I am, so I just wanted to give a super quick preliminary reply because I realized I muddied some details. I also just want to clarify some things in...
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    How can I learn to forgive members of my church family? Is this normal?

    Hi, friends. As you can probably tell, I am no longer very new here. I thank God for the gentle counsel and advice that I received from this community for a previous question, and I was wondering if I could get some more advice. Over the last few weeks, it's been occurring to me that I harbor...
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    Hi, friends. I am so sorry for not responding. I intentionally took some time off of this website so that I wouldn't focus so intensely on this subject matter. Thank you all for your words of wisdom and prayer. At some point over the last few months, God helped me come to terms with the...
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    I believe you are right, this is a discipline that will certainly impact other areas of my life. It is difficult and painful thing, but God can use this experience for my growth and His glory. <3
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    No need to apologize - I appreciate your willingness to be honest. God bless you!
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    These words sting, but I know that you wouldn't say them if they weren't true. I will keep a distance and forget about him. Thank you.
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    A faith leader and close friend of mine told me something similar, that this guy maybe just serves as a template for what a good husband looks like, and what kind to pray for. It's incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking in the meantime, but God is a good God, and a good Father who gives good...
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    Although I don't think I would tell either of them any time soon, I have sincerely wondered if it would be best if I just spilled the beans, especially if it's already an obvious and awkward thing. But I have never felt like doing that would be appropriate; I really want to respect their...
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    Thank you for the prayers and advice! <3 I think that one reason why I have been so stuck on him is because those nice, romantic feelings were some of the first real things I was able to feel after some severely traumatic experiences that unfolded before I got to college. I will try to block...
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    I forgot how powerful prayer can be in moments like this. Thank you. <3
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    I've thought about moving churches before, but I happened to find some of my closest and dearest friendships in this church, and God has been growing my faith in Him far stronger here than an any other church I've been part of. Aside from the Sam issue, it's quite literally the healthiest...
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    Need advice: I have a crush on a married friend. He acts a little weird around me.

    Hi, guys! I am entirely new to this forum, but I wanted to ask for advice from people who love Jesus. I'm sorry, it's a bit long. I will try to make this as brief as possible without revealing too much information. About 4 or 5 years ago, I entered a church community via my college and met...