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  1. maryjohanna

    This Corona virus pandemic could be the weapon that takes our liberties away , all in the name of saving lives?

    Yes! The Associated Press is a great source as well. I am glad you mentioned that. Thank you for the compliment... I like to say the Lord's direction has definitely played a part in that. God bless!
  2. maryjohanna

    The Bible Verse By Verse Continued...

    Proverbs 20:17 (ESV) Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
  3. maryjohanna

    The Bible Verse By Verse Continued...

    Proverbs 19:16 [ESV] ~ Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.
  4. maryjohanna

    God, thank you for waking me up today and giving me the simple gift of life that we all, so...

    God, thank you for waking me up today and giving me the simple gift of life that we all, so easily, take for granted!
  5. maryjohanna

    what its like to be rich

    Seriously though ~ I think there is this misconception that if you are wealthy or comfortable financially, you are a bad person or obtain this stereotypical characteristics. While I do think that is the case for people, I don't think it is the case for some. We see many examples in Scripture...
  6. maryjohanna

    what its like to be rich

    Ask our president, he will tell ya.
  7. maryjohanna

    What does the verse mean: "Many are called but few are chosen"

    As hard as it is to accept, not everyone is saved. It is a very difficult idea to grasp because we all want to believe that everyone will be saved, but that simply is not the case. Christ died for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2), but many don't act upon that sacrifice and accept Him as...
  8. maryjohanna

    This Corona virus pandemic could be the weapon that takes our liberties away , all in the name of saving lives?

    I don't even get why all of this is being discussed in this much detail. Research, no research. Antibodies, no antibodies. Pre-existing conditions, no pre-existing conditions. It doesn't matter. COVID is present and is doing damage to people of all ages, young and old. Regardless of what it...
  9. maryjohanna

    This Corona virus pandemic could be the weapon that takes our liberties away , all in the name of saving lives?

    I completely agree with that!! It is very scary. As a studier of media, we are really told to focus on our audience and think about what it is that people need to hear, based on culture, sociopolitical matters, etc. I definitely think the media is aware of the fact that we live in a divisive...
  10. maryjohanna

    This Corona virus pandemic could be the weapon that takes our liberties away , all in the name of saving lives?

    Also, I am a recent college grad who has participated in newspaper, print production for the last 7 years of my life (since high school) ~ I am not an expert but I have the experience and have participated in the field for a long time. I am just letting everyone know, from the perspective of...
  11. maryjohanna

    This Corona virus pandemic could be the weapon that takes our liberties away , all in the name of saving lives?

    I am not obeying the government, falling for a trap or falling for a scheme. Just because your state or the federal gov. is advising you to take protective measures does not mean they are trying to control you, lol. It is them fulfilling their duty to protect citizens, protect the people ~ and...
  12. maryjohanna

    This Corona virus pandemic could be the weapon that takes our liberties away , all in the name of saving lives?

    I have barely even read the contents of this chat only because I simply want to respond to the original question as is and share what is on my heart relating to this issue. My opinion will probably be the least popular one and people may dislike me for it, but I am saying it in hopes that people...
  13. maryjohanna

    Matthew 18:9?

    I think it is Christ's way of reminding us how serious sinful acts truly are. Honestly, works don't save us. But does that mean we shouldn't make the effort to produce good fruits and avoid sin? No. We need to be reminded that we need to pray and do all we can to avoid sin. It is better for us...
  14. maryjohanna

    The Lord answered a prayer of mine today that I have been seeking for a long time. It may not...

    The Lord answered a prayer of mine today that I have been seeking for a long time. It may not have been in the way I planned, but it really has reminded me the importance of allowing HIS plan to take over instead of our own. He is listening and He loves us. Have faith in Him, people! He is...
  15. maryjohanna

    Written Prayers ~ Do They Count?

    UPDATE: Just yesterday evening, I wrote in my journal a prayer before I went to bed. Without going into crazy detail, the relationships in my life are interesting right now ~ there is a romantic one I am trying to escape (emotionally abusive & toxic), others I am trying to mend, including my old...
  16. maryjohanna

    Written Prayers ~ Do They Count?

    Hello all. After taking some time away from CC, I decided to return with a question/topic that might sound really silly and childlike. I am really interested, though, in what everyone's opinions are on this even though it isn't anything super controversial or really intriguing. Hang with me here...
  17. maryjohanna

    @NotmebutHim thank you so much for checking in. I've been taking some time away from CC and...

    @NotmebutHim thank you so much for checking in. I've been taking some time away from CC and outside voices to try to just give myself breathing room in hopes that the Lord would speak to me in the silence. God bless you!
  18. maryjohanna

    Trying To Leave Abusive Relationship ~ Please Pray!

    I have reached out to these friends and responded to them through mail; they have all told me they are their for me and love me and miss me. I am hopeful that our friendships will go back to the way they were, but I feel like I should heal some before trying to mend things. I hurt them through...
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    Trying To Leave Abusive Relationship ~ Please Pray!

    I used to have a close group of girlfriends but I became really disconnected from them due to the relationship. I haven't spoken to them in a while, and I don't have anyone that I talk to who is a friend. These friends I lost touch with actually randomly reached out to me through text and hand...
  20. maryjohanna

    Trying To Leave Abusive Relationship ~ Please Pray!

    Hi @shineyourlight !! Thank you for sharing with me a part of your story. So much. (I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way lol), but it comforts me to hear the stories of people who dealt with what I am and to see that they successfully left. IF you can do it, I can do it..not because we...