One. And he REALLY had it coming. I know one I've wanted to hit, you might know him.
How many cops have you hit?
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
I always liked kicking them in the shin first, they never expected it.......
I don't fight anymore though.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Oh I could see clearly where your analogy was going! What a great story, and a clear picture of the abuse that people suffer at the hands of those who have "silver tongues".
I could see the picture you painted as well, as suffering again, and again at the hands of those you trusted.
There is still life in you ILG! From this bitter experience, there can come greater, more beautiful things. I believe it with all my heart, because of Calvary.
Thanks KBTW! I'm glad you appreciate the story and took something from it.
I don't doubt there is life in me. I know there is. Some people can't see that though. All they see is that I don't ride a horse. So, I just keep on walking and knowing that it doesn't matter what they think. Most of them have been thrown a couple of times and gotten back on and are patting themselves on the back for getting back on. They think what they have been through is the same thing as what I have been through, but I don't think so. I really don't.
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
In my HUMBLE opinion, what creates more hurts and deep wounds in a church is the inability, or unwillingness to confront issues head on and work them out. If we could all do that, I think the church would be a much happier place.
But, again, just my two cents.........
Yes, that is exactly right. People don't want to deal with it. For some reason, they think it makes God look bad.
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
I doubt it. There are lots of loving congregations out there. Go visit a church and talk to the pastor. Talk it over with him and see how he feels. It doesn't h have to be a UPC
There are lots of good horses too. Unfortunately after getting thrown all those times, you get to the point where you can't get on one anymore. It didn't start with the brave....the brave did what he was told and kept getting back on the horse. But those that told him to get on didn't care how often he was thrown, until he was completely broken. Now, it hurts to even walk, much less get on a horse and ride. He will be in pain for the rest of his life. That's not his fault. He just can't ride now.
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
I know one I've wanted to hit, you might know him. 
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