Through the Valley

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Comment by Carolyn on December 14, 2008 at 10:57pm

Hi... after about two weeks worth of considering whether this group, Through the Valley, is what I want to join... I am here. It took time to consider because much of what has been called a valley experience is in truth a venture into self pity which has been shown to be addictive. There are definitely experiences that bring viewpoints from which we all need a hand, or a lighting word, or a visit from the Holy Spirit... For that reason, I am here to share and to encourage.

However, if my comments are blunt, please pardon me. Love does not speak in ways that leave us where it found us. I love those in Jesus... and mean to help keep us there. That is my job...

We do need to keep from putting our feelings first when we read someone else's comments. It is the heart of God that we need to keep as our focus and pleasing that heart is our goal. We love him because he first loved us. And if we share not from a sense of sympathy, but from a grateful heart for what God has done for us, and thru us, we will benefit each other...

May you be blessed with the awareness of his presence... Carolyn

Comment by Nik P. on December 8, 2008 at 10:49pm

And the beat goes on. . . I continue to monitor this thread. Blessings to y'all here and happy trails to those elsewhere. We will meet again.

Comment by Nik P. on December 7, 2008 at 6:45pm

I added a private, confidential group like this on my ning page. If anyone feels they need more protection than this forum provides, you are welcome to: the Chaplain's Office.

Comment by Nik P. on December 7, 2008 at 6:43pm

Dang it! I know I'll see her around, but I hate that Kat had to leave here. Again, I see holes all over where her posts used to be.

Comment by Nik P. on December 1, 2008 at 7:42am

Check out Ms. F, the patient of Dr. Kohut at:
http://www.selfpsychologypsychoanalysis.org/whatis.shtml

This could be very enlightening regarding our peer relations on the board. I think there are some folks 'recovering' from childhood abuses that react like Ms. F.

Comment by Nik P. on December 1, 2008 at 5:33am

Welcome Tina!
Sorry about your loss. Please feel free to start a discussion about losing a parent if you would like to share more in-depth. That is definitely something we could walk together.
Nik
Nik

Comment by Nik P. on November 25, 2008 at 9:26pm

Welcome to the new members!! Remember, the forums under the groups ARE MODERATED, by their creator. So, no flaming will be allowed in here. you may all take a deep peaceful breath and relax. . .

Comment by Nik P. on November 24, 2008 at 9:30pm

Claudia, would you edit the discussion forum to show up to 10 topics? This way it is easier to see all the topics, rather than just the top 3. Thanks.

Comment by Nik P. on November 20, 2008 at 7:24pm

Proverbs 27: 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

I have found that the mix of doctrine has led me back into the Word and into study. I am sure of what I believe, but I am forced to review it in order to write clearly about it. I have also had great opportunities for transparency and transformation here. Though I don't agree with some of the doctrine, I can see that if I remain faithful to engage it, God can use the interaction to shape me.

I am always sad to see someone get Bible-thumped until they retreat. The Bible is not a weapon. So sorry Alaska.

Comment by Maggie on October 27, 2008 at 9:33am

Hello Everyone,
I initially decided to join because Chaplain Nik left a comment on my page inviting me to do so. But I have also experienced (and still do experience) my share of valleys in this life. I honestly think they are a normal part of the Christian experience (if they were not why did books like Psalms, Jeremiah, Job, Lamentations, etc get written). Sadly, it seems really knowing how to minister to those in the valley seems to be a lost art in the church. Not completely lost - I am so thankful for those who have walked beside me in my valleys and helped me to get to the other side - but largely lost. So, walking through our own valleys and helping others to do so, and learning from each other what works and what does not could be a wonderful way to regain this lost art.

So, I'm looking forward to sharing my own experience, strength and hope, but also my own struggles. Thanks for inviting me Nik.

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