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The One that watches me day and night. You never slumber.
The One who hides me under His wings. The Mighty Man in battle.
The One in whom I have my being. The uncreated Creator.
The all-knowing, all-wise, almighty, ever-loving, faithful, merciful, redeeming God.
The aribiti, arabata. Ese, Baba. I'm grateful for life. I'm grateful for good health. I'm grateful for your revelations. I'm grateful.

That's nice. Wish him the best...

It's funny how people only hammer on the latest, bad happenings in Christianity and never trumpet on the commendable things. Oh, humans!

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I would happily remain in it so I would be victorious.

alexleo: You ve answered the foolish question that Op raised. Thanks. Oya lets leave her to either keep on wallowing in his foolishness or reason well.

Lol.

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It is not as if we are not aware the dead person is going to a better place (i.e. if the person gave his life to Christ before dying). But we mourn loosing the physical presence of the loved one, we mourn the friendship that is lost, we mourn the lost support- support in all its ramifications-from the person that is gone. There's a void left open when a loved one dies. Also, we mourn the judgement that awaits them if they had not accepted Jesus before dying.

It has to do with the emotions.

Hmmm...

^^ Go to bed, young lady!

Thanks uj_sizzle and Eben 2 for the insightful explanation.

Hmmm... I see tempers are flaring, especially from the Christian folks. I would recommend ya'll take some time off Nairaland, or at least, the Religion section, to clear your heads before you take actions in anger which you might regret later.

Remember to pray for the atheists, but know that God will not force a man to accept/believe in Him. In the end, it all depends on the choices they make.

striktlymi: https://www.theblackconservative.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/atheism.jpg

Lollest and so on point!

At topic, I don't see why atheists need a separate section when all you guys ever discuss about is linked to RELIGION or in your words, anti-religion. I mean, you all desperately try to proove atheism which is inextricably linked to theism. Don't you think it would be 'logical' to be in the same section with theists so you can 'proove' your point?

Fever.

BTW, why do people quote 3rd John vs 2 as if God is the one saying it personally to us, when actually, it was John who said it in his letter addressed to Gaius?

superbloke: Perhaps on the beach wearing beach wears, guests sitting on the mats on the sand, dolphins as witnesses, maybe an 'aladura' (white garment) pastor with all his dramatic followers
Who knows, your may set a new trend

Mats ke? Dolphins ko?? Aladura ni?? Tufiakwa!

Every imaginative weapon fashioned against me shall not prosper!

dagr8: When is dat? am interested

Interested? How interesting. I'll remember to invite ya!

superbloke: If you are entering marriage as a christian, it must b done in the presence of God and there should be present a higher spiritual authority (an ordained pastor). Marriage in a magistrate court is legally binding, but not spiritually. It doesn't have to be in a church, but the presence of an ordained spiritual authority is required. If this takes place even during the court wedding, then it's ok.

^^Makes sense.

Imagining how it would be like on my day. . . .

Logicboy03: Nonsense. You people claim that god is in our mind and is that little voice we hear. That is already communication


Prayer becomes excessive when you note the above

Is there such a thing as excessive communication?? Communication is a two-way thing. As the Spirit speaks to you (perhaps through the 'little voice' you hear), you also repond and vice versa.

Good morning, sweet Jesus.

Una still dey?!

Sinachee: Please, nothing to prove o! Just throwing amd catching ma fun as ususal. The thread is about living with step-mommas. . . .not you abi? I don forget say na you start the thread sef! MUCHECHECHECHE

Seen.

Good morning, sleepy folks!

BTW, how many of us pray mostly at night and less in the morning?

Hmmm...

You make me laugh, honestly. Na competition?

Sinachee: NO BE H-INTERNET WE DEY?
Abeg leff sointin.
EVEN MAMA PATIENCE NZOKWOR go come NL to claim sweet siss eko bridge with no teeth for mouth ke!

I AM SURE IF 'DEBE' OJUKWU NEVER SHOWED UP. . .BIANCA WOULD HAVE SAID THE SAME THING!

There's no point trying to proove myself to you. But I must say that I bask in how highly ya'll think of ARareGem.

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Yes, it's going to be a lonnng work. But I'll try my best and leave the rest for God. Thanks a lot for the advice.

DaDewdropsNVS: Abi Bianca Ojukwu step-sons nor seniorrrram?
Please, you NL old cargos should stop feeling soooooooooo young!
Shiooooooooooooooor!!!
Which Nigerian 'sugar-pop' will go for a second wife that is over 18 years of age?

Where did all that come from? You obviously have no experience on this issue, so it's best you don't comment.

This thread is not in the politics' section, it was opened so meaningful advice could be given concerning the issue. And BTW, how old do you even think I am?

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That woman is 'ridiculously wicked', as you put it! My goodness!

People, share your experiences and give your advice as to how to live peaceably with stepmothers...

I'd like to see things from the other side of the coin. If you're a stepmother, how did you make it work with your step-children?

@ slimyem, lol at telling you which meat to pick. I have the same issues with her. I mean, the woman hoards everything. It ticks me off. Our home was such a free one. Now there are restrictions everywhere and for every little thing. You must ask before using.

Sometimes, I feel like a stranger in my own home. It's sad.

As for communication, I don't think the woman has heard such a word. It's either her way or the highway. And I sure have been using the highway.

But the problem is we are not getting anywhere, and the woman isn't even trying! Funny enough, I sort of picked the woman for my dad.

Chaircover, we have plenty in common. In my case, I wasn't only defending my mum's honour, I was/still am protecting my younger sister like the way a lioness watches after her cubs. And like your dad, mine loves my sister and I dearly. He takes care to protect us from every and anyone. I took advantage of that and almost let things get out of hand by being pretty stubborn and over protective of my sister to the point of turning a left eye to the wrongs she did. Well, I'm more objective now, I try not to get involved when my stepmum disciplines her.

DaDewdropsNVS: Most of ya are the same age as your step-moms. . .So what exactly is the problem?

We aren't all as old as our stepmums. In fact, I have not met people in that category. And trust me, there can be problems....

Yes, stepmothers. Please, share how you've been able to cope with her all these years? What was it like having a new woman in the house (especially when you're the eldest daugther and had been the 'wife figure' for some time)? How do you cope with her taking charge and changing practically everything in the house? What steps do you take in making sure you all live happily in the house?


And if you're sort of resistant to change, like myself, what has been your experience with your stepmother-good or bad?

Theloveth: lol tell me na....dont post me

Don't mean to post you. Just call me by my handle or simply Gem. Nice to meet you Mr. Theloveth.

Not bad.