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Post by sunshine on Jul 31, 2005 10:13:00 GMT 10
Dh just got home from a weekend with "Promise Keepers". . . he didn't
say much when he got back, and when I questioned him- he said that it
was "alright".
I had hoped it would get him enthused about something again-- either
religion, our marriage, or something.
*sigh* guess not.
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Post by Admin on Jul 31, 2005 11:11:44 GMT 10
Aww Denise...sorry, hugs..I do know that it is alot to absorb. Perhaps he has his thinking and evaluating cap on..Give him time to think about all he learned...
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Post by lucie on Jul 31, 2005 12:38:16 GMT 10
((((((((Denise))))))))))
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Post by Deed on Jul 31, 2005 22:05:17 GMT 10
So sorry Denise. {{{hugs}}}
What is 'Promise Keepers'?
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Post by sunshine on Aug 1, 2005 0:24:31 GMT 10
www.promisekeepers.orgPromise Keepers is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to introducing men to Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord; and then helping them to grow as Christians. Seven Promises Promise-Finder Bible Verse Index 1. A Promise Keeper is committed to honoring Jesus Christ through worship, prayer and obedience to God's Word in the power of the Holy Spirit. 2. A Promise Keeper is committed to pursuing vital relationships with a few other men, understanding that he needs brothers to help him keep his promises. 3. A Promise Keeper is committed to practicing spiritual, moral, ethical, and sexual purity. 4. A Promise Keeper is committed to building strong marriages and families through love, protection and biblical values. 5. A Promise Keeper is committed to supporting the mission of his church by honoring and praying for his pastor, and by actively giving his time and resources. 6. A Promise Keeper is committed to reaching beyond any racial and denominational barriers to demonstrate the power of biblical unity. 7. A Promise Keeper is committed to influencing his world, being obedient to the Great Commandment (see Mark 12:30-31) and the Great Commission (see Matthew 28:19-20).
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Post by ellise on Aug 1, 2005 8:15:47 GMT 10
(((Denise))) Maybe he'll come around, once it has all "soaked" in.
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Post by Tammie on Aug 1, 2005 10:51:27 GMT 10
((((((((((Denise))))))))))))))))
It is disappointing when our husbands do something we think will just get them excited about something, and then the feedback we get is the typical male response. (like one word!) When a woman goes to something, she gives lots of words and emotions for feedback, so I'm sure you were left feeling a bit shortchanged on the reply he gave.
Just to let you know, my DH went to a Promise Keeper's rally a few years back. I really encouraged him to go, and couldn't wait till he got home...I wanted to "hear" all about it. His response was about the same as your husband! He had an "okay" time. Oh well, at least he went!
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Post by sunshine on Aug 1, 2005 11:17:00 GMT 10
But did it change the way he acted? What good does it do to go, if it doesn't produce any effects?
I'm sure this is playing into my depression lately. . . .in addition to numerous other things.
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Post by Deed on Aug 1, 2005 22:50:37 GMT 10
 Denise and thank you for the explanation.
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Post by teddymaker on Aug 2, 2005 1:14:09 GMT 10
I'm sorry your feeling so down Denise(((HUGS)))...Maybe he just feels funny expressing his beliefs with you...My dh does with me
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Post by Admin on Aug 2, 2005 1:42:57 GMT 10
Denise,
I understand and righfully so how you feel. Perhaps it will take Marty some time to mull it all over and for it to begin to change him. Watch closely for the signs..I am sure there will be some. I am sorry your feeling down. You have had so much on your plate lately. Keep hoping and trusting..Until then, know we care and are here for you.
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Post by braided-rug on Oct 27, 2005 22:40:52 GMT 10
It is hard when you can't get enthused, and you know that it hard on your family. It could be worse I guess.
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Post by hmsclmom on Oct 28, 2005 8:40:02 GMT 10
((((HUGS)))) I agree, give Marty some time...he may be wrestling with issues in his own heart right now. I know that when my husband went to one years ago it brought up all kinds of issues in his heart that he needed to work through. I did see changes in him within the next few years that have continued to carry over still....but they were not immediate ones right after the conference.
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Post by violet on Nov 4, 2005 15:51:52 GMT 10
Well I hope you've noticed some changes since the thread started. I found that when dh jumped into changes with great enthusiasm, they didn't last for long. Gradual processes seem to work better with him, maybe your dh is the same.
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Post by sunshine on Nov 5, 2005 2:26:05 GMT 10
no visible changes that I can see. . . I just feel like it was a huge waste of time and money. Oh well.
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Denise and thank you for the explanation.
