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Woah - some shocking stories here - what on earth's happening?

I am thankful that in my own church fellowship accountability relationships are encouraged. I belong to a small home group in a big church and find... [continued]

Ha! Yes, I agree with the point made about the narrowness of the survey. Not everyone will agree, but I do think that 'singles up to now' are quite, quite different to 'single agains' or 'newly singles'. There... [continued]

Seconded, Jeremy, and I have encountered Fiona both on the boards and in the flesh.

Trevor - thanks for pointing out it's a bit tongue in cheek. I'm fair relieved, so I am. Just read all this now, and have had... [continued]

John, there is tremendous strength in the humble life - keep going, your soulmate is there somewhere.

My seeking daughter just shared with me this evening that she had felt affirmed and encouraged by three people in her home group - that was so heartening.

Absolutely. Anyone who has had 'time is a great healer' quoted at them will know for sure it's decidedly dodgy. Time and healing are experienced quite differently from one person to the next. Just found this... [continued]

Linda - that's brilliant, thank you, and I'm going to do that in the morning - I'll report back when I see you on the CC gals' pamper day.

I also hooked into this resource, and have found it invaluable, saving... [continued]

Absolutely - Lee has posed one of the positives of an on-line community in seeking for a partner. However, Rachel up the page there - you've referred to it as 'resorting'. Oooer - I don't see it as a last resort... [continued]

Unfortunately the school Eng Lit experience massacred Oliver Twist, and put me off Dickens for a number of years. However, when I forced myself in my 20s, A Christmas Carol, followed very closely by Bleak House,... [continued]

Well, you have to put yourself in the way of 'being met', and that won't happen by sitting and waiting. It takes energy and a commitment to persistance and change. God gives us abilities, a seeking heart, a unique... [continued]

Woah, Alastair - fantastic!

Fiona, you always make me laugh!

Jeremy - like your style!

Daniel - welcome indeed ..... take all the advice above, it's great fun, and over and above all, be yourself!

Rose - what a lovely post. I don't think there is an ounce of 'cowardice' about your choices - you show wisdom and compassion.

Neither, Steve, is celibacy a negative value, and I cannot understand the reaction... [continued]

Sorry Colin102 - just have to say a quick comment about women bishops - BRING IT ON!
OK - back to topic folks.

In my experience, young people need to have their needs met as such - so teaching, learning and having fun with their own peers, but with leadership from gifted and accountable leaders and a church which prioritises... [continued]

You got in there quick, Matthew! Hmm.