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03-10-2006, 08:06 AM
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Blessings, Nate!
Yes, Nate, do tell, what exciting news, I am happy for you to have these blessings come into your life. You deserve it. Let us know how everything evolves. Peace and love, Vanessa
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03-10-2006, 08:44 AM
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details, details... :)
You know how you feel God is leading you to do something but you keep resisting it? Well, nice to meet you, I'm Nathan.
 I've been becoming more and more aware of a call to ministry over the past few years... it's basically a renewal of the call I felt as a teenager. And the clearer it gets, the more I resist.Until I decided to visit some seminaries. MCC ordination requirements include getting a Master of Divinity, so I started checking some schools out. And the very first school I visit, I see this gorgeous gay guy who is also checking out the school during their "Discovery Weekend." I kept having to remind myself that I was there to start preparing for ministry... not to find a husband. We ended up having some great conversations and decided to get some dinner and later go dancing with some of his friends on Saturday Night. During dinner he disclosed he was seeing a guy, but that it wasn't really going anywhere. And later that night the guy he was seeing came out dancing. He was obviously feeling threatened by me hanging out with them, so I tried to do my own thing... Bless you Cher, Kylie & Madonna. My 2nd favorite Trinity. On Monday I sent him an email apologizing because I felt like I was coming on strong, instead of just enjoying hanging out. He basically told me that he was very interested in me... he wished I had actually been forward... That sparked several weeks of daily emails & phone calls. He came down to spend some time with me last weekend... we went to some great little restaurants, went kayaking, went to church, spent some time with my friends... I just can't get it out of my head that he literally walked out of my journal... "I want a man who loves God and will either participate with me in ministry or support me in it." "I want a man who loves children." "I want a man with the same values about sex & fidelity." "Lord you know I have a weakness for hispanic men... but your will be done." "I want someone that inspires, encourages & challenges me... and lets me be the same for him..." It's unbelievable... Wait... It IS believable!  So here's the lesson. Follow where God is leading you... even if you're not sure. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and to give you a hope and a future." www.nateblack.us
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#23
03-10-2006, 05:12 PM
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Nate that's great! Doesn't sound possible that he could be so perfect... that's amazing!
 I hope this lasts a long time for you... this guy sounds , in my opinion, pretty much perfect for you.
__________________
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?"
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#25
03-22-2006, 10:49 PM
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Great Details
Hi Nathan,
I'm new to the boards too. Your writing aims and desires are inpiring. They remind me how I met my spouse, John, 14 years ago. Though I didn't write anything down at the time, I kept close to my heart the qualities that I wanted in a life-partner when I sat and meditated. One day this thought came strongly to mind: "To have a Prince you must be a Prince." (Yes- he is very charming.) Your joy in newfound love and aims for your future reminded me of this: 1) Desire, whether for a boyfriend or a career, isn't a bad thing. It's the fuel in the engine that keeps the motor running. 2) God will help us achieve those desires if we listen and act accordingly. May you both be blessed.
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