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Great entry.

I was so sad to hear of your descision, Lottie. You have been one of the best reasons for many of us to belong to this site - there are too few people like you here. I hope you will stay in touch. Thank you for all your support.

I’ve been away for so long, and now I’m grieved to read this entry. I always enjoyed your entries and writing immensely.

But I understand how the needs of our lives change, and I’m sure that God will bless you in all you do. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us, for taking the risks inherent in honesty, for treating us to your delightful humor.

I will miss you, Charlotte. Go with God.

Nada said it more eloquently than I exactly how I feel about your departure.

You're writing, and not just your blog, has touched me deeply, and I count myself blessed to have had the opportunity to read your words of wisdom, and best of all to get to know you.

I will miss you, but I also wave goodbye with a smile, because I know God smiles on you no matter where you are.

May God continue to bless you and your writing so you may continue to touch others as you have touched so many here.

I'm sad to see you and your talent go, but I understand. I think there are a few us also considering the same thing.

Your entries are always good...I'm sorry that somehow I missed then in February, but now have had the opportunity to read them.

Thank you for all you have contributed, your footprint is here, and in our hearts.

I wish you the best for the future.

Good thoughts here. Some will say that there was wine mentioned in the Bible, but I'm told that 1)it was much weaker than what is served today and 2) they drank wine because the water wasn't very good (clean or whatever).

In my family, there are alcoholics all around - all sides, all shapes, both genders. Sure makes one cautious about ever, ever becoming addicted.

You're sooooooooo right about whether or not one could invite Jesus to tag along with us. (He does anyway!)

I do not drink. But I don't think alcohol or the abuse of it is central to Christian teachings. That said ... it is sad when anyone is addicted. There are many Christians here in the alleyways who cannot not win over that addiction to the bottle. But that is not as sad in Kansas as the hoardes of Christians who think they are better than others, belly up to the bar ... zig-zagging all the way home.

A very good entry.

Wasn't it Aristotle who said something like "Everything in moderation"? I always say it's not the thing that's bad, but the heart that uses it. Alcohol is the same way. If one drinks a glass of wine for mere enjoyment, or as a complement to their meal, that's one thing. If it's to alter their mood, as if they can't feel relaxed or happy without it, that's something else.

Being surrounded by alcoholics most of my life and seeing how destructive alcohol can be, I relate to this entry. I don't blame the alcohol, but I do blame the person who allowed it to become 'necessary' to their living from day to day.

I also agree that Christians must watch their actions in whatever they engage in, and you stated the reasons why perfectly.

I relate well to what Texun4ever-cabin fever said as well. I always question whether or not people see Jesus in me. However, that we even ask the question is a positive thing, because how else are we supposed to know the things we need to change?

Very interesting entry. Gives me a lot to think about. I often struggle with the whole "it's OK to drink, but not OK to get drunk" issue. I struggle with my relationship with God. Not in the sense that I go back and forth about Christianity, but rather my luke-warmness. And we all know what the Bible says about your faith being lukewarm. It seems as if my faith is like my diets. I'm really excited and dedicated for a couple of weeks, but then it just kind of dies out. When I find myself out of touch with God I try and think about that old standard hymn "Let Others See Jesus In You." I doubt anyone would see Jesus in me or know I have him in my heart. And that makes me sad.

I would say that your example of the woman giving up smoking is about relinquishing her will for God's will, especially since it was combined with a prayer offered by her to Him to be more desirous of God than the cigarette...and you are sooo right, our testimonies can be very powerful.

We are in total agreement!