I don't really frequent Internet communities. Truth be told, I've never been able to retain interest long enough to become a well-established member of an Internet community. I'm fussy. It takes a lot for an Internet community to make a good impression on me and to encourage me to stick around. That being said, these blogs seem like a really good way to test the water of the Christian Forums, so to speak. I will read the blogs as well as the posts, and I might write a few blogs about my own experience with Christianity while I get acquainted with the layout and nature of this forum. Who knows, I might just stick around for a while! 
A little bit about my walk with God so far:From an early age, God always found his way into my life. My mother was and is an atheist [but it's my hope that she is saved!], so I've never learned of Christianity through her. However, my kindergarten and school were closely associated with the Uniting church. Despite not believing in God herself, my mother always allowed me to take CRE classes and to participate in the religious Christmas plays at the Uniting church.
When I left primary school, I had no exposure to the Lord for a long time. I began to dabble in the occult - I studied Wicca, casted spells and worshipped heathen deities. My patrons were Thoth and Bast of the Egyptian pantheon. During my time going through this pagan phase, my life was gradually spiralling into depression.
One year ago today, my dog died. I was very sad, and I found that nothing in the occult would alleviate my grief. I found myself praying, but not to any pagan deities! I was confused ... curious ... enthralled ... frightened. Around six months ago, I attended a Christian youth concert, and that night, as the youth pastor was speaking, I felt something "ping" inside me. I dedicated myself to Christ.
Since then I've found a loving and lovely Church of Christ church, I've obtained four different kinds of Bibles [NIV, KJV, NKJV and CEV - I use NIV the most], I've been baptised in the Holy Spirit and I've been working on my prayer relationship with God.
It's a very interesting, rewarding path, and I believe that I'm already reaping the rewards of it. Since receiving the Holy Spirit, I have been calmer, happier, more level-headed and been more willing to listen to my intuition - which I believe is the Holy Spirit "nudging" me. I truly love the path that I'm on, and every step I take is like another petal in the flower of Christianity opening itself up to me, and I hope that I never leave this path.
God bless you all. I hope that this forum has what I'm looking for - even if I'm not sure what that is!
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A little bit about my walk with God so far:From an early age, God always found his way into my life. My mother was and is an atheist [but it's my hope that she is saved!], so I've never learned of Christianity through her. However, my kindergarten and school were closely associated with the Uniting church. Despite not believing in God herself, my mother always allowed me to take CRE classes and to participate in the religious Christmas plays at the Uniting church.
When I left primary school, I had no exposure to the Lord for a long time. I began to dabble in the occult - I studied Wicca, casted spells and worshipped heathen deities. My patrons were Thoth and Bast of the Egyptian pantheon. During my time going through this pagan phase, my life was gradually spiralling into depression.
One year ago today, my dog died. I was very sad, and I found that nothing in the occult would alleviate my grief. I found myself praying, but not to any pagan deities! I was confused ... curious ... enthralled ... frightened. Around six months ago, I attended a Christian youth concert, and that night, as the youth pastor was speaking, I felt something "ping" inside me. I dedicated myself to Christ.
Since then I've found a loving and lovely Church of Christ church, I've obtained four different kinds of Bibles [NIV, KJV, NKJV and CEV - I use NIV the most], I've been baptised in the Holy Spirit and I've been working on my prayer relationship with God.
It's a very interesting, rewarding path, and I believe that I'm already reaping the rewards of it. Since receiving the Holy Spirit, I have been calmer, happier, more level-headed and been more willing to listen to my intuition - which I believe is the Holy Spirit "nudging" me. I truly love the path that I'm on, and every step I take is like another petal in the flower of Christianity opening itself up to me, and I hope that I never leave this path.
God bless you all. I hope that this forum has what I'm looking for - even if I'm not sure what that is!
