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[Michael 777]

Hi everyone, I am in the Uk, originally from South Africa. I have been a Christian for the last 20 years and before that was culturally raised in a Christian home but was generally agnostic. In my early 20's I became atheist but always had a nagging deep in my soul there was something more. Thankfully God had other plans with me and I dedicated my life to Jesus and got baptised at the age of 31. I was convicted to go back to university and complete two degrees in Theology part time, while working a stressful career and raising a family, as well as spending as much of my free time serving in the local church as possible. Now I find myself transitioning from a very successful corporate career (all through the blessing and equipping of the Holy Spirit) into being self employed in a new country while trying to find the direction God wants to take me in the UK.

Being a Christian and following God's plan for my life and my families lives has been a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. One I could never have planned out for myself but Jesus has always been there, protecting me, guiding me and leading me. If somebody had told me twenty years ago that I would be where I am today, I probably would have laughed and called them insane. Of all the things I have learnt about Jesus, the two most important aspects are His undying love for me but also following His commandments (not for salvation but for my own good).

I am looking forward to meeting everybody on this site.

May God bless you all!

Michael

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Hi everyone, I am in the Uk, originally from South Africa. I have been a Christian for the last 20 years and before that was culturally raised in a Christian home but was generally agnostic. In my early 20's I became atheist but always had a nagging deep in my soul there was something more. Thankfully God had other plans with me and I dedicated my life to Jesus and got baptised at the age of 31. I was convicted to go back to university and complete two degrees in Theology part time, while working a stressful career and raising a family, as well as spending as much of my free time serving in the local church as possible. Now I find myself transitioning from a very successful corporate career (all through the blessing and equipping of the Holy Spirit) into being self employed in a new country while trying to find the direction God wants to take me in the UK.

Being a Christian and following God's plan for my life and my families lives has been a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. One I could never have planned out for myself but Jesus has always been there, protecting me, guiding me and leading me. If somebody had told me twenty years ago that I would be where I am today, I probably would have laughed and called them insane. Of all the things I have learnt about Jesus, the two most important aspects are His undying love for me but also following His commandments (not for salvation but for my own good).

I am looking forward to meeting everybody on this site.

May God bless you all!

Michael

Welcome!

 

[maintenance man]

Welcome to CF! Thanks for sharing your story. Nice to have you join us.

 

[RileyG]

Welcome!

 

[Pioneer3mm]

Welcome to CF.
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More of His grace to you..
- on your spiritual/ministry journey.

 

[marycherry3]

Welcome, im uk too

 

[KevinT]

I am looking forward to meeting everybody on this site.

May God bless you all!

Michael

Welcome Michael.

God Bless!!

KT

 

[CoreyD]

Hi everyone, I am in the Uk, originally from South Africa. I have been a Christian for the last 20 years and before that was culturally raised in a Christian home but was generally agnostic. In my early 20's I became atheist but always had a nagging deep in my soul there was something more. Thankfully God had other plans with me and I dedicated my life to Jesus and got baptised at the age of 31. I was convicted to go back to university and complete two degrees in Theology part time, while working a stressful career and raising a family, as well as spending as much of my free time serving in the local church as possible. Now I find myself transitioning from a very successful corporate career (all through the blessing and equipping of the Holy Spirit) into being self employed in a new country while trying to find the direction God wants to take me in the UK.

Being a Christian and following God's plan for my life and my families lives has been a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. One I could never have planned out for myself but Jesus has always been there, protecting me, guiding me and leading me. If somebody had told me twenty years ago that I would be where I am today, I probably would have laughed and called them insane. Of all the things I have learnt about Jesus, the two most important aspects are His undying love for me but also following His commandments (not for salvation but for my own good).

I am looking forward to meeting everybody on this site.

May God bless you all!

Michael

Nice to meet you, Michael.
I hope to hear more from you. You seem to have a good understanding.

 

[linux.poet]

Welcome to CF! Let me know if you need help on the self-employment journey. It's a roller coaster at times.

 

[Michie]

Hi everyone, I am in the Uk, originally from South Africa. I have been a Christian for the last 20 years and before that was culturally raised in a Christian home but was generally agnostic. In my early 20's I became atheist but always had a nagging deep in my soul there was something more. Thankfully God had other plans with me and I dedicated my life to Jesus and got baptised at the age of 31. I was convicted to go back to university and complete two degrees in Theology part time, while working a stressful career and raising a family, as well as spending as much of my free time serving in the local church as possible. Now I find myself transitioning from a very successful corporate career (all through the blessing and equipping of the Holy Spirit) into being self employed in a new country while trying to find the direction God wants to take me in the UK.

Being a Christian and following God's plan for my life and my families lives has been a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. One I could never have planned out for myself but Jesus has always been there, protecting me, guiding me and leading me. If somebody had told me twenty years ago that I would be where I am today, I probably would have laughed and called them insane. Of all the things I have learnt about Jesus, the two most important aspects are His undying love for me but also following His commandments (not for salvation but for my own good).

I am looking forward to meeting everybody on this site.

May God bless you all!

Michael

Welcome Michael! Look forward to contributions to the site!

 

[A G]

Welcome Michael,
I use this place to say thank you when the Lord and St Jude has kept us safe on our leg of our journey so once again Thank You Lord and St Jude

 

[walkswithFire]

Hello Michael, welcome to CF. Hope to see you around