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Hi all

My name is Sheldon, I am a 25 year old from South Africa.

I've struggled with my faith for a long time. I was raised a Christian but had some bad experiences with a Church when I first arrived at university. I've since renewed my faith but am currently still not a member of any specific church.

I joined the forum to interact with other Christians and to learn a bit about Christian history.

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Hi; good to see you; God bless His Word to you. A daily Bible reading habit is so important; John's Gospel is a great book of the Bible to get to know well. The Gospel is wonderfully summarized in John 3.16.

Thanks for the advice! I have been reading daily - at night. Would like to start having morning sessions. My mornings can be a bit hectic but that shouldn't be an excuse!
 
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Thanks for the advice! I have been reading daily - at night. Would like to start having morning sessions. My mornings can be a bit hectic but that shouldn't be an excuse!
It's so good to keep up reading from God's Word! :) Other Christians who also have that interest, can be an encouragement also.
 
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Hi all

My name is Sheldon, I am a 25 year old from South Africa.

I've struggled with my faith for a long time. I was raised a Christian but had some bad experiences with a Church when I first arrived at university. I've since renewed my faith but am currently still not a member of any specific church.

I joined the forum to interact with other Christians and to learn a bit about Christian history.

:)

Welcome to CF, Sheldon! :cool:
 
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I've struggled with my faith for a long time. I was raised a Christian but had some bad experiences with a Church when I first arrived at university. I've since renewed my faith but am currently still not a member of any specific church.

Welcome to CF, Sheldon. Good to learn a little about you and your faith. I just said a prayer for you, asking the Lord to draw you even more closer to Himself and lead you in the days ahead. Blessings!
 
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Welcome to CF, Sheldon. Good to learn a little about you and your faith. I just said a prayer for you, asking the Lord to draw you even more closer to Himself and lead you in the days ahead. Blessings!

Thank you for your prayer! It's been a roller coaster of a day. One of those days where I feel challenged! Reading through the forum has helped!
 
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