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<blockquote data-quote="Christownsme" data-source="post: 55709162"><p><strong>Hi, my name is Doug. This is a brief snapshot of my Christian life so far. If not for the grace of God during this transformation, I wouldn't probably be here. Praises to God!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Gods Work in My Life</strong></p><p>Old life: starting 1971</p><p>New life: starting end of year 1991</p><p>1991- I cried out to God to get me out of the mess I was in with a lady 12 years older than me</p><p>1991- God temporarily placed me in the hands of the Apostolic Church</p><p>1992- I started experiencing unusual moods caused by newly diagnosis of bipolar, triggered by the stress of my old life.</p><p>1992- I was dealing with certain demons who had entered while I was with this lady.</p><p>1992- I had to go to a mental ward</p><p>1992- The hospital gave me anti-depressant medicine</p><p>1992- What I learned up to this point is that God was in fact real, and thru the next several years I would live more peaceably, but still knew I had to deal with God more, for my belief was small, my faith almost non-existent, and my fear (anxiety) of Him was great.</p><p>1993-I tried to forget religion, I played professionally in a bluegrass band called Chris Jones and the Night Drivers until 1999. I got to travel to Europe four times, and Canada several times.</p><p>1998/99- Prior to 1999 my symptoms of fear and religious delusions came strong to me again, so I quit the band and went to the hospital again.</p><p>1999- This time I battled demonic forces with no defense except by the grace of God I survived. I did show some violence, probably out of fear and frustration.</p><p>1999- The doctors put me on the correct medicine I needed at the time</p><p>1999- Over the course of a month or so, I regained my sanity I had when I was with the band</p><p>1999 thru 2005- I was still scared of God</p><p>1999- I gained 60lb </p><p>2002- I let religion go for a while, in the mean time I joined another band </p><p>2005- At some point I tried going back to the Apostolic Church. </p><p>They would not baptize me because of some strongholds and habits I could not overcome</p><p>2005- The Apostolic Church offered to pay most of the cost of counseling at the Antioch Group</p><p>2005- I lost my job because of my mental disorder and got on disability</p><p>2006- Some Christian neighbors started developing a relationship with me and the music</p><p>2006- These neighbors asked if I wanted to attend Community Bible Fellowship in El Paso, IL.</p><p>2006- I started attending and after several months was baptized</p><p>2007- We started a band called Illinois Rail</p><p>2007- We play with a worship team</p><p>2007- I still struggle with the strongholds and habits</p><p>2009- I started going to a Bible study group </p><p>2010- I pray more </p><p>2010- I want more belief and experience of Gods unconditional love for me</p><p>2009- I met a Christian girl </p><p>2010- I want Gods perfect love to penetrate me, to cast out all fear</p><p> 2010- I look forward to the day when/if God will restore my health</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Thanks for reading this, and God give you peace and grace.</p><p> </p><p>Doug</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christownsme, post: 55709162"] [B]Hi, my name is Doug. This is a brief snapshot of my Christian life so far. If not for the grace of God during this transformation, I wouldn't probably be here. Praises to God![/B] [B]Gods Work in My Life[/B] Old life: starting 1971 New life: starting end of year 1991 1991- I cried out to God to get me out of the mess I was in with a lady 12 years older than me 1991- God temporarily placed me in the hands of the Apostolic Church 1992- I started experiencing unusual moods caused by newly diagnosis of bipolar, triggered by the stress of my old life. 1992- I was dealing with certain demons who had entered while I was with this lady. 1992- I had to go to a mental ward 1992- The hospital gave me anti-depressant medicine 1992- What I learned up to this point is that God was in fact real, and thru the next several years I would live more peaceably, but still knew I had to deal with God more, for my belief was small, my faith almost non-existent, and my fear (anxiety) of Him was great. 1993-I tried to forget religion, I played professionally in a bluegrass band called Chris Jones and the Night Drivers until 1999. I got to travel to Europe four times, and Canada several times. 1998/99- Prior to 1999 my symptoms of fear and religious delusions came strong to me again, so I quit the band and went to the hospital again. 1999- This time I battled demonic forces with no defense except by the grace of God I survived. I did show some violence, probably out of fear and frustration. 1999- The doctors put me on the correct medicine I needed at the time 1999- Over the course of a month or so, I regained my sanity I had when I was with the band 1999 thru 2005- I was still scared of God 1999- I gained 60lb 2002- I let religion go for a while, in the mean time I joined another band 2005- At some point I tried going back to the Apostolic Church. They would not baptize me because of some strongholds and habits I could not overcome 2005- The Apostolic Church offered to pay most of the cost of counseling at the Antioch Group 2005- I lost my job because of my mental disorder and got on disability 2006- Some Christian neighbors started developing a relationship with me and the music 2006- These neighbors asked if I wanted to attend Community Bible Fellowship in El Paso, IL. 2006- I started attending and after several months was baptized 2007- We started a band called Illinois Rail 2007- We play with a worship team 2007- I still struggle with the strongholds and habits 2009- I started going to a Bible study group 2010- I pray more 2010- I want more belief and experience of Gods unconditional love for me 2009- I met a Christian girl 2010- I want Gods perfect love to penetrate me, to cast out all fear 2010- I look forward to the day when/if God will restore my health Thanks for reading this, and God give you peace and grace. Doug [/QUOTE]
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