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Hi!
My name is Chris. I'm new to the board. I've been an active Christian about 3 years, though I was Christian during earlier parts of my life but I fell away.
I think a big mistake I made when I was younger was that I tried to walk alone. I thought I could be a "go it alone" Christian. The world just beat me down, my faith got weak, and I fell into sin.
I was baptized Eastern Orthordox and still identify with it somewhat although right now I got to an Evangelical Church - go figure.
To me, it's all about Christ though I respect and admire the traditions of the ancient churches.
When I found my church I had a strange point of view. I thought of my grandparents. They didn't pull out a manual of churches and look through all the denominations. They picked a church nearby which was the dominant church of their land. When I picked my church I picked a strong, local, church which I knew followed the basics of the Christian faith.
I'm interested in doctrine but I'm not a theologian. I'm just a layman. I don't split hairs over doctrine but I do find it interesting.
My mom was Catholic, My Dad was Orthodox, and right now I crossed the tracks and go to a Protestant Church. Again, it's all about the Lord.
I've had my battles in life. I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm five years sober. I'm divorced. I have a son. I went through a period of raw hatred and anger. For a while I considered becoming Buddhist. At that point it wasn't about which branch of Christianity - my faith was non-existent.
My faith has slowly been getting stronger.
I found that I need to spend time in prayer. I can't watch TV twenty hours a week, pray for 30 seconds, and expect to have this great relationship with God.
For me, I need to attempt to work on my sins. I still sin. Lust is the biggy. I'm getting better. Prior to the last three months I was in denial about this sin.
I love the Bible. I also appreciate the mystery of God, the Trinity, and certain aspects of the Christian faith. While I know who my Lord is, trying to fully comprehend God is like a coackroach trying to comprehend man. I like to meditate on scripture and the word of God. To me, this contemplative prayer is giving me power to make gains in other areas of my life.
Thanks for taking time to read my post.
My name is Chris. I'm new to the board. I've been an active Christian about 3 years, though I was Christian during earlier parts of my life but I fell away.
I think a big mistake I made when I was younger was that I tried to walk alone. I thought I could be a "go it alone" Christian. The world just beat me down, my faith got weak, and I fell into sin.
I was baptized Eastern Orthordox and still identify with it somewhat although right now I got to an Evangelical Church - go figure.
To me, it's all about Christ though I respect and admire the traditions of the ancient churches.
When I found my church I had a strange point of view. I thought of my grandparents. They didn't pull out a manual of churches and look through all the denominations. They picked a church nearby which was the dominant church of their land. When I picked my church I picked a strong, local, church which I knew followed the basics of the Christian faith.
I'm interested in doctrine but I'm not a theologian. I'm just a layman. I don't split hairs over doctrine but I do find it interesting.
My mom was Catholic, My Dad was Orthodox, and right now I crossed the tracks and go to a Protestant Church. Again, it's all about the Lord.
I've had my battles in life. I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm five years sober. I'm divorced. I have a son. I went through a period of raw hatred and anger. For a while I considered becoming Buddhist. At that point it wasn't about which branch of Christianity - my faith was non-existent.
My faith has slowly been getting stronger.
I found that I need to spend time in prayer. I can't watch TV twenty hours a week, pray for 30 seconds, and expect to have this great relationship with God.
For me, I need to attempt to work on my sins. I still sin. Lust is the biggy. I'm getting better. Prior to the last three months I was in denial about this sin.
I love the Bible. I also appreciate the mystery of God, the Trinity, and certain aspects of the Christian faith. While I know who my Lord is, trying to fully comprehend God is like a coackroach trying to comprehend man. I like to meditate on scripture and the word of God. To me, this contemplative prayer is giving me power to make gains in other areas of my life.
Thanks for taking time to read my post.
