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[esseJ]

Hey, I'm starting a small group at our church (New Life Church, Colorado Springs) with the emphasis being directed at Christians that were involved in a partying, clubbing, etc. lifestyle, and who sometimes struggle against the temptation to go back to it.

I guess my question is this...

...does this apply to anyone and if so how do you face it and who can you talk to about it?

thx,

esseJ

 

[Bryan Lim]

What is wrong with partying and clubbing?

 

[JPPT1974]

Just as long as you don't drink, smoke, or do drugs. I know several clubs that have none of that. Particularly youth clubs!!

 

[Nico]

i still go to parties and clubs, but in the past i used to struggle w/cocaine abuse. now, when it comes up i just straight up tell people that i used to be addicted to coke and everyone so far has been really understanding and cool about it. in fact they go out of their way so that i don't fall, and these are usually people who aren't christian. so i've found that being really honest and straightforward works best....people can be really cool in surprising ways

 

[fishstix]

Actually, I should probably party a lot more (in a good, Christian way of course). I'm somewhat of a nerd.

 

[BeautyForAshes]

Hey, I'm starting a small group at our church (New Life Church, Colorado Springs) with the emphasis being directed at Christians that were involved in a partying, clubbing, etc. lifestyle, and who sometimes struggle against the temptation to go back to it.

I guess my question is this...

...does this apply to anyone and if so how do you face it and who can you talk to about it?

thx,

esseJ

I, being someone that clubbed/partied/etc. HARD, chooses not to go to those kinds of places. When other Christian friends make plans to go, I politely decline. It can sometimes be frustrating and lonely.

I mostly deal with it by making sure I keep busy with other things (ie find alternatives, like movies, smoke/alcohol free places, etc. )as well as being on the lookout for other Christians that feel the same way I do towards that type of "fun".

 

[esseJ]

Ok, I'm not talking about actually going out and clubbing, I'm doing this as an alternative to that...you know kinda a support group for those trying not to go out partying, clubbing, or whatever...and by partying I mean drinking, drugs or the like...

/hope this helps...

 

[JPPT1974]

i still go to parties and clubs, but in the past i used to struggle w/cocaine abuse. now, when it comes up i just straight up tell people that i used to be addicted to coke and everyone so far has been really understanding and cool about it. in fact they go out of their way so that i don't fall, and these are usually people who aren't christian. so i've found that being really honest and straightforward works best....people can be really cool in surprising ways

Glad that you are clean and sober! God bless you!!