tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6840340118205005446.post1606189936659355587..comments2023-05-05T08:32:13.717-07:00Comments on her thought bubble...: i love youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13065125793555748769noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6840340118205005446.post-49137581938642580132010-08-01T21:43:17.106-07:002010-08-01T21:43:17.106-07:00Hey sister...something you might not know about me...Hey sister...something you might not know about me is that I chose to be baptized at the age of 6. Yes chose, not forced. I've always been a "Christian" and I never had that "moment" you were referring to. I don't believe that it lessens the value of my faith journey however. Growing up, there were lots of times when I felt that God was testing me to see if I really believed what I said I did, or was I just being "religious" and believing out of obligation instead of out of my heart. Those moments are the ones that can make or break your faith and make you question if what you've been taught is real. I didn't learn the difference between the world's view of faith (religiousness and piety) and God's view (genuine personal relationship) I was an adult...and it's still a journey.<br />I encourage you to try looking at the Word from a personal perspective- from a clean slate approach (instead of simply just from what you've been taught), researching the validity and history of the Bible, and looking at different ways outside of the actual Bible itself that philosophers have come to the conclusion that the Bible itself is legit. I will be praying for you guys!<br />Love you!Cissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6840340118205005446.post-5674590825321112002010-07-25T11:26:29.886-07:002010-07-25T11:26:29.886-07:00I was in the same situation. I was born in a Chris...I was in the same situation. I was born in a Christian family. My Dad played the organ at church and my Mum helped the sunday school groups, so, of course, I was taken to church most sundays. Now that I think about it, I do believe in God. I see no other reason for the creation of the earth, but I didn't have the brain-power or option to decide for myself. I do still go to church nowadays, but not so often.<br /><br />I guess you just have to find what is right for you. It's not an easy topic either...<br /><br />Good luck anyways :)sheppy96https://www.blogger.com/profile/10219553624312342916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6840340118205005446.post-54615449721671701932010-06-22T08:23:19.019-07:002010-06-22T08:23:19.019-07:00I hope you stay true to yourself and know that all...I hope you stay true to yourself and know that all the things you learned and experienced with God was not a fake. For some people they have to go through a more different testimony. But, I would not doubt the LOVE God has for you. He has kept you in a place of protection. Yes, you may have been exposed to man made religion but, that was for purpose and reason. With growing up in the church have you ever had a ah ha moment for yourself? without people pushing him on you? The greatest power of darkness is making you believe what is not truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6840340118205005446.post-57936005353927164652010-05-18T13:22:47.359-07:002010-05-18T13:22:47.359-07:00I agree with camill. I think honesty is a great pl...I agree with camill. I think honesty is a great place to start. From there, you can figure stuff out. I am Christian so I'm obviously biased, but I highly recommend the book, "Know Why You Believe" by Paul Little. It is the fairest analysis of Christianity that i've ever come across. <br /><br />I wish you the best in your search for the truth <br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6840340118205005446.post-79860337239790421672010-05-02T18:26:36.428-07:002010-05-02T18:26:36.428-07:00at least ur honest. Most people who go to Church e...at least ur honest. Most people who go to Church end up fakin, and then not really want to be a believer. I will pray that God will reveal himself to you. <br /><br />-CamillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com