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Christian guidance (this is a long one)
Hey everyone. ^^
I have always considered myself an athiest or at the most, agnostic, but recently I was given an opportunity to attend a Christian camp with the Young Life program. There is not a YL program where I live, given that it's a small town. However my cousin is a leader in another area and was able to get me in to the camp. So anyhow, I went, expecting to have some fun and get away from my hometown for a while. However, I got a lot more than I bargained for in a lot of ways- it was a really profound and intense experience for me. I was exposed to a lot of ideas and a way of thinking that I haven't been in the past, and it has made me want to change myself and build a relationship with God. However, coming back to my hometown seems to slowed my progress. I come from a place where my reputation precedes me in a lot of ways, and the religious people here are from accepting of me due to my past life choices and behaviors. I don't blame them as I have lived recklessly in a lot of ways, but they don't seem to have the loving and forgiving attitude that in my opinion Christ represented.
Anyways, I would like to start making transitions towards being Christian, but I don't know where to start. Doing so would require some massive changes in my life and a huge leap of faith. I'm scared and reluctant but I don't want to turn a blind eye to what I've learned. However, I feel like to move forward would require a huge shift in my thinking, and I have a lot of questions. I've been reading the bible and a book my cousin leant me (Captiving - The Unveiling of a Womans Soul), and journalling and praying and just generally trying feel the presence of God, but I really need someone to interact with who can guide me, offer advice and maybe point me towards the answers to some of my questions.
So I guess ultimately what I'd like to know, is if there are any open-minded and intelligent Christians here on advicenators who are secure in their faith and would be interested in investing some time and talking to me about God. My MSN/e-mail address is kirkdip1234@hotmail.com, and I would appreciate GREATLY if you would contact me. I really just need someone to speak to. I do have my cousin, but I feel pretty reserved about sharing some of my dilemmas with her, so another source of input would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Maybe give some free advice about: Spirituality?
It is amazing how god works isn't it?
he can take a non-believer and open their eyes toward serving him and live an enernity in heaven after life here on earth.
he does so many miracles a day and once people just become a christian they can see that they were blinded (spiritally) about all the faith and miracles that are out there.
i would be happy to talk to you through email.
my email is mariah0731@hotmail.com.
please feel free to email me anytime.
god bless!
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