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| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 1491 Registered: 3-2004  |
A year ago this Sunday, I stepped into the church to which God told me to go. I had been praying since January of 2004 about a church because I knew God wanted me to meet with other Christians on a regular basis. During the week after Mother's day God told me to go to that big church on Russell Road off highway 95. I had been visiting other churches and not one seemed the one for me. So on Sunday morning, I got dressed and went to this huge church. I was a little late, so when I walked in they were singing in a very lively manner. It was not quite what I was used to, but I went in and sat down and immediately felt I was at home. After the service I went to guest central to find out about baptism and the starting point class. Starting Point talks about the basics of Christianity. I signed up for it and for the next class, called DiscoveryE. It expanded on what the Bible teaches. I figured I had been taught a lie for so long, having grown up SDA, I wanted to know as much as I could as fast as I could. I had been challenged to read the NT by the SDA minister in our SS class in Dec 2003, so I had been reading my Bible since January 2004. In January I re found the web sites about EGW and her plagiarism. That was God's hand, for sure!!! As I attended the Starting Point class, it confirmed what God had taught me since the first of the year and what I had found here on this web site. I had been reading it since I found it. It has been an exciting journey and very interesting. Fortunately, I have no SDA brothers and sisters that tell me I am lost because I have left the SDA church. The relatives that are SDA, I have very little contact with. My youngest brother had studied himself out of the SDA church a number of years ago and my son knew some of the things I had studied. When I wrote and told my son some of the things I was learning he wrote back and told me, "Mom, I told you that long time ago". I had not paid attention as I had been sick. So now I am a member of Christ's church. A group of Christians that love Jesus and preach about Him and His love for us and others. God has been so good, even when I was a pseudo SDA, non SDA and now a Christian. I am always amazed how when strange Christians get together it is so easy to talk about what God has done for us. Thank you God for leading me to where I am right now. I love you as much as a human heart can and yet I know it is a drop in the bucket compared to how much you love me. Thank you for Jesus. He is all I need and I am so very thankful. You are so awesome. Diana | ||
| Dd Registered user Username: Dd Post Number: 441 Registered: 7-2004 |
Diana, Happy Aniversary in God's love and grace! He also led you here to FAF where He uses you to touch many lives with your positive outlook, support and encouragement. You are amazing and God is indeed awesome. I am praising Him tonight for you! | ||
| Carol_2 Registered user Username: Carol_2 Post Number: 321 Registered: 2-2002  |
Yes Diana, God uses you to bless all of us. Happy Anniversary! | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 1956 Registered: 12-2003  |
Diana, Happy Anniversary! You are a gift to all of us. Thank you for being here. Praise God for His work in you! Colleen | ||
| Lindylou Registered user Username: Lindylou Post Number: 52 Registered: 1-2005 |
Diana, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your positive and caring posts. I can always count on you saying something that reflects the loving Spirit of God. Your words reflect gentleness and a deep love for God. "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you." 2Cor 16:23 | ||
| Riverfonz Registered user Username: Riverfonz Post Number: 294 Registered: 3-2005 |
Diana, I am rejoicing with you! God works in so many marvelous ways. I am rejoicing that He has led you out of bondage, and into a joyful new walk with Him! You have been such an inspiration to all of us. During those days on R/S, you were always there with your prayers and support. May our Sovereign God continue to bless you as you continue your walk with Him! Stan | ||
| Jeremy Registered user Username: Jeremy Post Number: 659 Registered: 10-2004  |
Diana, you are a real blessing to this forum. It is evident that you are letting Jesus live in and through you.  Jeremy |
