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I am proudly getting back into my faith with God. I think there's a slow revival going on here, major thanks to Dean, Angela, and Jenntrude for that ^o^ For the first time in a really long time, I feel relaxed and happy. I am very proud to be a Christian and it feels like slowly everything will be answered and I will reach a conclusion.
Today, I attended Saddleback Church with them and I really enjoyed it. I've visited two other churches and attended a few services at my old church after I moved here... but I realize now that I wasn't happy or comfortable in either of them. I felt challenged, like I really had to DEFEND myself from people who wanted to change me. Angela and I talked a lot today and it's through her experiences and view points did I discover that I did not belong in a church who called me a 'liar' and brought me down.
In Saddleback, they truly encourage you in the highest sense of the word. I got the feeling of extreme relaxation, especially when I saw people in various states of dress. The children's center was a treat, as was the praise and the sermon. The sermon really inspired me as well as the others and there is talk about creating an LJ community soon for all of us who met through cosplay and anime and are Christian. It will be a great place where we could all pray for each other and share testimonies, as well has encourage and help one another and anyone else who's heard of us and wants to know about God.
I'm very happy that I could actually REALLY talk to someone about my faith... but more than just SOMEONE, I have SOME PEOPLE! It's wonderful to have three friends who patiently listen to me and help me through tough times, as well as encourage me with the Word. I wish Saddleback was closer so I could attend every Sunday but I will content myself with watching it on the 'net, no matter how slow it is!
It feels like for the first time in a very long time, I feel accepted for WHO I am and WHAT I believe in, and while my belief and faith is different from others, I'm not forced to change them or mold them to fit others. I fit just fine being me ^_^
Today, I attended Saddleback Church with them and I really enjoyed it. I've visited two other churches and attended a few services at my old church after I moved here... but I realize now that I wasn't happy or comfortable in either of them. I felt challenged, like I really had to DEFEND myself from people who wanted to change me. Angela and I talked a lot today and it's through her experiences and view points did I discover that I did not belong in a church who called me a 'liar' and brought me down.
In Saddleback, they truly encourage you in the highest sense of the word. I got the feeling of extreme relaxation, especially when I saw people in various states of dress. The children's center was a treat, as was the praise and the sermon. The sermon really inspired me as well as the others and there is talk about creating an LJ community soon for all of us who met through cosplay and anime and are Christian. It will be a great place where we could all pray for each other and share testimonies, as well has encourage and help one another and anyone else who's heard of us and wants to know about God.
I'm very happy that I could actually REALLY talk to someone about my faith... but more than just SOMEONE, I have SOME PEOPLE! It's wonderful to have three friends who patiently listen to me and help me through tough times, as well as encourage me with the Word. I wish Saddleback was closer so I could attend every Sunday but I will content myself with watching it on the 'net, no matter how slow it is!
It feels like for the first time in a very long time, I feel accepted for WHO I am and WHAT I believe in, and while my belief and faith is different from others, I'm not forced to change them or mold them to fit others. I fit just fine being me ^_^
