Buried with Christ... Rise Up to Walk a New Life!

I must say this is one of MY PROUDEST moments!

I was baptized as an infant... I was confirmed to the Methodist Church as a child... I walked in and out of Faith as it was comfortable or convenient... I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior... I was a "fan" of his when I had time to be... In the last six months or a little more I decided I needed that God whole filled in my heart. I knew how good going to church made me feel, but I wanted more than a Sunday relationship with God. I wanted to give myself to him to use and to serve. I walked into Central Christian Church in Las Vegas and nearly fell to my knees at the size... I thought I had made a big mistake in the Church I brought my family to... Oh Boy... I couldn't have been more wrong. Every week Pastor Jud talks right to me and say God opens my heart a little more. Neon Faith was a Church wide campaign that we did and it put me over the top in knowing I was making the right decision for my life. I wanted to take a step of Faith and declare to myself and to God that I am ready to walk in a journey with Him and through Him. That I am prepared with open hands to give all I am to Him. Shawn, Tye and AdeLynne were there to support and cheer as I made a step of Faith for myself and also for our family. Some members of my small group family came to witness and support me in my decision to be come a Christ Follower... not just a Fan... One of my small group family members said, "Welcome to the War"... though it sounds unfriendly... it is very true. Learning to live and make decisions that are truly Christ Following is not easy and not something people should take lightly.

... No... I am not a Bible Thumper... I don't turn away those that are not on the same journey as I am... I am by no means a pro at Christianity...

I am a Follower of God that wants to do things that are pleasing to God and His word... I want to teach my children what true Christianity is... Not just what the words in the Bible say, but what they mean... I want to be remembered for walking the walk and for practicing, not for preaching.