Who are you? II

[Minou]

Hi all! I'm a 30 year old SAHW (stay at home wife :b ) - for now anyway - and a wife of 1 1/2 years to a wonderful Christian man and mother to a 10 month old kitty (that'd be Minou he's in my sig).

I accepted Jesus (a serious commitment) when I was about 13 or 14 years old at a youth convention.

I backslid when I was in college ('92) and in university (horrible peer pressure!) but found my way back after graduating and moving back to my parents (was burnt out). Praise God for second chances!!!

Now I live in a town that is 99.9% french (dh is french - bilingual now :lol ) and RR has been a great place for me to share and chat, etc... in english! :b :evil :D

[cindyl1]

Minou glad to see you found this thread! I love reading testimonies, don't you? Anyway, welcome to RR, I can't wait to get to know you better. My dh is french too! (doesn't speak it though!)

[Minou]

Hi cindyl1! Where is your husband from? Are his roots French Canadian or French (France) or somewhere else?

I've loved reading these testimonies - it's comforting to know that you aren't the only one to suffer trials and tribulations and that you have a much bigger Christian family out there than just your family or church! :D :rollin

[cindyl1]

My husbands family is from France originally, then they went to Canada, and then the states! Maybe that's why he's so mixed up????

[AgateGirl]

Hi Everyone!

I found Rapture Ready while surfing at work one day back in 1999. I was instantly hooked and felt like part of the family since then. I've been putting off signing up because of my lack of computer skills. But with the help of my family, I hope to slowly figure all this out.

I'm the mother of four children, ages 23, 19, 14 and 7, and presently am not working due to a disability. I have been comforted by the substantial number of other members who are dealing with their own physical disabilities, and I am strengthened by their grace and coping ability.

I was born in Fort Worth, Texas and was raised in a Southern Baptist home. I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior at the age of 7. We now attend a Baptist General Conference church in Roseville, MN.

As my username suggests, my favorite pastime is agate hunting. I, along with my husband and youngest daughter, travel to local gravel pits and sorting piles in search of our next great find. It's quite relaxing and rewarding to find those rare agates among all the gray piles of rocks. Actually, my daughter Leah finds more agates than me (I think her eyes being closer to the ground give her a greater advantage--Ha, Ha!). I look forward to Spring and Summer now because of this wonderful hobby.

That's all for now...

Darla

[RioZahra]

I love anyone who loves cats :b I'm a sucker for a purring furball!

[cindyl1]

Hi AgateGirl! It's nice to know you. I'm also out of work due to a disability--actually an accident at work hurt my back, so now I can't work. I have 5 kids: ages 26, 25, 23, 22, and 20! My grandchildren are 5 and almost 2. I've also been helped a lot by the others here who are also dealing with disabilities. This has been my home away from home! Come join us in anything goes chat! (I think we're on # 76 or 77 now!) Looking forward to getting to know you better!

[WisdmInTheWorks]

Formally ShineALite. ShineALite was a name that I had chosen during a very dark period in my life and I wanted someone, anyone to Shine A Lite on me. I felt led to “change my name” (and everything I used that reflected that name) recently because I am no longer that person because of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Hi! I am a 32-year-old wife (unequally yoked) and mother of two, ages 12 and 7. I was saved and baptized as a child. I grew up in a Pentecostal church. At age 16, we moved to another part of town and was unable to continue going to the church. (Looking back I wish I hadn’t been so determined to go to just that church.) That’s when I started to backslide. I met my husband around that time after praying for someone who could love me for who I was and not “what” I could give them. I was married at the age of 18. At that time I didn’t even know that we were not to be unequally yoked or even what that meant. At age 23, my mother gave to me a book about the Holy Spirit to read. I remember thinking, WOW! I want that. The Lord led me to the Assemblies of God church and to a new life in Christ. Not long after that I was filled with the Holy Spirit and was walking with God every minute of my life. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was! After my daughter was born (the 7 year old), my son could no longer sit still in church and he was not allowed to go to the kid’s church until after worship. He was becoming disruptive to others around us. I felt I had to stop going for a while. HUGE mistake. Within a few months, I fell away from the Lord. The falling away lasted almost 5 years. During that time I was extremely depressed and suicidal. Still, through it all, the Lord showed me his grace and love. He gave me visions that pertained to others in my life and to my own. He showed me that the way I was going and the desires I had (to change things that I thought would help me feel better) was not going to work. I am thankful for those times and God’s mercy, grace and deliverance. I have been struggling with many issues since my return to Christ and am working and praying to be changed and used for the Glory of God.

[cindyl1]

oh wow, what an awesome testimony to God's amazing grace WisdmInTheWorks! I love the name you picked to, it's perfect! Welcome home! Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[zooboo]

Welcome on the Board,

Salut Minou, j'habite dans le même province que toi.

Enjoy the RR board

[AbbyDabby]

hi, Ive lurked long enough. Im 34, married for 15 yrs, 1 beautiful daughter(Ashley) 9. And we have 3 dogs, Abby &Sydney Beagels. Sinbad (Lab). And 3 cats. Smokey,Misty& Brandy. Most everyone we know thinks we have a zoo. But I love them all and wouldnt trade them for anything. Except hubby;) . Just joking we work together so it helps to have a sence of humor!!! We were both saved 10 years ago this memorial day weekend. Sure has made things easier for both of us. Sure was glad to find RR. It has helped me keep the faith when Ive felt nothing but God was left. ysic,michelle

[cindyl1]

Hi Michelle! Glad to have you aboard! Sounds like you have a house full! I know what you mean about this board helping you to hang on, it's helped me a lot too. :)

[Minou]

Salut Zooboo!

Whereabouts do you live? :D

(You don't have to give specifics if you don't want to)....

:rollin :rollin :rollin

[zooboo]

I live in the biggest town in the province :D

Hint : its an Island.......:cool

Zooboo

Salut

[Minou]

I live in the biggest town in the province

Hint : its an Island.......

Zooboo

Salut
--------------------
Ummm....the Magdalen Islands??? :b

Anticosti Island?

Hmmm.....if you had asked me this last year I'd say Laval. :D But with Montreal now "une île, une ville" I'd say that would have to be my guess...:lol

I lived in Mtl for 2 years before moving here...

[zooboo]

Good guess, yeap I live in the eastern part of ''une ìle, une ville''

Zooboo

:lol

[Minou]

:lol :D hee hee hee :rollin

So how did you find RR?

[waitngpatiently]

Originally posted by Minou
Hi all! I'm a 30 year old SAHW (stay at home wife :b ) -h! :b :evil :D

Well, since we are introducing ourselves I guess I'll do the same.
I've alread posted several times. I am the mom of 3 small kids, ages 8, 6 & 2. I am a very proud stay at home mom, I feel very blessed to be able to stay at home and care for my children instead of putting them in daycare for 8-12 hours a day.
My brother introduced me to the Bible and Jesus Christ at the age of 7. My parents were raised and baptised Roman Catholics (they were born in Puerto Rico). I had begun going through CDC to be baptised in the Catholic way, but my mom asked me if I wanted to continue and I told her no. I never liked the Catholic church, wonder why. Anyway, throughout my life I always prayed to God at night knowing that He was always by my side. I really never went to church, the few times my father dragged me to Mass I found it so boring and fell asleep, he was not pleased. For a time I did slip away from praying and my faith in God and my life became a mess. I beleive that He allowed that to happen in order for me to wake up and realize what was important. In 1998 I finally received Jesus Christ into my life and heart and everything changed. My husband and I began going to a Baptist church in Arkansas and for the first time in my life i heard of the Rapture. It struck me as odd because through my reading of the Bible, it must have been something I missed. Through this time my brother, whose been greatly blessed by God with an amazing gift began to talk to me about things he had learned through 15 years of extensive research. I began questioning many things and eventually decided to leave the church. I eventually was lead through prayer to Messianic Judaism, and I feel I have found what it is my heart and soul was looking for. It is taking some time to get my husband to consider going to the synogogue. I've taken the time to learn about it, and I feel that it's right for us. I beleive that God led me in this direction.
Now, my biggest thing is whether to homeschool or not! I'll see how that goes!
Sorry to bore ya'll, but that's me.........

Shalom :rollin

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR waitngpatiently! It'll be great to get to know you better. I've found RR a great place for encouragement and learning and growing in Christ, hope you will too.

[Minou]

Hi waitngpatiently! Glad you dropped by! :D :rollin

[never alone]

hi everyone :)


I'm also new so I would like to introduce myself:

I'm only 17, I just graduated from high school. I live in Orlando, FL. I was raised Catholic and went to a Catholic church up till until I was 13. I didn't have much of a relationship with God back then and going to church was just something my parents made me do. When they stopped going, I did also. About a year ago though my friend invited me to her Assemblies of God church. I decided to give it a try and to my suprise I actually liked it. I really felt God for the first time ever, and I realized a lot of things and how I need him in my life. I got saved the 3rd time I went there. Ever since then life has been great. Anyhow, I heard of this site somewhere (don't remember where for sure), I've been reading it for a while but I finally decided to register and post.

[cindyl1]

Hi never alone, it's so awesome that you've been saved at a young age! Glad you found RR, and that we'll all get a chance to get to know you better! God Bless....

[Prince Charming]

Hi everyone,

I'm not really new here, but I've never really introduced myself. I'm Prince Charming :) Newly married to my wonderful wife and very happy.

My witness for Christ is http://www.thegiftsoftheholyspirit.org/countdown.htm

What is on the site are these 6 things-

Proof the Bible is True!
What Prophecies are Left Before Jesus Comes Back?
Do NOT take the Mark!
The Rapture - Some WILL be left behind and Terrified!
4 Things You Must Do!
If you go to hell, you can still be saved until Judgement Day!

Prince

[BigglesNC]

"If you go to hell, you can still be saved until Judgement Day!"

Ga? Wha? Za? Ba?

[cindyl1]

Hi Prince Charming! (I've always wanted to know a prince!:) )
Welcome to RR!

[Becky]

This was found on Prince Charming's web site:

"26-THE FINAL PROOF


The final proof or evidence of salvation is a person’s fruit after repenting, believing on Jesus, and water baptism."


Oh, I didn't know we had to be Water Baptized to be saved. Tell that to the thief on the cross. I don't think he had time to uninpale himself to do that.

[2bossy]

The final proof or evidence of salvation is a person’s fruit after repenting, believing on Jesus, and water baptism.

I agree that water baptism is evidence of your salvation. Evidence is different that a condition of....

As long as I'm posting I guess I'll officially introduce myself. My name is Kim. I have been saved since I was a child, and recently became interested in studying Revelations after reading the left behind series.

My DH and I have been married for 11 years. We have four kids.
They are 9, 5, 2, and 7 months.

[cindyl1]

Hi 2bossy! Nice to meet you!

[never alone]

hi everyone else and thanks cindyl1 :)

[DiscipleChad]

Hi all I am Chad, and I am pretty new in my faith and would like to share my story with you. My parents were church going when they grew wup but the have since sliped from their faith (note: I try witnessing to them every day but they think that I am nuts and they make excuses why they should not listen to me.). They had me after this had happened and I grew up in a moral but not God fearing home. When I was 18 years old, im 19 now, I really did some bad things, and I will tell you that I new the Devil all too well. After 9/11/01 the things that I would have unleashed on the world I dont want to think about. However it was these dark times that really made me wake up to faith in our Lord. In early december of 01 I was in a very bad car crash,(I was hit by some one going over 40+ miles per hour). They boy who hit we was not wearing his belt and he was ejected from his jeep and hit his head on some rocks, My car was totaled and our cars hit head on. However and here is the miracle. We were both fine save a couple of scratchs. Not only that but I was following my mothers best friend who has back problems. they doctors tell her that if she were to ever get in a car wreck she would die. Well when we left her house I allowed her to go in front of me, if i had not she might have died.

Well this got me thinking but I was not yet ready to believe. But one night I was watching some movie and I got the urge to go and read Left behind, a book that my moms friend said that I should ready, so it was just sitting in my house since the after wreck when she gave in to me. Well the events of the book really got me think and I looked up the verses that they talked about in the book, after this, I just got down on my knees one night and asked God what he wanted me to do. After that I started to really believe and began to search for a chruch.

Any way I gave my life to God and have done my best every day for the last two months to walk the way the Jesus would want of me.

Thank you for letting me tell my story,

Your brother in Christ.

[Señor]

Hello,

Seeing how this is how things are done, I'll introduce myself.

I'm Maurice, or Señor on the internet, a Dutch bloke and a notorious geek. I'm actually not a christian - rationally I'm an atheist, spiritually I'm open to ideas, making me a sceptic-witch/christian/muslim-hybrid something. Suffice to say, I have no clue as to which tale(s) is (/are) the true one(s), if any.

I'm not quite sure what else I should say in this first message; if anyone wants to know something, they can always ask.

Time to roll up.

[BigglesNC]

Welcome to the board, Señor :D

[Señor]

Cheers mate. Hope I can be of use here.

[cindyl1]

I noticed your from Holland Señor! That is such a beautiful country! Welcome to RR, our home away from home!

[kgb]

Hi;

PAST
I'm originally from CT but now live in NC. I was raised Catholic, but began reading the Bible fully on my own and it opened my eyes to what was the truth of Salvation (subject for another discussion). Growing through scripture, tracts, and Christian fellowship I publically accepted Jesus sometime in High school (around 1974). This was important, as it was often my sole source of strength through a hard family (strong discipline, no affection), and rough times in school (I was a literally a 95lb weakling and very shy). I was eventually Baptised about 10 years later as a member of a Pentacostal Church (a testimony in itself). I have had a lot of ups (i.e. blessings) and downs (i.e. backsliding) thoughout my life. Some of the downs involved a struggle with pornography and relationships, so take that as a public confession and request for prayer. Through it all God has been faithful and I have had some amazing signs He was near (that the world would simply call "coincidences"). I got married 13 years ago to my best friend and in a Christ comitted relationship (that doesn't mean there aren't rough times BTW). That too, is another testimony.

As a sidenote: My wife is a greeting card artist and the grand daughter of Roland Bainton (the famous author of books about Martin Luther, and other religous works).

I've studied Bibical Prophecy most of my life (knowing that it is fact), along with prophecies from other sources (knowing that they cannot be relied on). The "Left Behind" Series has sort of rekindled my seriousness with it. I was actually contemplating creating a Tribulation Prophecy focused site, then I came across this one. Saved me a lot of work :)



PRESENT
OK, first the important stuff. I publically confess that Jesus is the Messiah and have accepted him as sacrifice and my savior. I love God and have unwavering faith in Him, although I don't always have unwavering strength, or faith in myself. I believe I have a handle on what my gifts and weaknesses are (I'll let you judge the fruits for themselves), but often my biggest problem is that I am such an analytical person I do not trust that I am hearing His peaceful voice telling me what to do through my own weaknesses. I have learned that when in doubt, be patient, but that is easier to say than to do.

I am a computer professional (started at DEC), worked at Red Hat (I have been a Linux user since 1992), and right now am going through the VERY rough trial of job hunting in this economy and a lack of financial resources (take this as another prayer request). I enjoy driving my British car (A Caterham/Lotus 7 -- I also created the USA discussion forum for it), going to Disney World on vacations (I am an expert on it), Linux, reading, movies, etc. I am very politically incorrect on most issues due to having wisdom and actual experience from life and spirituality.

You can read a lot of non-spiritual stuff about me at http://www.hokeybirds.com/~kgb/

If people are interested and I can think of more things, I'll post them here.

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR Keith! It's great to meet you! I think you'll like it here. Thanks for sharing your testimony with us, sounds like you've been through a lot! I think you'll find some great fellowship here--I know I do! God bless! I'm looking forward to your posts and getting to know you better.

[Moony2ns]

DiscipleChad,

Just read your post. What an awsome story!! Gave me goosebumps.

BTW, I know what you mean about parents. My mom thinks I'm nuts too, and so do my siblings. We grew up in a Christian-looking home, but I wasn't saved until last year or so. (I forget exactly when.) They don't understand my wanting to be baptised, or to attend a non-denominational church, or to even consult scripture. Weird, huh?

Thanks for your story!

Elizabeth

[Rascal]

Howdy all. Just joined the site. Found it reading the Time article. Looks like a good place I need to frequent. I have been lacking in my fellowship with fellow believers and it is wearing on me badly.

My walk with God. For years I fooled myself into believing I was saved. After many lies and many years I recently admitted to myself I was indeed not saved. It was actually while reading Left Behind that it occured to me that I might wish to really look at myself deeply. I realized that I was continually questioning my salvation. I kept praying "a prayer" hoping I was saved. What I had been doing most of my life was saying I had been saved to make others happy. I was even Baptized once mostly out of pressure from others. I had never done it for me and for God! I admitted to my wife that I was indeed not saved. Being late at night I knew no one would be awake for me to call.

Not wanting to go to sleep without resolving this matter I took to internet. On John Hagee's website he has a video discussing salvation and praying the sinner's prayer. Sitting in front of the computer hold my wifes hand I prayed that prayer. For me, for my love of God. I have started back to church and am trying to deal with the fact I have spent so much of my life just wasting it away. I ignored God's will for so long I have let myself go, dragging myself into a deep pit I must now crawl out of slowly.

I have health problems and emotional problems from all of this. It is very difficult for me to give it all up to God and I am somewhat depressed when I look back on the last 10 years of my life. But I know now I am on God's team and will have to take this day by day.

Welp, that's me, the new guy. God Bless, and keep the new guy in your prayers please.

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR Rascal! I love your testimony--I got all teary eyed reading it! I can see that you're going to be a real blessing to all of us here! I'll definitly keep you in my prayers, and if you have any specific requests, please let us know in the prayer forum! God Bless, and I look forward to getting to know you!

[Harpadzo]

Hello all! I am also a newbee when it comes to posting but a long time lurker here. I am a 42 year old married mother of three boys ages 22, 14 & 10. I am a social worker in Indiana. I became extremely interested in end times events and found RR surfing on the web. It has been a terrific aid to me in my studies.

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR Harpadzo! Pull up a chair, have some coffee and donuts! It's good to meet you and I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.

[CINDY S.]

I am also unequally yoked with my husband of 10
years. I went through christian schools and
attended or I should say was dragged to church
until I was 16. The fighting about getting us
ready for church apparently was too much and I
found my parents stopped going too. I feel bad
for giving them a hard time about it now.
I was married in 1979, divorced in 1981 and
remarried in 1992. My 2nd husband has 4 kids,
3 live in Indiana and another lives in Michigan
who I have never met. I have a daughter from my
1st marriage who is 21. She has been a real
handful. I have an office job at the university
here. I pray for my husband and daughter to be
saved all the time.
I found myself going to the front of the church
and on my knees shortly after 911. And on
10/21/01, I took the plunge and was baptized.

[cindyl1]

Hi Cindy S! Glad you found us at RR! I think you'll find some great fellowship and support here, as well as lots to learn!

[kgb]

Cindy|1; you are just one over flowing cup of God's love :)

[cindyl1]

:oh Thanks, that's sweet! :oh

[Carol K.]

Hi! I've been wanting to join the RR family for quite some time. Reading here has become a special part of my life. I feel inspired to let ya'll know alittle about me. Hope ya'll except me after reading this short testimony. Well, here goes. . . . .

On April 27, 1992 I had hit my bottom in life. I had lived on the streets for 21 years (from age of 15-36). I was an heroin addict for the first 7 years and then I switched to crank-speed and alcohol for the last 14 years. I was into Satanism and witchcraft. I did whatever, whenever, to whoever, to get what I wanted. My first husband was killed because of my drug addiction and dope dealing, my second husband divorced me because of my drug addiction and alcoholism and I was about to loose my third husband due to the same. With a diagnosis of an incurable heart disease, drug addition to meth-amphetamines and progressive alcoholism, I was losing everything, including my life. I finally heard God’s voice. On April 27, 1992, after all those years, I finally reached out and made that most precious call to AA. After a year or so in the AA Program, I started questioning who the real God was. You see, I had immediately been ushered into New Age when I came into the Program. I decided to find out the truth for myself. Starting January 1, 1994 I made a commitment to read the Bible through in one year. I started with Genesis and went through to Revelation. To be honest, I didn’t understand much (if anything at all), but I read every day and I read every word, and on December 31, 1994 as I closed the Book, I knew who the real God was. And I knew that He was the Truth, the Life, and the Way. I met Jesus! I have been seeking Him ever since. I have continued to read HIS Word all the way through every year since then. My heart’s desire is to know Him more and to have a deeper and more intimate relationship with Him. He has given and is continuing to give me my heart’s desire. He has restored my marriage, my job, and my health. Today I am very active in prison ministry with Christian 12 step recovery. I love Jesus with all my heart and my life has been laid down for HIS work. I’ve been clean and sober and walking this life of victory for the past 10 years. Oh victory in Christ Jesus!! Yea God!!

Well, can I still join the family? All I know is that I love Jesus and I am HIS forever. There are some on this board that I would like to get to know. Thanks for listening to me. I love you all.

[cindyl1]

Oh Carol! Please do join the family! We'd love to have you; welcome to RR! (You are now officially a Rapture Ready Ranger!)
What an incredible testimony, thank you so much for sharing that with us!


(I sent you a private message too!)

[Annieof5]

I just joined after finding your site from the Time Mag article.

I am a mother of 5, married happily for 21 years. A missionary kid from Alaska born and raised in different villages there. Went to Bible school and met my dh from the Netherlands, now we settle in the Pacific NW. I just really love all the input here concerning endtimes and the rapture. I have always been a pre-trib person and it neal to see so many of you here are also.

I don't get a lot of time here, I have 2 teens, 2 tween-agers and a nursing toddler so I am very busy, but try to check in a least once a day. Hope to get to know some of you more. Annie

[cindyl1]

Welcome to the RR family Annie! I have 5 kids too, but mine are all grown up now. (ages 20 to 26) I look forward to getting to know you better!

[IluvJesus]

Well since everyone seems to be "introducing" I shall do the same. I'm not too new here....I've been posting and mostly reading all over the site. I just love the opportunity to read all the scriptures quoted and everyone's ideas.

I am 23 years old and found my Lord & Savior about 2 and 1/2 years ago. Satan really led me on quite a roller coaster before I found the Lord - I'll paraphrase and save the long story for another time.

Graduated (at 18 - as most do ;) )
Went into the military.....Army to be precise. I loved it, my shins and knees however did not. That lasted 3 months before I was medically discharged with extreme stress fractures on both legs.
Didn't know what I was going to do with myself at that point, so got a job I didn't like.....married my boyfriend (who I had been seeing since I was 16 - I was at that point 19), found out I didn't like him either. He left me to move in with the younger neighbor girl and her family.
Decided to go to college - but somewhere in between my Uncle, who had been attending a Calvary Chapel, asked it I wanted to go to Church with him one Wednesday evening for Bible study. They were studying Revelation......let me tell you - that was quite the Bible study to "walk in" on! I was hooked and have been going ever since.
I've also met a very wonderful Christian man (acutally we both just got babtized June 23rd) and we are trying to do things God's way.

It has been quite the journey.....and yes that really was the paraphrased version. I thank God everday for leading me to him, my life has truly been blessed with his love and miracles since I've "come home".

Take care - and God Bless!

[cindyl1]

Lisa, what an awesome testimony! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. by the way, welcome to RR! God Bless...

[KathyS]

Hi, my name is Kathy and I have been posting here since May 02, This is the first time I have visited Christian Chat (I think). My sister, who found her way back to God recently, told me about Rapture Ready. I mostly stay in Apoligetics (Mostly because I like to debate [argue]) and Anything goes because I have a warpped sense of humor. I also can't spell. I have already told my story in Apoligetics in the thread Have you read the Left Behind books so I will not repeat it here. I really enjoy this board and all the people on it. We are having a get together for all the Rapture Ready Rangers from Ohio and surrounding states, also any one else who wants to come. See the thread in Anything Goes titled Final Plans for Ohio and Midwest.

[cindyl1]

Welcome Kathy! It's good to have you here!

[BeeG]

hi everyone, i've been lurking for only about a week, but i was pumped to get registered.. so here's my story..
i'm a 20 yr old female gymnast at Ohio State, but more importantly I LOVE JESUS! anyways.. i grew up catholic, but now attend my non-denominational church at home, Grace Chapel (where is home you ask? well.. that would be Cincinnati, Ohio) i was saved about a month and a year ago.. God had to pull me to many lows in my life to get me to finally surrender but i'm sooooooo thankful that He did!! My mom is the only other christian in my family, but that is a blessing in itself bc our relationship is very much healed bc of the Lord!! We are constantly praying for my 3 brothers and my dad, but the Lord is faithful and He will open their eyes i'm sure of it! anyway.. i'm soooo inspired by your guys' posts.. it is really helping my walk to see that there are TONS of christians out there (on campus and especiallly in the summer.. its hard to find a good christian group to always be around) anyway, that is me.. :):rollin

[metroames]

I just introduced myself in the Women's forum (since that is where I've lurked the most) and this looks like a good place to say hi too, since this is also a highly visited forum by me. I've been a Christian since I was 7 years old. I'm very thankful to have know Jesus from a very young age. I've been a lurker at this board for well over a year now, so I guess it's time to join the fun. :D As for who I am...I am a meterologist for an airline and I was married a year ago. I chose my username because the nickname for the meteorologists at work is metros (pronounced "meetros") and my family calls me Ames. So I decided to slap the two together. :) I have really enjoyed this board and I am looking foward to participating in the great fellowship here!

Amy :)

[cindyl1]

Welcome BeeG and metroames! It's great to meet you! I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Isn't it just so true that most of us had to be brought so low in our lives before we finally turned or turned back to the Lord! Our God is an awesome God, full of love, grace, forgiveness and faithfulness!

[Vickimac]

Well, I guess it's time to expose who Vickimac is, huh? I am not a new kind of macaroni. ( My husband was nick-named Sgt Mac in the Army) I've been around a couple of months and already pushing for 800 posts.:eek Can you say "addict"? I knew you could.
I'm kind of a crazy woman who's had a crazy life it would take a novel to tell. Briefly, (hopefully) :D an overview:
48 years on earth so far, 3 "kids" all grown up, 2 granddaughters who I see the beauty of Jesus in, every time I look at them, 1st marriage after 26 yrs divorced, (he liked the "ladies" and I use the term loosely), now recompensed with a man that God sent directly to me. He's 10 yrs younger which bothers me a tiny bit, but not him. But I had to overlook it since God directly and accurately sent me everything I ever wanted in a man. Married going on 3 yrs, been together 6.
Raised Lutheran but never got anything from it or any other church. I found God for myself at rock bottom. (He even lives there!) When I realized I couldn't stand my life anymore, I knew I needed him in it. I stopped keeping him in my back pocket and pulling him out at MY convenience and started to put him first in my life. What a difference it has made. Peace and happiness dwells within me, even in the worst of times. :) I am crazy in love with Jesus since I got to know him. He is what has really fulfilled my life. (And I'm a pre-tribber btw)
I have a very warped, earthy, sense of humor :rolleyes I can't help it. I'm a joker and talker and long-winded, but I'm a good listener too.
I'm a caterer although I only do it on occasion now, I used to have a restaurant along with it. I like to waitress which is what I do now. But I also cook pretty well. I also have a little craft business that my dh and I take to local craft shows, wood crafts, florals, all kinds of crafts. I love country anything. My dh is a for real cowboy from Texas, he's country too! ;)
I'm off work for what I hope is just a while with health problems but I am certainly not bored since I found RR! I'm hooked and have made some good friends here and it's wonderful to spend so much time discussing and sharing Jesus with you all. Thanks for being there RR, you are the best!
In His Love,
Vicki McReynolds

[cindyl1]

Hi Vicki! I think you're the geatest! (((((HUG)))))

I love reading your posts!!!! You've been a great addition to RR!

[Safety_girl]

I've been lurking for awhile before finally signing up recently. I've a very difficult time with fellowship but it's a great need of mine so I'd like to introduce myself with my testimony.

I'm 27 y/o female born, raised and still living in Georgia. I've never married and have one 10 y/o son. As a child I was made to go to the presbyterian church my father and mother taught at, but mine was definitely not a Christ-centered home. Among other things, my father beat my mother and me and verbally/emotionally abused us. My first suicide attempt was when I was 6 yrs old. As a teenager I turned to drugs, alcohol, and sex to assuage my pain. At 16 I got pregnant. Afraid and in denial, I hid my pregnancy and delivered my child on my own. After the delivery I told my parents and the baby and I were wisked off to the hospital. My parents decided it would be best for me to be sent away to college (I graduated highschool 2 months before the birth) and for them to raise my son. I felt powerless to go against their demands so off I went to a so-called Christian liberal arts school. Between frat parties and more wild living I managed to get a degree. It was after graduation that I hit absolute rock bottom. My father died and this just sent my depression spiraling. I was soooo confused and messed up. For almost a year, I was out on the streets, a prisoner of the streets and its many vices. Nov. 4th last year was my last suicide attempt. I washed down a bottle of painkillers with a liter of Jack Daniels and then slashed my wrists. Somehow I ended up at the hospital. The doctor said it was a miracle I survived. The nurse there asked me if I knew Jesus. And that was the beginning of the journey I'm on now. Soon I'll have a year of sobriety and it's only by God's grace. I'm working to reconcile with my son and my mom who's been gracious enough to take me back home. I'm attending a Baptist church now and just taking each day as it comes, trusting God to see me through. Anyway, sorry this was so long. I'm just really thankful that's in the past and that I've been given a new start! I look forward to meeting new friends in Christ here.

[cindyl1]

Saftey girl, what an awesome and incredible testimony! Thank you for sharing your story with us. It's always so inspiring to read the stories that tell of our Fathers amazing love and grace! God bless you and welcome to RR!

[pressingon]

First I want to say wow Safety_girl
What an awesome testimony. God is so good. What a perfect handle for you. (Safety_girl) God has kept you safe in His arms. It is so true what the bible says about a time to live and a time to die. I am so sorry that you have been thru so much. I have never met a person who wanted to die at 6. That brings a sadness to me, to think you endured so much. I pray that God protect you and bring you abundant joy.
Blessing and welcome to R & R.

Love Patty


kalor, Praise God that the veil has been removed. May God strenthen you with His grace and mercy.

Love Patty

[Rocker 4 Christ]

Wow, I never noticed this before....

Well, I'm Rocker 4 Christ, mostly known as Matt. I'm 15 and I'm going to be a sophomore next year.

What led me to the Lord.....well, I've always known about him. My parents did a great job of making sure I grew up with knowledge of Him. But ya know, I guess I never really accepted him. Yeah, I always heard of Jesus and how He loves me and cares for me and wants to be a part of my life, but I never really cared.

Well.....I technically got saved in May, when a speaker at our school (private Christian school) talked about how God loved us and wanted to be a part of my life. Sure, it was the same thing I've always heard, but this time it struck a chord in me, so I went up there and got saved.

I was in a huge religious fervor for the next week, but then my Bible-reading started to die down, as did my prayer, and I was just...dry, I guess you could say, until the beginning of July, when I looked at myself in the mirror and said "Ya gotta get strong with the Lord again" because I was lurking on this board, reading some stuff, and I realized how close the end times were. So I guess fear of being left behind, etc got me re-dedicated, and tada, i'm here, still strong with God. :)

Lately, I've taken a strong stand against abortion.


Guess thats it...


PS: Stephanie, I still need to get in touch with you on chat. :)

[pressingon]

What ever it takes right Matt. glad your here and growing and wanting to know more.
Blessings,
Love patty

[cindyl1]

That's awesome kalor! :)

Welcome Matt! I'm glad to know you've chosen to follow the Lord! My own children had kind of the same experience. They'd heard about Him all their lives, but it took someone else saying something for each of them to commit their lives to Him! Welcome to RR!!!

[pressingon]

Glad to hear it Kalor, Computers can sure test our Patience that is for sure. Hope you got that virus. As for me. I take a B complex vitamins every day and I am sure it helps my patience. I make my husband take one too. I work at a high stress job, in a call center. I keep a verse at my desk, it is

Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

blessings,
Love Patty

[Rocker 4 Christ]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

[Revolg]

Here are some tidbits about me:

Name: Eric
From: Indiana, USA
Attributes: Very tall, dirty blonde hair, and I love rock music. Non-Satanical, and very MOVING.

Denomination Settings: I was Assemblies of God a.k.a. the other other Pentecostals. Now I am (I took Tauf's advice from anabaptists.org) and joined a great Mennonite church. Now I am a Anabaptist. I was heavily influenced by my Grandma, she has got to be the most loving and very much Christ-centered Methodist to me.

Likes: I love computers, I live on one practically while inside. Or gathered around the TV, where news hits. I love Prophecy and Jesus. The bible is the greatest God's breathed book on the face of the Earth and is the only one. Other than the Torah that is composed of the Old Testament basically. Known as the Law to Judaism. My closest friend is Jewish, I love him very much as a friend. Two of my other friends are currently Oneness Pentecostals, I am trying to get them to know what the Trinity is.

Dislikes: Being called demonically controlled tongue speaker. I consider it lower form. I pray with regular words all the time. Not right to call me demonically controlled. I do not believe it neccessary salvation or anything important to Christians to use. Just another gift. Ever see an English boy speak German before? Evolution in the original molecule to man makes no sense. If it reached bacteria stage (it didn't) it wouldn't mutate to bring in the ability to millionilize genetic traits to make a bird for example.

www.answersingenesis.com is probably the best site.

Heroes: Jesus Christ is my biggest hero, He is the Messiah, and before He was born it was foretelled that He would be. Records indicate that it is indeed true. Although Atheists deny this. The guy on PAX TV is gotta be a close second. My second is actually my Dad who is gotta be the biggest baby in the world.

Matthew Slick from CARM is the greatest nerd of Apologetics. :)

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR Revolg! It's great to meet you. I hope to get to know you better as time goes by! Awesome testimony--I loved the part about your grandma and dad! God bless....

[pressingon]

Revolg, Nice to meet you. you put your personal touch in there so well. I love your picture of Jesus Christ the foundation. I keep a rock on my desk to remind me of that. And then on Sunday the person who preached said, whenever you see granite thing of the thrumb print of God. Well he is our rock, our foundation.

Blessings,
Love Patty

Always great to see you Cindy.

[Revolg]

I loved a gospel song about THE ROCK. I forgot who it was by. So, I wanted to have an sig about that. Thanks!

[cindyl1]

Hi Patty!!!! (cindy waves wildly) Nice to see you too! I've been sooooo busy, I feel like I'm running around in circles, lol!

[pressingon]

Well cindy take a deep breath and exhale. I know what you mean I am always running between a full time job always training for new stuff, and keeping up with a house and a husband. Sometimes I just miss Jesus. I just did a quick trip to Montana and back to see the new Grandson. Wow! and still can't resist to check in and see what is going on!



Revolg, could it be this song?

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
All other ground is sinking sand.

CHORUS

Copyright/Label: Words: Edward Mote, Music: John B. Dykes Arranged by: Michael Omartian, Mark Harris, Andy Chrisman, Marty Magehee, Kirk Sullivan

4Him have done this song, on their alblum called Place of Worship.

of course there are a few other ones about the rock...."I go to the Rock"
"Upon This Rock"

A wonderful URL for music is http://songbook.manueladam.com/?xm=0
under title you type in the title of a song you want and you can find the words who wrote it and also who has it on CD. Great site.

[Revolg]

No it was by a black preacher bishop guy.. :)

[cindyl1]

I LOVE that song Patty!!!!

[SerA63]

Hello, I'm SerA63.

I posted to RR a couple of years ago, and just...sorta...drifted away:sigh

Anyway, I've found my way back to RR and here's some particulars:

39, married, father of 5 (2 surviving) Currently waiting for a referral for #6.

Started out in the Assemblies of God, then Methodist, finally Independent/Evangelical. Not active in any one church at present.

Currently helping my wife raise our sons, working full-time, and seeking a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management. I will lurk more than I post, but I do enjoy Apologetics, especially where different belief systems are concerned. I'm looking forward to the fellowship here at RR.

May God bless and keep you all,
Sera

[Revolg]

I used to be in the AOG.. :) But my Mom let me decide if I still wanted to go there but me go and join a closer church. Right now, I am enjoying a Mennonite church and we have a Free Will Baptist church nearby, I am enjoying that one.

One is Arminian and the other rather Calvinist oriented. I like them both.

[Hands of God]

I'm new here, just found this site.:) I seem to be quite younger than most of the people here (15) , but thats ok!:b I'm also kind of new to all this, so hopefully I'll get a lot of useful information after reading everything. I guess i'll talk to everyone later then. :rollin

[cindyl1]

Hi Hands of God! Welcome to RR! hope we see a lot more of you!

[chipatc01]

Hi my name is Aaron, I'm an athletic trainer from Michigan and I just signed up recently.

I grew up catholic and thought all that "personal relationship with Jesus" stuff was kind of out there. I was always involved in my church, I guess I just missed the message. And then I met this girl (isn't that how it always happens) and as we began dating she began telling me things I had not heard before and had bible verses that proved it. It was a revelation for me that people even read the Bible! That girl led me to Christ, became my wife (3yrs. now), and we have a wonderful life. I've found out that the Bible is pretty darn cool and that to have a life centered around Jesus is a blessing I could have never imagined. We go to the church my wife grew up in, it is a Church of the Brethren.

I'm looking forward to lots of fellowship and learning. God bless.

Aaron

[IHope4Uus]

Glad to meet everyone and read some testimonies, So glad you are all here to fellowship with. C-Ya Round......

[mxyfreeze]

Hi all. Since everybody is introducing themselves, I figure I'll give it a shot too. My names Jeff, I'm 40, married to an awesome Lady for the past 15 years, and I have a 12 year old son. I'm not really new to RR, mostly just lurking with an occasional reply on a few posts. I was a Christian at the age of 13, but I drifted away for a very long time. Been a Mormon, Catholic, Luthern and just about everything else in between. I guess you can say the Lord finally pulled me back in a year ago, and this time he brought my family in as well. Its been a bit of a struggle and I've had a few tests, but we sure arent going back to what life used to be! God has taught us and strengthened us every day. Every day I check RR and the message board because it helps in my walk and frankly, I find it pretty entertaining and enlightning. Well, I guess thats as good a start as any. Anyways, HI!!

[Jersey]

Hi, My name is Jersey and I am an alchoholic. :b Yes, my sense of humor gets me in trouble!

I have been posting ocasionally and just noticed this thread. I have been mostly hanging out in the bible study section. I have that fire to read and learn the Word.

I am a 34 years old boy at heart, a psychologist with a gorgeous wife (I married up) and two daughters (ages 4, 2). We live in Phoenix. I was saved at an Amway conference in St. Louis in 1994. FYI, they have (optional) church services on Sunday mornings following big conferences. I think that is where the Amway cult thing comes from. Anyway, I lost a serious amount of money on this adventure but I found Jesus! It was worth every penny!

If you were able to look back on my christian life you would probably see an excellent example of the parable of the sower in which I was the plant that sprung up quickly but soon withered because as a result of the cares of the world. Well, that is all changed now. I am actually learning to enjoying the Word again, listening to that every growing yet still small voice in my head, and making those all-important changes in my life! Not the least of which was Warez! It is hard to actually pay for software!:) The list could go on an on....I won't. :D Goodnight!

[Jer]

Hello All,

My name is Jeremy and my wife and I live in Salt Lake City with our 2 great kids. We moved here about 2 years ago from AZ. It was an extremely difficult move for us with the Mormon population here. But this is where God told us to come when I prayed for work. On my first day on the job one of the only Christians introduced himself to me and told me about a great church that he goes to. Well ever since then Sonrise Baptist has been our home and the Lord has blessed us with some great friends here. Isnt the power of prayer just AWESOME.

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR mxyfreeze, Jersey, and Jer!! Sorry I'm so late in welcoming you! Been a busy few days! Hope you all enjoy your time here. I'm sure we'll all enjoy getting to know you better!

[CoreIssue]

BigglesNC,

AMEN!!!;)

[Jer]

Thanks for the welcome Cindy.
:D

[Deborah#2]

God changed my name to Deborah in 1995. Happily married for 23 years. We have two daughters. The four of us are saved, Spirit filled and belief that Christianity is more than just going to church, but having a relationship with the Lord is more important than anything else. We came from South Africa and living for the last 5 years in Israel. We are on our way to Germany and are in the process of relocation.

I gave my life to God when I was 5 years old and ever since knew that I belong to God. Only from 1985 the Holy Spirit started teaching my about “having a relationship with God”. I am still learning and the more I learn the more I realize how much I need Him.

http://www.arborwood.com/awforums/show-forum-1.php?fid=5282

[cindyl1]

Welcome to RR Deborah! Sounds like you've lived all over the place like I have! I'd love to hear about how God changed your name and what led up to it! Take care and God bless, Cindy

[Deborah#2]

Originally posted by cindyl1
Welcome to RR Deborah! Sounds like you've lived all over the place like I have! I'd love to hear about how God changed your name and what led up to it! Take care and God bless, Cindy
In 1985 a pastor prophesied over me about the calling in my live and how God was going to use me for His glory, but there was something that hindered that, and that was that I wasn't submissive under my husband. And if I would learn to submit, the Lord would be able to establish His plans in my live. Well, it took me 10 years to totally submit to my husband's leadership and to learn about him being the priest of our home.

In 1995 I visited an elderly couple, (family of my friend) and she introduced me to her uncle. And he kept calling me Deborah. God used this elderly man in the prophetic. And every time my friend would correct her uncle; he went on calling me Deborah. One more time my friend corrected him and he said: "I know what you have said, but I can not call her that, if the Lord keep telling me her name is Deborah."

My friend decided to let it be. Back home I read the story of Deborah in Judge and the Lord showed me the connection between Deborah and me. I realized that I really changed and that my husband was really priest in our home and that God was telling me that the time came that He is going to establish what He has said, because I was ready.

That is when God changed my name to Deborah and that is when God started to use me. I am still learning and changing with God's grace. My husband, being priest in our home is also being transformed to the man God wants him to be and still learning and changing.

I give God al the glory and honor for what He has done and still doing in our lives.

http://www.arborwood.com/awforums/show-forum-1.php?fid=5282

[Dianetavegia]

HI All, My name is Diane and I've been reading RR for quite a while but just joined onto the boards this week. A great online friend from California had linked me to RR and some articles.

I've been a Christian since Vacation Bible School when I was only 8 years old but have been in a Southern Baptist Church since birth. I've been married 32 years this Oct. to Jim and we have four children, ages, 31, 27, 25 and 7 1/2. The little one is the birth child of our only daughter. She gave him up for adoption when he was an infant and we legally adopted him at 10 months. We also have some grandchildren and more on the way. :)

We're active in our local church. We both teach AWANA's and I'm the Sunday School Outreach Director/ Secretary for our class. We have over 900 members in our church and it's growing every week. We live in a very tiny town west of Atlanta but have only been here for 3 years.

I attended Bessie Tift Baptist Women's College and hubby attended Ottawa Baptist University in Kansas. I enjoy Bible Study but am not into reading many Christian authors.... because of the new age bend or changing views they seem to hold.

Oh well..... now I've rambled but that's me!

Diane

[Sana]

Hi, new here but been reading for a while. :) Been a Christian since I was 14, and am 24 now. I want very very very much to be involved in...not sure what, but as long as it helps people come to God, I would be happy spending the rest of my life (don't plan on being here too much longer, hey) doing it. Still not going to church...only have gone to a few, and only about 10 times in ten years, for many reasons, and I hope this changes soon.

I also plan on reading the other posts in this thread when I have more time. You people are just amazing here!

[Mercy4Me]

:eek Wow! So many new faces!

Its nice to meet you all, and welcome to our little family. :D

[JunkYardFrog]

Originally posted by Jersey
Hi, My name is Jersey and I am an alchoholic. :b Yes, my sense of humor gets me in trouble!


Join the crowd!

:)

And welcome to the board.

[JunkYardFrog]

I'm 29 (and holding), live in Southern California, married, two teenage sons, currently have 2 dogs plus two cats, and I'm a Humo(u)rist!

We meet here: http://www.arn.org/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=16

Um, us Humo(u)rists I mean....

This is a very nice board. Wish I had more time to meet everyone here.

God bless all of you.

Later.

:)

[JunkYardFrog]

Ooops. One other thing. I'm not the world's bestest at grammar.

Should that have been "we Humo(u)rists"?

:lol

[Dianetavegia]

HI! I'm Diane Tavegia from Villa Rica, Ga. We've only lived her 3 years tho. I was born in Mobile and lived in the south until I married Jim! I attended Bessie Tift Baptist Women's College and married Jim when I was not quite 20. We've been married 32 years on Oct. 10th. I was saved at age 8 during Bible School at Chickasaw Baptist Church in Alabama.

Jim and I have four kids. They are 31, 27, 25 and almost 8. The 8 year old was our grandson and we legally adopted him right after his birth. We also have some grandbabies! Eden will be 2 in Nov. and another (Jack) will be born in Jan. '03. We have one in heaven too.

I'm a stay at home wife and mom and I home school Nick. I also am an AWANA leader at the First Baptist Church in Villa Rica and am the Outreach Leader/ Sunday School secretary for our class.

I am the Administrator and a moderator at www.justmoms.com
and am the site admin./ web master for our home school pages (which are private for the sake of our children).

I like to read, sew, craft, cook, flower garden, bird watch, etc....

Here's a picture of Jim and me from this past spring.
http://members.truepath.com/dianetavegia/1.jpg

[Mirrorsaw]

I'm 22 years old. I just recently became a christian again. Throughout my late teenage years I was very, very antichristian. Eventually that turned into a cold indifference, until a few months ago, when I felt a calling to come back to the Lord.

I'm out of work at the moment due to a disability, but I hope to get back in the workforce before the end of the year. My girlfriend and I have been together almost 15 months. We have four wonderful cats; Zoe, Jessica, Smudge, and Samantha.

[SisterChristian]

Hi, My name is Linda and I have been a Christian for many years.
I have had a few problems here and there but am desperately trying to live my life the best I can and trying to make my life and body a living sacrifice for the Lord. I pray everyday that the Lord will find me worthy enough to be in the rapture, and all my family and friends too.I live in a small town in Alabama. I married my husband when I was 17 and we just recently celebrated our 24th anniversary. we have 1 child who will be 21 on her next b'day. we have 3 cats named Kitty Lou, Shamu, & Bunny. our other cat Mango went missing a few months ago but I still pray that he will find his way home.
My hobbies are studying Bible prophecy, amusement parks (especially Universal Studios & Disney World) I love Jet skiing, gardening, shopping, going to concerts and being with my family.

[Markus]

Hi, I just wandered over here from Timebomb 2000, where I post as "Markus Archus". I've been a Christian for a little over 30 years, was once a pastor, and now work as a software analyst. I'm married; my wife posts here and at TB2K under the handle "Lynnie." We have 5 children ranging from ages 21 to 6. Our youngest is an adopted Romanian girl who came to us when she was 2. We live in New Jersey, right near where the Pennsylvania Turnpike crosses over. I am a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, and we attend a Calvinistic charismatic Baptist church where I am about to become an elder.

[jesusvictorious]

Hi, I'm Donna. I'm a SAHM with three children, 13, 10, and 4. I stay at home because I have MS and ALSO because I want to be with my children. I homeschool two of them (they were given the choice, for now) and I'm here because sometimes when we think we know/have it all, maybe God shakes up our lives so that we know that he is the only steady one we have to hold onto. I signed up a few months ago and I only just a week ago started really getting involved around here and have met some incredibly nice people. I'm sure learning a lot too and it's keeping me reading my Bible more than ever and putting it into action.

Also, I just thought I'd finally tell my story about how I know for sure that God answers prayers.

My four year old is here because I was raped. (I got the best end of the deal though. I get "Good morning Mommy" every day and he got 20 minutes of the worst hell I could give him.) I really hated men for a long time and stayed at home and never left. I finally got over that and started praying for a decent man to be a husband to me and a father to my children. (I was divorced from a very violent man.) I gave the Lord this very long list of what I wanted and then lost my faith a little toward the end of the prayer and said, "God, why dont' you just send me a knight in shining armor?" Well, I got him literally. Armor and all. How's that for an answer? I can't help but sit here smiling 3 years later and very thankful for the wonderful man that He sent my way.

[Kung Pao Smurf]

My name is Matthew Aaron Windsor, and I love the taste of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. :sigh

(Wonder who all has used that recently.)

Not sure exactly what to post so I'll keep it short and simple. My parents were divorced 3 times, and while I know the Bible condemns divorce, I also know that I thank the Lord the 2nd one happened, because my stepmom (my dad's 2nd wife) beat me for 8 years and I could never tell my father because she threatened me in all kinds of ways.

However, it actually made me a better person. I can sympathize/empathize with those who have been hurt/beaten much easier because I understand their pain. It also made me more sensitive overall.

Although I WILL say that it ALSO means when I see it in action, NOTHING holds me back. I once saw this occurring in a supermarket. Let's just say that I, with the help of the father I saw beating (I mean BEATING) his child, discovered those lattice-design 'unbreakable' windows aren't all that unbreakable.

I have been in the Navy for 8 years. I started out as a nuclear reactor operator, and am now an ET doing an IT's job. *L*

I'm currently studying for my Bachelor of Science degree w/emphasis in Information Technology. Eventually my 'dream' is to get both an MBA degree and a divinity degree.

I just got married 2 months ago.

My socks are white with gray heels. :D

[cookie]

ok I am a 27 year old married (7 years) mother of three.
I have always been in the church. I asked God in to my life when I was seven. Took a walk away form the lord, While still attending church for about 3 years. Both my parents are associate pastors at my church. I am a sahm stay at home mom. And my husband and I are teachers in kids church for 3rd though 6 graders on sunday.

And I love CATS
But I love Christ MORE

[Rayday]

Hi everybody,

My name is Ray and I'm 44 years old (or I will be this Saturday 19, Oct). I have had a long and difficult road placed in front of me before coming to Jesus. I was a catholic all my life until a few years ago. I have self inflicted excommunication upon myself from the catholic church (is that a sin?). I have a wonderful wife and two children, Cris 9, and Kim 2. I now devote my life to the Lord Jesus Christ. It's amazing how I was so blind and yet He was soooooo patient with me! Anyway, I dedicate my time to spreading His Holy Word. I live and work in Italy and it is not a simple task finding ways to get His message across. The vatican is 100 times stronger here than it is in the USA. I'm open to suggestions and ideas. If you have any ideas you would like to pass along, or know of any good Christian llinks in Italian let us know. You can find us atDefenders of the Word.com (www.defendersoftheword.com)

MARANATHA!!!

In the service of the Lord Jesus Christ,

Rayday

[KingDavid]

I have just found this site recently...and I love it !!!!
I've been a christian basically my whole life. Brought up
in a christian family. I am actually a PK. :D
Well, I live in LA...and waiting everyday for our Lord Jesus to return. I'm looking forward to receiving that "special crown" with all you folks here.

[Yavé]

I'm from Puerto Rico and heard about this site in Times Magazine, I grew up in a Pentecostal family (my father was a preacher) I've been hearing about Christ pretty much my entire life till one day I decided to finally pray the prayer and here I am today, not perfect but trying. (I don't have a fancy testimony I just prayed one night in bed):)

[Stowen]

Hello all. Im a sinner. My name is Jarrod Stowe, I have a great mom and dad (who have grown tremendously over the years). I also have two brothers, an older and a younger. We have (sorry, I have to mention them) two dogs whom I love dearly, ones name is Shalom who I nick-named "Turtsle Burtsle" and the other is Jasmine who I nicknamed "Ooodie Boodie" "Ootie" or "Orange Dog". I wont mention our cats because they're punks. I really enjoy this bulletin board....especially the we that struggle, the people there are so honest and helpful with prayer and support. Cant wait to get to know ya'll better in the future, God be with you.

[anath]

Glad you are back on track Minou! And bienvenue to RR!
I am French American and so is DH. We both love the Lord! In New Orleans there are many french speaking ppl. I can speak French but prefer English.
I love music and play piano.
Love your baby. I have 3 babies (turkish angoras)

[comicnurse]

Hi everybody :)
I am a 30 something happily married female. I have two girls, and two cats along with a wonderful husband.
I have also been a christian most of my life. I was saved while attending bible school at the age of 8.
At the age of 13, my family moved from the Bay Area to Kansas. Quite the culture shock! Was the sun EVER going to go down in that flat state?? :oh But I got an excellent education in Kansas. I learned to love it there.
I attended college and I'm a .....you guessed it! nurse!
I met my husband and a few years later, we moved to Georgia. Again, culture shock! I had never heard of so many ways to eat grits! I never learned to like them either. :x
After five years there, we returned to the midwest, and now live in Oklahoma. It is a great place to raise children. They actually rarely assign homework on Wednesdays because most of the children attend church Wednesday nights. (Shhhh, nobody tell the ACLU :nono )
I enjoy this site because you can communicate with other christians and feel supported in your feelings associated with the prophetic events taking place.
I look forward to more interesting conversations starting up around here.:D

Kendra

[Minou]

Sorry Anath - I just saw your post now.

I can speak french too...not much choice :lol but I too prefer english....maybe 'cause I'm english??? :evil :lol :b

We have a lot in common. DH and I love music and he plays the keyboard in church...I'm supposed to be learning the flute.

Ohhhhh......turkish angoras....nice kitties. Do you have any photos? :D I'm a sucker for cats....

[BelieverOfHim]

My name is Tracy and I am 24. I am a wife to Heath Sr. of over 4 years and the mother of his children, Heath Justin who is over 3 years now and getting bigger every single day. Our second child is Lauryn Taylor who is 18 months old now and a big time Daddy's girl. I am a homemaker but, I will soon be starting a home based business of cleaning other peoples homes, I am taking up sewing as we speak and would like to master this art someday and perhaps sell my things at festivals. :) My husband works for one of the largest trucking companies in the nation as a recruiter. He is hoping things will pick up before Christmas. I am too. hehehe! :) I am ColleenKay's youngest sister and we are the closest out of all the children. I think we call eachother back and forth 3 times a week if not more. I sure do miss living near her. Hopefully someday maybe God will see that we live close to eachother once again so we can share our morning coffees together. Well, that is it for now. This is who I am!:D

[yankeedownsouth]

Hi everyone - I recently found your board, and I've been lurking around a lot lately reading your posts. This seems like a great place to spend some time learning about the Lord and his Word.

I have to admit that I have not decided what I believe about the rapture, whether it's pre or post tribulation. But, regardless, I really like what I see here, so I thought I might stick around for a while. Most likely, I'll just be reading, but I may post every now and then.

My name is Dawn, and I'm a stay-at-home mom to two children. Amy is 6 and is in kindergarten this year. Adam is almost 4. I have an eBay business that I do on the side to help my husband with some of the expenses and also make some money for myself.

I was raised a Lutheran, but once I started college, I really stopped going to church. It wasn't until my husband and I had our second child that we thought we better get back to church. But we were in a quandry because I was raised Lutheran, and my husband was raised Southern Baptist. Truthfully, I didn't want anything to do with the Baptist church because I had always heard how strict they were, and I thought their rules were crazy. Well, we couldn't find a Lutheran church in the area that suited us, so I agreed to try the S. B. church in our neighborhood. We went for the first time on Christmas, and then we went again on the following Easter, and we've been going every Sunday since then. I had NO idea that you can actually have a relationship with Jesus! NO ONE had ever taught me that, even after years of parochial school. I can't even tell you what a blessing this church has been for us - and it's even not boring as I though they all were!!

Anyway, it's been about 3 years now since we started back, and it's been a great three years. I've learned more than I ever have, and I keep wanting to know Jesus more. That's one of the reasons I like this site. You guys really seem to know your stuff, and you seem like a friendly bunch of people. So if don't mind, I'd like to stick around for a while.

[country girl]

Hey All !!
I am new here. I love this site!!! I found it in October while I was searching for help on the internet. Tonight is the first time I have posted. I have tremendous problems in my life right now. I have been so invoved with the things that are going on I didn't really get a chance to come here much. When I have been on here I have been reading mostly. I just wanted to say HI !
As for who I am, I have recently had to quit work and file for disability due to Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am married (23 years) and have a 21 year old son. I am happy to say that God blessed me with a wonderful family. I am Baptist and thank God I am saved! I do not know what I would do if I didn't know that the Lord is in control. Please pray for me.

[AgateGirl]

Welcome to the Rapture Ready family, country girl! Come join in the fun in Anything Goes.
I am a Southern Baptist here in Minnesota, far from my home of Texas,where the rest of my family live. I miss the south so much!

Glad you decided to be a part of this crazy place! Have fun!

[WorkInProgress]

I hesitate to divulge too much about myself.
So what am I afraid of? Getting hurt.

I'm praying about this.

Will tell you more later?

[Katydid278]

I think I'm addicted to this board. I check in here several times each day to see if there are any updates. I'm glad I found it though. Anyways, my real name is Monica. 31 yrs. old with a 13 year old daughter (ah that IS indeed the most trying year for parents) and married for almost 14 years to my childhood sweetheart. Well, he WAS sweet back then:) 2 furballs, one fluffy white doggie. 2 younger brothers, part-time clerical worker, child advocate, live in Illinois yada, yada. I was saved at the age of 12 and baptised at 13. Backslidden for awhile. Started investigating other religions and find theology very fascinating. I don't go to church. Don't know why. I'd like to but I'm such an insomniac that I just can't wake up in time. Anyways, question here too...my parents always insinuate that if you are truly saved then you will go to church. What do you guys think of that one?

[AgateGirl]

Welcome to Rapture Ready, Katydid278!

I am not currently attending church, either...and I know I am missing out on some wonderful fellowship with my church family.
I don't go because I am practically house-bound due to some physical disabilities...arthritis in my hips and severe stiffness in my back. If I could get around easier I'd love to go!
I watch several different preachers on TV every Sunday morning which I thoroughly enjoy! One of them has even preached a series on Revelation which was wonderful!!
I am not a very outgoing person, so I don't need the fellowship as much as some, but I think God blesses us when we make the effort to come together to worship Him. He is always there in the midst of our Praise and that brings us comfort and joy when we serve Him as a Body of believers.
I would encourage you to pray about where you could be a blessing to others at a church near you. He will reward your efforts!

[AgateGirl]

Wait a minute!! Why am I saying welcome to Katydid278??

You have more posts than me...hee hee hee!!

Sorry about that!

[Trilby]

Ok, well I guess it is my turn. My name is Holly. I live in the mid-west. Most recently referred to as the Vermont of the mid-west. IL, due to all the Democrats taking over after the election. Enough politics.

I have been married for 12 years to Steve. Mom to 2 boys,10 and 5, that we homeschool.

I was saved at 21 after a very turbulent early life and am content to let God unfold His plan for me in His time. We are quite calvinistic,(I hope that isn't a bad word around here) and love to come to this site to see all that is going on.

I haven't made up my mind as to the time table of God's events but I suppose He doesn't need my ok for any of that anyway!;)

Look forward to meeting you and reading more of your enjoyable posts!

My socks are white with little hearts on them.

[Katydid278]

No problem...A welcome is always welcomed:) Thanks! I'm sorry to hear about your disabilities. My SIL has rheumatoid arthritis. They keep it pretty much under control with meds. What do they have you on?

[AgateGirl]

I haven't officially been prescribed anything yet. I have my 1st appointment with a Rheumatologist on Dec 3rd. I've been to several different doctors just to figure out why I was having all this pain in my hips and joint stiffness.
I've seen a Chiropractor who sent me to a Orthopedic Surgeon (he took X-Rays which showed a congenital hip dysplasia) who recommended I see an Endocrinologist!
I just had my yearly physical and my family doctor referred me to the Rheumatologist because none of the other Drs. could come up with a final diagnosis to treat me! So....
hopefully I'll finally get some relief for all the pain I'm in!

Oh, and during all those Dr. visits it was discovered that I have a kidney ailment called Renal Tubular Acidosis--my body doesn't get rid of the toxic fluids in my body like it should...which causes me to swell up like a giant blowfish!! That doesn't help the stiffness in my back one bit!!

You can be sure that I'm eagerly awaiting that glorified body we've been promised!! It can't happen soon enough for me!

JESUS...Come and get me! I'm all yours!!

[NewCreature]

Originally posted by RioZahra
I love anyone who loves cats :b I'm a sucker for a purring furball!

Me too!

[AkitaLover]

Hi Everyone.

I love this board. I found this board through Hal Lindsey's website. I have alway's loved talking about the end times. I have finally found a place where I can chat about it and no one will think I am crazy.

I am a 36 years old, married to a pilot and we have 2 Akita's, Chaz and Sky. Hence, the reason for my handle. I've lived in Texas all my life. My parents live here as well. I grew up in a baptist church and my husband grew up catholic. I am slowly teaching him about the end times. He knew a little bit about it, but he has a hard time with the "big picture" I am still trying to convince him there is no such thing as aliens, from outerspace :b

[CatholicGirl00]

im new here, so i thought i would post here...


i'm stephanie. i'm 15 years old (16 in like 80 days). i am from new york. i'm catholic (and definitely proud to be!!!!) and i'm homeschooled. im in 10th grade.

i love my Faith, and i love sharing it with others. i thank God every day that i'm catholic.

im getting into the debating scene of debating my faith and my faith's beliefs with others, and enjoying it.

i was born and raised catholic, but didnt get into my religion until i started homeschooling in like 1997. i regret the time i didnt spend with God then. anyway, all for now! nice to meet you all, you seem great! :D

[Sapientaie]

Hi, I'm new, I'll be lurking around for awhile.. Maybe a post or two here and there, if I feel I can break through the ignorance.;)

[Lordschild]

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[Elizabeth_S]

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[Warrior Prophet]

My name is Mark Murphy, I am 22 and I live in Spokane,WA. I am currently living with my parents. I am an only child, so I'm a bit spoiled. Right now I currently have no occupation, but hope to be working soon. :)

I attend Fellowship Church of God, and teach Sunday School. I am also on the board, which makes all sorts of important decisions. :b

I want to eventually become a minister.

In His Service,
Mark Murphy

[Jennifer]

I am an 18 year old college student in the midwest. I grew up in southern Missouri and study in mid to northwest MO. I have an older sister who I am deeply concerned is an atheist (although not wanting to admit it). I am a passionate french student and have recently been so excited on my newest and final major: theology. I hope to go through and get my doctorate -- provided the rapture has not occured -- and become a professor or theology. I have always been, as my mother says, spiritual, but it was not until recently -- the past year -- that I really understood what the Bible was saying about Jesus. I came to realize the importance of faith through a book entitled "The War of the Angels" which made me look at things and realize some unexplained events when I was younger. I love the Lord in all sincerity and pray that I will never hurt Him again, although I know He forgives me. I am a sinner; I have come to terms with that fact. My newest mission is to help spread the Word to those closest to and farthest from me.

[tennismenace]

An 18 year-old on fire for the Lord totally excites me! (I have a 15 year-old daughter, and that is my hope, dream, and prayer.)

Thanks for encouraging me.

[David Mark]

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[christ SOL JAH]

i'm 32 and single and still a virgin and looking for a virgin wife. i work at a mental health clinic.
i swim everyday and look rally good. I was a JW but now go to another church i can't spell. (pentikausel) i'm looking for a way to make millons of dollars in a short a mount of time. lol aren't we all

[Warrior Prophet]

Bruce, the correct spelling is 'pentecostal'. Nice to meet you and hope you enjoy the board. :D

In His Service,
Mark Murphy

P.S. Godliness with contentment is great gain. ;)

[King's Daughter]

A big HELLO all!

Well, I'm new as far as posting goes, but I have been zoned into the RR website for a year now. It's an incredible website and blessed with many knowledgeable people who know the Bible.

Anyways, a quick insight into little ol me. My name is Angela and my father is the King! No not Elvis! I'm talking about Jesus Christ, King of King's and Lord of Lord's! It was just a year ago that I finally gave my life over to Christ and what a year it's been! I grew up in church and have been under a number of heavy convictions but it wasn't until I was 27 that I finally "Saw the Light" (in the words of Hank Williams). I can only hope that my walk with him will continue to be a wonderful experience and that I will be able to bring many to Christ as well. I'm also hoping to make many Christian friends on this website. We may not ever meet face to face here on earth, but we will definitely meet one day in the Gloryland!

God Bless!

King's Daughter

[jegs2]

Who am I? I am a Christian. I am a soldier. I am ... uh, well here's my website:
http://www.geocities.com/grey_six/jay_and_sherri.html?1035781498145

[TubamanRH]

Hi!!! I'm Gary, im 15 but closing in on 16 and episcopalian (i need to learn to spell that). I'm also known as TubaThor, the Shining Knight Of Optimism, and 'Lennon' bc i look a lot like John Lennon. I really got into my faith last year when i went to my youth group to Aquire The Fire. I guess im a huge band geek too :D

[otakuladyCA]

I'm a Christian.

My avatar and signature say it all otherwise (and if you don't get the "conspiracy" part of my signature as satirical, it is completely satirical. I've ran into a few IMO legalist sites that consider anime and RPG fans to be harbingers of end-times evil and I think humor is the best medicine for such ignorance. -^.^- )

[Jeanne]

Hi, I am so happy I found this website. I only have been here a few days and I feel so at home. I just recently came from a forum that was so Anti-Christ, it was so dark and lonely there. I am so glad to find a forum where you can freely speak God's name and express your love for Him without feeling so intimidated.

I have been saved for 1 1/2 years now. I have always prayed to Jesus and knew there was a God, but one day I prayed to the Lord so deeply and told Him I was seeing so much evil in the world and I was getting overwhelmed by it. I asked him to please bring peace into my heart and soul so that I could rest and not be frightened. Well He answered my prayer in such a beautiful way with his Holy spirit. It was wonderful, so absolutely amazing. He has taken me on a incredible journey through His word and has blessed me beyond words. I am just in awe with our heavenly Father, He is magnificant! I so look forward to the day when I shall see Him in all His wonderful glory, but until then I am about His business. I have joined a Calvary Chapel Church near by and have met some great friends. And thats so unusual for me because I am an inward person. I have just started teaching Sunday School and I am learning more and more of God's word. I feel as though I am on a cloud and I never want to come down. Its fantastic!

Thanks for letting me share with you my small story, and thanks to the administrator of this forum for giving the Lord's people a place to express our thoughts and views. :)

ps. David Mark, your kitty looks just like my Bubba! I am sorry to say though that he has just passed away. He had cancer. He was such a great cat, and I miss him terribly. :( His eyes were a pretty emerald green.

[skylar0ne]

Hello to everyone here. I am a 54 year-old grandma, and I live in NC. I was a banker for many years, but in 1990 I had a stroke that left me unable to work anymore. I was also diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and diabetis at that time. Five years later, I had another stroke, which was a mirror image of the first one I had, so now both sides of my body have been compromised by neural damage. PTL that I can still walk (a little), still talk, and still have a good mind, but I am confined to my home for the most part because of my disability. I am so thankful to have found this board, because I get very discouraged at times, and the testimonies I read here never fail to lift me up. Please remember me in your prayers.

[Rick]

Welcome everyone!

SkylarOne - praying, and we are all here for each other as well.

[Y'israel]

Hello...am also new here...
am a Baptist Bible Believer...from way back...
Independant and Fundamental...
Follower of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior...

post on several other MB's...but saw this one and liked what I read...
lots of nice Christian people...civil and polite...was looking for that...tired of cut throat heathens and lukewarms...that is why my armour is abit dented and smoking in places...been thru a few battles...but I read the end of the Book...and I know the Lord wins...tried to tell them that...they just won't listen...

I am 56 years old and a Probation and Parole Officer...

Divorced...two children...36 and 34...one grandchild on the way...two in the arms of Jesus...

live with my 5 Golden Retreivers...
way out in the country...

Greeting everyone!!!:D

Y'israel...

[galvy]

Hey, its me Galvy! Everyone already knows I'm a pot head. *Bangs pots* 19 year old college student, waiting anxously for Jesus to return!

[Galadriel]

I'm Galadriel...

Married for two years to a loving husband, currently praying constantly that he will be saved. I'm 24 with a late college start but am currently studying art and will be taking on a double major is psychology next semester.

I read a lot and my favorite thing to do is learn new things. I have many hobbies but my favorite is to collect film posters.

I was saved as a young child but wandered away until recently I felt His calling and came straight back! I keep up with RR everyday that I can.

[James3b]

Originally posted by RioZahra
I love anyone who loves cats :b I'm a sucker for a purring furball!


:devil prrrrr. yanni... meeooowww.

[Jennyiam]

My name's Jennifer-i stumbled on this particular board a while ago-visited here and there, but have lately been visiting often and just registered. I suppose these world events have a little something to do with my visiting more frequently lately..;)
I was raised in a nice, middleclass christian home, going to chuch,ect...but feel I have actually been "born again" for 8 years after God saved me from practically killing myself with alcohol and lifestyle. When I say God saved me, I mean that literally-I was in a coma and expected not to come out-and if I did, would have brain damage. I am now 33 years old with a beautiful 6 month old daughter and a devouted husband-and believe with all my heart God used that event in my life to bring me to him. Had I not had that horrible experience, I would not be where I am in my relationship with God today.
I'm so glad to be here and to get to know and learn from fellow christians on this board!:)

[KC Phelps]

I apologize for kinda barging in here without introducing myself a few weeks back.
I'm married to a wonderful(although still mormon) wife going on 26 yrs. now, 3 kids 16, 14, 11. We have a beautiful redhealer/German Shepherd mix, and 6 slightly insane and totally spoiled cats. I'm just changing jobs Monday so I will have more time to post and read this wonderful board.
I was raised a mormon in southeastern Idaho. I was pretty average/lukewarm in that cult, almost went on a "mission" as they call it, almost went to BYU, and then became a hippy around 1974. I was a total pagan. I've committed just about every major sin with the exception of murder.
I had a brief encounter with our Lord Jesus Christs love and mercy back in January 2002, but fell away until December 7 2002
when I was led back to Christ by a coworker while I was in Gallup, New Mexico.
I am a prime example of "He chooses the weak and foolish"
In Christ,
Kelly

[XdiscipleX]

Hello,my name is Brian and I've been born again for about 5 years now so I'm still kinda new.I'm 36 and have been married(my wife is saved also,actually we were saved on the same day!)for 6 yrs and have a son(who is also saved)since everyone alse talked about their pets I'll mention mine I have a pitbull named fred and a dalmation named lucy and a cat named beethoven,also a couple of birds aand some fish.The life changing power that CHRIST has is mind boggeling,I was saved from a life of satanism and hardcore white supremacy.I was serving the devil for about 15 years until the LORD came into my life,well he has always been there but I just chose to ignore him.My testimony to his grace is a long one.My journey with the LORD has been very interesting and exhilarating.I've gone from a complete hater of pretty much everyone to a lover of GOD.I now run a childrens ministrey(with my wife) and teach the 5th graders at my church.I love serving GOD,and am anxiously awaiting his return.

[Lady_Firehawk]

Jeepers. I haven't made a proper intro of myself!

Hello, fellow pilgrims! I'm Andie (though I call myself Lady Firehawk 'cause it's a cool name and I've used some form of it online for years) and I'm a 16-year-old HS Junior living on the USA West Coast. I've been a Christian since the end of freshman year, but I really didn't start getting involved with other Christians until just this January. (I'd tried before, but it was an on-again, off-again sort of thing.) I'd sorta been saved before when I was 8, at a week-long Bible camp kind of thing, but I think I was reallt too young then to truly understand the significance of it all, and I completely fell away in middle school. (Which absolutely SUCKED!!!) That's a big part of the reason I'm OSNAS. It's like my morality completely evaporated during this time, and I basically said 'screw Christianity!'. Needless to say, middle school ended in disaster, and I spent pretty much all of freshman year recovering from that.

I pretty much grew up with a secular upbringing, though... so I like rock music (GASP! The Devil! :eek), Dungeons and Dragons-style RPGs (Oh, no! Another tool of the Devil! :eek) and fantasy and sci-fi novels. (Someone call an exorcist!!! :eek) Of course, no one beats C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien! :D So THERE! I also like to draw fantasy art and anime stuff (No hentai- that's just gross!), write fantasy stories and insert Bible references in them, and crack stupid jokes about almost any subject you can think of. I'm pretty much the antithesis of the stereotypical scowling Puritan. :D

Oh, yah. I have never had a boyfriend aside from brief crushes, I still think kissing of just about any kind is gross, and forget about... ahem... that OTHER thing! Nope, saving THAT until marriage. Like any sane person would! Though whether I'm actually sane or not is debatable. :lol

Aside from my decidedly secular interests (though I do try to bring some sort of Christian values into them) I also have a major interest in theology and prophecy, which I get from my dad, and I spend a lot of spare time checking out prophecies and picking out false prophets and stuff. I do pray in tongues occasionally when I have a brain fart in the middle of a prayer, and I'm basically trying to get my life more in line with how God wants it to be. I'm currently working on trying to witness without getting tongue-tied... I've managed to witness on a couple of occasions, but I still suck at it. Oh well. Just hafta pray for that. :)

YSIC Andie

[Kat-chan]

Hello! My name is Kat, & I'm a 19 year old college student living in Oklahoma. I'm currently majoring in psychology and minoring in religion & Russian history.
I read a lot, but I also enjoy playing ultimate frisbee and watching anime. (My roommate is obsessed with all things Japanese, & her nickname for me is Kat-chan.)
I was raised Lutheran (ELCA, in fact), but I'm currently exploring my faith, so that may change. But for now, I'm excited to be here. :)
YSIC, Kat

[John]

Hello, may name is John (hence my screenname) and I am 15 yrs old. I was raised Catholic and have recently been saved. My testimony shows two things: 1, how sluggish and hard-hearted some people can be to come to salvation, and 2, how God is amazingly patient and loving. I guess I was somewhat of a typical kid (well, on second thought, sort of a nerd :lol ) throughout my childhood. I became interested in such things as science fiction, Magic the Gathering card game :sigh , and Warhammer 40K (a war game that is obsessed with death and blood :evil :sigh)

This past June, my eyes fell upon the TIME magazine article on the apocalypse (remember?) and that led me to RR. I pretty much read through the whole site, and was interested in prophecy. Unfortunately, I did not repent and become saved. (I, being a Catholic, thought that my infant baptism saved me :sigh ). So, I became frightened at the prospect of Jesus coming back, as I was still yoked to the world. But, somehow (the H.S.) I kept following RR.

This continued until about the end of October/early November when I prayed to Jesus to deliver me from homosexuality. Yes, you heard that correctly. Disgusting, isn't it? :puke So, I was born again! God actually performed a miracle on me! I was delivered right out of it! Oddly enough, (remember how i said hard-hearted) I backslid after this. I guess God had this in his ultimate plan, though, perhaps to show me how weak I am. I didn't know much about salvation at the time, though. So anyway, that was a major hurdle that was overcome (Praise the Lord!)--sexual perversion.

So I continued for about two months doubting and strugling, until, on the night of Saturday, January 4th, 2003, round about 10 p.m. CST, in my bedroom , Milwaukee, WI, USA, I committed my life to Jesus and implored him to end my doubt and struggles, forgive me, and wash me in His blood. :) AMEN! HALLELUJAH! PRAISE THE LORD! :) WOW! could my life ever change more! talk about a new creation! So I was saved. Wasn't God ever so patient and merciful? If anybody could be that forgiving and patient, it must be God.

I must say that the reason it took so long is that I was slow myself, and, it was just me and God. That's why I say God kept the Holy Spirit leading me the whole time. There was no one who came to me preaching, no one witnessed to me, and no one said to be born again. Even now, it is pretty much me and God still. The only born-again Christians I know are y'all at RR, and my math tutor, I believe. Also, when I get my driver's liscence, the first thing I want to do is find a good church and get baptized. My family is still Catholic, so they wouldn't go to a non-catholic church, nor voluntarily drive me to somewhere to get baptized.


If you had the patience to read this, thank you.

:)

[Shieldbearer]

I guess I'll introduce myself here :D

I've been lurking on this and other forums for a while, and just recently registered and started posting.

I am 30, mother of two children, currently working full time out of the home (but praying hard about changing that). I have a three year old son and an infant daughter, and I personally think they are the two cutest children ever, but then again I might be a bit biased :lol

I've been a Christian since January 6, 1985, which means I've been a Christian longer than I haven't been. I was saved at the age of 12, and I still remember every specific detail of that experience.

Unfortunately, I went to a liberal arts college and from the time I was 18 until about two years ago, I kind of got away from God :( But I've repented of that, and prayed for forgiveness, and I'm back to being a flaming Southern Baptist fundamentalist once again :D

I love this board - what a wonderful resource for Christians!

[roses4ruth]

Hey, the french is no fair--at least not without translation! How would y'all like it if I wrote everything in "Texican"! Welcome, newbies! I haven't been posting to the board long, but I've read RR for years and years! I just love this stuff. It helps me relive stress at work. I work in a financial aid office at a university and my busiest time is about to begin!

(Come on Jesus, I wanna go home!!!!):lol

[Corey]

Hi all. My name is Corey. That's why my RR name is Corey. Obviously I think I'm pretty funny. And I am. At least to me.

I'm 38 and have been saved for 6 years now. For the decade before that, I believed Jesus was Lord, came to earth in the flesh, died for people's sins, and the Bible alone is authoritative. I tried going to church and reading the Bible, even praying some, especially when I wanted something. But I hadn't actually asked forgivness for MY personal sins. I was the best bet for hellbound I've ever heard of. Conviced Jesus is who He said He was, too proud to to accept it. You will be judged by what you know...It makes me sick to think of it:puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke
Looks like a can-can line ate bad chili-

Here's the moment: at weekly Bible study, a guy asked me to come help teach the kids. I knew the verse about the millstone around the neck, and figured I'd better make sure. So while the leader's group was on their knees praying, I confessed my sins to God right then. Nobody knew. But I sure did. I swear I could feel the rejoicing in heaven.

My whole life changed. This Holy Spirit thing is out of control! Literally. Outside of my control. Things starting making sense, my whole life turned form bitter to sweet, I know what Love is now, I cry at weddings and funerals and lots of other times. Since that day all sorts of people have told me a wealth of good things about myself. Really. It's wonderful, it's evidence that HE is in me. I have tons of data that I can't do anything good on my own, so this data set is purely confirmational. So guys, I'm heaven bound. 100% certain. Praise God!

"Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere."

What a pathetic shell of a prideful man before, what a full rich wonderous life He gave me, in spite of what I deserve(d).

Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ, God's ambassador who was and is and is to come.

Corey[COLOR=skyblue]

[firstjohn4_18]

It's so nice to hear everyone's testimonies...:)

I'm firstjohn4_18, a 24 year old (unmarried...no children) elementary school teacher. My life seems kinda boring :neutral compared to everyone else's testimony! I gave my life to Jesus at the age of 7 (Yeah! :)), grew up in church and I'm looking forward to the Rapture!

I found out about rr last year in the Time magazine article and I've been addicted to this site ever since! I have met so many great people here who have helped me through the grief of the sudden and unexpected loss of my fiance'. I thank God for the encouragement and support that I've found here...

(Thanks FthHopLuv and other ladies!) :happy

I thank God for my rr family and when we all get to Heaven I want to meet EVERYBODY in person!:sweet

YSIC,
firstjohn4_18

[roses4ruth]

I'm kind of glad that someone else thinks that their life is kind of boring, but when I think of all of the horrible things that some are going through! Praise God for Boring! (or at least "normal"!). I'm 46, been married for nearly 24 years (in July) to a wonderful, godly man--which means that he's not perfect, but loves Jesus!. We met at Bible College. We have spent most of that time in Children's or Youth ministry (or both). We aren't in minstry right now, though, just working secular jobs (where we still get to minister). We weren't able to have biological children, but God has given us a wonderful daughter. She was just a few months from her 15th birthday when she came to live with us. (I prayed for a baby for 15 years...and got a 15 year old). She is now 21, married, and attending college. We also have two other "daughters" that we consider ours, both were members of one of our youth groups and lived with us for a while. Now if we could just find a church that we really loved.....

[Patty T]

Hi, I'm Patty as evidenced by my screen name. I have been married to Bob for almost 17 years. We have two boys; Steve who'll be 16 in May and Jason will be 14 in July.

Bob and I recommitted ourselves to Christ in 1999 and Jason became born agaiin in January of 2000. We are still praying for our 15 year old.

I was born and raised Catholic and left the church at 18 when I moved out because.....well........there was a lot of "things" I didn't agree with. Pretty much stayed away until after Bob and I were married. We wanted our first born (Steve) to go to this Baptist daycare but we had to be "saved" in order to attend, so we gave our life to Jesus, but didn't really stay committed to Him. Had Steve dedicated in a non-denominational church when he was about a year old, and dediated Jason when he was around 3.

Funny thing, when you give your life to Christ, I believe if the sincerity is the size of a mustard seed, He will keep knocking until you answer again. I'm so greatful He did not give up on me like I gave up on Him. I am lost without Him and absolutely desperate for Him. Come Lord Jesus, come.

[TonyLee]

I've stated much of this in other posts, but here it is again.

I was in a christian school from 3rd grade until graduation, and went to church, but none of it took hold in my life. It would be nice if I could forget some of the stuff I did, but at least it is only in the past. I lost interest in church and got out for several years (but did visit sometimes). One night John Hagee was on television talking about the judgments, and I knew for sure that I was not saved, but figured my day of being able to be saved was already past (since I had heard about salvation many times in the past but had done nothing, and now I was 33). I did pray some prayer many times when I was younger about this, but I did not really understand what has happening. This started bothering me a lot, and a little over two months later (after seeing Hagee) it got worse to the point of one night not being able to sleep good at all. Finally on the next night I had to go to the Lord and settle this. That was on 11/22/01. Doubts did plague me for a while even after this since I always wanted to feel saved and was comparing myself to