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 others. Being saved does not mean I will always "feel" saved. If it did, then I would be very miserable sometimes.

Tony

[DaveM]

Hello, I am new here. My name is Dave (obviously!) :) I was raised Catholic by my adoptive family (I was adopted when I was three weeks old) but I have since left the church because of internal dissatisfactions and conflict with my family. I still consider myself Christian but would prefer not to choose a denomination... but I know this, that I trust in God and love my Heavenly Father! :D I'm 24 years old, unmarried, kick-starting my education a little late as I'm enrolled in college for next fall, but I guess late is better than never! :) I'm currently residing in Connecticut but will be moving out West once fall comes so I may attend college. I hope to have a great time here at Rapture Ready! :)

[Madam Paulette]

Hello,


I have been holding my fists up around this message board long enough. I guess I can let them down a litte to introduce myself. My name is Paulette, Madam Paulette. Don't let the name intimiate you, I just like to see myself as God see me. I'm 40 years old. Single mother with two children. I gave my life to christ almost four years ago, and I am loving everyday of it! I live in Chicago, Ill. And get this, I'm a college student at my age! I 'm answering the call of God and going for it!! Bring it on Satan!!!!!!!! :mad :mad :mad


Madam:cool

[Trilby]

Hi Madame, and welcome to our boards a little late.:)

[Madam Paulette]

Hi Madame, and welcome to our boards a little late.

Hello Trilby:cool

[faith_in_love]

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[Quaffer]

Hi, my name is Barbara, and I'm fairly new to these forums.

I am 49 years old and I accepted the Lord into my heart as a child and have never backslid. I've made a few bad choices but I always remembered Who to run to and learned to do it quickly.:D

I attend a non-denominational church that is a tad bit on the wild side (to put it mildly) and I love it. I grew up in Penticostal surroundings and have found the Lord to be very faithful and true to His Word.

I'm not married and do not have any children, except for a cat, dog, and two birds.

I was living alone, until recently when a women and her teen-age son from my church moved in with me. It is a challenge.

Well, that's all I'll share for right now.

God is good and has never let me down. I love Him sooooo much.:)

[sklippstein]

Hello and welcome Quaffer! :)

[anotherbrother]

Hello my name "anotherbrother" because that is what I am, another brother in Christ (I also answer to Graham). I am a 24 year-old soon to be 3rd year medical student living in Indianapolis. Many of the testimonies I have read here have touched me and I thought I would share mine as well.

I was raised in the RCC and attended the Univ. of Notre Dame. Four months into my frosh year I met my wife. She had been raised in the Methodist church in Indiana. Naturally, our relationship caused me to research faith traditions on my own. I had almost decided that we would attend both churches when I received word from a priest that I had to sign a dispensation from the RCC to marry her. It was this single thing that really brought me to realize that I had to take a look at some of the traditions of the church, their origins, etc... AND that I had to research the faith traditions not just on my own but with the Lord through prayers for guidance.

The conclusion of my journey resulted in my immersion baptism about a year and a half ago. I am now co-leading a young adult bible study though a non-denominational Christian church in Indianapolis. I know the Lord has been by my side through this whole process and I thank him incessantly for loving me enough to send his son Jesus to die for my sins.

I have found this board to be a great resource for Christian fellowship and study. I am looking forward to meeting brothers and sisters from all over the country here.

Praise the Lord! -- Graham

[AmyLZ]

Hi all,
Just wanted to introduce myself...My name is Amy, I am 21 years old and I live in Kentucky. I came to know Jesus as my Lord and Savior in 1998 when I was a junior in high school. I was introduced to Rapture Ready a few months ago by my DH (Dennis a.k.a "fiero6" on RR) I praise God and thank Him everyday for my hubby :o) We were married on March 7th of this year. I have some pets, some pet mice, 6 to be exact, all girls :) I don't have any children, but am hoping to within the next year or 2. Hmmmm, can't think of anything else to put for now, anything you want to know, just ask me! :D Nice to meet everybody here!

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by Señor
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.


You know, my husband was, for years, a dedicated scientific atheist. He firmly believed that if it couldn't be scientifically and empirically proven it didn't exist. I say USED TO BE because he finally found the Truth for himself a year and a half ago. You see, a friend of his at work started talking to him about things he (the friend) was learning in the Bible about prophesies.

My husband, being the 'good friend' that he was researched these prophesies for two years on the internet trying to 'bring his friend to his senses' with 'the truth about all that junk'. In the end, he proved something to HIMSELF. There are many other BRILLIANT minds in the world who, setting out to disprove the Bible, Jesus' resurrection, etc... ended up finding things they didn't expect... Maybe, if you are open (as you did say you are. :) ) you should do a bit of research yourself.

I can suggest a couple of books to start with, if you'd like. If you're REALLY into research there are books called Evidence That Demands a Verdict, there are 2 volumes to that title. If you're just the average person, like me :lol, I suggest The Case for Faith and The Case for Christ.

[My Abba's Child]

Hi all! I'm Diana, originally from Kentucky, but I guess by now you can say I'm native Arizonan. hehe

I'm an Executive Mommy of 3. :lol A 14 year old girl (heaven help me!) an 8 year old boy and 6 year old boy (heaven help me MORE!). But, they're all gifts from God to conform me to the image of Christ.

I guess I can say that I've been playing peek-a-boo with God for most of my life, you know, the old "If I can't see Him, He can't see me" except when I wanted to see a little bit to suit my purposes here and there.

Well, about 2 years ago I finally came to the end of myself and had no choice but to throw myself into Christ's arms or end my own life. Luckily, that's the time when He yanked my hands from in front of my eyes and opened the eyes of my heart to the Truth through the Left Behind dramatic audio series. My husband was saved at nearly the same time: actually, that's part of what brought me to complete belief. My husband had always been a scientific atheist who believed that when people die, they just die and that the Bible was a 'piece of junk'. When he told me he believed that God created everything and that there was an after-life and it depended upon your belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior whether you spent the eternity in heaven or hell; well, that pretty much cemented things for me. hehe I believe Jesus took out all the stops for both of us at just the right turn so that neither of us was unequally yoked. We both asked Jesus to come into our hearts and be the Lord of our lives and the Savior of our souls!

Our 14 year old daughter has also come to a saving knowledge and loving relationship with Christ Jesus, our 8 year old son is 'getting there' and our 6 year old... well, he's learning. :) We're still praying for hubby's mom, brother and sister to come to the same knowledge of love, peace, joy and purpose in their lives that we've found.

Now, I know that I am eternally seated with Christ in the heavenlies, a resident of heaven, a daughter of the King of kings and I have a ticket on the heaven-bound express! *looking up, watching intently, all ready for the 'catching away' of the saints*

In His love,

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by Katydid278
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?

Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ Jesus NOT Jesus + works, Jesus + ceremonies, Jesus + baptism, or Jesus + church or anything else.

HOWEVER, that said, it is important for us, if we're going to be a PART of the body of Christ to gather with the REST of the body of Christ. After all, what good would an ear do lying about on a table all by itself?:rofl In church is where we learn, grow in our faith by receiving ministry from others and give our own ministry to others; and, yes, you can learn some very great biblical lessons on websites like this, and even by yourself, I find it really difficult to have a truly deep knowledge of God's Word outside of a good Bible believing church. You might be able to do it, but it's way more fun to experience the love and joy of Christ with His other children (even if you have some sibling rivalry:lol ). Apostle Paul spoke to us about not forsaking the assembly, and being accountable one to another.

There's no way you're not saved if you don't attend church, but I don't know if you'll find the true "abundance of life" that Jesus came that we could have without it.

In His love,

[Lady_Firehawk]

Update- I'm no longer OSNAS. Go me. :D ;) :p

[humblejoe]

Hello everyone. :) I was raised in the Southern Baptist church; now I am making my way, slowly but surely, toward the Catholic Church. Since I was baptized, I've messed up not a few times along the way, but now I am closer to God than I ever could have imagined, with lots of help from friends, and my Blessed Mother. :)

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by Lady_Firehawk
Update- I'm no longer OSNAS. Go me. :D ;) :p

What's OSNAS?? =)

[BHiles]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Brent
I have been posting here for quite some time and probably told more about myself in other posts than I will in this one, however,
I am 38 years old married for 20 years to a wonderful lady and we have three boys 19, 14, and 7. The oldest is in seminary the middle is in jr. high and planning to go to the mission field and the youngest is in first grade and is high-functioning autistic. I was raised Independent Fundamental Baptist and was saved at the age of 4. Yep 4 years old and to this day I understood and remember everything about when and why. I went to Christian School all my life and then Seminary as a married adult. I became interested in more details of prophecy at the age of seven when My uncle introduced me to Matthew 24. I have gone to many churches as an adult searching for why they believed as they do but when all was said and done I ended up where I started.

I was a recording engineer in Chicago for about 8 years and worked with a lot of Rock and Contemporary Christian Artist/Producers. I quit this business in 1990 Just before the stuff hit the fan and went into computers. I currently work as a Chief Information Officer for a data processing concern. I left Music for ten years to get a better handle on it and now write music a little and have a small recording studio at home where we produce CDs for my wife and others who have a need. I also consult with my church a lot on their various technical needs. The church I attend is the First Baptist Church of Hammond Indiana and is Pastored by Dr. Jack Schaap. It is a large church but we have always shyed away from the TV camera thing because church is about people coming and gathering together. We run between 12 - 16,000 a week and sometimes have as many as 20,000 on a Sunday. The active memebership is about 40,000 with a total membership of over 100,000. I actively participate in different ministries there.

For those of you that have read my posts and gotten mad, Its ok because sometimes I get aggravated with myself too but I do try to faithfully represent what I believe to be truth and many times I fall short of that. But God is faithful even when I am not. What a Saviour!

[AgateGirl]

My Abba's Child

I can answer that for you...OSNAS means Once Saved Not Always Saved ...in other words the belief that you can lose your salvation after accepting Christ as your personal Savior.

Some believe that Christ's death on the cross was not the final and absolute payment for all your sins, including future sins and if you die in sin you might possibly go to hell. That's all I'll say about it.

You can do a search by typing in OSNAS or OSAS and you will see lots of discussions about it.

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by AgateGirl
My Abba's Child

I can answer that for you...OSNAS means Once Saved Not Always Saved ...in other words the belief that you can lose your salvation after accepting Christ as your personal Savior.

Some believe that Christ's death on the cross was not the final and absolute payment for all your sins, including future sins and if you die in sin you might possibly go to hell. That's all I'll say about it.



Ahhh.... like the creator of this board? :) I like 2Tim 2: 13... :)

In His love,

[humblejoe]

That's a cool rock cross-section, AgateGirl! :cool

[AgateGirl]

Thanks..humblejoe!

I collect agates as a hobby of mine. I really think they're quite beautiful! You can find them everywhere here in Minnesota. It's a lot of fun!

[anothersister]

Hello :)
I'm the wife of anotherbrother and happy to have found the board. I grew up in a very loving familywhere my Dad and Mom started to take their faiths seriously after my Dad had a grand-mal seizure when I was 6 from alcohol withdrawal--best thing that ever happened to my family because it brought Christ into my folks' marriage which then brought Him into my heart.
I then grew up in a small town in a United Methodist Church.

Met dh in college, went to RCC and United Methodist Church while there. Now we attend a non-denominational Christian Church and are members of a small group which has been a great source of fun and support :D

I slid a bit in college :( Didn't take my faith as seriously as I should have and praise God for being faithful even when we aren't. I read a book called "Reclaiming Surrendered Ground" that helped me deal with past issues so that I could better surrender all to Christ---still working on this every day because I'm stubborn. I love to read:) Some of my favorite authors are: C.S. Lewis, Neil T. Anderson, Jim Logan, and Frank Perreti, Ravi Zacharias (sp?), Josh McDowell.

I love our dogs:) 2 bullmastiffs--Angel our rescue from TX and Roxy--the puppy I just had to have :D Thank the Lord for my patient and loving husband:)

It's so encouraging to have a forum where people who love Christ from all over the world can chat:)

Best wishes to all:)

Our God is an AWESOME God!http://geocities.com/anothersister2000/angelroxy.jpg.txt

[humblejoe]

Awww, your puppydogs are so cute, anothersister! :D

I love short-haired dog breeds... they don't shed carpets! :lol

[anothersister]

Thank you, humblejoe! They're our faithful companions:) My husband wants a malamute once we have enough room to wear the pup out, but I hear you can actually weave sweaters from the amount of fur they shed!:eek

[humblejoe]

Originally posted by AgateGirl
Thanks..humblejoe!

I collect agates as a hobby of mine. I really think they're quite beautiful! You can find them everywhere here in Minnesota. It's a lot of fun!

I used to collect a bit of rocks here and there when I was younger. I used to be very interested in it. Of course, many years have passed since then, and now I'm on the path to becoming a literature professor. :D But I do have a very interesting book that has very beautiful illustrations. It's the National Audobon Society Fieldguide to North American Rocks and Minerals, which I got at a little store in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. The pictures are wonderful. :)

[humblejoe]

Originally posted by anothersister
Thank you, humblejoe! They're our faithful companions:) My husband wants a malamute once we have enough room to wear the pup out, but I hear you can actually weave sweaters from the amount of fur they shed!:eek

Hehe... I like puppydogs that resemble Canis lupus(grey wolf), but as I said, they shed carpets! :D

[Slightly Miffed]

Hey humblejoe, may I congratulate you on your fine taste in avatars. Dare I
say, an excellent choice. :D

[humblejoe]

Originally posted by Slightly Miffed
Hey humblejoe, may I congratulate you on your fine taste in avatars. Dare I say, an excellent choice. :D

Why, thank you. :) I thought it was rather clever. :wink

[sklippstein]

Originally posted by humblejoe


Hehe... I like puppydogs that resemble Canis lupus(grey wolf), but as I said, they shed carpets! :D

My favorite breed is the German Shepherd. I had three of them living in the house with me at the same time......now talk about shedding! One was a retired Sheriff dog.......only knew commands in german which wasn't a problem for us. He was the sweetest dog I ever owned....he died a few years ago, what a loss for me, he was definately my favorite.

[humblejoe]

Originally posted by sklippstein
My favorite breed is the German Shepherd. I had three of them living in the house with me at the same time......now talk about shedding!

Yikes! I love German Shepherds too, but I think I would go crazy with that shedding. :eek

One was a retired Sheriff dog.......only knew commands in german which wasn't a problem for us.

Sitz! Platz! Oh, so ist brav... braver Hund! :D

He was the sweetest dog I ever owned....he died a few years ago, what a loss for me, he was definately my favorite.

Awww, sklippy... :(

I'm sorry you lost your baby. Good dogs are so wonderful.

[anothersister]

Sklippstein, sorry to hear you lost one of your Shepherds.
I second humblejoe in that good dogs are absolutely wonderful.

[Ragnvald]

Hello :):

Name is Ragnvald, which is Scandinavian. I am Scottish/English/German, but the Scottish equilivant for Ragnvald is Ronald. It means MIGHTY, therefore the reason for my sig.

I live in Missouri. Single. 37 yrs old. Don't plan to get married, unless the Lord chooses for me to have a wife.

Glad to be here on RR. :):

[faith4ever]

Hi,

My name's Diana, I am 44, and I have 2 son's Kory-20 and Kelly-17. I am divorced(from a cheating alcoholic and a 16 year marriage), but have a wonderful fiance. I live in Missouri, and while I don't care all that much for the town I live in, I love the country here. I have 2 dogs, Sam-13, a Golden Retriever, and Tiger-7, a Plotthound/Golden Lab mix.

I have been a believer all my life, but it wasn't til 2001 before I was actually born again. It was an amazing time in my life, and looking back on it, I can clearly see the hand of God in everything that happened. It is a long story though, but I can witness about everything that happened. It is still amazing to me. I put my total trust in Jesus then, and He didn't let me down.

I am very happy to have found this board, and all of you. God Bless!!!!:hail

[jegs2]

Originally posted by My Abba's Child
What's OSNAS?? =)

(Once Saved, Not Always Saved): Believes that Salvation can be lost.

[MindieRose]

I am Mindie, I am a SAHM and part time nursing student from Wayland, MI. I have been married for going on 7 years to a GREAT man. We have 4 wonderful kids together, Gavin 5, Ethan 3, Morgan (boy)22 months, and Niamya (like Nehamia)(girl) 7 months.
I grew up in a (if you want to consider it) Christian Reformed home, went to a Christian reformed school for 6 years. I have always felt that I had Jesus in my heart from a very young age, dont even know the first time I knew he was there, but then publicly accepted Him into my heart at age 10, and recommited after backsliding at 19. I was married at 17, and it was the best thing I have ever done second to accepting Jesus as my Savior. I go to a non-denominational church called Resurrection Life, and it is an awesome church, I have attended for 5 years. I homeschool, and I love it. I have a cat named Celia, but we just call her Kitty anyways so theres no point in a name for her. We are going to be getting chamelians soon since we have 3 boys and they all like lizards.
I think the RR boards are great, when I have a question this is a great place to come to to get opinions from peers that I can use to discern what I think is the truth.



:angel Mindie

[HiLaReE320]

Well hello y'all!! :)

I guess I'll start out subtly.. I have been a member since long ago, and was once an avid reader and poster.. But somehow, the world caught me up and shook me around a little. Now I'm back. I doubt anyone will remember me, but I am now back and I guess I will introduce myself... Again! :)

Alrighty.. hmm.. My name is Hilary, and I am a southern gal.. From Trussville, Alabama (right outside of Bham). I am one of the "youngin's" on this board. I'm 17, about to go into my senior year in high school hoping it will go by quickly!

**Oh BTW before I forget, I wont be using this username anymore, I am changing it to HiLaReE320, I'm just waiting for an admin to activate it~!

Anywho, Im from the south.. And I became a Christian around 4 years ago when I began going to a Christian school. Well, we couldnt afford it anymore so I am now in a delusional public school. In the midst of it, I fell from God a little bit. I think alot of the reasoning behind that is because I was not raised in the church, have never even been to church with my parents (YET they are born again.. go figure), so it has been harder on me. On March 20, 2002 I found my soulmate, Adam. My parents weren't too happy with him at first.. I was 16, he was 20. :eek But now they love him.

To make a long story short, God wasn't in our relationship from the getgo, so we fell into sexual sin.. But we never had intercourse, so I believe I am in some way still a virgin. But anwyays, about 2 weeks ago I came to my senses, realized that what we've been doing has been wrong, and prayed to God to forgive me and to make Himself a new heart in me. Was I saved before 2 weeks ago? I don't know. I still struggle with salvation issues.. I hate that!!! Don't you?? Ugh. :)

That same night, I told Adam how I felt and how I couldn't be with him if God wasn't in our relationship.. And he asked me to tell him more about it!! So I witnessed to him.. And he became saved. Praise GOD!

We have been going to a baptist church in the area the past 2 Sundays, and have liked it alot. I am new to the whole church thing, and not sure what I am to do! (like join a youth group or something?) Could someone help me out?? :twitch

The Lord has also revealed to me the evil in secular music, I have found a wonderful Christian radio station to listen to, and have turned off the Q and the X for good! Phew.. :laugh

Anyways I've been rambling on. But to sum it up I am finally happy since that big weight was lifted off of my shoulders, and I finally feel free. Great feeling. But I've rambled on. So I'll end this message, and I'll probable post again later with my new name so this won't be the last of me! Haha :nod

But thanks for listening and I'm happy to be back.

[Welcome Back]

Of course we remember you! :D: (((Hilary)))

[Kimah]

I am Kimberley Ann Horrocks. I was born forty-six years ago near Alderley Edge, Cheshire, and now I live in London with my husband Steve and two teenaged children, Matt and Diana. My husband works for a freight courier company and I'm a web designer and mother.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, I tried Islam, Buddhism and even, briefly, a near-disastrous encounter with Scientology before being born again in the name of Jesus our savior. Steve and I have raised our children as non-denominational Christians following the teachings of the Holy Bible. We worship wherever there are good Christians who will welcome us.

I like to cycle, swim, run, read and visit the theater, but seldom attempt all five at the same time.

[humblejoe]

Kimah, excellent choice of an avatar... :thumb

That's Rinoa from the role-playing videogame, Final Fantasy 8, isn't it? ;): I loved that game. Actually, I loved all of the Final Fantasy games. :D:

[timetofocus]

:wave I really don't know for sure what to do here, but from what I can tell, this is sorta telling about yourself. I am a female from Texas and have 3 kids, 2 boys and a girl. I did want to tell how the Lord got me back in his service. I was saved at 12 yrs. old and stayed in church while living at home. Then I got away from the Lord when I left home and ventured out on my own. I didn't do anything criminally wrong but diffinitely wrong in the eyes of the Lord for a long time. I got a divorce and remarried a great Christian man (also out of the will of the Lord at the time). We owned our own companies and worked all the time, but all we did was work, no life to speak of. Nothing fulfilling for sure. Also too busy to go to church. Then we had a daughter together who never went to church except with a little friend twice. We then started visiting our relatives at a lake area away from home on weekends and they invited us to church. We finally went and on the way home our daughter (who was 12 at the time) was sitting in the back seat and asked us to turn the radio off so she could talk to us. That in itself for a 12 yr. old was odd but we did it. The next thing we heard coming from that area was a very deep voice coming from her and she said, "Mom and Dad, do you want me to go to hell? It was dead silence in that car. I knew that God himself was talking through her to get to me and my husband. He heard it the same way I did. I replied no dear I do not. Then she said, "then you better get me to church to learn about God or I am going there"! From that moment on we asked repentance from the Lord and have now been doing His will ever since. We put aside our wills and are now serving Him in His will. It has been a drastic change in our lives, but has effected many more outside of our immediate family than you can imagine. GOD IS GREAT! By the way my daughter is now saved and also in church full time along with one of my boys. Praise the Lord! This is a different website and I enjoy it very much. Thankyou!

[Purple Kitten]

Hi all!

I feel kinda left out - I seem to be one of the small minority of people on there that has no kids!

i'm a 24 year old recent college grad from Chicago. I work as a secretary/record keeper at a big (but family owned!) corporation. I've been with my boyfriend Jeff for 6 months today (yay!), but we have no plans of getting married (boo!).

I sadly still live wiht my parents till I can manage to pay off a lot of debt I racked up while in school, but I spend a lot of time downtown with my boyfriend just enjoying the city. Also, once a week, I volunteer at a cageless no-kill shelter for cats.

....that's pretty much me in a nutshell!

God bless!
Cindy M.

[CAT]

And happy to be here. For about 5 years prior to this, I posted over at the Left behind MB, but they're going strictly to a pay-board now, so I decided to check out the RRBB- and to be honest-I think I like it better! :D:

Some info about me.....
I'm a single mom- I have 3 kids, 2 boys and a girl- aged 16, 9, and 4. My youngest has spina bifida and walks with crutches and braces.

I was a backslider for about 12 years, and just gave my life back to Jesus in 1998. God is so good, to go out looking for his lost sheep, and he has been so merciful to me to forgive me and bring me back into his family.

A year ago, he delivered me from smoking ciggarettes- I thought that I could never be free, and I prayed everyday that he would deliver me, but I guess that he just had to bring me to a point where I would be willing to give them up to him- and when I did, he took that habit and made it so easy for me to quit- I didn't have any cravings at all- It really is true that when the Son sets you free, you are free indeed.

I attend a pentecostal/evangelical church in Colorado Springs- I'm filled with the Holy Spirit and just rejoicing that we're all going home soon.
I'm glad I found this board and all of you!!!:thumb

CAT:D:

[My Abba's Child]

Welcome, CAT! :D:

In His love,

[Buggaboo]

Hi all!

I have been lurking around rapture ready for a while now. this is the first time that I have actually posted so I decided to say hi :wave

well, a little about me, I am married with 4 children, 3 boys and a girl. I am from Pennsylvania, and my Husband and I have been Born again Christians for about three years now. so I am kinda a newbie. I love reading all of the post here at rapture ready and can't wait to get more involved!

God Bless!:angel

[clyde4Christ]

Hi everyone,

I registered on this board sometime ago, but managed to get lost shortly after.

Well I've found my way back but I'm finding myself to be a little bit intimidated by the size of this board. :eek

Anyway, I've found that discussion boards are a great way to grow in the knowledge of the Lord and also a great opportunity to meet new people.

I look forward to some thoughtful discussions.

There's really some great smilies here.

:bolt

[BlueVelvet]

Hello everyone, I'm also a new citizen, but have been reading the RR boards for quite some time. My name is Kim and I'm a single mother of 3. I have 2 boys, 15 and 17 and my baby girl is 10. I was born in Hood River, Or, and now live in a remote town in Washington, called Tonasket. I'm 39 years old, and have just come home to Jesus about 15 months ago, after about 22 years in the wilderness. PRAISE THE LORD I'M HOME!!!

God is really doing some serious overhauling in my life right now, but I'm very greatful and am excited about the continuing growth and desparate hunger I have been experiencing for the last year.
(Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you can't ever seem to get enough of Jesus? WOW!!!)

I look foward to learning, sharing and growing with all of you at RR.

Love and many Blessings to all
Kim Crawford (BlueVelvet)

[Snowman]

My name is Darrin Harr, age 31, a husband, and the father of two (a boy who is 4-years-old and another little one due August 4th).

I have been a Christian for 13 years....brought to the Lord by the lady who would eventually become my wife (thank you Penny!).

As you can guess from my moniker and signature, I'm a big time snow freak. God's creation looks its best under a 2 foot mantle of snow in my humble opinion. Perhaps it's the pristine and clean appearance of it.

I guess that's all for now.

See ya!

[dusty]

Welcome aboard, Everyone!! :D:

[D'Light]

Hi, i am new on RR.I have been reading for a few months, but have not registered until now. I am not very comput. literate, so please be patient with me.

I am married, have 3 children, husband has 1 and I have 3 grandaughters. I was raised Christian Science, married into Baptist, then to Christian and now am "Praise the Lord" a renewed 'Christian'.

My sisters and I came upon (God's doing) a small country church, which has been a great blessing to us, we have grown so much in Christ love. This type of church is rare to find these days. It teaches straight scripture, and is filled with the spirit of Jesus; which is more important than a headcount of attedence to this church.
I was saved at the age of 21. I was sincere of that statement I pledged, but I was not really taught fullheartedly, what your 'responsibilities' were to the Lord, I guess just more about have you should 'act'. "Bless the Lord"----D

[roses4ruth]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the RR message board as much as I do! I give up, though, what's a hoosier-texan? Forgive my ignorance. Is Hoosier from Indiana, or where? Did I get the wrong state? :confused Definitely know where Texas is (and wish I could go visit somewhere cooler......) :laugh

[D'Light]

Re: Roses4Ruth

Yes! It is an Indiana native. (Most people do not know that unless they are from the midwest). I was born and raised there, I moved to Tx. about 13 yrs. ago, but still have family in Indy. I really miss the cool(fall) weather this time of year, here in Tx.
....D

[roses4ruth]

Wow--I actually remembered something. Now if my brain will actually give me information like where I put my car keys, checkbook.............

We will cool off......eventually. Someone told me that we have two seasons: Summer and Not-Summer. I just stay inside as much as possible until Not-Summer arrives. Thank you, Jesus for air conditioning!!!!

Which part of Texas do you live in? (I live in a suburb of Dallas and work in Dallas--just love the traffic ;): )

[D'Light]

Not-Summer...lol....I like that, it IS hard to explain winter in Tx.
Had...to hesitate just a moment, forgot what you ask me. My memory is going...going...gone,especially in this heat!
I live in Waco. We have a small rental house in Stephenville, it is nicer out there, maybe retire there some day...if that day ever comes.

[D'Light]

Brothers and sisters in Christ...I have enjoyed reading RR so much and it has helped me learn alot since I have renewed my life in Christ. This site is such a blessing. I really enjoy the 'prayers and praise' and 'Christian chat' sites.

"Praise God" and "Bless you all" (or ya'll)

[Dani0524]

Hello all. I too am new to this site and new to G-d. I have never felt such a "release" in my life. Now, all I think of is G-d. I pray to him how I can learn more everyday. I am 30 years old and single. I am happy that I can worship him without the old "evil" that was in my life. I met some terrific friends that have introduced me to G-d. It has transformed me. I was a very sinful person. I never wanted to change for anyone! But, now I have Jesus in my life. I am so new, and happy. I thank the LORD for my life. And I thank you for having this website. I am learning new things everyday. I am so happy that I am alive! Thank you Jesus! And thank you-- everyone! G-D BLESS!!!!

Dani
:dancing :dancing :dancing :dancing

[dusty]

:D: Hi D'Light and Dani0524! Welcome to the board -- glad you've joined in!

:wave

[Dani0524]

Thank you Dusty. For the first time in my life, I am very happy! Thank you.

Danielle

[D'Light]

Hello:
Can anyone tell me how to get the smilies onto my post? As I said, I am not familiar with alot of techniques, I will try not to make too many goof ups. I feel it was important to go ahead and join the team though, and will learn as I go. Thank-you....D

[D'Light]

Thanks Rose4Ruth and Dusty. Good to see so many joining
RR .....Welcome Dani........Bless all of us with this site, that we shall learn in the Lord and lift each other up thru Him. -D

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by Snowman
My name is Darrin Harr, age 31, a husband, and the father of two (a boy who is 4-years-old and another little one due August 4th).

I have been a Christian for 13 years....brought to the Lord by the lady who would eventually become my wife (thank you Penny!).

As you can guess from my moniker and signature, I'm a big time snow freak. God's creation looks its best under a 2 foot mantle of snow in my humble opinion. Perhaps it's the pristine and clean appearance of it.

I guess that's all for now.

See ya!

Hi Darrin! How's the new baby? *smiles*

In His love,

[dusty]

Bless all of us with this site, that we shall learn in the Lord and lift each other up thru Him.

Beautiful. Amen, D'Light. :):

[Alabaster]

I am new on this message board. And really dont know my way around.
Will take any "good" advice I can get.

My wife however has been a veteran on here for quite a while, and I wanted to see what all the fun was about.

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by Alabaster
I am new on this message board. And really dont know my way around.
Will take any "good" advice I can get.

My wife however has been a veteran on here for quite a while, and I wanted to see what all the fun was about.

Then you probably have the best source of information right at your fingertips, Alabaster! :D: I'm not sure what to advise you on, as I don't know your taste in what you like to keep up on. I usually can be found here, on Pre-trib Oasis, and We Who Suffer (or something like that...). Hope to see more of you around!

In His love,

[brewster1215]

Hi there,
My name is Bruce and I have been blessed (yes blessed) by lurking here for a couple've weeks now. I was dedicated to the Lord as a babe by my folks who wisely heeded the Bible's advice to rear me as a child of God. I unwisely drifted away for the past 3 years after a move to West Virginia from Southern California (you'd think it'd be the other way around :D: ). He gave me a nice little wake-up-call 2 months ago when I was suspected of theft at work. Everytime I lost sight of my Saviour, my life has become the pits. No, I'm not a believer in the "Prosperity Gospel", but I do realize that if my light were shining I never would have been a suspect. I am a sales tech at an "easy" office supply store ;): , and have been married for 13 years to the most wonderful woman in the world (really!).


Agape,

Brewster

[dusty]

:wave Welcome, Everyone!

Alabaster, hope the navigating is going well and that you're getting settled in!

Bruce, I think many of us lurk for a while -- glad you've joined in!


:):

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by brewster1215
Hi there,
My name is Bruce and I have been blessed (yes blessed) by lurking here for a couple've weeks now. I was dedicated to the Lord as a babe by my folks who wisely heeded the Bible's advice to rear me as a child of God. I unwisely drifted away for the past 3 years after a move to West Virginia from Southern California (you'd think it'd be the other way around :D: ). He gave me a nice little wake-up-call 2 months ago when I was suspected of theft at work. Everytime I lost sight of my Saviour, my life has become the pits. No, I'm not a believer in the "Prosperity Gospel", but I do realize that if my light were shining I never would have been a suspect. I am a sales tech at an "easy" office supply store ;): , and have been married for 13 years to the most wonderful woman in the world (really!).


Agape,

Brewster

Welcome, Bruce! Keep shinin'!

In His love,

[supplicant]

Greetings.

My name is Samuel. I am a male seventeen year old residing in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am still fairly young in my faith and I beg of you to bear with my naïveté.

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by supplicant
Greetings.

My name is Samuel. I am a male seventeen year old residing in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am still fairly young in my faith and I beg of you to bear with my naïveté.

Welcome, Samuel! Most times naivete is a GREAT thing! :): Sometimes even we 'watchers' get a little jaded. hehe

Welcome and I can't wait to hear more from you!

In His love,

[chris_h]

I'm an 18-year old college freshman majoring in pre-engineering. I attend Longwood University in Farmville, VA (hence my location). I live in Manassas, VA, and I graduated from Highland School in Warrenton.

[InHisTime]

I've been a member but haven't really started posting til of late. My name is Dawn and I live in Florida with my husband and four sons ages 13, 6, 3, and 2. I am a stay at home mom and a full time college student studying Information Technology.

I have been a true Christian for about six years now.

I look forward to getting to know all of you...

YSIC,

Dawn

[Michele93]

Hello,

I am Michele. I am 34 and have been married 6 years. We have no children. I have been a Christian 10 years. I attended an Assembly of God church with a friend and the second time I was there I accepted Jesus as Saviour. I remained in that church about 8 1/2 years. I now a member of an Episcopal church and I am very happy there. Have a good day!

-Michele

[keysman]

I'm Pastor Dave!

I am a newbie 'round here & enjoy browsing RR very much. I have actually used some of the interesting & informative materials I have discovered here in my sermons & studies! :nod

I pastor a little church in the Florida Keys.

Hi, everybody! :wave

[keysman]

:wave Hi, Dawn!

What part of Florida do you live?

I am in the Keys.

By the way, I really like the fine work that you have done with the avatars, icons & other stuff. :thumb Can we freely use them?

[medina]

Hi, I'm Medina. I live in California and I like the spirit of this forum. I'm 33, I lived in Italy for a while, I got my degree in history and love reading. Not much else to say except that I've been a Christian as long as I can remember and I'd like to be able to share whatever knowledge, experience or prayer that I can offer.

[LadyArwen]

I'm a 24 year old college student by day and waiter by night(family run resturant).I'm involved with a great guy and we'll have our 1 year anniversay when he comes to see me next(long distance but hopefully not for much longer since he's trying to move back to the area).I've been a Christian since I was a kid but my college being a junior college there's no groups on campus and I'm not too big on the idea of going to church(I listen to a service on radio)


By seeing my sn one thing is noticed: I'm a LOTR fan and looking foward to ROTK and the extended edition of TTT

[Mike18]

Hi, im Mike. I just turned 19. I live in B.C. Canada. I've known Christ pretty much all my life, i said the sinner's prayers at a very young age, i can't even remember. Over the years i haven't been the best christian, ive done all sorts of bad things, ive always felt he's been therem even though i've doubted, but in the past few months ive started to read the bible, and finished the new testanment, and starting on the old testament. Jesus has shown me much, i regret it took me like 10 years or so to finally get into it. My family isn't a Christian family though, and i rarely go to church, sometimes ill catch a sermon on tv.

Im into golf, running, fitness, swimming(summer), fishing, cars, music, snowboarding, too much stuff to list. oh yah i like to read.

LadyArwen: i like LOTR too, i've read Return of the King and seen the preview, it's going be just awesome.

[brother_believe]

:thumb Hiya everybody,

My names david and I just recently joined the boards here at RR. Ive been a regular visitor to the website for about threee years now. im 20 years old and am kinda at an in between moment in life. Trying to make a transition to college but first gotta get what i need to get there in the first place. Anywho just thought id say hi and say im here...hahaha. Not that its all that big of a deal. I look forward to metting tons of people and just being able to talk. God bless and I look forward to hearing from all of you!

[brother_believe]

Just so no one gets confused by text my signature should say somehting more like Jesus said to follow Him. Looked at that and thought whoops shoulda worded that differently. Sorry and again cant wait to hear what all is to be said.

PS; Next post i make my signature will be fixed...lol

[My Abba's Child]

Originally posted by brother_believe
:thumb Hiya everybody,

My names david and I just recently joined the boards here at RR. Ive been a regular visitor to the website for about threee years now. im 20 years old and am kinda at an in between moment in life. Trying to make a transition to college but first gotta get what i need to get there in the first place. Anywho just thought id say hi and say im here...hahaha. Not that its all that big of a deal. I look forward to metting tons of people and just being able to talk. God bless and I look forward to hearing from all of you!

Welcome, brother_believe!

I can't wait to see and hear more from you! I'm glad you finally decided to join us! ;): :laugh

In His love,

[scdee]

Hi everyone,

Have been lurking for quite a while, thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Dee, 48 yo, divorced, have one daughter who's married to a great guy and have one grandchild.

Originally from Oklahoma, live in Charleston area of South Carolina now. Was raised Baptist, attend an Assembly of God church.

Really enjoy reading the posts here!

Dee

[Walter]

:wave Hi everybody I`ve been on the board 2 years now. My name is Walter I`m married and have one daughter. I live in
Fort Thomas in norhtern KY. Thats about 3 miles south of Cincinnati.:wave

[ByzCatholic]

Wah...my other post got deleted. Well, I'm Elizabeth, a happy Catholic, one of 4 kids, highschool student, passionate musician. If you would like to hear about Catholicism from a Catholic, email me (emusic_7@hotmail.com). I guess debating isn't allowed in this thread. :tape

[living4JC]

Hi all! I've been a member for about a month, but been 'lurking' for much longer. I've been a Christian for as long as I can recall, however it's only been in the last year+ that I've re-dedicated my life back to Christ, been Baptized (Father's Day '03), and truly had a walk with the Lord. I truly enjoy the board, and look forward to see ya'll out there!!



:nod

[Joshua's Gen]

:wave all

I'm one of those voices inside your head.

Good day all

[Becky]

Welcome everyone!

*Becky smacks Joshua's Gen upside the head*

[huntersmommy174]

Hi ya'll

I've been lurking for awhile and have learned so much! I'm a 39 yo full time working mom to one 3yo boy. Married to a great guy that has no interest in church.:(: (but I keep praying!) I'm a somewhat newbie christian with still so much to learn.

[desypal]

Hello everyone;
I'm 29 yrs old, married to the best woman in the world, father to a wonderful 6 yr old son, my entire life has been centered around the church
I have known Jesus since i was a young boy (around 12). I left my "home"
church a yr and 1/2 ago and was spiritualy lead to a new one just 10 miles the other direction, and from then on I have been learning how to really apply the scriptures to my life, and striving to get closer to Christ. I have been lurking around here as well for about a year now, but just registered in March. I've never posted, although I have replyed to a few posts, just havent been lead to post anything new yet. I really enjoy reading some of the good debates on the board, spent a lot of time in ETC, just recently made my way in here. I look forward to seeing you all in the very near Rapture!


Jayson

[Werner]

I started the new thread with the December posts, and bumped this so you can see where it was split.

Maranatha! :dancing

John