Comments on: Christianity Equals The Path to Perfection? http://www.whatnextgod.com/2007/01/27/christianity-equals-the-path-to-perfection/ Can a liberal be a Christian? Well, I'm sure gonna try! Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:36:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: gb http://www.whatnextgod.com/2007/01/27/christianity-equals-the-path-to-perfection/comment-page-1/#comment-372 gb Mon, 21 May 2007 18:59:20 +0000 http://www.whatnextgod.com/?p=24#comment-372 Hi Micky, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles but am rejoicing that God led you out of it. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your scriptures - I promise to look them up. I had a near-death experience in 1999, and it's only by the grace of God that I'm sitting here writing to you today. I guess we're both here today because God values us MUCH more than we can ever fathom! Every day is a joy and a blessing, but sometimes as we move further away from the events that brought us TO God, we let the world slide in and forget. Hold on to that Joy with both hands, Micky! Welcome to the blog! Hi Micky, I’m sorry to hear about your troubles but am rejoicing that God led you out of it. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your scriptures – I promise to look them up.

I had a near-death experience in 1999, and it’s only by the grace of God that I’m sitting here writing to you today. I guess we’re both here today because God values us MUCH more than we can ever fathom! Every day is a joy and a blessing, but sometimes as we move further away from the events that brought us TO God, we let the world slide in and forget. Hold on to that Joy with both hands, Micky!

Welcome to the blog!

]]> By: Micky http://www.whatnextgod.com/2007/01/27/christianity-equals-the-path-to-perfection/comment-page-1/#comment-371 Micky Mon, 21 May 2007 18:52:19 +0000 http://www.whatnextgod.com/?p=24#comment-371 About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17]. Peace Be With You Micky About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].

Peace Be With You
Micky

]]> By: gb http://www.whatnextgod.com/2007/01/27/christianity-equals-the-path-to-perfection/comment-page-1/#comment-48 gb Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:21:20 +0000 http://www.whatnextgod.com/?p=24#comment-48 Hi Katrina! No, I'm not Wesleyan, WAY too liberal for that! But must admit that John Wesley had some great ideas, and I did find God and love for even right wing Christians in a Wesleyan church. These people in this church are the Real Deal. How did Wesleyan work (or not work) for you? Hi Katrina! No, I’m not Wesleyan, WAY too liberal for that! But must admit that John Wesley had some great ideas, and I did find God and love for even right wing Christians in a Wesleyan church. These people in this church are the Real Deal.

How did Wesleyan work (or not work) for you?

]]> By: Katrina Stonoff http://www.whatnextgod.com/2007/01/27/christianity-equals-the-path-to-perfection/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Katrina Stonoff Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:56:14 +0000 http://www.whatnextgod.com/?p=24#comment-47 Are you a <i>Wesleyan</i>? That's the denomination I was raised in. Are you a Wesleyan? That’s the denomination I was raised in.

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