It Happened to Me!

On November 13, 1973, my life changed. At six weeks of age, my parents enrolled me in our church's "Crade Roll"-- the church nursery. I was a regular attendee throughout college where I learned about Jesus. The experience I had in 1973 highlighted the fact that I had a "religion" that I practiced. I knew some Bible verses, sang the Christmas songs, went through classes and was confirmed to participate in Holy Communion. I sang the church liturgy and was involved in weekly church attendance.

But then, on a crisp November evening, I attended a Billy Graham Crusade in St. Louis. I knew "about" Jesus intellectually but did not have the personal relationship that Billy Graham preached about that evening. Prompted by Graham's altar call, I went forward to receive Christ. Prior to that act of obedience, I had religion but after that experience, I had a personal relationship with Him. What a HUGE difference between being a church attendee and knowing Him personally!

If we choose to follow Him, He considers us one of His. His free gift of salvation must be received by each one of us personally. Our relationship is based on our individual choice to admit our sin and ask Him to forgive us. That requires a "heart" change - relinquishing control of our life and allowing Him to be in charge. The Bible says we are born of water (our natural birth) but then, born of the spirit (our spiritual birth). When that happens, your name is added to the Lamb's Book of Life for eternity.

This process was explained to Nicodemus, one of the religious leaders, by Jesus in John 3:1-21. I encourage you to watch the following message by Billy Graham which explains the process of being "born-again." We don't get to heaven by church membership, good works and deeds, educational status, or by our parent's faith. Jesus said, "You are either for me or against me. He also stated, "No man comes to the Father but by ME."

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It Can Happen to You!

My spiritual experiences have prompted me to answer my current calling. Hence, the beginning of this ministry "sharingHIM" will commence in July, 2024. It will assist in spreading the news about forgiveness, freedom, peace and joy that is available to all who believe. The scriptures are very clear about how you can have a new life in Christ. It is my mission to encourage and pray for those in need to develop a closer walk with the Savior.