I am a new to this website and excited to be part of it. I just wanted to share with you my heart. I was a member of the great church of Roberts Liardon, I went to the bible school and even went overseas for a year of my life. I attened the church for 9 years! At that time no one really knew what was going on behind the life of our once loved pastor. He was a great preacher, teacher, it was awesome to be there on Sundays and every day for bible school. We had great teachers, and the people there really loved God. It was when I came back from the mission field that I noticed something different at my home church. I noticed a change in my pastors face, the way he talked and walked. I really didnt say or ask anyone, I just kept it to myself. Being part of leadership in the church I along with other leaders were called into a meeting, where pastor Roberts was to address us. When he first said that he had commetted a moral sin, I thought..who in the world did he sleep with, thinking it was a female member of the church or even a student. But when he said that it was a homosexual sin, my heart dropped like a ton. It was the most horrible feeling ever. All around me there were others that started crying, saying we forgive you pastor we love you....but not me....I was so upset..I just could not understand how he could have done this. I thought to myself Pastors know better!! I know that they are only human, but they know better. As he said that he was stepping down, and was seeking help, I thought okay, this is a really big church and we have plenty of people who can continue preaching and teaching while our pastor gets DELIVERED AND HEALED! But making a long story short, that didnt happend. Lots of people left, with hurt that was unquenchable. The men in our bible school and church who had trouble in this area, turned and followed and begain living a new lifestyle of homosexuality. One of my best of friends, who I know had issues in this area, left the church and begain living what he said to be free at last. It was so sad, it just broke my heart. I dont believe that you are born this way, I believe that something aweful happens, rape, abuse, forced into it. The worst is that we all know the truth of our actions, my friend turned his heart and soul to live a life that could lead him to hell. And that hurts my heart so much. All because the pastor that we followed and loved so much played with his life and flesh and showed no repentance with his actions. Now hundreds are doing the same. It is so sad...I just cant get over it. My freinds, please pray for me and those that we have lost and hope with all of our hearts that they come back and repent before time runs out.God Bless you....
