Hi from Canada

Recently I had been praying that God would connect me with believers who share a similar vision as I have. And here I am - thanks to Lahry. I look forward to the fellowship. For most of my life I conformed to the Christian way. I have always been a pleaser, so it wasn't hard to live up to the expectations of my spiritual authorities. However, I did not really know the Lord, even though I had "asked him into my heart" at 17 yo. I did that because it was expected, and it was a way to belong in my new church. At the time I did not even know myself at all. I only knew what others expected me to be. During the past ten years the Spirit worked in my heart - through trials, through Scripture, and other means to bring me to Christ - to really know him, and live by the Spirit. I am still trying to learn what it really means to be a follower of Christ - free from all pretense and hypocrisy. I look forward to a lot of great reading and listening on this site.

I am still trying to learn what it really means to be a follower of Christ - free from all pretense and hypocrisy. Regarding this one, I think we're learning daily from each other. We welcome you and your testimony.Blessings,MC

What part of Canada are you from? I live 20 minutes northwest of Walkerton - in Paisley (a village) And, yes, I read "Ten Shekels" by Reidhead. It sure pricks my conscience. I can relate to the temptation of "following Christ" for ulterior motives - for self - to be accepted by man, to fit in, to look like a good person... etc etc. There is a big difference between following Christ, and following the "Christian" way. It seems like this forum is the right place for me.