I've just been saved!!

[xnewyawka]

From what!??   

[Robmeister]

I cant but feel this is some sort of joke somehow............

NOPE!  IT'S THE MOST REAL THING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, THOUGH, ALAS, IT DOESN'T HAPPEN FOR EVERYONE SIMPLY BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE DO LOOK AT IT AS A JOKE!  CONGRATULATIONS, BALDMAN!!!  HAPPENED TO ME 20 YEARS AGO, AUGUST 11, 1991.  MY LIFE HAS NEVER BEEN THE SAME!!!

[marshd1000]

I know that this site is not a religious site.  I also respect those who have beliefs that are different than myself. 

Having said this, the term "saved" refers to being saved from one's sins.  So when a Christian says that they have been "saved", it means that they have accepted the sacrifice of Jesus, God's Son, on the cross, as payment for their sins.  It means that they have decided to live for God and to turn away from a life of sin.  For me, it is a decision I have not regretted.

I know some may scoff at this thought, that is ok.  That is what makes the internet great, is the exchange of many ideas!  Even those we think are silly or disagree with!      

[baldmandan]

Church was incredible! Pastor Jim is really interesting and passionate about the Word. We had a long chat after the sermon and it just FEELS right!

[Robmeister]

Church was incredible! Pastor Jim is really interesting and passionate about the Word. We had a long chat after the sermon and it just FEELS right!

Right on Dude!!!

Which church?

[mrzed]

Dan, your mailbox is full.  I tried to send a note.  Also sent a copy to your @gmail.com address if you still check that.

[120inna55]

Awesome, Dan!  Congratulations, and welcome to the club!

[1GoZoom]

Congrats dude.  Welcome to the family you get to eat leftovers with at reunions for eternity.    Like the others, I advise finding an awesome church, no matter the denomination, and getting involved.  I wish I had been more involved from the onset.  Maybe I wouldn't be such a bonehead all the time.    We are here for you.  But know that just because you accepted Him into your life that the things you want to change aren't going to quickly do so.  Growth is a long, and at times painful, process that builds character and faith.  When i became a Christian, i was on the edge of failing out of college due to excessive alcohol intake.  A semester later, I still drank too much, partied too hard, and studied too little.  here I am 3 years later finally returning.  It took three years for me after becoming a Christian to mature enough to the point I could handle the college atmosphere.  Stay strong!

[theebaldguy]

Congratulations, Dan!

I'm very happy for you! God bless.