About Our Faith in Christ
We've got a Heavenly Father who loves to give good gifts to His children. Wouldn't you like to know Him, too? Think about it: The best gift you could ever receive is yours for the asking — eternal life! We can't earn it, and none of us deserve it. Take a peek at Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord."
Cool, huh? Jesus died in our place and offers us eternal life instead of the death we deserve. Let's take a look at another verse — Romans 3:24: "Yet now God declares us 'not guilty' of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins."

What a gift, huh? Today could be a spiritual turning point in your life. Wouldn't it be great to know your sins are forgiven? That you'll spend eternity in heaven? If you want that kind of gift, here's how to get it:

Pray this prayer (or one similar — it's not the words that matter, it's the sincerity of your heart).

Dear Father, I'm sorry for trying to live my life my own way. I've been wrong. I'm sorry for my selfish lifestyle, and I confess my sins to You. Will You forgive
I want to live for You, Jesus. I believe You died for my sins so I wouldn't have to. I also believe You conquered death and will someday judge the entire world. I accept Your forgiveness and Your gift of eternal life.

I commit my whole life to You, Jesus. Please help me to grow spiritually and become a solid and strong Christian.


Start living for Jesus. Decide to turn away from things that don't glorify Him. You'll still blow it from time to time. But when you do, stop and seek His forgiveness and continue living for Him.

Get involved in a church and youth group. Ask your pastor to baptize you as a special testimony of your new life in Christ.

If you don't have a Bible that you understand, think about getting a student Bible — one with lots of graphics, helps and explanations.

Tell us! If you just joined the family of God, we'd love to know! The Brio staff would enjoy praying for you. Please let us know by writing to brio@mm.fotf.org.

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I'm a Christian, and I know how it is to be soo happy with my faith that I just want everyone else to feel the same joy and peace.

Part of my testimony to being a Christian is my past. I've decided to get it out there, and eventually hoping to write a book to help other girls who have gone/are going through the same thing.

I'm going to start out with the most difficult time in my life. Everything that's happened has been for the glory of God. And I thank God that I, and not someone else, had to go through this. Everyday I look at life as a blessing, and I would encourage all who read this to do the same.

For 7 years my oldest brother molested me (since I was 6) so I basically grew up with that. My dad was abusive to my mom and siblings, so I grew up around that also. When I was 9 my parents divorced and I ended up going to my dads every other weekend, and he seemed to change with his violence. Anyway, the same year my parents divorced I went to a Christian camp in Indiana called Twin Lakes and was reassured of my salvation. After I got home, everything with my brother started again, and I became more depressed and alone then I ever had been before that point. Later that same year we moved here to MI with my step-dad.


I guess for all my life I had a hardened heart to God and His will to my life. Last year I went to another Christian camp, Lake Ann and came home pumped, but then I had to go visit my dad for a week in Indiana (my brother lived with my dad) and then my brother basically raped me. I guess that after that point I was at my lowest point spiritually, I became really depressed and eventually suicidal. I ended up taking a safety pin and cutting somewhat close to my wrist. After that I became somewhat violent, just in my language and the way I would act. I would wear really dark makeup around my eyes to try to cover up the pain (not that there's anything wrong with dark makeup, but I used to wear barly any, so it was a big thing) and just not talk to people, and if I did, I would avoid how I was doing.

Whenever I got upset I would have out-bursts. I had been planning to kill myself. It was Aug. of last year, but by God's grace, I met someone and through him, God spared my life


This past March, I had been in a class at a school (I was homeschooled, so i took a class at this school for the year) with some girls and we preparing what were going to going to choose for our games against other teams. Our theme was Greek Goddesses, and they were talking about the goddess of virginity. Let’s just say that hit a soft spot, because I wasn’t sure of that part of my life. So I told the teacher I was taking that class with what had happened and she said I had to tell my mom . . . that night. So I did.


I started counseling that next week. After that I had to go and get a physical and get my blood drawn, not fun. After that I've been healing a lot, and I've been able to forgive myself (because I blamed myself a lot for what had happened) and my brother. Then I went to camp and ever since then God's been building me up and breaking me down, and now I can honestly praise Him for the life I have and the life I had.

So I guess I just wanted to tell that to people. And if there is anyone else out there who's going/gone through this, don't be afraid to talk to me. My e-mail's in my profile

*~Beth~*

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I really dont care what religion someone is, but posting a preaching board on a non-religious site is incosiderate. and sorry for my honesty and my outspoken ways.

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I don't think your honesty is a problem. I just thought you seemed upset, which in my book is a tad over-reactive.

I like your outspokenness. No need to apologize.

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especially leading some one to jesus.

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But that's the thing: tons of people on here try to get people to convert, but I don't think anyone has, and it gets tiring to always turn around and see someone talking about Jesus.

This site was made for people to speak their mind. So what if she was preaching. It is a way of speaking her mind. It shows that she wants to lead people to the Lord. That is part of the Christian faith. Besides if she were to post a preaching message on a religious website then it probably wouldn't have helped as many people because most people were probably already saved.

people talk about religion all the time it's pretty cool that some people don't mind speaking their minds especially leading some one to jesus.

I really dont care what religion someone is, but posting a preaching board on a non-religious site is incosiderate. and sorry for my honesty and my outspoken ways.

and, Korith was studying to be a piriest, and i think thats cool because it's a real commitment and takes a lot of will. but he never preached or anything. see the difference?

and why did he leave???

I'm an atheist, and even I think Celtic overreacted. And so what if she is a priest? Doug (Korith) was studying to be a minister (or some religious figure), and he was always cool. I miss Doug.

I wouldnt mind this board if this site was dedicated to religion.

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exactly! heathens keep out! your kind isnt welcome here

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no, witches are everywhere, and I am no exception.

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exactly! heathens keep out! your kind isnt welcome here

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You seem to be looking for a way to throw whatever I say about Christianity back in my face. I'm not saying that anyone isn't wanted from this thread, I'm simply saying that people could easily avoid any material they don't wish to see by looking at the title, "Ever wondered what a Christian is?"

exactly! heathens keep out! your kind isnt welcome here

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blindfolded by christianity

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You certainly don't mean that. You're just upset. If someone isn't interested in Christianity, they shouldn't look at this thread. The title clearly states that this is about Christianity.

what are you a priest???? who are you to try to change someone's religions?? YN is not dedicated to any religion. in fact, who are you to say that a lifestyle without Jesus is wrong???? who are you to judge??? the answer to all these questions is: nobody. yes, nobody, you're just a kid who is blindfolded by christianity. and let your ego of religion down, it's consuming ya.