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Red Ribbon From Mary Munsey Red Ribbon From Pastor. C S SIMON

Barbara's Page

I'm here to...: Learn more about faith, how to live out what God asks of me, and meet other Christians

I'm passionate about...: The lonely and hurting
Children, esp. those in foster/adoption situations
My little dog, and all animals

My story with God: I was abandoned by my parents as a baby, and raised by grandparents who took me to church (a church really high on guilt and low on grace). I walked an aisle when I was very young, mainly because my mom wanted me to and I was scared of going to hell. In my mind, God was this impossible-to-please person who was going to come back one day and take away the only parents I knew (i.e., abandoned again). In my church every year all the young people would get "rededicated" at church camp. It began a process of two steps toward God and three steps away. In my late twenties/early thirties I told God that I'd leave him alone if he'd leave me alone, and I proceeded to just about destroy my life. Fortunately God didn't keep his end of that bargain. I am at the place in my life that I want my faith to be more than just verbiage. I want the real, life-changing and amazing transformation that Jesus promised. And to have that, I know that I have to give up control of my life and let him lead me. That's a hard thing for me - to say I have some trust issues is an understatement. But God is slowly showing me he can be trusted, and I'm learning to let go. I've asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior, and I'm waiting on him to see what he's going to bring into my life. In the meantime I'm spending time in his word, praying and seeking to connect with other Christians.

At 8:24pm on August 23, 2010, David Velasquez said…: Welcome to our Community in Christ,

I have created groups that might interest you. Check them out and feel free to join.

This group will make you laugh -http://www.allaboutgod.net/group/thejoyofthelordisourstrengh

This group will teach you bible doctrines -
http://www.allaboutgod.net/group/theologygroup

This group will teach you how to be equipped
http://www.allaboutgod.net/group/allaboutgodnet

and this one focuses on Godly relationships.
http://www.allaboutgod.net/group/wwwallaboutgodnetgroupsgroup

Be blessed and a blessing

At 10:26am on August 11, 2010, Pastor. C S SIMON said…: Friends Images at ImageHousing.com

At 7:44am on August 10, 2010, Amenamen said…: Coloss 1:15

And HE (Jesus Christ) IS The Image of The invisible GOD,

the First-born of ALL creation

At 9:46pm on August 09, 2010, Pastor. C S SIMON gave Barbara a gift…: Red Ribbon
Red Ribbon
From the Gift Store

At 2:27pm on August 9, 2010, The pilgrim said…: Hello Barbara, Greetings in the Lord! This is The Pilgrim, one of the moderators here on TheNET. Welcome! We're glad you are here!

I have included some links to help you navigate around the site. You may want to check out the Footprints group, the Links for Growth forum for great tips on how to grow in Christ, and Miracle Grow to help you get closer to God every day.
I also invite you to join the women's group to participate in chats and find support from other women.
Women Only group

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Once again, thanks for joining TheNET. I hope you make lots of good friends here and keep growing in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord.

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. I look forward to getting to know you.