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We are here if you need us. When you see us at an event, or at the
CMA booth, and just
want to talk; get our attention. If you would like information, or want
to know who we are and why we do what we do- just ask.
You see, we are a lot like you. Some of our members have 'been there,
done that', just like you. Other members may not fully understand you
because they have not lived it. Some of us have never had to do
without, and some grew up not having much love, encouragement, or any of
the 'good stuff' of life.
Parents, grandparents, or just parents to be.
We all want what is best for our kids. We all want to be loved, accepted and
respected for who we are. We have had fears of the unknown, and
fears about death. Most of us would rather be rich than poor.
So what is different between a Christian and a non-Christian? It is simply
the fact, at some point, we have come to the end of ourselves. We realized that no matter
what we did it just never worked out the way we hoped it would. We asked
Jesus to come into our lives, and be our Lord ('boss'). We also asked Him to
arrange our lives and take control, and forgive us for trying to live our life in ways that were not
pleasing to Him (sin).
Lastly, we asked Him to change us, believing that His Holy Spirit
would work in us,
to make us a new people, giving us new lives (born again) - free
to really live for the first time.
The result?
We have peace, knowing that we don't have to be in control -- not
that we ever really were! Peace knowing Jesus knows and wants what is best for
us, and yes - He does have a way of guiding our lives to help us. Peace
knowing that we are always unconditionally loved.
We have freedom. Freedom from having a constant urge to do things we
know are wrong. Freedom to go to heaven, because Jesus paid the price
for our wrongs when He died on the cross. Know
what? It feels great!
We know love, because God is love. And God wants us to know
Him. It is a relationship, not religion. I'd say He has your
attention, even now! Jesus died for you even though you do the wrong
things... you don't have to 'get cleaned up' first - He does the cleaning.
We have an eternal purpose. God has a plan for each of our
lives. No one is here by accident. God works through Christians to
accomplish His will.
Where would I be without Christ? I wouldn't know where to start.
Some people say Jesus is just a crutch; but I say He is everything you
need: Savior, Lord, and friend. |
