I was born and raised in a Lutheran church, baptized as an infant. I was confirmed, sung in college and church choirs, led youth groups, served in various roles on the Parish Planning Council (PPC), and was on the Board of Directors for a local Lutheran Jr/Sr High School. Eventually I found church services boring (services begining on page 5 and 32 had long since been memorized), and asked our pastor about something a little more personal or free... he said he wasn't comfortable with that. After I got divorced I started looking for a new church. Long story short (including the song "Heart of Worship"), I found a bible teaching church in Las Vegas (Hope Baptist Church) that was very involved in God's activity throughout the world. I went on a 1-week short-term mission trip to Honduras, and now lead trips there annually and plan to go into mission work after I retire in 1 1/2 years. It's a great life!
A Prayer When You're Afraid to Make the Wrong Decision - Your Daily Prayer - May 13
The Lord will show us the way to walk through abiding in Him, the counsel of others, or tapping into our faith reserves. May we move forward without fear in light of these truths.