For YOUR religious belief, what is the most precious document and what must YOU do to be "Saved"?
I had a near-death experience and you may find my story among the answers that I have given. My files are always open and shall remain so. I have been very proud to have been acquainted with many different denominational friends in my home town and online. I never try to push my beliefs on anyone no matter what their beliefs and I generally am rather quiet about my beliefs. Please share with me what your beliefs are and what is necessary to be "saved" according to your beliefs. I will share mine a little later on today. After you answer, please come back and visit if you are interested in what I have to say. You are welcome to share whatever you are comfortable sharing but PLEASE do not attack others for their beliefs. Last, but not least, Have a wonderful day and a GREAT WEEK!
Thank YOU,
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There was a time in my life that I did not believe in GOD and began to question whether or not we were a product of "chance" (evolution). I had a grandfather who died about 6 months before I was born. He made my dad promise not to leave my grandmother alone. My dad attempted to do so but was unable. Instead, he left me with my grandmother each and every weekend to stay with her. She was a Methodist and we attended the nearby Methodist Church every Sunday morning. She and I sang The Old Rugged Cross every weekend. She got cancer and was hospitalized and cried to see me until she was so bad off that she did not know anyone. That was when they finally allowed me to see her. She died when I was nine years old and it was a terrible thing for me to go through. I saw what I believed was either her or an angel one evening right after her death and that made a definite impression on me. I eventually began reading about different beliefs and all kinds of crazy things.
At age 17 while I was a high school senior, I stopped taking insulin under the care of an acupuncturist and ended up in a comatose state. I had a near-death experience which made me realize that there is a GOD! I began searching for HIM and attended many different religious services (for years). I also read and studied about all kinds of religious matters and beliefs in college classes, books, and through friends who I knew were interested in religious matters. My wife and I had a Bible Study with an older couple who were very knowledgeable and spent many weeks answering questions and discussing Biblical matters with us. At the end of the study my wife and I decided it was time to dedicate our lives to GOD. We were baptized and have been faithful members of the LORDS CHURCH (Non-Denominational) for over twenty years. I believe that the experiences that I lived through were stepping stones for me to find my way to HIS' TRUTH. Have a great week.
Thank You,
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Olorinth the Younger has asked that we pray for Earl Jesse Stevens (Lavengro60).
He is very ill indeed and has asked everyone to pray for him - he hopes to finish his third autobiographical book if he is 'spared' for long enough. He is an inspiration to all of his many friends and readers.
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