Hi.

[NewLeaf]

My name is Josh, I'm 26 years old and live in Texas. I'm not a christian and I'm really not sure how I feel about the Bible. I once accepted it without hesitation, even though looking back I'd have to say there was no time in my life I lived by it. The truth is I'd have to say I'm an evil person. I'm a liar, a thief, a hypocrite, self-centered, and perverse. I even cheated on the only girl I ever loved. I'm quick to anger and very impatient. I don't want to be this way. Yet even though I'm trying to be a better person I find myself falling into old patterns easily, sometimes without even realizing. If there is a hell then I deserve to go. Yet honestly on most days I feel more like a hominid uttering guttural noises rather than any type of soul possessing being. However I do hope there is something to the soul and that there is some hope of redemption. I don't know what I expect to find here, I guess I'm just hoping there's something to believe in.

 

[evenifigoalone]

Welcome, Newleaf. I like your username.
Truth is, we're all sinful creatures and deserve death. It's only because of Jesus we have a way to escape that. There is such a thing as Christian apologetics; I'd encourage you to look into it.
I hope you find what you're looking for.

 

[faeriecat]

Hey, welcome NewLeaf. Please join in, I've found this site to be pretty friendly, if relatively verbose.

I hate to break it to you ... but we've all sinned in some form or another. I frequently have bouts of anger associated with, erm, "potty mouth". :P No mortal is perfect, not by a long shot.

I do believe in God and his son Jesus, and every time I mess up I go to them with my apologies and ask for His forgiveness. I go there frequently. ;)

 

[Eugene]

Hi NewLeaf and welcome to CF.net, and It's good to have you join us. To me it's great to have someone realize where they're at and want change. The very thing you confess is that which many new Christians have spiritual warfare with for years; the Apostle Paul experienced such in Romans Chapter Seven.
I hope you enjoy your time with us and find the source to peace about your concerns. :waving

 

[The Unbeliever]

Welcome newleaf

I guess I'm just hoping there's something to believe in.

You will certainly find that here. I hope it helps you.

 

[God's_gift]

My name is Josh, I'm 26 years old and live in Texas. I'm not a christian and I'm really not sure how I feel about the Bible. I once accepted it without hesitation, even though looking back I'd have to say there was no time in my life I lived by it. The truth is I'd have to say I'm an evil person. I'm a liar, a thief, a hypocrite, self-centered, and perverse. I even cheated on the only girl I ever loved. I'm quick to anger and very impatient. I don't want to be this way. Yet even though I'm trying to be a better person I find myself falling into old patterns easily, sometimes without even realizing. If there is a hell then I deserve to go. Yet honestly on most days I feel more like a hominid uttering guttural noises rather than any type of soul possessing being. However I do hope there is something to the soul and that there is some hope of redemption. I don't know what I expect to find here, I guess I'm just hoping there's something to believe in.

i have a verse for you Newleaf, Romans 5: 8 " But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us"
i believe it's not a coincidence that you come here, God brought you here for sure and welcome to CF.net

 

[eddif]

Welcome aboard. Grab a pail and help us keep afloat.

I realized I was a sinner at 12 years old. I was 26 before I realized that Jesus died for those sins I could not seem to conquer. Watch out you do not hang around and fall into salvation. LOL

I have no problem in seeing genetics. DNA sets up my natural development. The bible sets up / defines our spiritual development.

eddif