The Road to Happy Destiny...

[Wayfaring Stranger]

Hello all. I only recently began my walk with Christ in earnest, despite a strong Christian upbringing and God’s unmistakeable claim on my life from the word go. At present I choose not to attend any institutional church, but am looking to expand my sphere of Godly fellowship. I’m hoping these forums will provide more opportunity for me both to edify and be edified. I look forward to joining the conversation and meeting some fellow travellers. God bless.

 

[reba]

Welcome. We have a number of different denominations represented here.. Looking forward to your postings...

 

[Edward]

Welcome brother (sister?)...I too came to this forum for exactly the reason that you state. I drew quite close to Lord without attending an institutionalized church. Since I have been here though, I have had it given to me through the Lord, that He does want us to attend church. I realized this by attending a church on referral from a member here, and went to the church...as soon as I walked in the presence of the Spirit was immediately obvious and upon me. Throughout the service and afterwards, I realized that a big part of it was singing unto God. I kid you not. The Lord absolutely loves for us to sing hymns and praises unto Him. While I sang along with the congregation, the Spirit was upon me in such a powerful way that it was hard to not get the message.

So I do think it is important to attend church. There's something there besides doctrine. The fellowship, the singing...the Lord desires this in a big way. You do not have to base your doctrinal beliefs solidly in any church, but nevertheless should attend anyway.

 

[Wayfaring Stranger]

We shall see what the future holds... :wink

 

[AirDancer]

Welcome to CFnet, Wayfaring Stranger The members here have quite the diverse background, which leads to (usually) lovely conversations. So make yourself at home & enjoy your time in fellowship with us

 

[Edward]

It takes more creativity to make it memorable or romantic than it does money. It is a big day for the lady to be married though. I don't know how tight money is for you but, you only get married once (in theory at least) so to over extend just a little to make sure it is a wonderful day for her might be a good investment. She'll carry those memories for a long time.

Nevertheless, like I said, memories come from being romantic with it and that is more creativity than money. I learned that early on. I can see where it could be possible to do the wedding on a shoestring and make it very memorable for her, depending on her personality. She likes nature and hikes and so forth, that makes it easy in my mind. An outdoor wedding could be very very romantic. The Pastor would very probably be free for the ceremony.

I'm engaged also and our wedding will be on a shoestring. I am lucky, in Colorado, one is allowed to solemnize our own wedding, which is the way it should be anyway I think. Sure we have to buy a 30 dollar license, but then we can come home or wherever and pray to God to dedicate our marriage to Him. We will write our own vows to each other and will not even have a Pastor to officiate anything. The Lord has given us authority to ask and deal with Him directly. Our local laws allow for it also so it will be very private and small which is ok with both of us. But all of my fiances family lives overseas anyway and it is unlikely that any/many could come anyway. So a little creativity is in order to make sure that it will be romantic and memorable for her. I have some ideas I am tossing around but have not carved anything into stone yet. Luckily, my fiance is not materialistic in the least, and in fact suggested that we keep it small.

Like I said, I don't know your situation, nor your girls preferences, but it is possible, if perhaps she is of the right character to receive romanticism over materialism.

 

[Eugene]

Welcome to our fellowship. I do know I am edified by brethren of like faith in our Lord, and I think you will be also. It's great to have you among us in Jesus' name

 

[Chopper]

Welcome new friend. It's an honor for us to welcome you because we believe that Jesus Himself led you here. More than just a place to fellowship with other fine believers in Jesus, this is an amazing "theological think tank". We discuss lots of doctrines with some amazing results. So pull up a comfortable chair, dust off a keyboard, and enjoy what we have found to be a fun place to spend some time.

 

[Reverend J. Breeze]

Hello and welcome. We're all happy to see you here; there is a wide variety of beliefs on these forums so you will enjoy learning about all demonization's beliefs.