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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Hi all,
I'm a recent college grad who was in the Titus Chu LC split for 2.5 years. I became a christian shortly before finding the Church, so this was my first big experience with a body of believers. I didn't grow up in church, so I was eager to be involved with anything Jesus once I got saved.
I think eventually the teachings didn't make sense and my fear of the Lord departed because I was focused on serving people over listening to Jesus. I could go on about things, however I just wanted to ask for legitimate guidance on how to go on in my christian walk after this. I'm recovering from alot of false ideas and works based Christianity because of the LC... I'm having a hard time trusting new Churches and don't know how to identify correct teaching. Thanks : )
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I would recommend in particular a book by former LC member John Myer titled
A Future and Hope. He wrote it specifically to ex-members of The Lord's Recovery, and it was very helpful for me emotionally. I also understand that feeling of distrust and discomfort with finding a new church home. Pretty much 99% of those I considered friends/family were in the LC. I went from dozens upon dozens of close friends/family to just a handful. It was an incredibly difficult transition, but it was worth the freedom from Lee's nonsense. Still, takes time to heal from such things.
Anyhoo, there are plenty of other excellent Christian authors out there. C.S. Lewis is pretty awesome. Wouldn't hurt to read his Narnia series, either! He based it off his beliefs as a Christian. I bought the set recently but I haven't touched it
I should probably get on that, hehe. They're just gathering dust over on my bookshelf.
But ultimately, just like the user named "Recovering" said, read your bible. If you're gonna read one book, make it DA BIBBLE. Read it lots and lots. Don't burn yourself out, either, but get to reading, haha! And prayer. Lots of prayer. When you're in pain. When you're confused. When you're angry. When you're sad. When you're scared. Let it all out, and be honest with your feelings when you open up to God. It's part of the healing process. Like when there is something in our stomachs that should not be there and so we vomit. Gets the nasty out.
It'll take time, but as you pray and study, your discernment will grow. There are plenty of churches to explore, and if you're heart is set on the Lord then he will take you to where you need to be.