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HBJ · 01-06-2016, 08:53 PM

After leaving the LC in '80, I still had a desire for God, but had an internal issue about 'Christianity'due to the LC. I would only go to non-denominational churches. I didn't find one I clicked with. Eventually I stopped trying. For 8 yrs I didn't seek God. In 1988 the Lord stirred my heart and I started seeking again.

I found a church in '88 and have been there since. A Foursquare Church where the Pastor is a dear man who preaches the word. I don't agree with everything, but it is minor. I feel when saved we get all of Jesus/God in our hearts. The Holy Spirit baptism i.e. pentecostalism is some thing the AG and Foursquare feel is separate and I don't, but it is a minor difference not worth the debate.

My issue to this day is that I shudder when the book of Ephesians is preached about. I have so many internal set points from the LC, I unfortunately try to avoid the book, and continually ask the Lord to help me to see it His way.

My primary reason for leaving the LC was their arrogant attitude towards Christianity. I have so many dear non LC relatives who have been Jesus towards me, I had to leave in '80.

01-06-2016, 08:53 PM	#10
HBJ Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bothell,Washington Posts: 29	Re: Back to Evangelical Christianity Questions After leaving the LC in '80, I still had a desire for God, but had an internal issue about 'Christianity'due to the LC. I would only go to non-denominational churches. I didn't find one I clicked with. Eventually I stopped trying. For 8 yrs I didn't seek God. In 1988 the Lord stirred my heart and I started seeking again. I found a church in '88 and have been there since. A Foursquare Church where the Pastor is a dear man who preaches the word. I don't agree with everything, but it is minor. I feel when saved we get all of Jesus/God in our hearts. The Holy Spirit baptism i.e. pentecostalism is some thing the AG and Foursquare feel is separate and I don't, but it is a minor difference not worth the debate. My issue to this day is that I shudder when the book of Ephesians is preached about. I have so many internal set points from the LC, I unfortunately try to avoid the book, and continually ask the Lord to help me to see it His way. My primary reason for leaving the LC was their arrogant attitude towards Christianity. I have so many dear non LC relatives who have been Jesus towards me, I had to leave in '80.