stories: julie nelson

Faith Family has been the vehicle that has gotten me to a place where I now have a relationship with my Heavenly Father. I come to church on Sundays with a open heart, open mind and the faith that there's something more than just this earth, that there is a God and He Loves us so much He sent His son to die for our sins. As I read the bible, go to bible studies, read faith-based books, and pray, God has shown me how to become Christ minded. I've learned to forgive people who have harmed me physically and mentally, and how to forgive myself. I'm learning to be a good steward of money, how to be a godly wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. To have the 10 commandments written on my heart. To always have God in the center of my Life, not on the outer rim praying he'll make me better. God has shown me that I can be baptized, to wash away the old ways, proclaiming my love for Christ Jesus my Savior. I didn't know I could. I remember being 9 and going to Sunday school and being taught what it meant to be baptized. I thought to myself...I can't be baptized I'm not pure enough for God. I'm so glad my Husband said "We need to go to church. Go find us a nice baptist one". And then John and Heather Campbell invited us to Faith Family. That's where I found the truth in church from Gods Word. I've learned to seek God diligently, because if I don't seek I can not find what I'm looking for. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understandings, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight. I feel joy in my life as i grow stronger in Christ. I'm ready for the ride Faith Family!!

- Julie Nelson