What does being a christian mean?

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13

What does it mean to be a christian?  What does it look like? Does it mean that I can't have fun and have to completely change my lifestyle?  I've done so many wrong things I don't know where to even start.  Do any of these questions sound familiar?



I was so confused by the world of christianity, I didn't know what it meant.  My family went to a lutheran church on Sundays, sometimes. I thought it was just something you just did.  That's it.  Never discussed afterwards.  We prayed before meals, the same prayer, every time.  Again, I thought it was just something we just did. Like a habit, or  a tradition.   Nothing past that, Jesus wasn't something we talked about.  Not that they were against it, I think they didn't understand themselves.  The only thing they knew about "religious people" were the examples they seen, and they weren't impressed.

It wasn't until I went to a Sunshine festival with a friend that I began to understand what it meant.  I received Jesus into my heart at a concert there.  I prayed the prayer, but still wasn't exactly sure what that looked like or what it meant for me and my life from there on out.  It was just a seed that had been planted.

I wanted to share some basics with you if you are new to living your life for Jesus! He wants to have a relationship with you and you can start today!  The awesome thing to remember is that HE LOVES YOU SO MUCH!  It doesn't matter what you've done in the past or present, He accepts us just as we are.  He will teach us through His word, the bible about how to live our lives for Him.

God's Plan

God loves you and wants you to experience His peace and life

The Bible says..."For God so lived the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Man's Problem-Separation

Being at peace with God is not automatic because you by nature are separated from God.  

The Bible says...."For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."  Romans 3:23

God Remedy-The Cross

God's love bridges the gap between God and you.  When Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave, He paid the penalty for your sins.  

The Bible says..."He personally carried the load of your wins in His own body when He died on the cross." 1 Peter 2:24

Man's Response-Receive Christ

You cross the bridge into God's family when you receive Christ by personal invitation.

The Bible says..."But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even those who believe in His name." John 1:12

To Receive Christ you need to do four things:

1. ADMIT your spiritual need.  " I am a sinner"

2.  REPENT and be willing to turn from your sins

3.  BELIEVE that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross

4.  RECEIVE, through prayer, Jesus Christ into your life and heart

The Bible says (Christ is Speaking) "Behold I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in..." Revelation 3:20

Where do you go from here?  Let someone you know and trust know that you have received Jesus into your heart.  Without foundation, without someone to nurture your newly planted seed, it can be easy to fall away again. I have been there.  I found it hard to keep on track and be obedient, when I didn't have anyone to lead me and guide me.  We can be that person for you and would love to help in anyway that we can. Call, email me, or message me. We have bible study programs we can get you started on.  

The best place to start is to open your bible and start reading His word.  Start with the book of John. Just remember, He never leaves us, He is always there. Seek Him each day. Set time aside, even just a few minutes to pray and read your bible.  There are many devotions programs either online, or apps on your phone.  If you don't have a bible, we can get you one.  There are bible apps on smart phones too.

Find a church family.  There are many churches to choose from, and it's your preference on where you would like to go.  If you would like a list of local churches, we can get that to you.

Our greatest commandment to to love the Lord with all our hearts, body and soul. 

His new commandment, the last one he gave us, was to love one another. Love each other SO MUCH that it would be obvious to the onlookers. SO MUCH, That they would say, WOAH, I want what they've got."

How different would our world look if we followed just these 2?