my name is mckenzie, i'm 23 i live in southern california. i have been a christian for about ten years..born again for about one year and a half..i'm having a hard time knowing where to start reading the Word. i need help where do i start? so i thought i would join this forum to use the resources and hopefully have good fellowship and we can pray for each other. God has changed my life so much, i used to cry every night...lonely and sad because my boyfriend would leave for days on drug binges..well God opened my eyes he healed my heart His will was done in my life and i left my ex boyfriend...now i have a job, a better relationship with my parents, i am completely sober! i am not perfect...though, i am a perfectionist at times..i want to be close to the Lord Jesus..but my feelings of unworthiness seperate me from building that relationship.i know He is right here with me i just can't help feeling unworthy ALL THE TIME!! sorry for rambling i had to get that out of me and tell someone how i feel...
hi everyone =]
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blackbear4110
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Hi Kenzie! Welcome to TalkJesus!
Praise God! that He delivered you and turned your life around!
What kind of dog do you have?
What kind(s) of music do you like?
Again, welcome! And may you find a place to grow in the Lord here at TalkJesus.
Praise God! that He delivered you and turned your life around!
What kind of dog do you have?
What kind(s) of music do you like?
Again, welcome! And may you find a place to grow in the Lord here at TalkJesus.
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Hi Kenzie!! First of all, I love your name!
Secondly, welcome. As a 22 year old who has been through the difficulties of broken relationships, I can relate to your story a lot! I was a "Christian" too for all my life, but was saved about three years ago. My life has drastically changed and I now live with a new purpose and peace. I hope we can all be of some help to you on your journey as well!
I definitely agree with Chad that you should start reading in the New Testament, the Gospels specifically. The Old Testament is a bit more meat than milk, and at this point in your walk, you need milk! I began my journey in Matthew. (P.S....If you don't have one already, buy yourself a Bible. One that you aren't afraid to mark up and write all over
Many of the books of the New Testament are small enough to complete in one day, so that's always exciting. Some of my faaaavorite books in the bible are the "shorties" like Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippines, Galatians, and Hebrews. You might try reading through some of these first.
And then of course Proverbs and the Psalms are great. I also love Esther and Job for some good Old Testament starters.
Let me know how I can pray for you!
Your sister in Christ,
Secondly, welcome. As a 22 year old who has been through the difficulties of broken relationships, I can relate to your story a lot! I was a "Christian" too for all my life, but was saved about three years ago. My life has drastically changed and I now live with a new purpose and peace. I hope we can all be of some help to you on your journey as well!
I definitely agree with Chad that you should start reading in the New Testament, the Gospels specifically. The Old Testament is a bit more meat than milk, and at this point in your walk, you need milk! I began my journey in Matthew. (P.S....If you don't have one already, buy yourself a Bible. One that you aren't afraid to mark up and write all over
Many of the books of the New Testament are small enough to complete in one day, so that's always exciting. Some of my faaaavorite books in the bible are the "shorties" like Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippines, Galatians, and Hebrews. You might try reading through some of these first. And then of course Proverbs and the Psalms are great. I also love Esther and Job for some good Old Testament starters.
Let me know how I can pray for you!
Your sister in Christ,
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i started at proverbs and went to John when i Got saved.....Lots of wisdom in proverbs.! welacome to the site im sure you will find not only a new set of Friends and family here but Christ first and foremost..........Rev
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Greetings @Kenzie
Welcome to Talk Jesus
Enjoy the online fellowship
And in agreement with others the Gospels and Proverbs are excellent books to read
As are the beautiful Psalms
Bless you
Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Jude 1:24-25
Welcome to Talk Jesus
Enjoy the online fellowship
And in agreement with others the Gospels and Proverbs are excellent books to read
As are the beautiful Psalms
Bless you
Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Jude 1:24-25
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wow i am so surprised at how quickly you guys get involved, thankyou! =]
To answer blackbear4110, i have a 3 year old dog named Olivia, she is a cocker spaniel. As far as music is concerned---Mainly i listen to air one, and sos radio..i like christian music whether it's rock or rap, or worship music..i love to listen to vocals because i like to sing. =] what about you?
i have a small bible, and i am reading matthew, so i think i will try to read the new testament as you guys have advised! i am trying to pray and listen to sermons on the radio, i am so blessed by this forum i am glad i stumbled upon it thankyou so much!
To answer blackbear4110, i have a 3 year old dog named Olivia, she is a cocker spaniel. As far as music is concerned---Mainly i listen to air one, and sos radio..i like christian music whether it's rock or rap, or worship music..i love to listen to vocals because i like to sing. =] what about you?
i have a small bible, and i am reading matthew, so i think i will try to read the new testament as you guys have advised! i am trying to pray and listen to sermons on the radio, i am so blessed by this forum i am glad i stumbled upon it thankyou so much!
I too say start in matt ! But know the NEW TESTAMENT and New covenant only started after our LORD rose from the Dead ! Which we now live under and in !
He changed the law and the Priesthood !
The new laws , which were always God laws are Love and Faith , which He writes in our Heart [Spirit] !
Christain means Christ -Like ! which we are in our Spirit man after we are Born -again !
I know many call them selves christains , but are Not unless they have been Born -Again ! Had a real spiritual birth !
This scripture Should help you lots to understand much ! Nothing we see on this planet has eternal life or is eternal ! Only the things we Do not see are eternal ! If you can understand that ? You understand lots !
2Co_4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Heb_7:12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Heb_12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant,
Heb_8:13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
Heb_9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
The holy ghost waits 24/7 for you too but ASK ! He will reveal anything you ask of this world we live in or any thing heavenly ! He knows everything there is to know and He willing to tewach each of us if we but ask 1 I asked Him lots over the years about all kinds of stuff 1 He never wrong and He knows everything perfectly and wants us to know !
1Jn_2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
1Co_2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
like the new man , inner man ,hidden man, inward man and new spirit ! and new creature which are all our Spirit after God gives us the New birth !'
which is a new Spirit made like our LORD JESUS !
He changed the law and the Priesthood !
The new laws , which were always God laws are Love and Faith , which He writes in our Heart [Spirit] !
Christain means Christ -Like ! which we are in our Spirit man after we are Born -again !
I know many call them selves christains , but are Not unless they have been Born -Again ! Had a real spiritual birth !
This scripture Should help you lots to understand much ! Nothing we see on this planet has eternal life or is eternal ! Only the things we Do not see are eternal ! If you can understand that ? You understand lots !
2Co_4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Heb_7:12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Heb_12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant,
Heb_8:13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
Heb_9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
The holy ghost waits 24/7 for you too but ASK ! He will reveal anything you ask of this world we live in or any thing heavenly ! He knows everything there is to know and He willing to tewach each of us if we but ask 1 I asked Him lots over the years about all kinds of stuff 1 He never wrong and He knows everything perfectly and wants us to know !
1Jn_2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
1Co_2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
like the new man , inner man ,hidden man, inward man and new spirit ! and new creature which are all our Spirit after God gives us the New birth !'
which is a new Spirit made like our LORD JESUS !
