Re-Birth

Today, At Life Changers Church In Hoffman Estates, IL. I finally found what it means to be re born or rebirth. I was raised Lutheran. It just didn't seem to fit in my life style anymore, it was too traditional for me. Too, uncomfortable.
I went to Church by myself this morning, I was so overwhelmed by how many people were there to celebrate Jesus Birthday. I was taken back by how touching the entire service was.
I don't know what happened, how it happened or any of the details all i know is that I left there with the biggest smile on my face. I left there buying a new Bible and case. I drove my 1.5 hours home singing, laughing and smiling to my face.
I know that I have been struggling to find my own place, to find Jesus and accept him in my life.
Pastor Dickow, said somethings that truly touched me. I have been struggling with many things in life. He said all of the things that were on my mind and I didn't even say a word to him.
So in essence, I know i have been reborn. I have newly accepted Jesus in my life again. I'm willing to go the distance. I truly believe (which I have had hard time doing for many years) that he is my Savior.
I cried in happiness. I shed tears of joy knowing that I have FINALLY found God.

Thank you Pastor Dickow, Thank you God for watching over me, taking care of me, and showing me the way to your heart. Yes, I have been saved. and yes, I have begun a new chapter. Well see what happens from now on... I'm so excited to live life, to see whats around the corner...

Society, taboo of religion

Religion as a whole usually always comes up during the holidays because of what Christmas signifies for many Christians. However, I have been awaken to the reality that there are many people that are not religious and have no religion or God ridden ways and still celebrate Christmas.
This is what society has deemed correct. Christmas began with the birth of Christ, but because America ALL really take off for this holiday many people who are not Christians, not religious, take off as well.
I just think that this is important to accept all ways of religion or non religion for that matter. especially with all of the tabloids currently. Just as we all accept the color of each others skin... we are all the same regardless of what color we are, what our sexual preference is, or even what our own religious beliefs are.