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Originally Posted by Michlow
I haven't been around much lately, and when I am, I mainly lurk. Many of you on here, have known me for over 3 years now, through all the various incarnations of the forum. You saw me liberal, and then conservative, and then go back to the liberal side of things. You have witnessed many changes in my character, some good, some bad.
I have always tried to be transparent and honest about my spriritual journey. I have never been one to shy away from admitting my struggles or doubts.
So with that in mind, I share the lastest chapter. Several weeks back, I made the decision to leave the apostolic church completely. Truth be told, for a long time, I was only halfway in. Yes, I questioned standards. But there were many other things I questioned as well. Recently I realized that I had reached a point where there was more that I disagreed with, that what I agreed with. I also realized that I no longer identified myself as "apostolic" or "upc", but simply as "christian" or a "believer". So the change is pretty minimal.
So Ultra-Con's, you can put on your sackcloth and ashes; and liberals you can rejoice  |
Mich.....You know I am a "liberal"...but I am a Liberal Apostolic...and I cannot rejoice over this.
Matters of the soul are never ever to be taken lightly and contrary to what others say, and you know me, I could care less what they think. Standards do not make you Apostolic...the
Acts 2:38 message makes you Apostolic.
Stay Apostolic in that sense...you dont have to be UPC to be saved or Apostolic...but you MUST...hear me my friend...you MUST no sway from the foundation of the church.
If you do...you are not a "believer"...you are a denier..and that is a scary place to be.
Pray about this...dont fall into the "Im sincere" group...dont just be sincere...be right!
Love you much and pray Gods strength and wisdom during this CRUCIAL point in your Christian walk.
Bro. Dan
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