Personal Testimony Of Faith : My Personal Testimony Of Faith

We’ve all been there before, searching for something to watch on TV, 500 channels and nothing catches our attention until we hear the yelling of the televangelist, “YOU JUST GOTTA HAVE FAITH! QUIT TRYING TO UNDERSTAND IT ALL! LET GO AND LET GOD!” For some that may be the solution they are searching for. They might be frustrated or let down by their own efforts of understanding. But does faith begin with “letting go (of reason and understanding) and letting God (reveal Himself to us)”? Is there any compatibility between exercising Christian faith and exercising reason? Does reason have a role or should it have a role in the Christian’s acts of faith? This has been a topic of discussion throughout history by many great thinkers. I am going to attempt to show that reason has an active role in exercising the Christian faith; at least attempt to show that reason and faith aren’t mutually exclusive. I will briefly discuss (1) different views of the philosophical divide taken by philosophizers over the ages (2) and biblical evidence of the use of reason (3) definition of biblical faith.

As I finished reading the first three chapters of Courageous Faith, I found myself to be most identified with Abraham. The beginning of new things is hard and challenging, and it takes great faith and courage for a person to make a decision that can change his whole life. This was what happened with Abram. God told him to leave behind his whole world to move to Canaan. He had to face new and unfamiliar people and environment, but he believed in God and follow His will. Throughout my life, I have met with changes throughout the years. From elementary to high school, I always go to a school far away from the previous with new environment, and all the people there already know each other and are friends. Then I study abroad in the States, this

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate and engage in the comparisons between my Christian faith tradition and the faith tradition of the Buddhism. The purpose of the essay is not to defame another tradition nonetheless, to engage in comparative religious examine to aid in my understanding of other religion and traditions.

“When you serve others, you give a piece of your soul away. In return, God comes to fill that empty piece with a piece of Himself.”

"Let us bless our Lord and God, living and true; to him we must attribute all praise, glory, honor, blessing, and every good forever."

One of the most amazing miracles in life is when a child is born. Upon birth,

Look back twenty-five years ago, on same sex marriage was a ?thought experiment? in our culture. The idea promoted primarily by those on the left and other cultures who?noticed?? amount of?boundaries to personal freedom and behavior. (April 6th, 2013 Dr.Jim Eckman).Just Seventeen years ago Congress pass a Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which define a marriage, as a union between a man and women. In recent years, the debate has moved beyond questions of individual rights and proper family formation to include questions that pit religious liberty against non-discrimination policies. While all laws legalizing same-sex marriage contain some conscience protections allowing churches and other religious groups to refuse to marry gay and lesbian couples,

The major I intend on pursuing is Elementary Education. Education has always been a interest of mine that started in Kindergarten. Throughout my years in school I have had a fascination with learning. I loved exploring new subjects and growing my understanding of the world. My eagerness to learn has motivated me to strive in school. As a teacher I will be able to give back to my community and hopefully make a difference in the lives of students. I can inspire children to take initiative of their learning on a day to day basis. Through teaching I have the ability to work with a specific group of children daily, getting to know their interests, strengths, weaknesses, personalities, and learning styles.

Growing up, God is presented to us as a mystical being; a being that sees all and knows all. This idea of God is presented upon us by our parents and force fed to us through established churches. We grow up being told that there is a God, but the opposing idea is never presented to us, even as a possibility. What if there were no God? What if this entire idea of religion is just an established system of morals meant to make us better people, but how can we better people if the source of our morals are a lie?

October 22, 2017- I sent Faith a message on Facebook asking her if she had any free time within the next week to meet. I asked her if she had any questions, needed help with anything, wanted to talk, and asked her about the course. I didn’t hear anything back from her.

I believe the Bible is God’s perfect word. I believe the Bible was written by divine inspiration. I believe the Bible is inerrant and infallible. I believe the Bible is still around today to spread the word of the Lord. I believe the Bible has been preserved for every generation.

I find religion redundant and superfluous. Inevitably, my parent's Mexican and catholic values have contaminated me. While attending church every Sunday is not on my to-do list, I do believe in miracles. I do not pursue a religion, but miracles are real. I know this because I am one. My predators are not bullies or drugs. Instead, my predator is hardship itself. I’ve shaken the hand of death and prejudice, but I yet haven't shaken the hand of my college professor.

J. Robert Clinton elaborates on the fact that God’s call to a leader to increase his faith in ministry is one of the strongest challenges a leader will face. Faith challenges almost always stretch one beyond his present understanding. Faith challenges are directly linked to effective ministry. Leaders are people with God-given concepts, and one of their essential functions is to inspire followers with that vision and hope. They can’t fulfill this task without faith. A faith challenge involves three features: (1) a revelation from God concerning some future plan, (2) a realization by the leader that God is challenging him to act on the basis of this revelation, and (3) a mindset that determines to make leadership decisions based on this firm

Faith and worldview are connected and all humans hold on to their own version of both concepts. Faith forms a basis of everyday living. We learn to trust and be trusted. No human being can be self reliant; rather people always depend on each other. We sleep each night hoping to wake up to a new day. We trust in ourselves, our finances, our friends and family all through our lifetime. Each individual has his/her own faith network with a unique framework to fall back on.

My faith journey has been challenged throughout my life. I have had many ups and downs, and many times when I questioned my faith. Although those times were rough, I found comfort in God and knowing that He is always there for me. One of my favorite quotes is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13. This quote got me through tough times when my faith was shaking.