I was brought up in a good home. My parents took us to church each week. At home we were shown love in many obvious ways. About the only spiritual issue I had was the fear of death. This came in the form of a dream occasionally. Life rocked along in no particular direction. I married, got a job and along came 2 kids. We continued attending church but more out of habit. About 4 years into our marriage, a neighbor invited us to a Bible study. The next Saturday and for many more we attended.

While attending these studies I saw and heard about God in a new way. God was working in me. On a vacation day in August I took a bicycle trip and ended up at a church, went inside and asked the Pastor if he could tell me about Jesus. We went over several Bible verse showing God’s love for me, my sinful life and God’s way to heaven. He asked if I wanted to receive Him. I politely refused. At home that day I told my wife what had happened. A few days later, the Pastor came to our home and in my home I asked Jesus to be my savior.

Since that time many years ago, challenges from the former life are still a daily annoyance. Now through God’s power and my obedience they don’t knock me as far back. Some of the great differences are the dream mentioned earlier was gone immediately, joy has filled my life, I love my wife in a better way and have learned the meaning of love. Old repressive habits have been discarded. Peace concerning my past, present and future now rules. I’m thankful for the new life it is not restrictive but fulfilling.