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Doug:
Since a very early age I have felt God was working with me. It has been as the song goes a long and winding road. In my early teen I started studying the teaches of Herbert Armstrong and eventually became a member in my middle 30's. I left the Worldwide Church of God about 12 years ago. Soon to be 60.

There is probably never a day since my childhood that I did not think of God, even at my most sinful times. About a year ago God brought me to the place where I was crying out for His forgiveness and mercy. I prayed for understanding and a church that taught the truth. To my surprise God's answer was no church. God lead me to Bible Truths, I'm not even sure how I found you guys.

I'm still trying to understand the free will thing, it's much bigger than my mind will allow at this time. Reading and understanding and being able to quote the Bible is not my strength. God has given me few talents but lot's of faith.

God has put me thru by most standards a very difficult life. I have never questioned God but now I thank God, it is after all His will. It is very easy to look around and find others far worse off. If ever you feel self pity read a book on holocaust victims, your problems will seem small.

There has been a number of very direct interventions in my life by God. One physically saved me from certain injury of worse. this time is the spiritual intervention.

I look forward to learning, you may not see me post a lot, I'm  certainly no biblical scholar. The best I can do is to be lead by God's spirit and always pray for His mercy on this sinner.

I look forward to getting to know everyone better. Kat, you do not have to give me the info but suspect you will anyway, thanks in advance.

Doug

Rhys 🕊:
Welcome to the forum Doug

Freewill is a big one but I find now it is more difficult to believe I have it.

May you be blessed here and discover more of His truth

Rhys

microlink:
Welcome Doug,

I have read Ray's material and listened to his audio's for the last 6 years or so. I am still learning.
I think I have a good idea on the journey you are on since I have travelled a similar road.
We are told to come out of her my people. I too have come out of WWCG quite a few years ago.
Learn and share.
Joe

Dennis Vogel:
Welcome Doug,

The Worldwide Church of God did not have that many members but we attract a lot of their ex-members.

I'm happy you found us.

Dennis

Rene:

--- Quote from: Doug on November 09, 2013, 11:26:59 PM ---
I'm still trying to understand the free will thing, it's much bigger than my mind will allow at this time.


--- End quote ---

Welcome to the forum Doug and thank you for sharing some of your journey with us. :)

Having "no free will" may be hard to wrap your mind around, but once you have been blessed to understand it, you will find that it is one of the most "freeing" truth of all. 8)

René

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