Greetings! a former Pagan's Testimony

[HyperX]

First I want to say hello and thank you for allowing me to be part of the board! I have been a "watcher" since about 1999 I think :) It felt about right to introduce myself now hehe.

I'm a 28 yr old freelance artist from CT. I wanted to start by giving a brief testimony... :yay

Since I was a young girl my parents instilled the basic idea that there was a God. Beyond that, I knew nothing else or questioned it. As I got older (13-16) I found myself in prayer many times when I was "caught" in a sin. Hoping God would pull my butt out of the trouble. To repeat...I knew nothing of the Word, just that there was a "higher power".

At 17 years old I hit a great depression in my life and was diagnosed bipolar. Whatever faith I had was diminishing. I met a girl in my creative writing class who invited me to check out an occult store. I took her up on it and from there found myself surrounded by Wiccans/Pagans...whatever you want to call them (hells angels?)
They became my new friends and I attended Circle Ceremonies, practicing spells and Holidays. Not to get into too much detail here but my life compared to what I thought was bad before was hell now.
I didn't show up the store for a month. When I walked in I was wearing the cross my dad gave me. I was basically kicked out in very unkind words. I wondered how a group of people whose "religion" was so peaceful could be so cruel, nasty and intolerant of others.

It was a true blessing. My parents were going to church for a few months now. They asked me for the 100th time if I would go with them that week...I said YES! and their jaw dropped.
Since then I have drowned myself in the Word and quest for knowledge. I have been baptized by water and yes the Holy Spirit (which was the most amazing white light, euphoric feeling ever).

I hope I can bring good ideas and thoughts to the table here. I'd also like to share my artwork. I recently started to work on biblical pieces. I'll post pieces as they're completed in appropriate threads.

:ghug Thanks for having me! :ghug
God Bless- Coby

[RefinedbyFire]

^Praise, praise, praise the Lord! What an awesome testimony, from darkness to light! Now you are walking "dressed in white" in Christ! Those people you talked about: Behind every person, there is a spirit(s) (I John), so of course those people will object to your new faith, as the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy (Spirit & Sword of Truth) (Revelation 19:10). The presence & power of Jesus Christ always makes them show their true face.

Welcome here, and thanks for your testimony. Keep growing in the Lord (and in His Word)!

[ladyhen]

Welcome! Thank you for sharing your testimony! It is wonderful to hear the the Spirit is still at work, wooing unbelievers to the Son. Welcome to the family!

[CelticMist]

First I want to say hello and thank you for allowing me to be part of the board! I have been a "watcher" since about 1999 I think :) It felt about right to introduce myself now hehe.

I'm a 28 yr old freelance artist from CT. I wanted to start by giving a brief testimony... :yay

Since I was a young girl my parents instilled the basic idea that there was a God. Beyond that, I knew nothing else or questioned it. As I got older (13-16) I found myself in prayer many times when I was "caught" in a sin. Hoping God would pull my butt out of the trouble. To repeat...I knew nothing of the Word, just that there was a "higher power".

At 17 years old I hit a great depression in my life and was diagnosed bipolar. Whatever faith I had was diminishing. I met a girl in my creative writing class who invited me to check out an occult store. I took her up on it and from there found myself surrounded by Wiccans/Pagans...whatever you want to call them (hells angels?)
They became my new friends and I attended Circle Ceremonies, practicing spells and Holidays. Not to get into too much detail here but my life compared to what I thought was bad before was hell now.
I didn't show up the store for a month. When I walked in I was wearing the cross my dad gave me. I was basically kicked out in very unkind words. I wondered how a group of people whose "religion" was so peaceful could be so cruel, nasty and intolerant of others.

It was a true blessing. My parents were going to church for a few months now. They asked me for the 100th time if I would go with them that week...I said YES! and their jaw dropped.
Since then I have drowned myself in the Word and quest for knowledge. I have been baptized by water and yes the Holy Spirit (which was the most amazing white light, euphoric feeling ever).

I hope I can bring good ideas and thoughts to the table here. I'd also like to share my artwork. I recently started to work on biblical pieces. I'll post pieces as they're completed in appropriate threads.

:ghug Thanks for having me! :ghug
God Bless- Coby

What a wonderful testimony... thank you Jesus.

He has great plans for you my dear.. glorifying HIM and HIM alone.. Amen.. wow your testimony touched me.. thank you for sharing it here... welcome to God's wonderful family.. Amen

[Waiting2go]

Welcome Coby and thank you for sharing your testimony. How awesome is God for bringing you out of that darkness and into his light. Looking forward to learning more about you and seeing your artwork.

God Bless!

[bergie38]

First I want to say hello and thank you for allowing me to be part of the board! I have been a "watcher" since about 1999 I think :) It felt about right to introduce myself now hehe.

I'm a 28 yr old freelance artist from CT. I wanted to start by giving a brief testimony... :yay

Since I was a young girl my parents instilled the basic idea that there was a God. Beyond that, I knew nothing else or questioned it. As I got older (13-16) I found myself in prayer many times when I was "caught" in a sin. Hoping God would pull my butt out of the trouble. To repeat...I knew nothing of the Word, just that there was a "higher power".

At 17 years old I hit a great depression in my life and was diagnosed bipolar. Whatever faith I had was diminishing. I met a girl in my creative writing class who invited me to check out an occult store. I took her up on it and from there found myself surrounded by Wiccans/Pagans...whatever you want to call them (hells angels?)
They became my new friends and I attended Circle Ceremonies, practicing spells and Holidays. Not to get into too much detail here but my life compared to what I thought was bad before was hell now.
I didn't show up the store for a month. When I walked in I was wearing the cross my dad gave me. I was basically kicked out in very unkind words. I wondered how a group of people whose "religion" was so peaceful could be so cruel, nasty and intolerant of others.

It was a true blessing. My parents were going to church for a few months now. They asked me for the 100th time if I would go with them that week...I said YES! and their jaw dropped.
Since then I have drowned myself in the Word and quest for knowledge. I have been baptized by water and yes the Holy Spirit (which was the most amazing white light, euphoric feeling ever).

I hope I can bring good ideas and thoughts to the table here. I'd also like to share my artwork. I recently started to work on biblical pieces. I'll post pieces as they're completed in appropriate threads.

:ghug Thanks for having me! :ghug
God Bless- Coby

Praise God!!! :yeah Welcome aboard! Glad to have ya :wave

[saved by Grace]

praise God! that is a great testimony there.may the Lord bless you greatly in your walk with him.:yeah:hug

[Joseph The Carpenter]

:waveWelcome Coby, you will find this a great place to grow in you faith. looking foward to seeing your art work.:hug

[runefx]

Lord bless you in the highest. His power is insurmountable - this is coming from a former atheist/"agnostic" biased against Christianity.

[HyperX]

Thank you all for the warmest welcome (but I didn't expect anything less, as I've been reading the board for years now!)
Hope I can bring some extra sunshine here ;)
Thanks again-
Coby