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LTMFS Part 39: Witnessing To Christians

July 14, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: I went to 1st Baptist Church of Bartlesville again. Another typical service and sermon, nothing special. Bible study was a mix of the new 7th graders through college. The speaker, who is only 24 years old, was awesome! I’ve never heard … [Read more...]

Letters friends, jesus, salvation, sunday school, witnessing

LTMFS Part 25: Childhood Indoctrination

April 19, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: My nephew has been saved! Last Thursday night (the 15th) he said he was tired of waiting so he prayed that Jesus would forgive him of his sins, come into his heart, and prepare a home for him. He said the prayer all on his own! I … [Read more...]

Letters brainwashed, children, indoctrination, salvation, saved

LTMFS Part 10: Badgered Into Belief

October 26, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Praise Jesus Christ! He used me to lead Shannon to Him! I had to talk with her for about an hour and a half, but she prayed with me and accepted Him! The Spirit really spoke through me two nights ago. She just couldn't argue … [Read more...]

Letters belief, demons, holy spirit, salvation, saved, witnessing

Prayer is a Waste of Time

June 3, 2014 Matt 15 Comments

Prayer Terms and Conditions

During my evangelical Christian phase, I prayed a lot. And I mean a lot. I'm talking an hour a day on my knees, another hour while I was driving to and from work, and even while I was doing other tasks that didn't require too much concentration (things washing dishes or folding … [Read more...]

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