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LTMFS Part 18: True Christianity™ and Spirituality

February 5, 2015 Matt 1 Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: That kid Chris, who I wrote about on 1-31-99 and passed the chance to witness to... well, last night I didn't pass the chance. He claims to be a Christian, yet he doesn't even know if God will let him into Heaven. Then he said … [Read more...]

Letters bible, christianity, faith, god, spirituality, true christian

LTMFS Part 15: Critical Thinking, Martyrdom, and Wisdom

January 3, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: We had a nice Christmas and I got all I needed: a book, a sweater, and coat. However, I was not as focused on Jesus as I should have been. But New Year's Eve was much better. We went into the year praying and sharing the Lord's … [Read more...]

Letters beliefs, critical thinking, martyrdom, prayer, rapture, spirituality, wisdom

LTMFS Part 14: Feelings

December 23, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Being as quiet as I am I'm not really one for sharing the gospel, but I do my best to remain sinless, spend plenty of time in worship and prayer, and indulge myself in the Word. Some days are better than others, but I'm still not … [Read more...]

Letters baptism, baptized, holy spirit, sin, sincerity, spirituality

LTMFS Part 12: Spiritual Growth and Arrogance

November 19, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I've read several books and have discovered that I really like Andrew Murray and Francis Schaeffer. I also got a couple of D.L. Moody books and a lot by C.S. Lewis. Some of these are a bit advanced for me, but I like a challenge. … [Read more...]

Letters arrogance, christian authors, spiritual growth, spirituality, y2k

LTMFS Part 9: Spirituality and Witnessing

October 21, 2014 Matt 2 Comments

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Two nights ago I had a burden on my heart. I believe the Holy Spirit asked me, "If you all believe in me so much and want to serve me, what are you doing about it?" It made me realize that if God is more important than anything, … [Read more...]

Letters church, holy spirit, hope, spirituality, witnessing

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