New Believer Interview with Phil
Tell me about your journey to faith in Christ?
God has brought me to his feet. Been shot, stabbed and in a a bad car accident. And the Lord has kept me alive.
What helped you the most to step over the line and make the commitment?
Watching the guys in the house grow in their faith and the love that everyone has shown me in the church.
What has been the best part of becoming a Christian?
The freedom from the devils bondage.
What has been the most challenging part of following Christ?
Still wanting to do my will and not His will.
What do you think is helping you grow the most in your faith?
Watching how God works in other peoples live and the support that I have around me now.
What advice for me in helping others to come to Christ?
Help people get involved in the church.
Phil has been in the Freedom House for almost 2 ½ months now. This is his first real experience with the church. Phil's involvement in the church has been the anchor that helps him stand when times get tough. To me, Phil has been an amazing example of how important our role is to help people find their gifts and use them. I would not say that we have arrived by any means, with Phil, but I do think that some days when we do succeed, It is obvious. One unique thing that I have seen in Phil is his very on target way of identifying peoples strong and weak points. He notices things that most people overlook. He has used this gift to encourage guys in the home and also to direct them in moments of counsel. With some guidance, he is generally on target. I believe Phil has encountered God, his life has been changed and transformed on many levels. He is breaking addictions and searching out ways to make his life better for the his family and himself. Phil still has a some major hurdles to accomplish but if we can continue to help him see a future by giving him a place and showing a way to use his giftings, I thing that he will be well on the way of discipleship.
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