Just to introduce myself.

Hello,
I am recently born again. I joined this chat because I enjoy talking with other Christians. I also thought that it might be a good resource should I have any questions. Knowing that there must be people here with more knowledge of the bible than myself. thank you and God bless you.

Yes..........

Hi and welcome to CC

Start a thread and feel free to ask away, alot of nice people here ! God Bless!!

Hey bud welcome to Cc... oh you'll fit in anywhere .. So many topics and interest and great people !! Glad you've joined ,, just Jump in and start getting to know people ., great fun!!

This was for the one who said, "and...." Let me expand.... My view of myself may be different than the reality. People tell me things and I'm like, "no way dude!" Some of these are compliments to things I think I am, I just am not good with that. Some things may be things I think I am good at or not that I don't really realize I am or not or whatever. That sentence will give you a glimpse of how I think in process most of the time but is still minimized. I think I overthink. Many agree, my wife doesn't or says it's fine. lol. I guess at some point I should give a testimony on an appropriate thread for that. Who I am. Way into music and trying to find the Christian form of what I like. I'm a musician. My preference is abrasive to some. Even with good Christian lyrical content. Some say noisy, I say lovely and beautiful...discordant mess of speediness and excitement. Not all of it is that speedy depends on what you like. I feel like I'm sensitive about what people say, but actually I see that maybe more people are even more sensitive than I am. When I am offended I try really hard to not let it go past me. To pray and give it To God. I don't want to put anymore negative output into this world than already exists. "Want to" is key. I feel that I am an empathetic person. Very possible we all feel that way until it comes to something we can't identify with. I'm trying to stick to the topic here. So, I wonder off until I end up somewhere not even near the topic I started on. Unless I slow down, however there are times when I might have the right answer. Those times are all God, especially the quick ones. I am pierced and tattooed. I don't really believe at this time that I will pursue that anymore. I feel I shouldn't so if I get off track down the road, anyone who reads this hold me accountable please. I like lots of music both before and now after Christ in my life. Or I'm open, I do take joy in the sound of a certain type. In order to not listen to what I had. I am writing my own with edifying content. It's not that I think it needs to be heard, at this point it is a way to satisfy the urge of some good music. And I'm stretching my ability to write creatively about the complete opposite of what I tried to learn to write about for 37+ years prior. I was very nihilistic and hateful toward the world and society, yet oddly I was very much in the world as I understand now. Not even very much, I was. Hope this elaborates enough.

Well Christ was pierced for our transgressions you know .. So really when I see it it reminds me of Him..
God has made you exactly as He has planned .. Nothing goes unnoticed and all works for his greater good ya know?
I'm sure you have already checked out the music forum .. I
Love all kinds and yes!! Christian metal is even awesome!!
So Jump in and enjoy!

I actually haven't much. Somebody here helped me out with some ideas of what I might like. I have been checking them when I can. I will take a look and thank you. The piercing thing. I haven't really been able to discern on my own yet. I hear what you are saying. Jesus took one for the team. Not for adornment though. However, if it reminds you of the nails in his hands and feet then that served an awesome purpose. If my mind is transformed in that way I may see that. What I see now is my former self in me that I can't remove. I believe you should never forget where you came from. This will let you know or remind you if you think things are stale or God isn't working. Just take a look at what was happening when He found you. If your really close maybe examine your walk? My guideline right now. One thing I learned is if you don't hear Him don't move just wait. At this point I am more afraid to go backward. The fear may be healthy or overkill but it's working out fine so far. If anything I need to maintain what is happening. I feel the need for change in certain areas. My urgency was more with the music. My own writing and being able to record at home makes it easy to satisfy my urge for the sound I like. I did modification to a point where what I have will never close that I know of. I've tried. I've seen more modified people and less modified. I had a friend who is a professional piercer and a couple who tattooed. I've seen some severe stuff. When I was young I did an apprenticeship myself and used to pierce. So, you are correct. God made me what I am. The things I can't subtract may be enough.

I think it's pretty cool
god is leading you at His own pace .. I've been in this "cacoon" it almost feels like .. Stepped off a ladder in he medical field (doing what I wanted of course ) to all the sudden "lights out" it's like every desire I had for it drained out of me.. So
I'm like "okayy buddy you have my full attention " I jave works since I was 16, never without a job to this .. So I hear what you're saying about waiting in Him. I also agree one shouldn't move until he says so .. I'm
Just appreciating my time with Him and keeping close .. Who knows what's coming next ... There are many people here into doing what you are doing .. Might checkout "Assifinpassing " he's big into this and also a guy named "Kenisyes" gathering people for an international praise and worship team .. Looking for original artists.. passing aling info I'm aware of and of course God will lead you.. I don't have any tattoos . Both my sons do.. as far as piercings go .... OUCH!!!!! is all I have to say

Hey dude! I've seen yer' posts between you & CC member Ugly...nice to have you aboard. I'm more a metal/thrash/industrial dude myself..but always awesome to have another musical monstrosity in the forums..I think yer' a perfect fit! Glad to have ya' aboard! God Bless!

Welcome to CC.

I'm sure you'll make a lot of new friends.