New in many ways.

There are a lot of different opinions here, sometimes things can get heated and sometimes things can feel like judgment or attacks.....
it's really hard sometimes to REALLY know what tone a person is using when they type.
I've been here for a little while, but have come to know Magenta a little. I don't think her comment

No it is not, at least, not in any positive manner, and Lara will likely receive quite a bit of opposition to any presentation of it.

was said or meant in a judgmental way. She knows MANY users here AND how people react to situations. It was simply an FYI.

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here and to see you around the forums

Hello and welcome to CC, sister Lara. A big influx of new members from Australia recently.

It is good to meet someone who is so interested in spiritual things in a world so full of professing atheist. If you have found Jesus and yielded fully to Him, then you are on the right path. It gets sweeter and sweeter as the days go by. God bless you and Godspeed

There are quite a few peeps from Australia on this site so you should feel right at home. Most of us here at in various places of spiritual transition too so you are not alone in this. Glad to have you as part of our community. Welcome to CC.

No probs. And don't let one person put you off - you get judgement everywhere. You should see some of the stuff I've posted - I'm suprised I haven't been kicked off yet! =0

Communicating with the spirit world is not the same as being closer or closest to God. Quite the opposite. The spirit world contacted by Animists (American Indians) is actually the world of evil spirits -- demonic spirits. Shamans communicate with these spirits, but God forbids communication with spirits through mediums. This is witchcraft.

Dear friends,

I'm new born - still in transition - touched by the flame of Holy Spirit a few years ago. Since this encounter my life has been one of isolation & contemplation. I have tried to find belonging in local churches, however it seems to me I do not yet quite fit among the people & their ways.

I identify as a Mystic Christian.

Prior to this path I was @ the peak of my career as a 'shamanic practitioner'. A life shattering event in this arena brought me to my knees, & after many days & nights of destitute darkness, where prayer & tears had formed a lake which surrounded me, I was saved by the Love of Yeshua. Since this blessing I've been in major transformation. Four years on, & Im still 'being corrected', via a process of humility & Grace.

I would love to meet open minded others, who are willing to discuss Original Christianity, mystical experiences, the once 'lost' Gospels, & other aspects of the divine which are considered radical by many - though I believe otherwise.

I live on the land, in the rainforest of Australia, & wonder if perhaps there are others who are drawn as I am to 'chop wood, & carry water' as a form of devotion.

Bless,
Lara X

Dear friends,

I'm new born - still in transition - touched by the flame of Holy Spirit a few years ago. Since this encounter my life has been one of isolation & contemplation. I have tried to find belonging in local churches, however it seems to me I do not yet quite fit among the people & their ways.

I identify as a Mystic Christian.

Prior to this path I was @ the peak of my career as a 'shamanic practitioner'. A life shattering event in this arena brought me to my knees, & after many days & nights of destitute darkness, where prayer & tears had formed a lake which surrounded me, I was saved by the Love of Yeshua. Since this blessing I've been in major transformation. Four years on, & Im still 'being corrected', via a process of humility & Grace.

I would love to meet open minded others, who are willing to discuss Original Christianity, mystical experiences, the once 'lost' Gospels, & other aspects of the divine which are considered radical by many - though I believe otherwise.

I live on the land, in the rainforest of Australia, & wonder if perhaps there are others who are drawn as I am to 'chop wood, & carry water' as a form of devotion.

Bless,
Lara X