Fellowship Memphis

Pictured above: Nathaniel, Melissa, and Jude (6.5 months)

I always believed I was a Christian. I was brought up in the church, baptized as an infant, went to a Christian school, Christian camps during the Summer, and in high school joined the church. I always said I didn’t know when I became a Christian and that I had always believed in Christ.

This continued until my Sophomore/Junior year of high school. During this period, I started spending time with the wrong crowd. Hanging out with the wrong crowd, along with a lack of self-esteem, and a disappointing high school sports career led to me starting down the wrong path going into college. I stopped attending church or went for the wrong reasons. At the same time, I was starting to abuse alcohol. As I struggled during this period, I would call out to God at different times, saying that I couldn’t stop what I was doing and needed His help. The answer to my prayer actually came in the form of a DWI on my 20th birthday. This was a defining moment in my life and started the process of change and bringing me back to the Lord.

Fast-forward to two and a half years ago. God brought a godly woman into my life and led us to start attending Fellowship Memphis. God had been preparing my heart for a while, but once I heard Pastor Loritts speak on topics such as the ‘Parable of the Sower,’ I began to think about whether I was a true believer.

Being a Christian isn’t only about what we don’t do, but also about what we do. We are called to fulfill the Great Commission and to do good works. Believing in Jesus saves us, but if we truly believe, our lives will be a testimony through our actions. I don’t know if I became a Christian when I was a child or several years ago, but what I do know now is that I want Jesus as my primary focus in life. I desire a world vision of discipleship and sharing my faith with people that I come in contact with each day.  I am thankful to be a part of Fellowship Memphis and look forward to what is ahead.