Being A Christian In New York City

My Testimony †

When we got to NY in August of 1990 we moved in with my aunt. High school was the worse for me. Trying to fit in I got myself in a lot of trouble. Hanging out with the wrong people I started drinking, partying, basically doing whatever I wanted to do. During that time I became pregnant with my son. That's when everything started to go downhill. For the first time in my life I felt I had no control. I really made a mess of my life. My friend April introduced me to a girl named Karen. She was a very cool person and she always seemed different from the other girls. One day she invited me to church. At that time I hated church because you had to get dressed up and I never understood what the Pastor was saying. But to my surprise the church she went to allowed jeans and sneakers. Immediately, I felt comfortable about going. For the first time in my life I understood what being a Christian was all about. I'm not good?! I'm not going to heaven if I'm not born again?! It all made sense. I didn't want to go to hell. I wanted to have what Karen had and all the people at the church they all seemed so happy. They were happy because they had Jesus in their heart. On March 17, 1995 I prayed in my heart to God. I asked for forgiveness of my sins, I told Him I do believe that He sent His Son (Jesus Christ) to die for our sins and rose again. Please save me, Lord! God interrupted my wicked life and I thank Him for it.

My Church †

Witnessing †

People always ask me what it's like living in New York and being a Christian. Well, there are a lot of cults here, people who just don't want to hear the gospel, and a lot of temptations. Being a Christian in New York just shows me that God is all powerful and He can save anyone He wants in any situation they may be in.

My Favorite Scriptures †

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expecting end. Jeremiah 29:11

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

For we have not as high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. 2 Peter 1:3

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Isaiah 2:22

I, even, I am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Isaiah 43:25

Humble yourselves therefore unthe mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknoledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5,6

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. Proverbs 12:1

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23,24