Mamato3

Thanks all - it is a relief to hear I am not sinning by not going to church. That said... Bibs - You know, my husband surprised me by asking a really deep question (deep to me at least) about the Bible. He asked, Who decided what went in the Bible? The weirdest part was that I wondered the same thing and read about it the night before so I was able to give him an answer! Maybe someday he would go with me - who knows? Joe - thanks for the encouragement! Mike and Teresa - I have only attended church once that was of any significance. I went plenty as a teen when my then boyfriend had to go and some as a kid, but it never meant anything until this last time. My husband didn't go with me and at first he seemed bugged by how excited I was - he didn't want me "preaching" to him. When he realized how upset he made me, he lightened up and even has started being open to my thoughts on the Bible. I agree my kids would benefit from it and if I do decide this church is the right one for us, it will mainly be for them. One light - I see what your saying about the internet not being a real person... I do have to say that I have a slight social phobia where I feel sort of nervous with large groups and sometimes even one on one. My husband is a huge support to me in this area and I think part of my issue with becoming a member of church is not having my "rock" with me to help me through the nervousness. I guess at some point I have to just get over it, though, don't I?

lol...I have no clue how to fix the font size but it made me laugh that your baby did that! I have a two year old and I am surprised she hasn't mixed up something on my computer yet! The most mine has done is bumped my power cord and turned off the computer!

Hi all... I am new here and have so many questions. I am so surprised that as I scroll through past posts I find the answers to some of these questions. It is as if I was meant to find this board...I guess I was, wasn't I? Please excuse me if I happen to post a question that has already been posted! I wish I had time to read all the posts but it just isn't possible! My question is one that nags at me everyday. I am not baptized (questions about that later!) and didn't grow up in a household that taught me about God or religion. I have always been curious about God and Jesus and fascinated with all religions but have finally come to the conclusion that Chrisitanity is what fits my beliefs. One of my issues is that I don't belong to a church. I have tons in my area and I am confused as to all the different types of Christian (Episcipol, Unitarian, Community) churches. I have found a beautiful Assembly of God church and even went to one service with my older children. I was welcomed with open arms and actually continue a email relationship with the pastor. I just can't commit myself to becoming a member. The main reason is because my husband is not Christian. He is open minded and likes to listen to me talk about the Bible and even asks me great question that turn into wonderful conversations but will not attend a church. I don't want to leave him out and feel horribly guilty thinking about all the fun I would have with this particular Assembly. They have all sorts of "Connections" as they call them and tons of things for my kids to participate in. I just don't want to have this whole other life that he isn't a part of and I am content with that. I really am. I am content reading the Bible, praying, emailing with the pastor and now, with this board, finally having conversation with others Christianity. Am I sinning by not belonging to a church? Doesn't God know my heart and know I can be faithful without attending services? If you made it through my long wided post I appraciate it! Jolene