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CUSTODIAN I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 13 at a Christian Music Festival, during the invitation of the main speaker's sermon. I base my salvation on God's promise to save those who truly believe in Jesus as their eternal savior (Romans 10:9-10). At the concluding moments of this man's sermon he asked that anyone willing to accept Jesus' death, burial and resurrection as payment for their sins to stand. For the first time, the gospel of Christ became more than just an inspiring story - I believed it happened just as the Bible reveals it. I stood without needing to make any more difficult a decision than yes or no. I accepted Jesus as if the question being asked in my heart was if I wanted to be his own, and when I said yes, I stood into an inheritance that overwhelmed me with His love. I felt remorse for my sins, but more so joy in the knowledge that God would direct me on this Earth until it was my time to join Him in His glory in Heaven. I was raised Methodist, but went to an Evangelical Presbyterian church before and after I was saved. I struggled with depression and anger until I finally accepted Jesus. I was truly a new creature after that decision. My life was far from showing a sound testimony until college when I met Pastor Spink from Berea Baptist in Berea Ohio, who showed me the importance of Bible study and self-sacrifice. I have grown leaps and bounds since accepting a lay pastor position in South Korea last year, because it forced me to depend on God and obey His teaching found in the Bible. Life has not been easy since accepting God's call to pursue ministry, but I have witnessed from the times I ignored God, that there is no better way to live, than in devoted service to our Savior! I am planning to get a M.A. in Theology next spring and a M.Div. in a few years after that. Where God uses me in this pursuit is my constant joy.
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