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I started on my Christian journey like most people in my late teen age years and early 20's. I remember hanging out with the "Jesus Freaks" and learning scripture and more about Jesus and his ministry.
But my Christian growth really occurred later in my life. It's one thing to know of Jesus. It another thing to understand what it all means and why. Only through earthly trials and tribulations do you develop the true knowledge and intent of the Scriptures.
Being Christian truly means freedom, but not freedom from all earthy troubles. You are free because you know where you will spend eternity and that you have a heavenly reward for holding fast to the faith. But this physical life is not carefree but a refining process, and that refinement is sometimes hard and difficult.
It is only because I personally have had that refinement process in my own life that I can wholeheartly tell you some of the things you may have been taught are in error. Various doctrines have put error into their teachings and it is up to you to find the correct meanings. The truth is plainly written in the Bible, in very plain and unambiguous words, and this is what you must find. You must be like the Bereans who tested the teachings to see if they were true and conformed to the Word of God. You must flee from false doctrines and always search for the truth. Remember that the Bible teaches that false doctrines are meant to "tickle your ears" and are devoid of the truth.
Northstar Prepares will help you in that search and give guidance. Our only request is that you put us also to the test and determine for yourself the validity of what we write and espouse. We trust that the Holy Spirit will help you in your life and guide your path.
God bless you as your deepen your faith and your understanding. And if you are led onto the same path we have found, that you make the necessary preparations for the troubles ahead.