Cathy was a new Christian...
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Cathy was a new Christian and equally new to the church. She began attending Bible
study because she said she wanted to learn more about Jesus. She admitted that she knew
little since her family was not religious. There were times when some of her comments
caught others off guard.
One day she told the group that at one point she had planned to end her own life. The others listened intently as she described her hopeless situation. Then one night, after she had too much to drink, she stumbled into a neighborhood church. She had never been in a church she said and was curious what people do in church. The only person in the church was a janitor who was just getting ready to go home. He told her about Jesus and how he loves all people. Cathy does not remember what else he said that night, but remembered his caring attitude. He was the first person who cared enough about her to talk with her. And that made all the difference in the world to her. She experienced a sense of hope that her life would get better.
A few weeks later she went back to that church where she discovered people who were genuine and sincere about their faith. What stood out for her was how the people of that church cared for each other and soon included her in their loving care. Eventually, their example led her to the risen Lord Jesus.
One day she told the group that at one point she had planned to end her own life. The others listened intently as she described her hopeless situation. Then one night, after she had too much to drink, she stumbled into a neighborhood church. She had never been in a church she said and was curious what people do in church. The only person in the church was a janitor who was just getting ready to go home. He told her about Jesus and how he loves all people. Cathy does not remember what else he said that night, but remembered his caring attitude. He was the first person who cared enough about her to talk with her. And that made all the difference in the world to her. She experienced a sense of hope that her life would get better.
A few weeks later she went back to that church where she discovered people who were genuine and sincere about their faith. What stood out for her was how the people of that church cared for each other and soon included her in their loving care. Eventually, their example led her to the risen Lord Jesus.
