I recently realized that in the short time we have been going to New Hope, I have been growing in my faith! I actually purchased 2 theology books I am interested in reading!! (Those who know me, know that I am not really theologically minded.) I am wanting to have a deeper understanding of the doctrines I believe in, so I can explain it well to others.
Being raised Baptist, and then becoming a Reformed Presbyterian is quite a change. My parents and brothers consider themselves to be Reformed Baptists, so as you can imagine...there are some intense debates on certain theological topics.
I recently have discovered that my heart longs to evangelize. Our Sunday School lessons are about relational evangelism...or personal evangelism. That means sharing the Gospel on a daily basis with others, by the way we live, conduct ourselves in public, and how we share God's truths with them. Having 6 children so close in age lends itself to numerous opportunities to share the Gospel with people. It greatly helps me, because in the back of my mind, I am always thinking, "Keep smiling, Don't lose your temper, Be a testimony to others." as I shop with the kids.
I have also been working on bringing the Gospel to my children. I think Christian moms forget sometimes that we are to be evangelizing to our children, as well as to the unsaved world. Our children need to hear the Gospel; need to know what God has done for them. It does my heart good to hear my children randomly singing hymns and praise songs they have heard in church or on the radio! I have also been buying good Christian books to read to them before bed. They love those!
I can feel and see myself growing in my faith, and I am so excited to see what God has for me to learn in the future!
