Where I Stand

I have received a few e-mails asking about my briefly mentioned background, including my reference to my time in the LDS church in my past post and wanting to know where I stand now. So for those interested, here's a 101 on my beliefs and religious background. ;)

Churches (and other groups) I have attended/been part of are (not necessarily a member): Uniting, Anglican, Orthodox, Brethren, Mennonite, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Science, Revival Centre, LDS (Mormon), the Family, and various Baptist churches... whew.

Several of those were in quick succession in which I came and then left dissatisfied not long after. The longest memberships have been with the LDS and Baptist. For a long time, especially during my teens years I was intent on finding what the real Biblical truth was, hence my list. How I came to find God and Christianity is a post all of it's own. Needless to say, I found my place and my truth. :)

I currently attend a conservative Independent Baptist Church which preaches the Word each week and is filled with God-seeking people who are striving to live for the Lord. I feel extremely blessed to have found this little, but long standing, church. I've been here for the longest time and have no intent on leaving anytime soon. :)

Unlike a lot of others out there, I hold nothing against those places and people and refuse to speak ill of any of them, no matter how in error I may believe them to be, now. I have taken things, as such, from a couple of other places I've attended believing them to be of worth. For example, I believe in the headship veiling for women, however I only cover during prayer and church at the moment. I also practice modest dress, long hair on women, skirts/dresses only and we hold a Family Home Evening each week because regardless of affiliation it's a wonderful thing I think all families should strive for. All in all, I hope that when my time comes to face the LORD, He will find me worthy of trying to live my life for Him, although very imperfectly, and that's all I can ask.

Meme Time

I couldn't help myself, I love meme's. :D

Four Jobs I've Done In My Life:
1. Real Estate Receptionist (I. hate. switchboards. lol)
2. Vet Nurse (loved every second!)
3. Web Designer (for a bank of all things!)
4. Homemaker (and loving it!)

Four Countries I've Been To:
1. England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales... (I feel a song coming on! lol)
2. Hong Kong
3. United States
4. Netherlands

Four Places I'd Rather Be Right Now:
1. In bed under the double doona!
2. Eyam. The countryside is stunning and I love historic towns.
3. Fremantle, WA. Ever since I left I've wanted to go back.
4. Out sailing somewhere. :)

Four Foods I Like to Eat:
1. Chocolate. Mmm...
2. Tacos
3. Creamy pastas
4. Bananas

... and because I love learning all about people, if you read this, consider yourself tagged!

Beginning

I thought that it would be fitting that the first post on this blog explain just who I am and where I come from!

I'm Amy. :) I'm 24 years old proud homemaker from Australia who's going through this amazing journey with the love of my life and two crazy kittens in tow.

I grew up an only child to Atheist parents who still can't quite understand how I "turned" and what they did wrong. I have seen people being born and people dying, I have been through half a dozen religions and cults, I have made many mistakes and less than wise choices, and a few good ones (:)) to get where I am - a happy, God-fearing, Proverbs 31 striving woman of God.

I spend my spare time sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, dressmaking, cooking, reading, writing and I'm sure a dozen other things in between. I'm learning to live more modestly, frugally and fully to give God the glory.

If there's anything else you would like to know, or any questions you might have, please ask!

Enjoy your stay and God bless you!