Hey everyone, just thought I'd stop in and say Hi. Being my first post, I guess I should introduce myself.
For starters, I live in a rural town in the state of TN. My name is Michael, and I've been saved since I was 11 or 12, somewhere along that time. I used Lowen as my username, without realizing it was required to have part of your real name given. So, to remedy that, I've placed my name in my signature. Anyways, ever since I became saved, I've continued to grow in the Lord. I'm currently a young lad of 19. I've been viewing the posts in the forums, and so I decided I'd join the community. Hopefully I can share some things that will be a blessing.
Lets see, what else... Oh, yes. I greatly greatly greatly esteem the Word of God. Jesus being the Living Word, I try to daily read His Word for guidance. I made it my goal last year to read the entire Bible all the way through from Genesis to Revelation, and so by the help of God I accomplished that goal. Now I'm currently into my second year of reading, and now newer things are being brought out to me that I had not noticed before, and I'm sure this will continue each year until I die. Also, I'm afraid I read only the King James Bible. I used to read the New King James, but after doing some research and finding some serious errors with this newer translation, I decided to go old school and just trust the King James. It can be a bit harder to read in certain points, but I've grown accustomed to it. Needless to say, compared to our modern English these days, I find the old English in the King James to be poetic, and even beautiful. You guys might think I'm strange for that. Aren't we all a little strange though?
Hmm, oh yes, I guess I could list some things that God has done for me. First of all, I graduated High School in 2007 as one of the 18 valedictorians. Praise God for that! My class completely shattered the record of 4.0's: the old record at our school was 4. Also, I've managed to carry that 4.0 average to my first year of college, which I successfully completed. My favorite subjects through school has always been Reading and Science. Strangely enough, my worst skills are in Math, and my English could probably use some serious work. Regardless of how much I hated Math, I always pulled through and made A's in those classes. I am by far not a Genius. I'm actually kinda slow when it comes to my work, being usually the last one done in labs or on tests. I'm thorough, but not fast.
Well, that gives a little bit of info about me. I pray that God helps me keep up my grades in College this second year. Just looking about me, I can see how much He's blessed me. Me and my family have never once been in need. God is good!
God bless each of you daily with peace and joy. I look forward to being apart of this community.