My name is Crystal and I am the program director of an amazing ministry called Helping Hats of Indianapolis. I am also a member of New Life Community Church on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
After starting our Helping Hats blog, I felt led to start a personal blog as well. I think blogging is a great way to connect with other Christians and to see all that God is doing in our lives and in our communities.
Things I am passionate about:
- Children's Ministry - in particular leading children to Christ and providing them with a strong Biblical foundation.
- Discipleship - one-on -one discipleship with young women seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ.
- Being Discipled - studying with mentors who help me grow in my faith.
- Scripture Memorization - "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you" (Psalm 119:11).
- Evangelism - sharing my faith and living a life of action.
- Indianapolis - I love my city and want to see it become a city on fire for the Lord.
- The Local Church - I believe the local church is the hope of our community, through the power of Jesus Christ.
- The Multi-cultural Body - I support the de-segregation of Sunday mornings and think our churches should reflect heaven in their worship and their composition.
Things I struggle with:
- Walking by faith and not by sight.
- Loving God with my mind.
- Seeking God with my WHOLE heart.
- Being still and knowing that He is God.
- Balancing work, ministry, my personal relationship with Christ, and supporting my husband.
- Discouragement when times are hard.
- Submitting to my husband.
- Worry, fear, and doubt.
I was raised as an IFB - Independent Fundamentalist Baptist. I thank God that I was brought up in a Bible-believing church where I was taught the Word of God from a young age. I currently sit under a great pastor and my understanding of theology and my own faith is growing all the time. I believe in the the Holy Trinity, the deity of Christ, and the inerrancy of Scripture. I believe in salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works so that none can boast. I would probably best be categorized as a Reformed Baptist, but my allegiance is not to a denomination or title, but to Jesus Christ.
The title of this blog is based on one of my "life scriptures," Acts 20:24. Aside from Jesus himself, one of my role models for Christian living is the apostle Paul. I strive to have the radical obedience to Christ that Paul had. I strive to be content in my situation. I am moved by his passion for the gospel.
That's me. I look forward to learning more about YOU, and growing in Him together!
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