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I have been a Christian for 40 years this year.

I have had many visions, dreams, prophetic encounters, dealt with demons, many bad pastors, angelic visits, and even seen and heard from God Himself. No, I am no longer pastoring or doing ministry in any way (not by my choice). I don't have responsibility in a big church. I don't have a radio or TV program .

I have been through many Christian "fads" and bad teachings. I have been overly "spiritual" and also legalistic and judgmental. I pursued Word Faith and found it arrogant and in error. God went to painful lengths to show me that one, and it doesn't work.

After 40 years what does work?

Simple trust in God through Jesus Christ.

Look, He is real. Yes, there is a whole lot of crap out there. I have said for years, there are an infinite number of lies, but always only one truth. This is true for everything.

If you seek the truth, but have never asked Jesus Himself, you are not really seeking truth.

All of the hypocrites and bad teachers excuse is not going to hold water when He finally asks you why you never pursued Him.

It's really simple, He wants your love and devotion just like your spouse does.

If He doesn't get it from you, well, you won't be living with Him when this is over.

Seriously, no one loves you like He does. Sure, you may not get what you want out of life. You may even be really unhappy, but He is still worth it.

40 years, lots of disappointment and pain, and there is still no one or nothing more important to me.

All you gotta do is ask. The truth of it is there, right in front of you. It always was. You are and will be responsible for it.

Afraid He won't like you? Ha! He likes me, and I am no one.