You’re a New Christian, Now What?

Faith isn’t getting everything just right — it’s about knowing Jesus

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Are you a “new” Christian, or looking seriously into this Jesus thing? It can be overwhelming — too many cooks in the kitchen, and every one of them is certain they are right.

One bad habit we Christians have is fighting over the details. My first piece of advice is not to sweat the details. You can fight over those things with the rest of us later, once you get settled and know your way around.

Here is the thing. Belief, or faith, in the resurrection of Jesus is what makes you a Christian.

Everything else is commentary.

But that is where it gets interesting and complicated.

It can seem like the Wild West with all the chaos. Anyone can indeed start a whole denomination, but there’s no need to get into that fracas just yet.

Which church to attend?

Which translation of the Bible is best?

How much money to give to the church?

What kind of music to listen to?

Pray standing, seated, on your knees?