Joey Moore

I grew up in a Christian home. My parents made sure my brother and I were in church every Sunday. I felt the Holy Spirit tugging at me Sunday after Sunday but I could never get the courage to accept Christ as my savior. As a teenager I was the good kid. I guarded my actions out of respect for my parents and church leaders. God had given me the courage to avoid most peer pressure, which kept me out of trouble. I finally gave my life to Christ when I was eighteen years old. Once I did, it was like a tremendous weight had been lifted off of me. No longer did I have to be the good kid on my own effort. The pressure to preform for my parents was gone. I could now resist temptations because of the strength given to me by the Holy Spirit. I felt God’s presence in my life and I realized I could have never been good enough on my own.

During my college life, with the help of my Christian roommate I began to grow in my knowledge of God’s word and my prayer life became more focused. As I began to understand more about the mercy God had shown by saving me, living for him became easier. I continue to this day to grow and strengthen my faith. Every life experience teaches me just how dependent I am on Christ. Viewing the world with a Christian perspective has given me a peace and confidence that cannot be described in words.

Joey Moore