I've found that my spiritual life has gone through different phases as I've "matured". When I accepted Jesus at age 10, I thought you had to pass out tracts to be a good Christian.

In my middle school years, I found Him expressing Himself through people-family, church, etc.

In high school and college, I became a bit more legalistic-attended Christian schools.

After college graduation, I went to a larger university for my Master's. I began attending InterVarsity meetings and met a very good girlfriend who I still keep in contact with-she helps me in living out my faith daily. I e-mail her regularly.

Recently, I've been studying CHristian mysticism and am seeing God as my Lover/Beloved -Song of Solomon. I've come back to a WONDERFUL Episcopal Church and feel very much a part of this body.

Hope things go well. I've had people criticize me in the past for my faith as well.

ocdchick