Finding Faith: My Journey to Christianity

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Destiny can be generally regarded as predestined. The experience of studying in America, attending Christian school, serving others as well as Christianity study was parts of God's plan, which I believe was what God meant for me. I never had attended Bible class or church before I was in China. As a girl who knew nothing about Christianity, I was doubt about the existence of God and struggled with the relationship with Him. There were too many unanswered questions waiting for us to explore; sometimes even the scientific theories and researches failed to do so. Additionally, Bible has exerted considerable influence on the personal dignitary, democracy construction and social integration of the western world. So why haven't I believed the messages from Him? …show more content…

Encouraged by my host-family, I joined the Christian camp where explored further about Jesus’ crucifixion, healing and forgiveness. The power of belief brought me compassion and goodness. Last spring break, I went on a mission trip to Mexicali and took care of kids who only speak Spanish. With a heart of respect and care, I broke down the barriers that keep each other from connection and felt the strong spiritual power that God gaves me to impart love, to care for others. As Bible Hebrew 11:1 says, Faith is a confident trust in things we hope for and a firm belief in things that cannot be seen in our eyes. I believe in God , and God is my spiritual pillar. In the future study at Pepperdine, I am willing to take challenges and examine my faith more in depth. I believe this fall, I will bring my own hard question to Pepperdine, and Pepperdine will foster my perspectives about purpose of

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