That has been my general method of announcing myself online, so why not? I mean, sure you have no idea who I am. But why let that stop me?

 There are a million jokes I planned to start with, but as you don't know me I'd rather not have people get the wrong idea of me when I go all "deadpan" humor. My humor is very strange, but hey...the Lord made me the way I am. My name is Josh, I'm a 22 year old man living in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Right now, I am an aspiring author seeking to become an inspiring author. I'm putting together my first novel right now, and for the purposes of the story I have had to remind myself of a lot in my memory banks...and therefore unfortunately, I have to spend quite a bit of time with my own thoughts remembering certain details of my life(not always pleasant). And I have been deprived of new fellowship, which is ..not good due to the fact that most of my friends and family aren't saved. So, I need Christian companionship where I can find it. I've looked at a few sites and hope I can find one where I'm comfortable, and where I can learn and grow. Frankly, I have a lot to learn.

 Jesus has done a lot for me since I was saved in 2004, and I can see the evidence in the way I type even now. To be honest, I was always a kid with good ideas that could never express himself. I know that God has unlocked my gifts orally and with written words because where once I never could find the words...today, I often can't STOP my words. I practically stumble over myself trying to make 30,000 points at one time haha. I have also seen His work in the way I view the world, my sense of right and wrong and how I see others has changed dramatically. I have found compassion for those that , to be frank, aren't very worthy of it at times. I find myself praying for people that, I am sad to say, I have hated at times. I don't really say this to talk about myself, I have done nothing positive. I generally see my status as "Anything good is God's will, anything bad is my will". So, I am grateful that God has done this. I bring this up because at many times I have doubted my salvation, I'd look at my life and say "Look? I still suffer from lust!" or "See? I still have trouble forgiving my ex, even while trying to reconcile with her". I think that was my biggest issue, thinking "I'm mad at her. Sure, she's shown no remorse and continues to slander me but shouldn't I let it go? Isn't that forgiveness?" . It's a hard lesson, and we never feel good enough. But thanfully, we don't have to be! We should be thankful for what faith we have and what He has done for us. But all of it is a miracle. Were I not a Christian, I have no idea what I would have done with my anger. Frankly, it scares me. I might not be here today...so, Praise God for that! Praise God that I do want to forgive. Praise God that I can pray for someone who even now is still in my heart and has caused me so much pain, I could never even care without the grace of God.

...I have probably already been a little odd, but I wanted to not just say Hello. I wanted to contribute something of my own, and let people know what Christ does for me. I'll probably post a testimonial tomorrow.

No, I'm not always this formal and using big words. See? I could have used "convoluted dialouge". I promise you, I just use the words I want to use. lol God bless.