As a Christian, what are things you do for 'fun'? (paradise, churches)
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Ever since I started growing closer to God, there have been quite a few things I used to do for fun that I don't do anymore.
My life has grown to be pretty much consumed with my job and that's not good, so I know I need more balance in my life. Nowadays I find myself just not wanting to do things I used to do which includes something as simple as watching a TV show I used to watch as an example.
So I'm curious..what are some things you enjoy doing/find 'fun' to do as a Christian?
Ever since I started growing closer to God, there have been quite a few things I used to do for fun that I don't do anymore.
My life has grown to be pretty much consumed with my job and that's not good, so I know I need more balance in my life. Nowadays I find myself just not wanting to do things I used to do which includes something as simple as watching a TV show I used to watch as an example.
So I'm curious..what are some things you enjoy doing/find 'fun' to do as a Christian?
I'm a gamer. I like playing computer games, and games on my iPad.
As for tv, most of my tv watching is stuff like the History Channel--Forged in Fire, Food Network, and I have a subscription to MLB tv so I can watch baseball pretty much every day during the baseball season.
I also like to hunt and fish. I am hoping to get 4-5 deer this year. I need to can one of them, make some sausage, and some for steaks and burger.
I also do a lot of gardening, and I ride a motorcycle.
Ever since I started growing closer to God, there have been quite a few things I used to do for fun that I don't do anymore.
My life has grown to be pretty much consumed with my job and that's not good, so I know I need more balance in my life. Nowadays I find myself just not wanting to do things I used to do which includes something as simple as watching a TV show I used to watch as an example.
So I'm curious..what are some things you enjoy doing/find 'fun' to do as a Christian?
I remember when I first became serious about my faith! I was advised to associate with other believers.
Several church members would get together once a week for a cookout at someone's home and play Bible Trivia. We took trips to the beach and mountains. The most memorable times were when we had conversations of how things were different in our lives, how life was not the burden it once was.
My advice is to surround yourself with true believers as often as possible. The things to do will generate from that atmosphere!
Pray that God gives the wicked on horseback, external hemorrhoids...? (L.O.L.)
Why would you change anything - if it did not, harm or injure others or yourself?
Outdoor/Nature activities; Family centered when possible, and sometimes alone, (and always minus alcohol)- Gardening/Ranching/hiking/archery & target shooting/camping/ lake or beach swimming/kayak/canoe/skiing/fishing/tubing/jetskiing;
- and teaching kiddos (especially ones not my own) to do/enjoy all the same.
Parent/Adult leader: 4H, Christian Debate League(s).
Cooking/canning/natural food growing/gathering/prep - animal husbandry; turning used&abused land overgrown and with briars/burrs/poisonivy into a paradise;
There is even/often overlap in several of the above. You don't need to be 'married with kiddos' to get involved in any of the above - groups are always looking for adult volunteers.
I haven't turned on a TV in 30 years, and feel blessed as though I've lived multiple wonderful lifetimes!
Ever since I started growing closer to God, there have been quite a few things I used to do for fun that I don't do anymore.
My life has grown to be pretty much consumed with my job and that's not good, so I know I need more balance in my life. Nowadays I find myself just not wanting to do things I used to do which includes something as simple as watching a TV show I used to watch as an example.
So I'm curious..what are some things you enjoy doing/find 'fun' to do as a Christian?
Yeah, some movies I used to like I don't anymore because of the nudity and language in them. It's just a turn off for me.
But I enjoy hiking, reading, home improvement projects, writing, genealogy research, historical research, true crime, jigsaw puzzles, cooking.
Ever since I started growing closer to God, there have been quite a few things I used to do for fun that I don't do anymore.
My life has grown to be pretty much consumed with my job and that's not good, so I know I need more balance in my life. Nowadays I find myself just not wanting to do things I used to do which includes something as simple as watching a TV show I used to watch as an example.
So I'm curious..what are some things you enjoy doing/find 'fun' to do as a Christian?
I hope you have not hooked with one of those anti grace, fundie churches that preach that one should NOT do stuff that is not mentioned in the Bible as sin. All things in moderation. And while many tv shows are garbage, many are good and worth watching. I like a wholesome laugh and something that makes me think.
What do I do for fun? Hike, bike, ski. Hang out with friends. Play music…church and for pleasure. Eat out. When it was safe, we went to live theater and movies. I could go on, but being a Christian doesn’t mean living a limited and dull life
I, for one, love to read my Bible, that is fun for me.
I also enjoy listening to Christian music and playing my guitar and singing worship songs. I have also written a few songs and songwriting is one of the things that I enjoy doing.
I enjoy hanging out with my wife and I find that there are television programs that are not what I would call "setting a wicked thing before my eyes."
I hope you have not hooked with one of those anti grace, fundie churches that preach that one should NOT do stuff that is not mentioned in the Bible as sin. All things in moderation. And while many tv shows are garbage, many are good and worth watching. I like a wholesome laugh and something that makes me think.
What do I do for fun? Hike, bike, ski. Hang out with friends. Play music…church and for pleasure. Eat out. When it was safe, we went to live theater and movies. I could go on, but being a Christian doesn’t mean living a limited and dull life
Agreed.
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