Testimony Tuesday–Caleb Manley

Hey Toby I wanted to tell you my story and testimony although I don’t really know how to do it, I’ll try for ya.
Through my life, when I was little, I never went to church. The only time I went to church was with my Grandma Janet. So that’s what I did. My parents didn’t go to church at all but they are still followers. They just pray to Him at home instead of a church. But since my uncle Toby and Aunt Ria started going to a church called Maryland, all I heard was good things about it. So I tried it out. It was AWESOME!! The music
they play is cool, the pastor is nice and cool, there’s just not to much to say negative about that place. I decided to become a follower of Christ when I heard that Toby and Ria were going to be moving to Germany. One reason was because I felt that I was ready and that I needed to make my commitment to God.  My other reason was so I could not only make my family proud but also Toby because he was my other father figure in my life and when he wasn’t preaching to me about his Steelers he was trying to get me closer to God. So I was baptized by Toby January 13, 2008 and that was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. Now a days I find myself drifting away from God. I want to be with Him but somehow there’s something always coming up. But I’ve been trying to get there as much as I can.  I know that if I give just a little more effort, I will walk with god in heaven.
God Bless, Caleb Manley aka toby’s favorite nephew lol
  • Pastor T

    I probably should have put this up in the post, but Caleb is my nephew. He's 17, has a great heart and I'm very proud of him.
    Thanks Caleb!!

  • M. C.

    I'm blessed to have a grandson who is not afraid of telling others that he loves Christ. I teach school so I have a pretty good idea of how teens act today when it comes to such things as testimonies – they don't do many! I've come to realize that Caleb has a heart of gold & a personality to match. And, even though I'm probably not suppose to, I'm very proud of you Caleb. Just remember that He will "never" leave you, even though you may drift away at times. He will always be there. And I have faith that you will learn to talk with Him on a daily basis, thanking Him for all He has given you.
    Again, I'm proud to have you as a grandson. I love you. And may God bless you in all the years to come.

  • Lori Manley

    Amen!! I love you Caleb. Always remember that. If it makes any easier for you to go to church, I will go with you. You just say the word!!

    • Pastor T

      Of all the boohooin I do with these testimonies, the comment directly above, from my sister, has me beyond tears. Not that I wasn't before, but I am especially proud of my sister today!!

  • http://www.crucialencounter.com Andy McMahon

    Good Stuff. Good Stuff. Caleb. Keep it up, and there will be nothing that can stop you! Awesome Testimony.