My husband and I are Christians and before we excepted Christ and became born again, we use to go to clubs and hang out with our friends (drink, smoke weed, party). Now we don't do that anymore and we're getting tired of the dinner and a movie scene. As a christian what things do you do in your spare time for fun.(Serious answers please).
2006-10-02 10:29:37 · 17 answers · asked by Ree-Ree 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thank you so much for every ones input, some where more helpful than others. I choose to do activities that will not tempt me to do the thing I use to do. So going to the club and hanging out with non-Christians is not an option for me, I'm still a baby in Christ and can still have the desire to do the same thing as the world around me. but It's up to me to make a Christ like decision
2006-10-02 15:16:23 · update #1
Church activities. Do a ministry in your church. Seek God's direction in your life. Ask God what to do or if you need to create something that gives other Christians a fun hang out place, yet encouraging others to mature in Christ at the same time.
Our church does the arts, plays, etc... and special events, special speakers or top Christian musicians. River of Life Fellowship in Kent WA.
A friend of mine has a web site for women though guys can check it out. www.beautifulonemagazine.com. Lucy's baby. She also, with her husband, leads praise & worship & created her first CD already. But you could question her at the web site. She is fun.
Aldo & Lucy are from Canada & came to us with the play, "Heavens Gates & Hells Flames". They are now here to stay.
2006-10-02 10:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should probably begin by taking some time to reflect on the things that you feel are sinful about your life. Make a list. Look at it without shame, just honest reflection. After all, you can't correct a problem if you don't know what that problem is. Also be sure of the reasons that brought you to Christianity. Not to question them, but so that when you feel your faith shaken, you can remind yourself what brought you to that Path. Once you have a handle on what you're doing that you feel you shouldn't be doing (or what you're not doing that you feel you should be), take the necessary steps to correct your behavior. I would also suggest praying and meditating on the matter. As God for help. Talk to your church's minister. He or she can probably offer more specifically Christian advice (it's not my path, but I do understand the importance of a good relationship with Deity.) Religion, any religion, is a living thing, it's the way you live your life. It's what you practice Here and Now, it's active and it's vital. It isn't what you aspire to in the afterlife. You have to live your life in accordance to the principles and beliefs of the religious sysem that resonates in your heart and soul... and if it really resonates, you will be able to do that fairly easily given a little time and meditation. Open your heart and soul to God. Just as point of note, a basic core belief of Christianity is that God is all seeing and all knowing... there's no such thing as Him not seeing something you've done. He knows exacatly what you're up to and probably knows why better than you do. Personally, I think that makes Him a pretty good 'person' to go to for advice. (In other words, talk to God, be open and honest realizing that He already knows it all anyway, but any parent would rather hear it from their kid that they snuck a cookie befor dinner even when they already knew it.) You will find that that level of honesty is an unburdening of the soul and you'll feel better. Obviously time spent reading and reflecting on Bible passages should be an important part of your daily routine. I'm sure other people, especially your minister, can help you with where to begin.
2016-03-27 02:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K. well as a Christian ....I do this!
I like to help people find the truth.
Then I garden a bit.....and of course read up on the computer about the Bible, there are some wonderful sites.
I go visit other christian friends...and of course you guys could do a small ministry!!! ask God to show you. Pray that He will give you both one together....Its heeps of fun.!..serving God is a great deal of satisfaction.....and rewarding.You meet others, and it is a blessing.It need only be 4-5 hrs a week.
Have people over once a month, from the church..like 6-8 for a B.B.Q....but make it 6-8 different ones each time.....In the end,
you guys will have a calendar full.GOD BLESS.....
2006-10-02 10:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get involved at church and meet people your age. It does take time to get to know others if your church doesn't promote it. What you are talking about is why ours does though. Allot of Christians can get bored if they don't meet other Christians to hang out with.Just because you cant' drink or do drugs doesn't mean you can't have fun. Your thinking back to your old days. How much fun was it really? My husband and I get together every other week with a group of couples our age. We make up a new thing to do each time we meet. Bowling, bar-b-Que, take a dancing lesson, bike riding, etc. We let the group decide. We are also in a motor-cycle ministry which is a group of bikers that are christians that do things in the community to help those in need.
2006-10-02 10:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by Stiletto ♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live...there are other things to do.
What did you do when you dated (besides party)?
Walks in the park, going to the beach, hiking in the mountains, get a hot-tub...
Meet with some of your Christian friends for dinner, go to an amusement park, have a Bible study, get plugged in at Church and sign up to do things with other married couples...the list is endless.
Try a game of golf or even putt-putt, perhaps go-carts, visit a game arcade (video games, air hockey, bowling etc...)
Volunteer some time together with the homeless, soup-kitchen, jail ministry...any ministry.
Go have some fun!
2006-10-02 10:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I read, write, study, fish, hunt, 4-wheel, ski (water/show), snow mobile, jog, walk, climb, visit w/friends-family, volunteer at retirement home/family shelters, travel, and spend some time working. I also check into this forum from time to time. Life is far more exciting and full as a Christian... it's just a fun more reality based than my old life... which will sound odd since it is faith-based; but there you have it...
2006-10-02 10:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by reformed 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Go bowling. Go to gospel concerts or plays. Does your church have a couples' ministry? You can go away for weekends, on retreats or even cruises. There are lots of ways to have good clean fun. I don't know where you live, but there are also Christian comedians and poets who perform at different places and some of them are really good. Good luck!
2006-10-02 10:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by beattyb 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing in the Christian Code that says you can't go to clubs. Nothing says you can't drink (just not to excess). You can still party, dance, and have a good time with friends. Being Christian doesn't mean being a "stick in the mud", you know.
2006-10-02 10:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by kj 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Spend time with other believers. We've started camping and also stay involved in the works of the church. I love doing anything that keeps me in God's will.
We are worth a Son to God.
2006-10-02 10:39:08 · answer #9 · answered by thomasnotdoubting 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Join a church where you can be involved in social activities, as well as volunteer based work. combine with other couples and enjoy a mini retreat out of town or a simple picnic:)
2006-10-02 10:43:16 · answer #10 · answered by Rabbit 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋