Is There More to Life?

I grew up in England and during my student years considered myself to be an atheist.  This continued into my late 20's with facts, science, and materialism being my worldview.  I was successful in my career and by age 23 was a partner in an insurance broking company.  By age 30 I was enjoying the good life... but deep down I knew something was wrong in my life.  At the time it was difficult to know what it was... but I knew that something was missing and my secular, materialistic worldview of western culture no longer added up.   

Even with this knowing, I did not change anything... and didn't know how to change it. However, one afternoon, while at a golf course a friend invited me to an Alpha Course.  I was "in shock" at the idea that my friend might become religious, so I went to the first class to protect him from being indoctrinated.

At this first class I was very defensive to the worldviews taught by our colleges, but one thing I could not escape from.  This group of Christians had something I didn't... they had an unusual sense of peace and joy as well as being happy.  I decided to explore their claims of Christianity by attending with my friend.

What surprised me was that the information contained in the course was based on evidence about God instead of opinions about Him.  It was presented in a way that I could listen to the evidence and make a decision.  I made a decision and my life has been transformed for the better.  I know who I am, I know my purpose, and I know why I am on planet earth!

I am so thankful to Alpha and even today I have not been able to find a better resource for those wanting to know about Christianity. Following the Corovavirus pandemic there was a need for an online resource to help those at home due to social distancing.  The course format includes Alpha materials for two reasons.  First, they provide a good, rounded view of the Christian faith without extremes.  Even today, I am thankful to the foundational teachings in Alpha.  Second, if Alpha could reach through my strong stubborn beliefs that I learned in my culture, then it must be good!  It gave me the evidence that I needed to make an educated decision.  

And this is my hope and prayer for you... that as you sincerely search for the truth, that God will reveal this truth to you. May God bless you in your faith journey...

David.