My Desire My Dream

I became a Christian in August of 1989 in the Atlanta bedroom of my parents. There was no one there but me and the Lord. I was a defeated man. I had tried to overcome my demons my way and the horrible conclusion that I came to was that "I will never be able to get right with God." So there I was on a Monday afternoon when the Lord said to me "I will forgive your sins." I said "Thank you." And I was changed.  

  I have come full circle on some things. Things that I desired as a baby Christian I find that I still desire as a more "seasoned (LOL) saint.  Life, failures, disappointments, and glimmers of glory have not driven these desires out of me. I long to see and experience:

• a community where I can be transparent about my joys and failures, sins and triumphs, dreams and setbacks
• a community where Jesus functions as the Head of the Church and everyone lives as brothers and sisters, equals under the leading and guidance of Jesus by his Spirit
• a community where it is understood that we will stumble and instead of someone saying "A HA GOTCHA" instead a hand will be extended to help you out of the darkness
• a community where it is a natural by-product of experiencing God's love that we love everyone we interact with, whether they are "in the family" or not

Is this asking for too much?