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I need faith guidance

We have independent financial advisors, independent contract negotiators, but where do I go for independent faith advice?

So, to explain my problem, a little bit of background.....

I am an inactive Christian. I have not prayed since my father died. When I told my ex bishop that my father had passed, I got a 5 word text..

Sorry to hear that Prof

And then nothing else. So I expressed my displeasure with my saviour by withholding my prayers. And so the separation began.

But I do miss my relationship with God, but I am not sure if the denomination I chose was correct. Because there are some areas of the belief I am not entirely comfortable with, does that mean that I have chosen unwisely? There are some areas I embrace fully, but this is not a conversation I feel entirely comfortable having with members of my church.

I identify as a Christian, but I do believe my (ex) church has a lot in common with Judaism, should I find a Rabbi to speak with?

Where can I go to have a completely open discussion about faith, without the bias of a particular denomination?

I do miss my relationship with God, I feel diminished by its absence. But I also miss the feeling of wellbeing that comes from being in a congregation.

Where do I look for advice?

If I Google the question, I get links to specific outreach programmes from the major Christian faiths, or I get links to astrology, spiritualists, black magic websites or tarot readers.... I really want to sit down, and find someone who I can talk to without worrying about their agenda....

Any advice?
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You can ask me anything. I have had some that have asked me to mentor them, and I have. I am not a denomination or religion. Religion is man-made philosophy and has nothing to do with salvation. I am a follower of Christ and have a personal relationship with him. I will not try to sway you to a certain denomination. It's not about that. It is about a personal relationship with Jesus and he has never left you. It is always us that moves away from him, while all the time he is always waiting for us to come back to him. It only takes a prayer and talking with Jesus, our friend. Religion doesn't save us and it did not die on the cross for our sins. Jesus did. He did not die for any certain religion or denomination. He died to save us from the condemnation sin placed on us. His offer of Salvation is free for all, not just some. John 3:16 and 17. It sounds like you love Jesus and if you do, then your relationship with him has not been severed. Only your fellowship has been interrupted for a while.

He doesn't hold grudges and he misses us when we're troubled and have gone our own way, but he is always waiting for us to come back, with open arms. There's no mystery to it. All you have to say is, "Jesus, I'm back." He knows us better than anyone and when we repent, he is eager to forgive us and welcome us back into His family. Nothing can ever separate us from the love of God. Talk to him as you would any good and trusted friend. Ask him for guidance and he will give it to you. He will give you the answers you seek but the best place to find answers if you have no one to talk to and even if you do for that matter, is always in God's Word. He and His Word, never lead us astray.