Carlsbad Community Church at 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad, California.

I have attended several churches during my Christian life; I becam a Christian at age 33. It was at this time I also got married to a wonderful Christian woman. I am very careful concerning my faith! I listen very carefully to what is said and how it is said. I also observe the people of the church and how outgoing friendly they are. I listen to be sure the church members are not legalistic and judgemental in a condesending manner or message. I find in this church a friendly group of people who strive to do the right thing by keeping the holy spirit of Jesus as "the lamp onto their feet and a light onto their path." Pastor Helms is right on with the word of scripture as he often reminds us of our nature and how we must keep Jesus on the throne of our hearts. The pastor makes it clear that we must strive to be "beautiful" to God and others on the inside which manifests in kindness and forgiveness!! And all this time I have tried so very hard to maintain my beautiful exterior. :-) Well. as for that, Emily Dickenson, the poet, once wrote God's exterior glow is an outward sign of an inward grace. Oh yes, Pastor Helms, repeatedly instructs that we do not and cannot earn our salvation through works. We get the gift ONLY by acknowledgeing Jesus as our savior and our only bridge to our heavenly father. What a father he is; perfect and consistent with his promises.