God brought me back
Many Christian parents can feel guilty and grieve over children who have grown up and have left Christian faith behind. They pray, but it is very hard. EN has recently spoken with Carrie who, after over 20 years away, has recently come back to the Lord. Her story has both challenges and encouragements for Christian parents.
EN: Tell us about your childhood.
Carrie: I came from a Christian family. It was pretty strict and we never had much materially. Looking back I realise it must have been a tough time for my parents. But my childhood was not unhappy. From a Christian point of view there was never a choice. From day one it was, 'Right, this is how we live our lives. We go to church.' And that was it. There was a period when we attended a church that was very rigid and too legalistic. This did not help. I led too sheltered a life. I was not allowed to mix with non-Christians. I had no idea of what the big wide world was about.
