For starters, this Christian calls herself one because she believes in the words found at John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. I believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, that he was crucified, dead and buried and on the 3rd day, he arose from the dead (was resurrected).
As far as living a so-called Christian life, I try and fail and try and fail. I neglect church going, keep bad habits and don't pray enough. But I still love God to the depths of my soul. And I have experienced the touch of his Holy Spirit. I will not even attempt to explain that.
Thanks for that. I was going to quote John 3:16 also. You said that beautifully!