I debated with myself on posting this or not (you can see which side won http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif ). If you are not a Christian I am asking you please not to post on this thread, it is not intended for flaming, but rather for encouragement.
Lately several of you, my brothers and sisters, have had your feelings hurt please remember the following.
1) Our Lord and Savior was cruified and suffered pshyical pain and verbal abuse for the sake of all. He also said that some of us would suffer the same type of things even unto death for His name's sake. I can't ease any pain you are feeling only offer some encouragement and strength.
2) We are to be differant, called out from the world. It is ok if we are seen as strange, in fact count it as joy if you are considered differant it means you are doing something right.
3) Be ready to answer for the hope that is within us, answer any questions and leave it be. While it is God's wish and hope, and should be ours also, that all are saved. Even the Father lets it be, He provided the Water of Life but doesn't make any of us drink It.

what a magnificent post John D. I applaud you on this. And ,of crouse, agree with every word.

Verse 2 is my favorit http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

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May a pregnant yak chew on your ear for all eternity.
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GO DEVILS!!!!

Thank you John, this is exactly the kind of post a lot of the Christians on the forum need to hear I think. For myself, I tend to recognize when an argument wil only become circular and leave them alone. I'm proud of the people who try to respond though because they are spreading the good news even is they will suffer for it.

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In the distance you hear hoof beats close to the edge of the woods... all of a sudden a huge stallion appears to your right. You see there is no rider but the horse looks so familiar... as you are glancing to the right a tap on your shoulder from the left surprises you. Hey guys its me...how did you like that old trick of mine http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Send horse in from the right and come up on your left...HEhe..Remember my freinds there are those who are with you but just behind the scenes a little more. Not all is as it would seem. Scratching your heads..Conan throws himself on his steed and is gone as quick as he came.

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Very good John!



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Bumping for anyone that might need it

nice one John, a true testament to our faith!

What happen to Lilara? If she was still around I think she wouldve posted somthing on here by now

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So if in the forest look behind you, because that where the ranger is going to be

Grand-Jester and Spam Monitor of Laughing Hyenas
Messenger of the Emerald Dragon

May a pregnant yak chew on your ear for all eternity.
A guitar solo is to a guitarsist is what a palette is too a painter.
"...But I look at my self as a fragile, inteligent,human being. But there is a clown inside that comes and messes it up everytime" -Jim Morrison

GO DEVILS!!!!

bump http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

Thank you for posting this John D. I may not be the most outspoken Christian on this board, but we all need this kind of encouragement sometimes. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Bumping for Miss Lilara Ma'am http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

Thank you for the bump Darlin'! :big hugs!:
Thank you John for this post! Kinda brings you back to what is important! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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a touch of the faith can go a long way. I tip my hat to you.
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Thanks John! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no.../xyxthumbs.gif I appreciate it. Seems like a lot of folks these days get their hackles up when someone mentions christianity. Don't worry about my feelings too much though. I'm not sure whether it's my thick skin or thick head, but I'm pretty resilient to any verbal abuse. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

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