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I didn't know there was another Christian group. I try not to join these self-dividing groups (Christian/Atheist/Jewish/Muslim/ad nauseum), but mikira invited me on a day I was feeling it, so I joined. I do agree that if there's someone who wants to know what a Christian thinks/feels/says about a certain topic, we should be easy to find.

I'll wait and see what kind of traffic is stirred up here, but so far, no problems.

Hi Everyone,

When first invited to join this group, I did so. But something felt off about it. The why of it came to me last night. It's the name of this group that makes me uncomfortable. To call this "Brave" due to our profession of faith in an American based public forum is ludicrous. We are no braver than the beach goers who will stand only ankle deep in the surf. No braver than the gathering crowd of onlookers behind the perceived safety of the police line. No braver than those pew-warmers at Sunday Service. Here in America, the worst that Christians stand to suffer for our faith is a few ignorant name callers. Which we’ve all faced, and somehow survived, faith intact.

If we were gathered in Iran, Egypt, Libya, or God forbid, Syria, and posted this, then yes, we would be brave. But we’re not. We are safely ensconced in our cocoon of a generally non-violent society. As my husband and I often conclude after such discussions, “Birth Lotto!” accompanied by a high-five.

I am neither left, right, nor centrist. All of those titles, including my original denomination, I reject. I am a dedicated follower of Yeshua ben Yosef. Of His teachings, His actions, His discipleship to God. His death. His resurrection. This makes me nothing more than a Christian.

Throw out that old, worn acronym, and truly place Christ in any situation. The Christ you know and love. The man who walked this earth. Imagine He is seated next to you. Now, remember He knows all that you have, and haven’t done.

Are you squirming? No? Huh. I am.

I have a challenge for you. The next time you’re traveling, and you encounter a person holding a sign Will work for food, try to imagine how our Savior would see that unfortunate one. What would He do? Then do that.

The next time you're standing in a line, and there's a disruption (child crying, someone juggling items, someone cutting in line), try to imagine what our Savior would feel. What would He do? Then do that.

Now that would be brave.

As a group of Christians gathered together, we should share how Christ worked through us each day. Post something here each time you see/think/feel Christian. Remember, we’re taught to keep our words humble. So, no braggarts.

If you already do keep Christ first in all things, then it is an honor to be associated with you. There are very few humans who manage to do that. This typist among them. Which is why the Lord told us to be accountable to one another.

I’ll end this rambling post with a caption I’d read long ago that still resonates for me.
“If Christianity were outlawed tomorrow, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”

Who's brave?

Hi folks,

My story is too long to cover here. I don't really like going into it, anyway. But, I was born again in the fourth grade, and good thing, too. I should be dead. Several times over. The old axiom, "There but for the Grace of God go I" is my calling card. I am a FIRM believer that there is only ONE unforgivable sin. All others can be redeemed.

Call Him what you will. He lives. He blesses. He forgives. He saves.

I'm up to seven books on my shelf, so far. It let me know that I've given a regular review of C01 Spectacular Rides, and am good to go for C02, Big Eli.  Oh, and there's one more thing. It's publicly viewable. That is, if someone goes on your profile page, they can check to see what books you've got on your TNBW bookshelf. I don't see the drawback to that, as of yet, but there are some people that can ruin anything.

That's when we duck in here and b*tch a little. Or a lot.

On a side note...  Thanks dags, for the articles on the State of Islam. It brought to mind a conversation held between myself and a former soldier. If I may?

A friend of my son's, let's call him Bob, has served four tours in the middle east. 'Boots on the ground' as they say. I've known Bob since he was in grade-school, and he has always struck me as a quiet introvert. A true gentle man, with a glimmer of menace. His religious views, when pressed, were moderate. One might call him agnostic. He retired with an officer's title, after having enlisted right out of high school.

During one of his visits, while sipping Jameson and admiring the stars, he spoke of the time he was assigned to guard a few captured enemies. He divulged nothing in regard to the where/when/why of the situation (that is how one earned the honor of hearing his stories. You don't ask questions). To his benefit, he understands Farsi, although he claims not to speak it. The prisoners, unaware of his ability, spoke freely to one another regarding their containment, and their captors. The one resounding message that came from their mouths was their hatred of Americans. Not just the man who stood within five feet of them holding the gun, but of all Americans. Every race, religion, creed, received their vitriolic, poisonous tirades. Bob claims to have never heard such racism as what was spoken in that building, that day.

Then Bob stared hard into my eyes and said, "The one binding force for the entire Muslim world is their hatred of Americans."

Hey Everyone! I'm on the final stage of getting McShane #3 (Hurricane or Homicide) uploaded to Kindle. I want to share a paragraph from the Acknowledgement page.

"...This series would not be what it is without the support of my writing circle of friends at The Next Big Writer. My sincerest thanks to Charles Brass, JudyS, Janet Reid, Dagnee, jack, jp lundstrom, and Nathan B. Childs. Thank you for your time, effort and talents given to Sam..."

The draft was worked on the old site, in October of '14. Thanks to my editor, a LOT changed since it was posted here. But, that's how long it's taken to work around my life and write. I'm sure you know of what I speak.

If any of you would like for me to create a hyperlink for your name, provide it here and I'll upload it.

But mostly, my sincerest thanks to each of you. I still promise to return the reviews before I post anything new here.
~JL Mo

I realize this thread is "Fight Club" but I have to sing the praises of Janet for a moment.   ♫ Thank you! ♫ Thank you! ♫ Thank you! ♫

It is so nice to know that I am not the ONLY one having this problem. I cannot keep up with the postings, always being sent back to the first page, and not knowing where the HELL I left off at. Fearing it was age-related, I didn't want to ask/say anything. The person who can explain how to "bookmark" where one leaves off wins our deep-felt appreciation, and, at least TWO reviews of your work.

I liked CJ's post, but my eyebrows crawled to my scalp when I read, "...So easy to kill. So easy to die..." and I had to reply.

                  Only in novels, my friend. Only in novels.

That your spell checker changed prophet to profit was funny.  But your belief that a cartoon of Muhammad would be sated by a cartoon of Charlie Hebdo was hilarious!

Signed,
A Born Again Christian,
JL Mo