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Benjaminator

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About Me

I started this page in hopes of having some fellowship with other believers, but anyone is welcome!! I am a friend to all. I don't consider Christianity to be a "religion", but an effect of a radical new birth. So, I have no "religion" to "ram down anyone's throat", but I like to share my faith. :) Now, about me, I'm just a soul walking on this fantastic creation called earth. I'm not a bit better than anyone else. I'm one who has been shown by the Creator that He exists, and that there is only death until we are made alive by Him, through his barely describable grace and stunning mercy. I found God when I was all but stomped to smithereens in 1993. That's what it took to humble me. I received the truth with joy but there was not much root, if you know what I mean. I spent the next few years stumbling around, absorbing confusing distortions of the Word of God, and ultimately coming to a dead end. Recently, there has been a strong pull and drawing of God's Spirit. Once again,I am overwhelmed with God's grace and His Life. :) I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

My Interests

Right now, my greatest interest is coming back to the Lord after so many wasted years !!As far as "worldly" interests.... Eh, hockey and music, and I enjoy a good book now and then. I'm a drummer/guitarist (great drummer, lousy guitarist, haha)

Music:


Usher Me Down Lyrics ..Jennifer Knapp - Martyrs & Thieves
There's a place in the darkness I used to cling to.
That presses harsh hope against time.
In the absence of martyrs, there's a presence of thieves.
Who only want to rob you blind.
They steal away any sense of peace, tho I'm a king.
I'm a king on my knees.
And I know they are wrong when they say I am strong.
As the darkness covers me.
So turn on the light and reveal all the glory. I am not afraid
To bear all my weakness, knowing in meekness, I have a kingdom to gain.
Where there is peace and Love in the Light, in
The Light, I am not afraid,
to let your light shine bright in my life, in my life.
There are ghosts from my past who have owned more of my soul.
Than I thought I had given away.
They linger in closets and under my bed.
And in pictures less proudly displayed.
A great fool in my Life I have been.
Have squandered til pallid and thin.
Hung my head in shame and refused to take blame.
From darkness I know I've let win.
Can you hear me? can you hear me?

Lyrics provided by Christian Lyrics
Pillar, Julie Miller, Phil Keaggy, Sarah Masen, Guardian, Jennifer Knapp, Twila Paris, Flyleaf, Switchfoot, Day of Fire, Keith Green, David Meece, Don Francisco, All Together Separate, Supertones, Mesa.... and the list goes on.

Movies:

"Second Glance" is my favorite. It's a Christiano film (must see).

Television:

Hockey, and that's about it. TV distracts my thoughts, haha

Books:

Pursuit of God, and The Divine Conquest, by A.W. Tozer (must reads). Anything by Charles Spurgeon, Andrew Murray and John Stott. I kind of like Watchman Nee books, too....

Heroes:

God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit for translating me from darkness to light.The pastor who shared God's truth to me. I'm eternally grateful for her obedience and love.My friend and dear brother in Christ, Mike, who never gave up on me and who faithfully kept throwing me a life line while I was backsliding, all in spite of my lousy and ungrateful response to his loyal friendship.My friend, Mindy, who's friendship I've taken for granted. She's thrown me tons of life lines and has kept me in prayer, too. She's been through the fire many times and has proven again and again that God is loving and is a protector, and the Source of the only real Life.

My Blog

2 cool quotes

I love these..........   Ex-Korn guitarist Brian Welch was talking to Korn bassist "Fieldy" about leaving the band as part of his commitment to God, his Christian faith and the new...
Posted by Benjaminator on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:53:00 PST

"Prodigal Son Suite"

"Prodigal Son Suite", (song by Keith Green).   Based on the parable in the gospel of Luke, chapter 15, verses 11-32   I was done hoeing out in the fields for the day,I was th...
Posted by Benjaminator on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:26:00 PST

Christianity... Whats it about?

What is Christianity?   I know the following (Gospel of John, chapters 15 thru 17) shows the heart of true Christian faith.   I was reading this today and it was huge, and wanted t...
Posted by Benjaminator on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:38:00 PST

No doubt!

 1 Chronicles 22 17: David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,  18: Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? f...
Posted by Benjaminator on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:56:00 PST

COOOLLLLL

I was flipping through my bible and came across these verses..   Isaiah 45:11 "Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel and his Maker; "Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerni...
Posted by Benjaminator on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:51:00 PST

Why?

Why do we sometimes doubt God?  The bible says He cannot lie.  We're so goofy.  No wonder we need God. 
Posted by Benjaminator on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:26:00 PST

I can't think of a title for this blog. Heh.

Most of my days in sorrow were spent Hurting myself for crimes I'd commit This monster inside would myself, blame I felt I was meant to be rid of this stain I wasn't born for this shame, but for freed...
Posted by Benjaminator on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:38:00 PST