[Faith_Machine]

Re: Introduction

I have prayed about this, Elvin, and I look forward to great things from you.

[Ted Jones]

Re: Introduction

Hello,

When I was 15 years old, I was sent to prison for 2nd murder. I spent 10 years behind bars; however while I was there, I took advantage of the educational programs, and was able to walk away with some schooling underneath my belt.

When I got out, I went to a technical college and got a two year degree in computer technology, and than finished up my four year degree at a different school, getting my B.A. in Communication.

Even with the major felony that I had, I was still able to land high paying jobs in corporate America. Unfortunately, because I didn't have God in my life and nobody to help me see the truth. I've already blown through all of my savings and 401K on drugs, strip clubs, and gambling.

I have a good paying job right now, but not having Jesus Christ in my life, has made my whole prison experience pointless, because I don't feel like I'm doing any better out in the free world, than I was locked up.

So that back drop leads me to answering the questions that were asked:

When I was young, I went to Pilgrim Baptist Church, located in St. Paul, MN.

When I moved to Arizona, I met a lot of negro people who said they were Christians, but in the end, they only helped to keep moving me in the wrong direction towards Satan. I went to a whole bunch of churches out there, I just can't remember any of the names.

My favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 6:5 - Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ.

I came to find Jesus because I want to be saved. I need True Christians to show me how to worship and love Jesus Christ, in ways that haven't been taught to me yet.

If I didn't come to Jesus at this point in my life. Then I know my son will grow up to be just like me, and I want to give him the chance I never had growing up. Plus I want my son to love Jesus Christ, just like his father.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Introduction

Ted, why have you piled in and started talking about yourself here, instead of starting an introduction thread of your own? Is it just stupidity, or can your thieving nature not resist stealing Elvin's thread?

[Ted Jones]

Re: Introduction

Ted, why have you piled in and started talking about yourself here, instead of starting an introduction thread of your own? Is it just stupidity, or can your thieving nature not resist stealing Elvin's thread?

I didn't know I was supposed to start my own thread, and for that I apologize.

I had no intentions in stealing Elvin's thread.

[Faith_Machine]

Re: Introduction

I didn't know I was supposed to start my own thread, and for that I apologize.

I had no intentions in stealing Elvin's thread.

My goodness, you sound very angry. Please don't kill anybody.

This is a loving church, and you well get nothing but love and compassion from us.

Please don't kill me.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Introduction

I didn't know I was supposed to start my own thread, and for that I apologize.

I had no intentions in stealing Elvin's thread.

I accept your apology, Ted. Thank you for taking my criticism on board without the whining we have come to expect from new users, and for complying with the forum rules and starting your own thread. Well done!

We should maybe now leave this whole sorry mishap behind us and let Elfin's thread continue on its own course?