Hello everyone.

[Tyler the witch]

Where to start? I was born and raised in California, my parents insisted I join a Lutheran church which I attended for several years, but I was never quite happy and attending the church always felt hollow.


Later in life I joined the army where I served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan I find it ironic that one of the things I enjoyed the most and was best at has been given it's own special smiley on this site.



It was while serving overseas that I became convinced that there was a God. It wasn't any of the Lutheran indoctrination or other religious services that drew my interest, it was the literal here and now of being given the gift of life over and over again while those around me whom hesitated and were afraid died. Sure, most of my brothers believed in Christ, but none of them ever called upon him for courage or strength.


It was during that time that I began to understand the true meaning behind one of my favorite verses. John 8:12, "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." I was glad it was engraved on my ACOG, yet at the same time, I felt remorse for breaking the first commandment on numerous occasions. The killing, the fighting, and the loss. Through it all, God has kept me alive in spite of my sins. I almost don't even want to post this to a bunch of total strangers, but somehow it feels right. I don't know.. I've been so confused lately.


Anyways, that's me in a nutshell.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hello everyone.

No, you in a "nutshell" would include your name, gender, age, and location. Not to mention your church and your pastor. How many islamofascists have you sent to hell for Jesus?

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[Faith_Machine]

Re: Hello everyone.

What's this Lutheran business you speak of? I sure hope you're not going around calling yourself a Christian if you're a Lutheran. Just about the only thing Martin Luther got right was his writings about the Jews.

[Dr Laurence Niles]

Re: Hello everyone.

Where to start? I was born and raised in California, my parents insisted I join a Lutheran church which I attended for several years, but I was never quite happy and attending the church always felt hollow.


Later in life I joined the army where I served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan I find it ironic that one of the things I enjoyed the most and was best at has been given it's own special smiley on this site.



It was while serving overseas that I became convinced that there was a God. It wasn't any of the Lutheran indoctrination or other religious services that drew my interest, it was the literal here and now of being given the gift of life over and over again while those around me whom hesitated and were afraid died. Sure, most of my brothers believed in Christ, but none of them ever called upon him for courage or strength.


It was during that time that I began to understand the true meaning behind one of my favorite verses. John 8:12, "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." I was glad it was engraved on my ACOG, yet at the same time, I felt remorse for breaking the first commandment on numerous occasions. The killing, the fighting, and the loss. Through it all, God has kept me alive in spite of my sins. I almost don't even want to post this to a bunch of total strangers, but somehow it feels right. I don't know.. I've been so confused lately.


Anyways, that's me in a nutshell.

Welcome, friend.

It's nice to meet some body who has done right by Jesus and sent some of those no good, heathen towel heads to Hell, just like Jesus says.

2nd Chronicles 15:13 "That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman."
Mark 16:16 "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."
Revelation 21:8 "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."
John 15:6 "If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned."
John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
Psalm 7:12 "If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready."

YIC

[Tyler the witch]

Re: Hello everyone.

What's this Lutheran business you speak of? I sure hope you're not going around calling yourself a Christian if you're a Lutheran. Just about the only thing Martin Luther got right was his writings about the Jews.

I said my parents were Lutheran and so I went to church with them when I was younger. It just never seemed right, so I never really kept up with it. I never claimed that going to that particular church made me a Christian.

No, you in a "nutshell" would include your name, gender, age, and location. Not to mention your church and your pastor. How many islamofascists have you sent to hell for Jesus?

I go by Morndenkainen, as it's been my call sign for so many years it might as well be my name.. I'm 35, male, and live near Nashville, TN. As for how many (Islamofascists) douche rags I've splattered? After the first couple dozen I stopped counting. I just didn't care. I had my orders and my work kept my brothers safe. Every one I popped was simply one less running around planting bombs on the side of a road somewhere, hiding behind a hill with an RPG or AK. If it truly matters, then it matters to God, and he knows the count. If it matters to you, my best guess would be somewhere around 120 on the low end. A suppressed SPR makes numbers easy to get.


As for which church I go to? I don't. Most of the one's I've been to seem so shallow and hollow. Every one of them seem to mince and twist words to suit their own meaning. I go into a church, listen to the pastor for a while and simply feel lost. Don't get me wrong. I know they're preaching, but each one seems to have their own agenda, and it's all about pushing their point of view and keeping up membership numbers. It's like trying to eat a jelly doughnut, but being cheated out of the jelly...


That is also the source of my confusion. I know that God is out there. It's simply impossible for him not to be. I just feel like there's a disconnect somewhere, and as messed up as it may seem looking for advice on the internet, I know that someone somewhere has been in my position before and can offer some advice on how to reconnect with god.

[Steph Leia]

Re: Hello everyone.

I said my parents were Lutheran and so I went to church with them when I was younger. It just never seemed right, so I never really kept up with it. I never claimed that going to that particular church made me a Christian.

That's for sure! Being a Lutheran doesn't make you Christian in any shape or form.

I go by Morndenkainen, as it's been my call sign for so many years it might as well be my name..

So, what is your real name? We can call you Mordenkainen if you wish, but I always find that if people start hiding things, it makes them a tad suspicious. You have nothing to fear here! Everyone here (or the TC's and most FM's at least) are wonderful people. Opening up here is a great start to opening your heart uo to Him.

As for which church I go to? I don't. Most of the one's I've been to seem so shallow and hollow. Every one of them seem to mince and twist words to suit their own meaning. I go into a church, listen to the pastor for a while and simply feel lost. Don't get me wrong. I know they're preaching, but each one seems to have their own agenda, and it's all about pushing their point of view and keeping up membership numbers.

That's a good point! Make sure you find a good baptist church some time though. An extra couple of hours in the car to get there is more than worth it when you are possibly going to miss out on salvation otherwise! Also, no true baptist pastor should ever ever EVER twist or interpret His word in any way.

I know that someone somewhere has been in my position before and can offer some advice on how to reconnect with god.

Well, you came to the right place! At LBC forum this place is filled with wonderful loving True Christians to help you on your way into His arms. Even though I am not a True Christian, I can give you the two first steps you should do.

1. Read the King James Version if the Bible
2. Follow everything it says.

Those are the two first, and perhaps biggest, steps you need to take for salvation.

[Naomi Ruth Lamb]

Re: Hello everyone.

Well, Sir, I for one shall call you Morrie because I am simply not typing out that bulky title every time I wish to address you. My heart wept as I read of your Californian Lutheran upbringing. Perhaps the only thing worse would be a Japanese atheist. I shudder to think of the things you've endured.

The most wonderful part of being here, Morrie, is that soon you will have no doubt whatsoever about whether there is a God! The reality of His Word and the truth of His Promises will become clear to you as you share with us your questions and struggles. You see, we aren't a shallow, empty, hollow, barren church, but one that will impart to you the facts about Christianity and its Holy Book, the KJV 1611 Bible.

You're about to be set free from any doubts you've had about God, and you'll see the truth that comes from serving such a God. Oh, hallelujah, my soul rejoices when I think of the many blessings He's imparted.

Are you married?

Yours faithfully,
MISS Naomi Ruth Lamb

[Marko Loimaan-Aho]

Re: Hello everyone.

I go by Morndenkainen, as it's been my call sign for so many years it might as well be my name.. I'm 35, male, and live near Nashville, TN. ...


...That is also the source of my confusion. I know that God is out there. It's simply impossible for him not to be. I just feel like there's a disconnect somewhere, and as messed up as it may seem looking for advice on the internet, I know that someone somewhere has been in my position before and can offer some advice on how to reconnect with god.

We could start your way to better life from changing that horrible wizard name.

How about if you start calling yourself Ebed?

[Tyler the witch]

Re: Hello everyone.

So, what is your real name? We can call you Mordenkainen if you wish, but I always find that if people start hiding things, it makes them a tad suspicious. You have nothing to fear here! Everyone here (or the TC's and most FM's at least) are wonderful people. Opening up here is a great start to opening your heart uo to Him.

My real name is Tyler, but it's been so long since anyone's bothered to use it that it just doesn't feel like my name anymore. I've used my call sign for the last 12 years.

We could start your way to better life from changing that horrible wizard name.

How about if you start calling yourself Ebed?

That horrible wizard name you refer to was chosen for me because some of the stuff I've been through seems pretty damn magical to people who have zero faith in anything. If anything I would chose to keep it specifically for that reason, it's a good example of the difference between KNOWING there's a god as opposed to only believing in one. Put your faith in God and anything can happen, even if it does seem like magic. There doesn't have to be a reason for it. Like the time an RPG smashed in through the windshield of a Humvee I was in, hit me in the chest, (Knocked the wind out of me and cracked a couple ribs) but didn't detonate... An experience like that doesn't happen without some form of direct intervention from God. I've never seen a magician stop a bad card trick, much less a bullet.

Are you married?

No, and I don't see it happening anytime soon. If I can't seem to come to terms on a relationship with God whom I don't understand very well, how is it fair to ask for a relationship with a woman who I would understand even less?

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Re: Hello everyone.

I don't much care for responding to Lutherians or oddball cultists, but you guys in the military deserve a second chance. Your story about the missile that passed through your chest was simply incredible. We have some war heros on this very site - you'll be pleased to read the miracle that happened to one of the Pastors. It's been an open challenge to atheists for years to explain how this could happen. I think you may have another unexplainable miracle for the atheists to bang their heads against!

[Tyler the witch]

Re: Hello everyone.

I don't much care for responding to Lutherians or oddball cultists, but you guys in the military deserve a second chance. Your story about the missile that passed through your chest was simply incredible. We have some war heros on this very site - you'll be pleased to read the miracle that happened to one of the Pastors. It's been an open challenge to atheists for years to explain how this could happen. I think you may have another unexplainable miracle for the atheists to bang their heads against!

Sigh, I never claimed I was a Lutheran, merely that my parents took me to a Lutheran church when I was younger. I believe I did state that Lutheranism did not appeal to me and felt rather fake.



Your pastor did have an interesting experience that's for sure. I can kind of relate to the experience of having to dispose of "brats" as they are often given live grenades without pins in them to hand to American's as gifts... They hand them over and 5 seconds later... Boom.. It's much easier to send them to hell from a distance before they can get too close.


With regards to the RPG, I'm glad it didn't pass through my chest, as it was, the impact still cracked a couple ribs which hurt plenty. The funny thing though, is because that happened, I was put on light duty for a couple months. The next week, the convoy I would have been escorting drove over some IED's. It didn't do much damage to anything, but the turret on the Humvee I was supposed to be in was pretty tore up from the shrapnel. Had I been there, I likely would not be here..


As far as being an oddball cultist? I'm not sure exactly what you mean.

[Tyler the witch]

Re: Hello everyone.

That's a good point! Make sure you find a good baptist church some time though. An extra couple of hours in the car to get there is more than worth it when you are possibly going to miss out on salvation otherwise! Also, no true baptist pastor should ever ever EVER twist or interpret His word in any way.

Well, I found a Baptist church near me. I'm going to give it a go this Sunday and see how it goes. Any thoughts on Cornerstone Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN?