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I claim to know what a true Christian is because a true Christian is someone who trusts in Christ and strives to follow the way He led. With love not anger and hate at the center of His core. My goal is to be like Christ in my thoughts actions and words. Christ NEVER killed anyone for not accepting Him. If He is our example then we would not feel the need to do so either. Scriptures and Christ's example are what tell me what a "true Christian" is. "Love God with all your heart mind soul and strength" "Love your neighbor as yourself" These are the principles true Christians live by, because these are the things that Christ commanded. The very meaning of the word "Christian" is to be Christ-like, a disciple of Christ. There is no circular conclusion there.

Damn, forgot about that movie. Yeah add that to the list too!

Um no, I got a thing for football flicks

Come on France! Surrender! That was one funny ebay auction

Sorry about the back. This mean we no hump, I mean jump, before you leave? No honestly I meant jump but left the typo in, I swear.

1.) Grosse Pointe Blank 2.) The Whole Nine Yards 3.) The Replacements 4.) The Professional 5.) The Jackal of course these are easily overridden by anything related to skydiving and motorcycles.

God does not NEED people to do His will. He prefers to employ people to do His will. The fact that He uses people to do His will does not negate the fact that He is almighty. The two are not mutualy exclusive. As far as "nearly every religion has done the same at one point or another all claiming "its God's will" to kill the unbelievers... " that is because people are imperfect. Let's face it, just because someone calls themselves Christian and says they are "doing the Will of God" does not mean they actually are either. It also does not mean that they believe it. I would bet that many of the "Christians" who performed in the Inquisition, Salem Witch Trials and any slew of other "Chritistian Barbarities" were in fact just furthuring their own desires and power trips and never believed a word they said but knew they could use it to control, coerce, and terrorize those they saw as lesser than them. Someone who is a true believer would not behave that way deliberately. That fact that these things happen does not make the work or beliefs of a true Christian any less valid. They do however damage the reputations of those who would never do these things. I have been treated as a lesser person in many places just because I am a Christian. Not always, not even most of the time, but it does happen often. The very word "Christian" in many people's minds brings a negative conotation because of the evils that have been done in the name of Christianity. Yet I have never done anything like the Witch Trials. But, oh, I am a Christian and therefore I must be in-tolerant. True Christians never claim to be perfect. They will, by their very human nature, in fact, not be perfect. They will make mistakes, they will even, (oh no!), sin in public. They will still be subject to the very prejudices that every other human being is subject to. I am a Christian. I am imperfect. Sometimes I am judgemental even though I try not to be. I sometimes do things that even non-Christians know I should not do. I can think of many things that I do that God does not approve of. And I have done and said things I should not in public and in private. I try not to, but sometimes my imperfect nature takes hold and I forget for a moment to allow God's Spirit to lead me. It happens in any number of situations, whether I am alone or in a large group. When this happens, there is grace. God's love does that. It grant's us grace, just as our parents do when we disobey them. They do what is necessary to get our attention and try, in a loving way to teach us right and wrong. God works the same way only better because He does not go right to anger, no matter how bad a day He had because He has no bad days. He is slow to anger. Long on grace and ALWAYS willing to forgive. That is the message of any true Christian. I would gamble my life that the attrocities performed in the name of Christ were thought up by people who were not true followers of Christ. But even if they were, that is because it was done by an imperfect human who forgot to follow the voice of God and looked to his own selfish desires if even only for a moment. I apologize if I came of as preachy. Just punch me in the arm next time you see me if I did.

Depends? Is it a kitten? If I clone it and kill it will there be repercussions? Think of the possibilities. You could kill kittens all day and never actually kill one.

Noice.

Yeah I do. Preferably a nice medium cheddar and a good provolone, both sliced paper thin and served on Carr's Table Water crackers by a half naked cabana boy. I'm your Huckleberry. And if it is any consolation I only got 12 jumps in this weekend.

Yeah I particularly like this one of you geeking the camera.

Dude, Chase they mean Humps:Jumps:Cases of Beer owed (Firsts) I know you owe at least one case of beer Cross Country Boy! And The pics from that last jump came out sweet. Got a sweet one of you geeking the camera. Oh, and you owe me for the broken egg you bastard! Oh yeah my jump numbers: Nunya:12:3 Cases owed: First 5 way First 6 way First jump with a non-skydiving related object (a raw egg). First time I had an egg explode in my hand in freefall because someone punctured a tiny hole in it with their tooth. Not mentioning any names CHIZAZZ . First time I had someone bounce of my back while passing me an egg. Not mentioning any names CHIZAZZ . But hey Chase, I ain't gonna mention your name CHIZAZZ .

Sorry I gotta go with neither. Personally I like to jump in Converse All-Stars. I have an American Flag pair of Chucks for freefly and a black pair for RW. The only way to go.

Ok, you said don't ask. But I have to... dead body? Please... discuss.

I was just having this conversation with some friends. Not every time, but sometimes, on the ride to altitude I still get a little nervous. Sometimes it is more like stage fright and I am thinking of the Shepherd's prayer (Alan Shepherd's) "Lord, please don't let me screw this up!" Othertimes I am thinking "Please do not let me have a mal, and if I do, please let me not freeze." And every once in a while, very rarely mind you, (as rare as can be said for having 68 jumps) I think, "ARE YOU STUPID?!" But then I remember that I am and I am okay with that.

The most outrageous thing I ever did was sit in the bed of a buddy's pick-up while driving down US27 in South Florida, while another buddy was driving his truck in the lane next to us. I decided I wanted to go where the other buddy was going and he was getting off on the next exit. I jumped from the bed of one pick-up to the bed of the other, slipped upon landing in the other, rolled over the tailgate, and smacked my head on his rear bumper. Managed not to fall out completely and was able to get back in the bed. Lumped my head and got to see another friend's grill up close and personal. All the while we were speeding along at almost 70. Man I miss stupid red-neck stunts. The look on the friends' faces in the car behind me was worth it though. (I think)

Orientation - Horizontal, unless I am propped up against a pole or wall or someone else, then not-horizontal. Orientation can be changed without warning. Status - In need of no major maintenance. All shots are current, slight alignment problem (caused by constant changes in Orientation) Humps - only one just over my right shoulder, a little bigger than a basketball. Caused from swelling due to the constant change in orientation.

Just under 24 hours. Got six in yesterday, three on Friday, three on Wednesday. That makes twelve for the week. 32 more and I will hit the beautiful number of 100!

Friday we did a Sunset Cross Country. It was well below freezing at altitude and most of us had a little frostbite on our fingertips. Burned like hell when they started to thaw, but it was well worth it. There was some industrial haze but the view from above was spectacular! (Pictures 1, 2 and 3) Second favorite this year was (as seen in pics 4 and 5) a final attempt at a 5-way Rotating Spider. All day I was the only one who could not get into the formation. Then on this last attempt of which we got video and stills. I was the first on in and two others missed. But we all had a blast! Oh yeah in the last two I am in the upper right. (Teal and Black) edit to add: Sorry the cross country pics suck because I was using a disposable camera. I ain't no camera flyer (yet).

Wendy Kicks Ass! How can you not love this chic?

I can definitely see where you are coming from. I love this sport and I can see that it could very easily become a problem because I sometimes forget I have other parts to my life. While my obessession with the air may be fulfilling for now, if it is all I live for it will soon be hollow and leave me empty. I think most of us are that so called "type-addictive" personalities and we need to keep everything in perspective. If we spend all of our time at the DZ it will become hard NOT to get wrapped up in the "As the Prop Turns" crap. I have two DZ's that I currently alternate between, so that I always have a change of scenery. But I also keep other areas of my life active: family, "wuffo friends", church, school, motorcycles, etc. I could, however, see me easily getting to involved in this sport and then I would get burned out on it. I think we all could. But that is not so much about the sport as it is about being single tracked. If it was some other sport, or work, or whatever you choose to name, the story would be the same. Perspective it what we need to keep. With all areas of our lives, especially the addictive areas.

Paige loves her Oxyclean! Lives by. I even think she gets high on it. Who loves ya babe? Hey Allen, Great seeing ya this week. That first jump was fun, eh? You coming for the Easter fun tomorrow? we are having a two way egg pass competition.

I think that photo should be voted the best exit pic in the group. It looks bitchin as wallpaper. I would love a 16 by 24 framed of that one.

This absolutely has to be the most impressive and beautiful exit picture I have ever seen. I am blown away. Thanks for the new wallpaper.

I agree. I bought a copy for my wife and oldest daughter so that we could go through it together. And remember, He WILL restore the years the locusts have taken away. All the wasted years will be returned to you. I hold onto that one because I wasted 30 of em.