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Member: greybear
“Aka: papabear” My Nickname is: greybear 
I am feeling... blessed
Right now I am... proud papa
I am a married male and am 43 years old!


My Biography:
I am a Christian(30yrs), husband(17yrs), father(5+), & friend. I'm a ragamuffin sinner saved by Grace. As a Christian, I am a work in progress. I love my wife & kids and believe God intended marriage & parenting to be for a lifetime.

My Testimony:
I came to Christ at an AWANA's night at the age of about 12. No fireworks or deep sobbing, just a simple understanding that I needed Christ. Many thanks to those leaders who took the time to prepare my heart for God's call. My parents were not real consistent in there walk in faith. Much of my biblical knowledge, which wasn't much, I gained through Sunday school. My walk was dim at best and I eventually walked off the path God intended for me. At age 19, I should have lost my life in a drunken driving accident. When I went to see my car, the man at the yard looked at me and said, "You should be dead". That was a wake up call for me. I decided I had gone too far and needed to get back on track with God. I started going to church again. Through a friend, I met my wife. What brought us together was our love for God and our desire to live Christ centered lives. I went to college, married my wife, and had 5 children. Not all in the same week of course. Throughout my life God has "rocked my boat" and I have had to get down on my knees and call out for help in the storm. As I would come back in line with His will, He has cared for and protected me. He has never let me leave Him. My wife and I recently served 2 years at a home for boys in Oklahoma. It was an eye opening experience, as a parent, to see what life without God can do to a young man's life. We worked with, lived with, cared for, and ministered to approx. 30 boys during our time there. Boys came and went. The longest stay was 2 years and the shortest was 3 hours. Events occurred while we were there that we may never fully understand. It lets you know that the world can be cruel and that as much as you may try to protect your children, they really are in God's hands totally. As of late, God has now raised the stakes in my life. He no longer wants me to call Him to calm the raging storm, He now is calling me to get out of the boat, into the storm, and keep serving Him. I must now learn a whole new level of trust and prepare my heart for a new level of knowledge of His word and His path for my life. I must trust Him for protection as I desire to grow in knowledge, understanding and wisdom. I feel like my testimony has only just begun to unfold and there is a bit of fear and anticipation of what God has for me in the coming years. In Christ, GreyBear



My Friends:
See a list of all of my friends... I've got 15 total friends!


abelajohnb
baimarali
clayonmyeyes
everfaithful
happytoberestored
youaregolden
allforhim
blackrose65
dadsgirl
homeschoolmom
iraqivetsgtret
kraftykatz
literalword
poodlelady
songbird


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» No More Hidden Truths  (published 03/11/08 10:31am)
» Cell Phone vs. Our Bible  (published 03/10/08 7:10am)
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· 19 May 2008 - (comment posted at 05/20/08 10:30am)
· Do you believe in the bible ? - (comment posted at 05/20/08 5:25am)
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Recent Shoutouts:
“Dear Sweet Brother,
Have a Blessed day with your beautiful family- Happy Birthday-love grandmabruce1955”

Posted by grandmabruce1955 on 07/16/08 7:06pm  (report shoutout)
“Papabear, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And many more.

YSIC,
Gracie”

Posted by savedbyegrace on 07/16/08 6:43pm  (report shoutout)
“Greybear: MAY HE CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU WITH MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS!!!!!! Have a wonderful day. GBU ALWAYS Mr and Mrs. Vet and also Bjai”

Posted by awesomewonder on 07/16/08 1:35pm  (report shoutout)
“Hey Wiser Older Greybear!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR PAPA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Much love in Christ, my dear brother bear.



Happy”

Posted by happytoberestored on 07/16/08 1:29pm  (report shoutout)
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, dear GreyBear, Happy Birthday to you, and many more.:icecream:

KraftyKatz
:coffee: making a cup of tea for GB to have with his cake and ice cream.”

Posted by kraftykatz on 07/16/08 1:06pm  (report shoutout)
“Happy Happy Birthday! I pray your day is blessed in the Lord and that you continue to grow closer to Him in this next year. Give your latest cub a hug and I am praying you have a very happy day! Blessings! Andrea

Posted by allforhim on 07/16/08 3:13am  (report shoutout)
“I've been busy, so late gratz on the new baby, a real joy to hear.
And a very Happy Birthday!

God bless your family,
PK”

Posted by papillionkiller on 07/16/08 1:07am  (report shoutout)
“Papa Bear!

Congratulations on the arrival of Elijah Daniel.

May God bless all his days.

Love ya!

Happy”

Posted by happytoberestored on 06/23/08 10:23am  (report shoutout)
“Congratulations! to both you and the Mrs. What a wonderful evant.

KraftyKatz
:coffee: drinking tea”

Posted by kraftykatz on 06/23/08 7:21am  (report shoutout)
“Congrats Papa Bear! On baby number 6, who is absolutely beautiful! I am so happy for you, for the blessing of Elijah, take good care of Mama Bear

**Psalms 127
[1]A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. [2]It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. [3]Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. [4]As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. [5]Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.  



Blessings and give that wee babe a kiss!

Andrea”

Posted by allforhim on 06/23/08 2:53am  (report shoutout)
“HEY Papa Bear! Thank you for the Shout Out. We are doing well, enjoying the freedom of summer and the warm weather. Any baby yet? It should be any day now right? I pray your wife is well and is coping with the heat OK. You and your family are a blessing! Praying for the latest cub to have a safe and healthy delivery. Blessings! Andrea”

Posted by allforhim on 06/11/08 4:14am  (report shoutout)
“Hey Greybear, somewhere on here I saw you looking for graphic help to design a card for CB.
Not sure where I saw it, or how I lost it, but it is what I do. I have a web link to my site if you need info on my experience and portfolio. Let me know how to get that to you if you think I can help.

Sincerely
Nathan”

Posted by goodnews on 06/09/08 10:36am  (report shoutout)
“thanks for the greetiing it's so cute..

Posted by iceangel on 05/02/08 3:37am  (report shoutout)
“thanks for the welcome message!
its nice to have a place where i can interact w/ other christians
take care & God bless!”

Posted by purealoha on 05/01/08 4:36pm  (report shoutout)
“I just wanted to say thanks for the comment on my blog and since I can't message you (weird) I thought I'd leave a shout out!
Anyways, I pray you are doing well!
Love ya
-Au'en

Posted by youaregolden on 04/08/08 1:52pm  (report shoutout)
“Hey Bro!!// GB!!!!!
Great to be back!!
Always miss here when I'm gone!!
BLESSINGS!!!!!
And much love,
sis//songbird”

Posted by songbird on 03/31/08 6:19pm  (report shoutout)
“Hey greybear!
thanks for the welcome message!
I read your bio and testimony and think it's interesting because I live in Oklahoma and I am a therapuetic foster parent for boys.
They usually come to us before they go to a group home or come to us after they've been in a group home ...
Look forward to learning more about you.
blessings,
erin”

Posted by throughfaith on 03/12/08 8:46pm  (report shoutout)
“GreyBear,
Hope things are getting easier with the new job and more work. The ladies in chat told me how busy you have been and thats why you have not been in to chat with us.
Take care of yourself and family.
Blessings from
KraftyKatz”

Posted by kraftykatz on 10/25/07 9:23am  (report shoutout)
“Missin' your smiling happy face around here! Hope all is going well!!

Steph~”

Posted by baimarali on 10/25/07 7:03am  (report shoutout)
“Hey greybear... I must agree with your post concerning the "Worshiping Outside the Traditional Church Walls" post by John Abela. I really don't feel free to share my feelings as you have because the last time I tried to respond in a blog John gave me a back door rebuke. Well, at least that is the way it came across to me anyhow. I am considering going elsewhere. Sometimes I sense a whatever seems right to me atmosphere here.

Am I misreading this? Is it just me, or have you sensed something similar? Please don't read anything in this... I guess what I am trying to say is that while there is a lot of support here, I am wondering if it is at the expense of Biblical TRUTH. I am trying to decide if it really IS worth it.

What are your thoughts?

BTW I would have invited you to be a friend, but I am at my friend limit. I am having difficulty in setting up a pay-pal account otherwise I would have purchased an upgrade here.

Grace and Peace from the Heartland
Kelly Keith Dunn”

Posted by heartlanddoulos on 09/11/07 8:42pm  (report shoutout)
“Hello Greybear,

Thanks so much for the welcoming shout-out! Its very nice to fund so many postive people in one spot!

Mary”

Posted by patienceisavirtue on 08/27/07 7:49pm  (report shoutout)
“hey grey,

thanks for the message. I actually foudn this site when I did a google search trying to find opinions about the truth project (focus on the family) from people who have attended the conference. I saw something about it on your blog but I wasn't able to get anything to show up after I registered. maybe you can tell me a bit more about it..”

Posted by krethan on 08/24/07 1:14pm  (report shoutout)
“Are you saying that I am leaving Ryan too many "mushy" comments ...
OH well... Love ya Papabear!:headbanger:
-Au'en

Posted by youaregolden on 08/23/07 11:50am  (report shoutout)
“Hey GreyBear,

Where have you been??? I have missed seeing you around.

Laughingheart”

Posted by laughingheart on 08/09/07 12:34am  (report shoutout)
“Thanks for the advice Bear. Howerver, The no's are a whole nother' topik'. The thing with Paul, God did tell him , "why" no. There's no example in the Bible, where God did say "no", an not, give a reason. When the prophets of "old" prophesied of God's punishment and wrath, they told the people , why. Same with prayers!
I do appreaciate the time you take to make everyone feel so welcome.
In Christ, Darrell a.k.a. woodydogrh”

Posted by woodydogrh on 07/21/07 2:35pm  (report shoutout)
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!! all the best wishes for you, and may Hevenly Father continues his awesome plans in you....for always ^_^

GBU HEAPS!”

Posted by ellalala on 07/19/07 7:40pm  (report shoutout)
“Thank you brother. CB has really been a blessing. God has blessed you with much wisdom. I'm always blessed by your blogs and comments.

May God continue to bless you in every way.

YBIC
TchAble”

Posted by tchable on 07/19/07 12:01pm  (report shoutout)
“Happy Bday 2 u! Happy Bday 2 u! Happy Bday Dear Greybear! Happy Bday 2 u! I hope you have a wonderful bday today! May you be wiser very year! LOL!
God bless!

Godsgal!”

Posted by godsgal on 07/16/07 5:33pm  (report shoutout)
“Happy Birthday brother . . . May God bless you and yours bountifully. I really appreciate you. Your blogs and comments are always full of wisdom and uplifting.

In His Service,
YBIC”

Posted by tchable on 07/16/07 3:22pm  (report shoutout)
“Happy Birthday, Greybear!
-Elizabeth

Posted by elizabeth on 07/16/07 9:52am  (report shoutout)
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST PAPABEAR!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for everything you do here and tyhanks for being the greatest interent papabear
-Golden

Posted by youaregolden on 07/16/07 4:20am  (report shoutout)
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WISE OLDER GREY BEAR!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WISE OLDER GREY BEAR!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WISE OLDER GREY BEAR!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WISE OLDER GREY BEAR!

YOU DEAR BROTHER IN CHRIST!”

Posted by happytoberestored on 07/16/07 3:25am  (report shoutout)
“Thanks so much for the prayers I really appercaite that
-Golden”

Posted by youaregolden on 07/09/07 2:08pm  (report shoutout)
“hey greybear haven't seen you on here in a while i missed you
-Golden”

Posted by youaregolden on 07/09/07 12:52pm  (report shoutout)
“wogb,

Thank you so much for my birthday shout! You are one of the kindest people. Christ's love shines in you!

YSIC,

Virginia”

Posted by happytoberestored on 07/05/07 7:49am  (report shoutout)
“Hey Papa! Thank you so much for your support and words of encouragement through out the day! Just wanted to let you know you are truly a blessing to me and a wonderful friend for sure! Hope you are having a great day!

Steph~”

Posted by baimarali on 07/02/07 1:25pm  (report shoutout)
“Thanks so much for the comment

Posted by youaregolden on 06/15/07 8:56am  (report shoutout)
“Hey GB thanks for the comment on the totally "Sweet Thang" of a car. A '65 shelby mustang. I totally wish it was my car but there are more important things like..........GOD!!!!!!! Again thanks for the comment. Peace out and God Bless”

Posted by jazzytroy on 05/18/07 9:00am  (report shoutout)
“Thanks for the birthday message!”

Posted by tenshi on 04/25/07 6:53pm  (report shoutout)
“thanks”

Posted by jesuslovesme on 04/03/07 4:49pm  (report shoutout)
“hey! thanks for the advice! do i have to get it at a christain book store?

your sister in christ
Cortney”

Posted by jesusrocks on 04/02/07 9:34am  (report shoutout)
“Thank you for the comment! It helped me a lot ... thanks
-Samantha”

Posted by youaregolden on 03/20/07 10:16am  (report shoutout)
“Thanks for the shoutout, Greybear (love the nic by the way...it reminds me of Grizzly Adams. Did you ever see that program?)
I can see by all these shoutouts that you spread a lot of sunshine around.
God bless.”

Posted by iamdee on 03/13/07 6:56pm  (report shoutout)
“Thanks, greybear! I just posted my first entry. Something that really spoke to me recently. God bless, timotheus”

Posted by timotheus on 03/13/07 11:27am  (report shoutout)
“I will greybear!! lol.. I am not too terrible of a driver though

Posted by youaregolden on 03/02/07 11:41am  (report shoutout)
“Hey, Thanks for the shoutout GBear...I don't feel like I have done much yet...a little gun shy but I will ge the hang of it! I see you were busy organizing yesterday.

Posted by everfaithful on 02/27/07 9:55am  (report shoutout)
“"just wanted to say hello, have a great day. Come join us in the chatroom sometime."”

Posted by mrsgamoosh on 01/30/07 7:40pm  (report shoutout)
“Thank you greybear for the Birthday wish.
May God bless you and your family.

Brett (gentlesoul)”

Posted by gentlesoul on 01/26/07 9:55am  (report shoutout)
“Hey, I just read in your servey that your hair started turning gray at age 16 and that it used to be black. Reminded me of my mom, except it was 13 with her. Either her dad or her grandpa started turning when they were 16.


Posted by talpen on 12/31/06 10:44am  (report shoutout)
“thanks for the birhtday shoutout.God bless you.
your sister in Christ melanie.”

Posted by lemie on 12/29/06 7:29pm  (report shoutout)

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