This Sunday was the second time that I have been to Cedar Ridge. It was a lot easier than the first time because I already knew some of the guys and asked them about their week. One of the guys was very discouraged the first week. He didn't talk much and had a subdued look on his face. He didn't want to be there. His family didn't come visit him and he said that he didn't get along very well with his dad. This week he was different. He was friendly and upbeat. In the morning he went to a church called the Rock House and later showed interest in reading the "Stranger on the Road to Emmaus" when I was showing it to someone. I talked to a young guy that had been there the week before. He came from a rough family situation, but he doesn't want to continue to be like them. He also had been to church and was able to tell me a few points from the sermon. I asked him if he read the Bible for himself and he replied that he would if he had one. He was pleased when, later on, I gave him a New Testament.
Going into it, I wasn't sure whether I was allowed to give out reading materials, but I bought a couple of New Testaments anyway. When I found out it was ok, I gave them out. "Can I have one?" the long haired patient asked. I was surprised. He is an agnostic with a very postmodern way of thinking. He will be gone by the time I go again, so I sent "By this Name" and a Bible to him with my classmate, Ryan. Because the book approaches the truth in a way that is relevant to postmodern worldviews, it seemed like a good option. Ryan said that this guy was very thankful to get the book and wished us the best in our endeavors of 'spreading the word'. Please pray with me for these guys to understand the truth of God's Word. Pray that God will use me to be His earthen vessel.
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Valeree Poulson
10/26/2010 10:58:12 pm
Hi Brian,
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