Phil. 4:13

kumartian · 09-30-2007, 09:42 PM

Phil. 4:13 states:

'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'

Here's the story:
A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver.

The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend.

The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend's sermons, but he heard them often.

One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he
attended.

The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light to practice by.

The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and as he turned his back to the pool on the edge of the board and extended his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall.

The shadow of his body, was in the shape of a cross.

The man felt a strange feeling, like someone was speaking to him.

Instead of diving, he knelt down and finally asked God to come into his life.

As the young man stood, a maintenance man walked in and turned the lights on.

The pool had been drained ! for repairs.

Luba · 10-01-2007, 08:31 AM

I have goosebumps after reading that; thank you SO much for posting it, kumartian!

Duke · 10-01-2007, 09:59 PM

I think it's a joke isn't it?

Takeit? · 10-02-2007, 07:59 AM

That story is amazing, A Agree with Luba Makes me feel Enlightened

Luba · 10-02-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke

I think it's a joke isn't it?

No, it's not, I'm sure! I've heard stories like this over and over again!

Duke · 10-03-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luba

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke

I think it's a joke isn't it?

No, it's not, I'm sure! I've heard stories like this over and over again!

I think I actually misread it the first time around. kumartian is someone I know IRL and he's a bit g00fy sometimes as well.

...maybe thats why we get along so well.

kumartian · 10-03-2007, 08:20 PM

hey m not goofy this time duke

Duke · 10-03-2007, 08:43 PM

lol, you sure told me

...I guess I won't be going to Heaven for my take on this post either

Weiser · 10-04-2007, 11:52 PM

I thought it was a joke too....

And really though, of course he saw a cross, thats what his shadow would look like anyways with that kind of lighting.

PepsiChic · 10-07-2007, 04:36 AM

i think thats a lovely story.