Makes One Wonder At Times
I realize that I am one of the "older" ones here on DS. I came here 5 years ago. I have thought about editing my profile from time to time and here is why.
I used to be a Biker. I ran with 2 different motorcycle gangs years ago. I have tattoos, I was a drug user, I was an alcoholic and, even the locals here, in my home town referred to me as their "Hells Angel". This I guess makes me kind of an "undesirable" to most people in society.
Since 1973, I have been a Christian and since 1976, I have been a preacher, Pastor, and a member of 2 semi-pro Gospel Groups. This causes people to ignore me or to avoid me because of their opinions of Christians, preachers and "Bible Thumpers" as I have seen us called here, at times.
There are those who do not want to have contact with me here, because of my past of being "a biker". They, I guess consider me a loser and an outcast of modern society.
The flip side that mindset is "he's a preacher", They, I assume classify all preachers under the same unbrella as those who are "holier than thou", judgmental, Self-righteous, necktie wearing, fancy suit goody two shoes, who look down their pious noses as everyone.
I am far from both of these two afore mentioned. Notice I said I "was" a drug user and I "was" an alcoholic. I have been drug and alcohol free now for 39 years this coming Sept. I only wear a suit when I am preaching, doing a wedding or a funeral. I wear Harley T-shirts or Chopper shirts and jeans, 6 days a week. I ride my custom Harley Davidson to nursing homes, hospitals and to the local coffee shop. Do, I fit into the mold of "Professional Preachers"? I don't think so yet, people seem to be stand offish to me for some reason. I may be a "taboo" type for some here, for the two reasons mentioned but, it's kind of funny in a way, I am probably one of the friendliest, kindest, compassionate and caring Biker/preachers around. Those who have bothered to be my friend and have come to truly know me, will agree with my statement. Most of those on my current friends list, are friends I have had here for quite some time. I seldom get any new friend requests and that's ok. Due to my past as a biker, I treasure friendships, true friendships. I am not a collector of Avatars but, there are a few friends here, who know the "real me", and yes, I am the "real deal". Ask them, if you don't believe me. I am the kindest, gentlest, most caring and compassionate ex-biker, you will ever meet, in quite some time.
This is not directed at anyone, it's just me, thinking out loud. I do that sometimes.
I used to be a Biker. I ran with 2 different motorcycle gangs years ago. I have tattoos, I was a drug user, I was an alcoholic and, even the locals here, in my home town referred to me as their "Hells Angel". This I guess makes me kind of an "undesirable" to most people in society.
Since 1973, I have been a Christian and since 1976, I have been a preacher, Pastor, and a member of 2 semi-pro Gospel Groups. This causes people to ignore me or to avoid me because of their opinions of Christians, preachers and "Bible Thumpers" as I have seen us called here, at times.
There are those who do not want to have contact with me here, because of my past of being "a biker". They, I guess consider me a loser and an outcast of modern society.
The flip side that mindset is "he's a preacher", They, I assume classify all preachers under the same unbrella as those who are "holier than thou", judgmental, Self-righteous, necktie wearing, fancy suit goody two shoes, who look down their pious noses as everyone.
I am far from both of these two afore mentioned. Notice I said I "was" a drug user and I "was" an alcoholic. I have been drug and alcohol free now for 39 years this coming Sept. I only wear a suit when I am preaching, doing a wedding or a funeral. I wear Harley T-shirts or Chopper shirts and jeans, 6 days a week. I ride my custom Harley Davidson to nursing homes, hospitals and to the local coffee shop. Do, I fit into the mold of "Professional Preachers"? I don't think so yet, people seem to be stand offish to me for some reason. I may be a "taboo" type for some here, for the two reasons mentioned but, it's kind of funny in a way, I am probably one of the friendliest, kindest, compassionate and caring Biker/preachers around. Those who have bothered to be my friend and have come to truly know me, will agree with my statement. Most of those on my current friends list, are friends I have had here for quite some time. I seldom get any new friend requests and that's ok. Due to my past as a biker, I treasure friendships, true friendships. I am not a collector of Avatars but, there are a few friends here, who know the "real me", and yes, I am the "real deal". Ask them, if you don't believe me. I am the kindest, gentlest, most caring and compassionate ex-biker, you will ever meet, in quite some time.
This is not directed at anyone, it's just me, thinking out loud. I do that sometimes.
Replies
And your allowed to!! I also am one of the older ones here on DS-OUCH that hurt Pee Wee! Do we gotta say that? Anyway, I meet you at a very down time in my life. I love that you have and HAD a past. If you didn\'t you wldnt know how to relate to all different kinds of people. You will always be my DS pastor!!!! YOU ROCK!!~~Debbie
Thanks Debbie. I have often said that if all that I have went through, has made me be unjudging, understanding and having the genuine compassion I have for people, then it was worth it. It has never been about me, it\'s always been about Him. I am nothing and He is everything.
This sounds like my step dad. He is a lot like you in some ways
I want to be your friend OldBiker, because you are an old time biker. And I want to be your friend because you are a Christian Man who stands by his beliefs. I have a lot of respect for you!I I luv you for how you treat people and what is in your heart! God Bless You.
Your my kinda guy Pee Wee. I like you exactly how you are:) You are real. That is what is important.
Thanks GramyB and Jess. As my status says, \"I am just me\".
You know how I feel about you Pee Wee. You ARE the kindest, most compassionate, gentlest, caring ex-biker who still loves his Harley I have ever met. You are a treasure to me, we have shared alot of things on here in the years we have known each other. You know things about me no one else here does because the trust I have in you is beyond measure. You have gotten me through some really really difficult times . I cherish our friendship like a precious gem. I love you and I am so thankful that we found each other here. big hugs~~
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