[Kathy in Alaska]

From blackie's profile page....

Jesus said:
"When these things begin to come to pass,
then look up, and lift up your heads,
for your redemption draweth nigh." - -
(Luke 21:28)

Nine Principles To Believe In

1. America is good place, not perfect, but good.

2. I believe in God and He is the center of my life.

3. I must try to be a better, more honest person than I was yesterday.

4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority.

5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.

6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness and not a guarantee of equal results.

7. I work hard for what I have. I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.

8. It is not un-American for me to disagree or share my personal opinion.

9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them. They answer to me.

Please ping those who would like to know.

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks.

You formatted it much better than I could.

[Darksheare]

Its not fair.
Fair voyages and a joyous arrival blackie.
See you when I catch up.
Rest well until then.

[P.O.E.]

Prayers on the way!

[HiTech RedNeck]

Bubble #2 up to the top and forget the rest... at best window dressing and at worst actually bucking the Lord... and blackie’d tell you so if he could freep from heaven.

[JDoutrider]

I going to miss Blackie... His fellowship as a Rider, and his wit and wisdom he gave to us.

Dang Nab it! Keep that shiny side up Blackie...

We’ll ride together again when I get up there...

JD

[thouworm]

I only knew blackie by name recognition, but I was struck by the fact that the first item on blackie’s profile page is Scripture by the Lord Jesus Christ:

Jesus said:
“When these things begin to come to pass,
then look up, and lift up your heads,
for your redemption draweth nigh.” - -
(Luke 21:28)

Instantly, another Scripture came to my mind:

“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1Cor 13:12

Then I began to review blackie’s posts and soon I encountered another Scripture quoted by blackie (on a Tim Tebow thread):

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

It had been an instant reply to the previous post by Licensed-To-Carry who said:

“John 14:6 is the key verse in the whole Bible, it’s as simple as that.”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2989408/posts?page=10#10

I feel great joy for blackie that he now abides with his Redeemer and Lord Jesus, face to face, and I pray that knowledge comforts his family and friends in his physical absence from them.

PS: In my mind’s eye, I am also beginning to see a Freeper contingent in heaven and look forward to meeting, face to face, so many wonderful, precious, and kindhearted Freepers I may never be privileged to meet here on earth.

[Cindy]

Blackie was a good freeper and will be missed here by all of us.

[rdb3]

Go easy, blackie.

Jesus Christ: You can’t impeach Him and He ain’t going to resign.

[E.G.C.]

Condolences to the family of Blackie on his loss. :-(

[Alamo-Girl]

I am so sorry to hear this and join with all the others here lifting up the loved ones to God for His mercy, blessing and guidance as they deal with blackie’s homegoing.

[potlatch]

May God rest his soul. Prayers sent for his family.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

May peace be with you blackie.

[JustPiper]

Crying. We JUST lost touch right before he died. Breaks my heart. I see Ruth died too. SO many of us from 98’ Freepers.Thanks for the ping my old friend