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My name is Nathanael Eisner. My online handle is Ambassador Herald. Now, you might wonder about two things: why is my first name spelled weird and what do I mean by ‘ambassador’? Well, let me tell you.

My name is spelled the way it is in The New Testament (The New Covenant) of The Holy Bible (The Sacred Scriptures)! The reason for that is my parents named me after a Bible character: Nathanael of Cana! His history can be found in John chapter 1 verses 43-51. He is also mentioned in John 21:2.

My handle is based on two things, first, a verse from The Holy Scriptures. “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 (Authorized King James Version). Second, the king had a Herald to proclaim his news to the people. Jesus is The King of Kings (Revelation 19:16) and I am a Herald of His.

I am 19 years old. I gave my life to The Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:16) at the age of 5. That puts my spiritual age at 14! I know it is amazing that it happened so young, but I have always been sensitive to spiritual things. I can still remember that day as if it happened yesterday.

I was standing alone on the back porch of the house (still the same one I live in now) when I heard, as well as felt, a voice inside me say, “Follow Me!” I could see no answer but yes, so I asked Jesus into my heart right there and then. Afterwards, I felt a burden lift from my shoulders and I was filled with immense joy, so much so that it gave energy enough that I thought I could jump to the moon. I couldn’t keep myself still, I ran as fast as I could until I could control myself again. I then ran inside and informed my Dad of what happened. I was still bursting with energy when Mom came home from work some hours later. My life was forever changed!

Two years later, at the age of 7, I was watching TV when I spotted a picture which was just used to look cool, but my first thought was, ‘that would make a good story’. For the longest time (6 years) it stayed that, a thought. Then at the age of 13, I heard God’s calling, telling me to turn that thought, into an idea! Then, use that idea, and write a novel! Well, I agreed, simple as that. Not that I wanted to choose any other way. He gave me excitement for the plan. Over the next 4 years I gathered concepts to put in the novel. I created a full world, so much so, it would take 5 novels just to introduce it all! At the age of 17, I was ready! I broke ground in September 2007 and began the first draft of my first novel. By June of the next year (2008), it was completed. I took a writing class over the June-July crossover. Ever since then, I have been writing short stories in the world I had previously developed. I have also been continuing work on its history. I now have 12 novels waiting to be written! I also intend to grow my short stories into novels. I was also not including the two other worlds I’ve done some work on. That adds at minimum, another 3 novels.

I am eternally grateful to Jesus Christ for all of these ideas He has given me! The glory for everything I write goes to Him!

Now Is the Hour

Sun Dec 6, 2009, 12:25 PM
“Today’s broadcast may be one of the most important we’ve aired in the history of BreakPoint. I’ll tell you why.”

Stand Up for Religious Freedom: Now Is the Hour
By Chuck Colson
Published Date: November 18, 2009
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Allow me to make a very direct statement. I believe it is time for the Church in this country to stand up for religious freedom.

Especially over the course of the last few years, we have seen repeated efforts—in the courts, in state legislatures, in Congress, and on Pennsylvania Avenue—to erode what has been called the first freedom: religious liberty.

It isn’t hard to cite numerous cases where Christian organizations and individuals have been singled out and punished for adhering to their faith.

In New Jersey, a Methodist camp lost its tax exempt status for refusing to hold a same-sex civil union ceremony. In California, Christian doctors were successfully sued for refusing to offer in-vitro fertilization procedures for a lesbian couple. Catholic Charities in Boston had to shut down its adoption services because it was being forced by the state to place children with same-sex couples.

The current health care bill has no protections for religious medical personnel or health care providers who, by reason of conscience, refuse to participate in abortions. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is gathering momentum in Congress. The bill would require even Christian-owned enterprises with more than 15 employees to hire those who do not share their faith.

The list could go on and on.

So why is religious freedom such a concern to us as Christians? Freedom of religion is called the first freedom for a reason. Our founding fathers recognized that without freedom of conscience, no other freedom can be guaranteed.

Christians, in fact, are the greatest defenders of religious freedom and human liberty—not just for Christians, but for all people. Compare religious freedom in those countries with a Christian heritage to the state of religious freedom in Islamic nations, communist countries, and Buddhist and Hindu nations, and you will see my point.

The reason that Christians place such a high value on human freedom is that freedom itself is part of the creation account in the Bible. God made humans in His image. He gave us a free will to choose to love, follow, and obey Him, or to follow our own way.

That free will, given us before the Fall, is part of human nature itself.

Perhaps more than anything else, it was this understanding of individual freedom that turned me into the kind of patriot who would willingly give his life for his country. It was the words of the Declaration of Independence that inspired me to join the Marines: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

So this question of human freedom goes to the very heart of who we are as Christians and as Americans.

So this Friday at the National Press Club in Washington, a statement signed 125 evangelical, Orthodox, and Catholic leaders will be released—an historic declaration on life, the family, and religious freedom.

And please, today, go to ColsonCenter.org to view my Two-Minute Warning video on religious freedom. We will have some great resources for you. Then Friday at noon, we will have for you the declaration itself— probably the most important document I’ve ever signed.

The Church needs to understand the urgency of the hour and do its duty.


Further Reading and Information:

Religious Freedom: Two-Minute Warning
Chuck Colson, Colson Center, November 11, 2009
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  • Mood: Eager
  • Listening to: It’s Called Christmas with a Capital “C”
  • Reading: Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)
  • Watching: Amazing Grace (Abolition of Slavery in Europe)
  • Playing: Mystery Stories (PC Game)
  • Eating: every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God
  • Drinking: out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Earth, I’m just passing through!
  • Interests: Standing up for The Way, The Truth & The Life (John 14:6) and Writing for His glory!
  • Favourite movie: Dragonheart (Best Fantasy Movie)
  • Favourite band or musician: Andrew Peterson
  • Favourite genre of music: Contemporary Christian
  • Favourite artist: Tom Taylor, a.k.a. ‘Draco Noir’ (Elfwood)
  • Favourite poet or writer: C. S. Lewis
  • Wallpaper of choice: Fantasy, Horses or Astronomy
  • Skin of choice: Eagle Feathers
  • Favourite game: Star Trek: Starfleet Command III
  • Favourite gaming platform: PC (Personal Computer)
  • Favourite cartoon character: Spirit (Stallion of the Cimarron) *does he count?*
  • Personal Quote: The man who won’t stand up for his own principles is not really a man at all.
  • Tools of the Trade: Keyboard

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:iconcowgirlcupcake:
That's what I love about Sunday
Cat-napping on the porch swing;
You curled up next to me,
The smell of jasmine wakes us up
Take a walk down a back road,
Tackle box and a cane pole;
Carve our names in that white oak,
And steal a kiss as the sun fades,
That's what I love about Sunday,
Oh, yeah

Ooh, new believers gettin' baptized,
Momma's hands raised up high,
Havin' a Hallelujah good time
A smile on everybody's face
That's what I love about Sunday,
Oh, yeah

That's what I love about Sunday,
Oh, yeah.

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:iconambassadorherald:
Well, it is an interesting song! Good too! I expected more Christian references, though, since you thought of me from it. But it is better than a lot of songs I’ve heard of! Good pick!

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Trust in the wings of Jesus!
Let Him wrap you in His feathers!
Take hold of His Truth, your shield and buckler!
(Psalm 91:4)

I am an honored member of:
Christian Dragons [link]
:iconcowgirlcupcake:
Oh, my gosh, you should know...That, "That's what I love about Sunday", is my mom's FAVORITE SONG!! O_o :lol: Everytime it plays on the radio, she cranks up the volume so much that it hurts my ears!! O_o :D

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:iconambassadorherald:
Oh, I’m not trying to offend her.

You asked me what my fav Christmas song was, well, one of my next 2 journal entries will be my fav! It isn’t what I told you before; I re-found my real fave recently! Look for it!

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Trust in the wings of Jesus!
Let Him wrap you in His feathers!
Take hold of His Truth, your shield and buckler!
(Psalm 91:4)

I am an honored member of:
Christian Dragons [link]
:iconcowgirlcupcake:
Raymond's in his Sunday best,
He's usually up to his chest in oil an' grease.
There's the Martin's walkin' in,
With that mean little freckle-faced kid,
Who broke a window last week.
Sweet Miss Betty likes to sing off key in the pew behind me.

That's what I love about Sunday:
Sing along as the choir sways;
Every verse of Amazin' Grace,
And then we shake the Preacher's hand.
Go home, into your blue jeans;
Have some chicken and some baked beans
Pick a back yard football team,
Not do much of anything
That's what I love about Sunday

I stroll to the end of the drive,
Pick up the Sunday Times, grab my coffee cup
It looks like Sally and Ron finally tied the knot,
Well, it's about time
It's 35 cents off a ground round,
Baby cut that coupon out!

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:iconambassadorherald:
May I ask what you’re trying to say in your signature?

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Trust in the wings of Jesus!
Let Him wrap you in His feathers!
Take hold of His Truth, your shield and buckler!
(Psalm 91:4)

I am an honored member of:
Christian Dragons [link]
:iconcowgirlcupcake:
I'm trying to say in my signature just as it looks. I'm listing math facts, to help myself!! I have to take an Algebra test Friday, and if I don't pass this one and the smilar ones, I won't be able to graduate from high-school. :( Since I know from experience that I have actually memorized comments from here and Elfwood, and I have trouble memorizing math concepts, I thought that if I put it here it might help me remember it!!! ;)

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:iconambassadorherald:
VERY SMART!!!

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Trust in the wings of Jesus!
Let Him wrap you in His feathers!
Take hold of His Truth, your shield and buckler!
(Psalm 91:4)

I am an honored member of:
Christian Dragons [link]
:iconcowgirlcupcake:
NATHANAEL!!!! I "found" a song you'll like!! Or, at least you should. It's called, "That's what I Love About Sunday", by Craig Morgon :dance: :giggle:

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:iconambassadorherald:
Thanks! I am still trying to get to the other one, but I’ll get to these, I promise.

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Trust in the wings of Jesus!
Let Him wrap you in His feathers!
Take hold of His Truth, your shield and buckler!
(Psalm 91:4)

I am an honored member of:
Christian Dragons [link]

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