A Short Tribute to one of many great men and youth leaders/pastors

My first memory of this man was during a summer bibleschool in 1990 (I think).  He was one of the leaders of the school and left a great impression on me.  The impression was this: “SHUT UP!!!”
He was gathering the many teens to announce the soccer scores in Pilsbo.  As he stood there noone listened to him.  Everyone was rude and acted like, well like teens.  I have liked and loved that man eversince.

A few years later we ended up being neighbours in Uppsala. He was an awesome painter and I was a teenager growing up. 
We had many moments together that have built a great relationship and so many beatiful memories.
He was and is a man of God.  As he has helped me to grow and develop, I have watched him grow and develop.  What an awesome man he is.
And that is what he is, a man!  He is a transperant person.  Never did I see him show a side of himself that was not true.  Was he perfect, meaning without mistakes?  No. not at all!  But he was perfect in the fact that he learned from his mistakes, a humble man willing to change.

Well, I can go on and on about this man.  And I will.  Why. because I liked the 80s and the 90s.  I needed good and strong leaders around me to help me walk on the narrow path of Christianity.  And  guess what, I am  a believer in grace!  By grace am I saved, not by works, not by staying away from sin.  But the salvation I received made me want to stay away and by the awesome work of God’s grace did I have the ability to stay away from sin.  It gave me the ability to abide to rules of the school I attended.  Was the 80s and 90s terrible.  No I think it was great. 

Janne, and many with you, I am very thankful for your friendship, the great example you were and are, the many times we spent together and the wonderful memories that has given, your wisdom, your patience, and så vidare.  You Rock Man!
To me you have always been a great leader.  Thank you for your comments on jonathan.ekman.nu.  I wish we could help all our friends that are hurting.  I hurt for them.  And if you are out there and I ever hurt you, I am sorry!

Love you All!!!

PS. LJ, vredens druvor och fridens liljor, var är din blogg???

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