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Jumping for the King: Preacher to jump over nine buses, wall of fire
04.05.2011
05:58 pm
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Aaron Ramsey has an unusual hobby. The Augusta, GA-based preacher combines his love of the lord with Evel Knievel-type motorcycle stunts. This weekend, outside of Calvary Baptist church in Middleburg, FL, Ramsey intends to jump his motorcycle over nine buses and power through a wall of fire. From Jacksonville.com:

“Once we become a servant of Jesus, we are obligated to use the talents that we have to share the gospel for Christ,” said Ramsey, 49.

Motorcycle stunts aren’t usually part of preaching the word, admits Calvary’s associate pastor, Tim Pledger. But as when Jesus used a story to explain a greater spiritual truth, Pledger invited Ramsey to give his flock entertainment and a message.

“We use these different earthly secular things to be able to teach greater truth,” Pledger said. “No matter who you are or what your background is, there is a God who loves us. This will relate to people on their level and help them be more willing to accept the Gospel.”

Ramsey is a construction instructor at the Aiken County Career and Technology Center in Warrenville, S.C., not far from Augusta. The motorcycle bug bit in 1974, and he successfully jumped over 16 Pontiacs, “only 120 feet,” he admits.

His life then spiraled into drugs and alcohol, until a turning point came in 1999 when he saw Robbie Knievel, son of Evel, speak after he jumped 30 limousines.

“I can almost quote him, ‘I always like to tell people the devil ain’t done a damn thing for me. Keep believing in Jesus Christ, Las Vegas,’” Ramsey remembered.

Okay, sure… I never really thought of Robbie Knievel as much of a spiritual leader, but hey, whatever works for ya…

Ramsey turns 50 the day after Sunday’s jump. He said he always talks with people after each event, even before being taken away in an ambulance five years ago when he broke his pelvis and ribs.

That’s the (holy) spirit!

Via Christian Nightmares

Posted by Richard Metzger
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04.05.2011
05:58 pm
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