from Ben's mom
Here is a good post contrasting the faith of Ashley Smith (hostage held by Brian Nichols in Atlanta) and Terry Ratzmann (church gunman in Wisconsin). Sadly, I know a lot of us would stand in judgment of a woman who goes out to get cigarettes at 2am and probably think less (or nothing) of her faith. And yet, I have asked myself several times in the last couple of days if I would have kept my cool if I'd been taken hostage. Could I have articulated my faith in the same calm manner? Could I have loved with the perfect love of Christ that casts out fear? I have a hard time believing so. Ashley Smith was no stranger to violent crime; having lost her husband to a stabbing she knew what COULD happen. But in the moment, the Holy Spirit kept a grip on her. As a result, she was able to share her faith with millions. "Be ready in season, and out of season...."
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