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The Albino Rhino

Posted on Sunday 9 July 2006 by Greg @ 7:26 am
Filed under: Rants

I affectionately refer to a lifelong friend of mine "Art" as the Albino Rhino. Why? Because he is a very white, very tight, very ripped bulldozer of a guy who loves Jesus with all his heart. He’s been known to charge like a Rhino into any situation with reckless abandon…usually to share the gospel.

I’ve known Art since I was eleven or twelve years old. Those of you who have heard me preach before may have heard the famous "bathroom story" that Art is known for in my talks.

But now I want him famous for another reason. He is having a powerful impact on soldiers in Iraq, driving trucks in army convoys for Haliburton. How is he having an impact? By sharing the gospel through his public prayers. Here’s a slice from an e-mail I got five minutes ago from my light skinned buddy,

"The Lord has been watching over me and again i have to remind people back home that their prayers are making a difference.  I was asked to speak for 2 minutes at a memorial service and share a verse for someone who died.  I am regulary asked to pray before each convoy mission.  I get a lot of compliments because i include the gospel in my prayers all the time in case no one knows that they can go to heaven through Christ.  In fact people say that they like it when i pray because when i pray nothing bad happens on our missions.  I encourage them to pray and trust Christ to because He listens to all of His people.  Now watch, now that i said this the next mission i pray on everything will fall apart.  But even if it does i know that God is still in control and is to be trusted. "
That’s Art. He is also using and showing Dare 2 Share’s GOSPEL Journey Reality Series to various soldiers, co-workers and chaplains in the army. Pray that God uses this series to impact thousands of soldiers just as it is beginnning to impact tens of thousands of teenaged "spiritual soldiers" here in the States. By the way, have you seen the first session of The GOSPEL Journey yet? If not, it is streamed online for free for all to watch. Just go to www.dare2share.org/gospeljourney and enjoy the first session. Why click on right now? Because the first session is only seventeen minutes long! In about half the time it would take you to watch a sitcom you can watch the first episode of this powerful Christian reality series! Pray for my buddy Art if you think about it. And if you can leave a comment of encouragement to him after you read this post. He is going to be checking it and I want him to know that many others are praying for him. Hey Art, if you are reading this now… "What you do bud?" (inside joke)
Signed, Greg Stier

12 Comments for 'The Albino Rhino'

  1. On July 9, 2006 @ 2:55 pm Becky said:
    • Hey Greg, I remember the bathroom story.Oh wow I laughed so hard.I dislike public restrooms.Anyways I will pray for Art.I do have a friend he is doing his basic training.I would probably run and hide if I saw anyone who is like body builder material.Anyways I hope everything is going well for you.~becky~

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  2. On July 9, 2006 @ 3:07 pm Becky said:
    • I have a problem on the gospel journey thing I can’t sign up because I am a teen.

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  3. On July 9, 2006 @ 9:48 pm Greg said:
    • Hey, Art!  We sure do miss you here!  We have been praying for you and will continue to pray for your safety and many more opportunities to share the awesome news of Christ!  Hurry home!  Love ya-Deb

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  4. On July 9, 2006 @ 9:52 pm Littlekbaker said:
    • Its so Cool you are over there! I hope that God will keep you all safe! My friend is going to  Army bootcamp tomorrow and he will be there for 5 months.  When he comes back he’ll go to college, he is only 18 and he wants to go, so if you could pray for him because he is having a hard time leaving. Thanks!

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  5. On July 10, 2006 @ 9:44 am Kevin said:
    • Art-  Hey buddy!  Thanks so much for doing what you do.  Sacrificing your time and giving so much of yourself to protect people like me, absolutely amazing!! I really do appreciate you and you being selfless. i pray for safety for you and everyone else, but also that Jesus would become known to so many people through the work that He is doing through you over there.  This verse has been close to my heart lately, so figured i’d pass it along. Colossians 3:3-4 "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." I pray that you remain hidden in Him…im sure its pretty tough over there at times.  Thanks again man!!

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  6. On July 10, 2006 @ 11:28 am Jenny said:
    • Greg, The youth group at Northern Hills is going through the Gospel Journey series, and I have to say- it has been a huge hit! Not just with the students either. We just finished up with P this weekend. Thanks for providing that- what an awesome idea! Jenny

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  7. On July 10, 2006 @ 1:35 pm Ame said:
    • Hey greg I remember the bathroom story. I will be praying for you art. Thanks for fighting for our freedom. Sounds like you are doing an awesome job sharing the G.O.S.P.E.L with all the soildiers. I will be praying that you will all come home safely.

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  8. On July 10, 2006 @ 3:58 pm glo said:
    • Dear God……..thank You for men like Art, who take Your Word and deliver it even in the midst of danger and worldly uncertainty.   Be w/Art as he takes Your Word and makes it real to those men & women around him who need You and Your peace so desperately.    Thank You for the difference you can make thru the GOSPEL Journey series and for Art’s willingness to use such a motivating tool.  Thank You for those who gave their time, energy, money, and will(s) to make this tool.   Thank You also, Father, for all the men & women willing to give their lives in the pursuit of freedom and humanity.  Bless each and every one as they honor their country.  May they honor You as well.    Amen  Art…………………….I haven’t heard the bathroom story yet, but I’m glad to be introduced to you.   I will be praying for you and your witness.  Greg…………………Thanks for sharing your friend. 

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  9. On July 11, 2006 @ 1:00 am Adam said:
    • ARTURO, Good to hear your keeping your head up and your eyes and heart skyward! Your friend Adam

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  10. On July 11, 2006 @ 5:25 am Tim Crandall said:
    • I already prayed for you today Art and I will continue to do so.  May God keep you safe and give you strength to be a bright LIGHT among the Iragi people and the soldiers that you come into contact with daily.  AIRBORNE!!!

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  11. On July 11, 2006 @ 7:59 am Jason said:
    • Art, My father was a career officer in the Army and after serving for over 30 year he has retired.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do for our country and for the Kingdom of Christ!  You are making incredible sacrifices and I will pray that God would continue to bless Your efforts and keep you safe at work and at rest!  On behalf of my dad…HOOWA!

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  12. On July 12, 2006 @ 7:16 pm Renae said:
    • Dear Greg, I was feeling a little down the past few days but your story about Art really touched me.  My husband was in the Army for 8 years and spent 6 months in Kosovo.  That was the hardest 6 months of our lives.  I can only imagine what it must be like to miss out on 12-18 months of your family’s lives.  Thak you so much Art for what you are doing.  I will be praying for your safety while you are there.  Thank you for your sacrafice and for your willingness and faith to proclaim Christ in the face of the enemy!  Way to GO!!!  Your country is proud of you! God Bless Renae 

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