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"Center of the Bible"

What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? (Answer - Psalms 117)
What is the longest chapter in the Bible? (Answer - Psalms 119)
Which chapter is in the center of the Bible (Answer - Psalms 118)

Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118
Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118
Add these numbers up and you get 1188

What is the center verse in the Bible? (Answer - Psalms 118:8)

Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect will for our lives?
The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word!

Psalms 118:8 (NKJV):
"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."

Now isn't that odd how this worked out (or was God in the center of it)?

LoriLexington, KentuckyYears Saved: "All my life" Discipline: Dressage

Testimony:

"I was raised a Baptist however in my early twenties was searching and
 converted to Catholic.  However religion isn't that important as is
 faith and growing in Christ."

Melody, 56 y.o.Kingsburg, CaliforniaYears Saved: 36 years

Testimony:

"I became a Christian approx 36 years ago but became "serious about God"
 10 years ago.  I met my friend who is the leader of 'The Glory Riders of California'
 before it was begun and have had the honor of serving the Lord thru it
 since it's beginning in 2000.  We just came back from a week's performing at the
 California State Rodeo, in Salinas, CA where we performed 7 times a day +
 4 parades (2 of them were 5 miles @ on Sat and Sunday).
My BS Cremello paint mare just gave birth to a beautiful Reining bread
 colt that is "sky-eyed" like his mama.
God Bless all who come to this site. It's a wonderful idea."

Kelly, 36 y.o.Oceanside, California

"I can't remember a time when I didn't know Jesus...having faith and belief was never an issue, but strayed away in my teens and twenties to party and find out what else was out there. After seeing "Passion of the Christ" I was again renewed as a Christian and God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. I have a beautiful family that includes my husband, a little boy and a little girl (who I am raising to know Jesus), two dogs and a gorgeous Friesian mare who came in our lives a few months ago. After seeing The Passion, I knew I needed to find a way to share God's glory in my own personal way, so I created TrinityTack.com, a Christian based website offering English and Western tack. Jesus has blessed my business and I ask for His guidance (in business AND in life) every day in my prayers.

Thanks for creating this Christian/Equestrian site! We need it in our world today to bring Christian riders together. God Bless, Kelly

Tiffany, 28 y.o.Temple, GeorgiaTestimony:

"Hmmmm...my testimony?? Not enough space here...I will make it short and sweet (if I can). November of 1999, my life had fallen apart...I had totaled my car, I lost my place to live, lost my horses and had a miscarriage all within a couple months...I gave my life to Christ and was restored within months. Later that year I was equestrian program director for a Christian camp for girls where I lived all Summer. 2 years later I was in school, riding very competitively and ready to branch out on the international level.. but something was missing. I prayed to God asking him to put me in his will no matter what he had to do to me. Later that month my horse was killed in a tragic trailer accident ending my competitive year and crushing me emotionally. I left my fiance', quit my job and moved to Douglasville to be with Family. It was there that I found a wonderful church family that began to grow me up, I got another wonderful horse, got started in my career, bought my first house and began teaching and training again on the side. God is good. My struggle is to not make the horses and the riding an idol - something that I imagine a lot of us that love these animals can struggle with. I am learning not to put the gift before the giver still!"

Kari, 17 y.o.
Mobile, AL

Testimony:

"I am so very excited to come across your website! It would be wonderful to have an outlet and home base in sharing the word of God to Equestrians. Every day I ask "Lord, please use the fact that I'm a horse person for your glory." I am an avid eventer who loves Jesus more than anything else! I accepted Christ at the age of 5 yrs. old and he has been my "Master Trainer" ever sense. My love for Horses is a God given passion which he uses to teach me of his own character and Grace. I have been blessed to lead several small groups at church & absolutely loved it! I just kept thinking we need an avenue to do this with horse people. I would love to help in any way possible."

Alyssa, 20 y.o.Grantsburg, WITestimony:

"All my life, I have attended Sunday School or Church, in the beginning because my family did. Then through Confirmation, a spark of interest in ministry started to burn. Yet, I kept following my own plans. My freshman year of college, I realized I could no longer run from a call to ministry. So, here I am, transferring to Wartburg College as a Pre-seminary student. It's difficult to hand over my dreams of eventing at the upper levels after coming this far with my riding, but I can still ride and compete at the lower levels while using the gifts God has given me. I pray that God will allow Christ's light to shine through me wherever I am, whether on a horse or visiting a nursing home."

Linda, 47 y.o. Chatsworth, CA

Testimony:

"I am a single professional woman, and I have two TBs, a gelding and a mare. I was raised by Christian grandparents, and I can't remember a time when I didn't love Jesus, but I made my public commitment to Christ at a Billy Graham Crusade in Anaheim, CA, when I was 10 years old. I don't have a testimony of having been pulled out of the dregs of life, but I do have a testimony of His faithfulness and protection and keeping power."

Geraldine, 56
Edgewater, FL

Testimony:

"Through the testimony of a friend at work. I had joined the Bahais but and was looking for the truth. He invited me to his church and through the teaching I found the truth of God's word and love the Lord more everyday. I go to a PCA church. I read lots of Christian books and love books about missionaries."

Jennifer, 55, 
Imperial, CA
Discipline: Dressage

Testimony:

"I was 16 years old at a Youth for Christ meeting in La Mesa, CA.  The
 Lord has blessed my life in spite of my wandering away for 25 years.  I
 always knew HE was protecting me but I wanted to do LIFE my way.  Now I
 know that doesn't work!  I love the Lord and pray that other riders can
 see Christ in me."

Caroline,Carleton Place (Ottawa), OntarioTestimony: "Been riding for over 35 years. I filled all my time with horses but struggled with what was missing in my life. In 1993 I gave my life to the Lord. All through my Christian walk I have struggled with one thing, going to church with others like me. Being a single person dedicated to our equine friends I find I don't have a lot in common with others at church. Don't get me wrong, I have many wonderful loving friends from Church. But something is missing for me. I worship God every time I ride or spend time with my horse. God granted me a beautiful gift in horses. But I want to share this love of God and horses with others who understand and find ways to reach out to other equestrians and see them accept Jesus in their lives. I hope there others in my area that I can connect with."

Heather, 24, Conroe, Texas Discipline: Barrel Racing & Trail Riding Testimony: "I was blessed to be born in a Christian home so I was raised on the truths of God's word. I've been through my ups and downs of life and I have gone through periods in my life where I wasn't living for God. Through everything God has always been there, even when I didn't acknowledge Him. I got married at 16 had my first child at 19, my second at 21 and almost got divorced at 23... there is a lot of testimony between those lines! The bottom line is God is Awesome!!"

Veronica (Roni) Griffith, 44, Atchison, KS Discipline: Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation Years Saved: 26 yrs Shows Attending: Saddle &Sirloin, American Royal. Testimony: "I came to know the Lord 1/10/1982 after growing up Catholic and attending Catholic school. When I was 18 someone showed what the bible had to say about my relationship to God and I knew I was a sinner. I am married to a pastor (21 yrs) and have 4 sons serving the Lord. I have been blessed in recent years to have hunter and sport horses and would very much like to see some ministry to the 'hunter" people but don't know where to start. WE are doing some outreaches with our church, of course and have a couple that is involved in the CMA(Chr. motorcycle assoc) They have great outreach ideas that could very well work in the horseshow world. I appreciate any feedback or suggestions."

Karissa, 18, Tucson, AZ Years Saved: 10 yrs Testimony: "I grew up in a Christian home with my mother as a wonderful example of Christ's love and compassion towards others and motivation in life, even when it isn't easy. I accepted Christ when I was 8 and fully understood the concept of inviting Christ into my life and living for his glory. He has blessed me and my family in so many ways since then, through my mother's divorce and getting married to my step-dad, to pulling through my three heart surgeries with flying colors and incredible faith. God's love and goals for my life are so much bigger than I can even imagine and I enjoy spending everyday learning more and more about Him and reaching out to others. Christ is truly amazing and he will and does change your life!"

Michele, 40, Livonia, Michigan Discipline: Trail Riding Years Saved: 23 years Testimony: "Jesus saved me on my way back from the high school prom in 1984. He opened my eyes to see that He loved me and had a plan for my life. Since then I have had a wonderful, adventurous walk with the Lord. I attended a bible college and was involved in teaching, church planting, missions and worship ministry for years. Now I am home schooling two young equestrians (ages 10 and 8). We love the Lord and love to ride! I would enjoy meeting other Christians in our area and would be willing to host a study. We board our horse in Milford, Michigan. Blessings! Michele"

Jennavie, 34, Waterford, Michigan Discipline: Dressage Years Saved: Since I was 12 Testimony:"I grew up in a Christian family but I didn't personally accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior until I was 12 while attending a Baptist camp. I love horses and horse lovers and believe God has created me to love these animals and their owners and to be a witness to my non-Christian dressage friends."

Debra, 51, Valparaiso, IN Discipline: Gaited Breeds, Trail Riding and Camping Years Saved: 35 years Testimony: "As a young child I went forward and joined the church and was baptized, but as a teen I asked God to forgive me of my sins and become my Lord and Savior. He did and I followed Him in believers baptism and joined the church. I have been serving Him ever since."

Kristen, 18, 
Elburn, IL               
Discipline: Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation           
Years Saved: 12yrs

Testimony:

"EFC sounds fantastic!  You have started some very great stuff, Chris!
The Good Lord has allowed me to hang onto my dream of riding following
 a near death accident in '04 when a young horse reared and fell back
 over on me, crushing my pelvis and lower back -- as they loaded me into
 the helicopter I prayed with everyone in ear-shot distance....."Lord,
 save my life and I will do your work"........it was miracle to survive,
 be able to walk again and eventually ride!  When I was ready to give up
 last year, he dropped my sweet TB mare, literally, in my lap.....like
 no kidding she is "heaven sent."  She was the result of a prophetic word
 -- the only one which I ever received from someone.  
Shortly after, more miracles showed up, and now I pick up my armor
 every Saturday morning and go into the field to be a witness and ride for
 His glory.....how could anyone who has ever ridden a horse cross country
 believe in evolution?!?!?!?!  I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge you
 for the commitment you have to making a difference
in the lives of others.....bless you for being obedient!  Best, Carla"

Sylvia, 57, San Diego, Ca Discipline: Western Years Saved: Lifetime Testimony: "I was baptized Catholic as a baby, lost my mind when I was a teenager and fell away but three years ago mom passed away and I went back to my Jesus for comfort and am staying on His path, along with my old horse...."

Christy, 21, Katy, Texas Discipline: Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation Trail Riding Years Saved: since I was 5 Shows Attending: shows at the Great Southwest Equestrian CenterEmail: mnyandrews@msn.comTestimony: "I come from a strong Christian family that showed me God's love and power. I have worked with horses for 13 years and would like to get involved with ministering with horses."

Ginny, 45, Hagerstown, MD Discipline: Dressage, Therapeutic riding for people with disabilities Years Saved: 20yrs

Deblyn, 47, Wirtz, Virginia Discipline: Western, Trail Riding When Saved: 14 years Email: jgain2@yahoo.com Testimony: "I have been saved for 14 years ,,I attend Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Before I was saved, I came from a divorced home and was a drug addict from age 13.I have been drug free for 18 years .Thank Jesus. I became saved through my job as a waitress, a customer who would not give up on me .Praise God,,. I am a nurse now at a family practice in Roanoke, Va.. Married and have two farms where we raise beef cattle and have horses for pleasure and for working the farm."

Catherine, 42, Las Vegas, NV Discipline: Trail Riding Years Saved: 15 years Testimony: "I am an "empty-nester" now and miss riding with my teenage Christian daughters! There are many people I know who ride, just not very many Christians. I would like to build friendships with people who are 'like-minded'. Thank you."

Claudia, 58, Beverly, Ohio Discipline: Gaited Breeds, Trail Riding Years Saved: Since 1977 Testimony: "I became a Christian after a very difficult period in my life, and as a new single mom, I turned to Christ in desperation after all other avenues to peace failed. Nine years ago horses came into my life and since then I have had a brief therapeutic riding program. It is currently on hold as God leads us in other directions. I'm not sure where, but am following day by day. It would be great to have a Bible study in our area with other horse lovers and find a way to share Christ with riders who don't know Him."

Jackie, 43, Terryville, Connecticut Discipline: Western Years Saved: 34yrs Testimony: "I feel the Lord is leading me to fellowship with others in the horse community. I would love to have bible study here on the farm. Or join a bible study in the area."

Iain, 22, Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada Years Saved: 4 years Testimony: "I came to know the Lord through my passions and loving aspirations of film, horses and unwanted teenagers. I almost died at age 16 and God grabbed my heart ever since I finally found Him at age 18. Now, as I age 22, He has taken me on tireless journeys. Especially with horses!"

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