I've experienced it first hand. I would not be where I am in my relationship with Jesus were it not for some of the valleys I've walked through.
Amen. And the grace received after accepting Him is truly a miracle. I really like these threads. The funny things and the hunting and current events are great, I have really grown to enjoy time spent over the last year or so, but it is comforting to know there is also an interest in Christ as Savior on here as well. And as they say, talking about small groups, where two or more are gathered in His name... We have prayer triplets at my church, and each person chooses three people in need of guidance that all three pray for them. It's been powerful.