Comments on: Life of the Mind – Part 2 http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/ incantations at the edge of uncertainty Mon, 21 May 2012 01:57:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: rose http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 rose Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:55:50 +0000 http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/#comment-2282 Julie, I came across your comments. It's very interesting how God is leading His people into "all Truth" through His Holy Spirit, as promised in John 16:13. Norman Wright is a good man. I have his book "Quiet times for Couples" have enjoyed it for many years reading together first thing with hubby....he is thought provoking..instead of giving all the answers. It's interesting to note he has come to the conclusion he has re the bodily resurrection. As in the early Apostles Creed.. the belief in the bodily rising in stated very clearly..I believe it...as a Seventh-day Adventist, it is the only conclusion one can come to reading Jesus' Words eg. John 5;25-29, John 11's raising of Lazarus. What a cruel trick if he was already in heaven. I could go on 1 Cor:15, 1 Thess. 4;16. Julie, For good, reliable children's books that teach Truth to the children, search for Adventist Book Centre online. There is a wealth of children's resources. God bless. Rose, Australia. PS Try reading 'The Great Controversy between Christ and Satan" for something to really get your teeth into...available from same source. All the best with the pregnancy xxx Julie, I came across your comments. It's very interesting how God is leading His people into "all Truth" through His Holy Spirit, as promised in John 16:13. Norman Wright is a good man. I have his book "Quiet times for Couples" have enjoyed it for many years reading together first thing with hubby….he is thought provoking..instead of giving all the answers. It's interesting to note he has come to the conclusion he has re the bodily resurrection. As in the early Apostles Creed.. the belief in the bodily rising in stated very clearly..I believe it…as a Seventh-day Adventist, it is the only conclusion one can come to reading Jesus' Words eg. John 5;25-29, John 11's raising of Lazarus. What a cruel trick if he was already in heaven. I could go on 1 Cor:15, 1 Thess. 4;16. Julie,
For good, reliable children's books that teach Truth to the children, search for Adventist Book Centre online. There is a wealth of children's resources. God bless. Rose, Australia. PS Try reading 'The Great Controversy between Christ and Satan" for something to really get your teeth into…available from same source. All the best with the pregnancy xxx

]]> By: sonja http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2176 sonja Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:10:58 +0000 http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/#comment-2176 Julie ... I read this a couple of days ago, but didn't have time to respond then. However, I've had a smile on my face ever since. I remember trying, time after time after time to fit in and "get with the program" in women's bible studies. I tried Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, everything ... I could not tolerate them. I could barely tolerate leading them, because then I had to do a lot of research in order to stay ahead ... but never, ever Beth Moore or Kay Arthur ... those were/are horrible!!! I hate them ... they are novocaine for the brain. Julie … I read this a couple of days ago, but didn't have time to respond then. However, I've had a smile on my face ever since. I remember trying, time after time after time to fit in and "get with the program" in women's bible studies. I tried Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, everything … I could not tolerate them. I could barely tolerate leading them, because then I had to do a lot of research in order to stay ahead … but never, ever Beth Moore or Kay Arthur … those were/are horrible!!! I hate them … they are novocaine for the brain.

]]> By: Pistol Pete http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Pistol Pete Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:14:49 +0000 http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/#comment-2163 When I read in the Bible that we must become like children to enter God's kingdom, I think a part of this is in asking questions and not settling for easy answers. While I do think we should aim for a simple/plain interpretation of Scripture, I've often found this to come through disciplined study of the Word as well as reflection on what the Spirit is saying through God's people (including Biblical scholars). When I read in the Bible that we must become like children to enter God's kingdom, I think a part of this is in asking questions and not settling for easy answers. While I do think we should aim for a simple/plain interpretation of Scripture, I've often found this to come through disciplined study of the Word as well as reflection on what the Spirit is saying through God's people (including Biblical scholars).

]]> By: billh http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2155 billh Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:55:17 +0000 http://julieclawson.com/2008/02/20/life-of-the-mind-part-2/#comment-2155 Again, fascinating topic. Julie, I've led men's small groups for many years. Most of them have been in the nature of Bible Studies. I'll take a brand new believer anytime. They do three things I find delightful. First, they have not yet learned the 'right answers' and often will read the actual words much more closely and clearly. Second, they don't know or accept church talk and will require people to define their terms. Third, they draw from their own experience. This is particularly useful with someone familiar with poetry or literature. They approach scripture with a lot of other life experience. While for some people, faith is simple and childlike, there is nothing childish about the study and discipline necessary to really try to understand the Bible. Again, thanks for these good words. It's been fun to discover your blog. Again, fascinating topic. Julie, I've led men's small groups for many years. Most of them have been in the nature of Bible Studies. I'll take a brand new believer anytime. They do three things I find delightful. First, they have not yet learned the 'right answers' and often will read the actual words much more closely and clearly. Second, they don't know or accept church talk and will require people to define their terms. Third, they draw from their own experience. This is particularly useful with someone familiar with poetry or literature. They approach scripture with a lot of other life experience.

While for some people, faith is simple and childlike, there is nothing childish about the study and discipline necessary to really try to understand the Bible.

Again, thanks for these good words. It's been fun to discover your blog.

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