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innerstrife : To Lisa

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 20:14:04 +0000

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innerstrife : The Road to Hell...

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:15:43 +0000

Larry - Excellent points! I'm not certain, but I don't think this guy is a believer. He was using the concept as a rhetorical device to make his point. Was his video laden with logical fallacies? Yup. Was it still thought provoking? Yup. I didn't post it as something that I would stand behind or endorse, but rather as a launching point for thought and discussion. :) Great analysis of his misuse of the proverbial statement.

innerstrife : Kaylee's Birthday Shoot

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:22:34 +0000

i love it

The Narrow Road : http://thenarrowroad-andyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-education-experiment.html?utm_source=feedburner&

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:52:29 +0000

I would like to affirm you. You are not a dinosaur. I have done an online class. I appreciated the convenience, but the lectures, class interaction and separation from the campus experience are huge drawbacks. I don't plan on taking another online class any time soon. Miss seeing you on campus!

innerstrife : Sobering (and cold) Post

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:52:19 +0000

Thanks for the accountability. Writing now! :)

innerstrife : A long-overdue confession...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:12:13 +0000

I know, right? I never reply to them.

Lutheran Logomaniac : Why do we make the sign of the cross?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:02:33 +0000

Excellent post - Thank you! I was at Concordia - River Forest in 1990 when the idea of doing the sign of the cross seemed to be making a resurgence. In our society it does have the "stigma" of Rome, but the historic roots are rich. I appreciate your article.

innerstrife : Fifteen Minutes That Changed the World

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:08:37 +0000

Okay. Just discovered that the anonymous post above was my 11 year old daughter. I thought it was a little creepy and stalkerish. That explains quite a bit! I have spawned weird, but great children. :)

innerstrife : Fifteen Minutes That Changed the World

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:38:24 +0000

Thanks - I appreciate the encouragement! Don't look up to me, though. Anything of me that appears in the least bit to be admirable is not of me, but of God. If you ever want to touch base or possibly meet, let me know - I can't facilitate that from an anonymous comment. :)

The Narrow Road : The Last Holdout

Mon, 25 May 2009 16:09:00 +0000

My Google analytics shows that I have one consistent reader from North Dakota. I'll see what I can do to point him your way. :) I hate to think your map is incomplete!

innerstrife : Even in the little things...

Sun, 24 May 2009 17:42:38 +0000

Isn't it amazing how the Spirit works? I love that we were both brought to the same passage of scripture independent of one another when considering this issue. I encourage you to talk to me regardless of your conclusion. I think that it is essential that you confront me if you feel there is a biblical issue. But I also think Scripture speaks clearly about the importance of unity in the body - if there is a personal issue, we should talk it through. I'll be praying about this as well, and I look forward to hearing from you. Do you have my personal email address and/or phone number?

innerstrife : Even in the little things...

Sun, 24 May 2009 15:24:16 +0000

Thank you for the encouragement and clarification! I do appreciate these kind words in the face of what could be received as an attack from a critic. In the light of this message, could I gently encourage you to respond to me following the pattern of Matthew 18? "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother."

innerstrife : Even in the little things...

Sun, 24 May 2009 15:19:45 +0000

When I was in Human Resources, I received many anonymous notes complaining about bosses, co-workers and other company issues. Standard industry best-practice is to discard and ignore anonymous notes. The pastor of my church receives many anonymous letters and notes as well. He and the elders have a policy - if a letter comes in anonymously, it is shredded in front of another staff member or elder without ever having been read. Take a look at this article: http://www.ministryhealth.net/mh_articles/188_lib... I am responding here to tell you this because I *genuinely* want to address the issues you've raised. Please contact me via email or the comment field here on the website if you don't wish to do it here.

innerstrife : Manifestation of Grace

Sun, 24 May 2009 03:40:13 +0000

The learning curve isn't too bad. It is a very intuitive system. I actually have a hard time going back when I'm using a PC! I think you'd enjoy the world of Mac. Thanks for the encouragement on the blog - I'm always in a debate as to whether I should post what is going on in our lives...Most people seem to appreciate hearing what God is doing, even though it isn't the easiest thing to share. :)

innerstrife : Even in the little things...

Sun, 24 May 2009 03:31:02 +0000

Hi, Annoyed - I'm afraid I am unwilling to reply to your comment because you have submitted it anonymously. That said, I would love to engage in this conversation with you! If you would be willing to put your name to your words, I can give your comment credibility and discuss this with you. If you wish to remain anonymous, I can respect that as far as the website goes - Contact me privately, and I will post the fruit of our discussion on the website maintaining your anonymity - only I will know who you are. If you are anonymous because you are friend, family or someone I know, please understand that I welcome this exchange. I want people to sharpen, challenge and confront me when they feel I am doing the wrong thing. If I know you, our relationship won't be damaged or uncomfortable because of this exchange. If anything, it will be strengthened! Again, please contact me - publicly or privately, and we can talk about this...But I am unwilling to address an anonymous concern. I wish I had a way to know that you received this reply. If you are unwilling to do this, at least let me know via another anonymous comment so I can consider this issue closed. I look forward to meeting with you, whether it be face-to-face or via the web.

innerstrife : Happy Star Wars Day!

Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:52 +0000

You're just jealous you didn't post it first. :) Now. May the fourth be with you.

The Narrow Road : In God We Must...

Sun, 3 May 2009 02:29:29 +0000

Great quote - I often find that my feelings in the moment shake my faith. But when I stand strong in what I know God will do, my emotions are less chaotic. :) It is a hard lesson to learn, and one I am learning daily. I'd rather walk by faith than by my own power any day - but that is often easier said than done.

innerstrife : I appreciate your prayers!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:17:34 +0000

It's possible! I have the Harris class on the radar, but that is my only W/F class. If God provides a job, I may need to keep those days open. I've heard Harris is the guy to take that class with - I am looking forward to it! If I can make it work, I'd like to take or audit another Pentecost class. It's been my spiritual food for the week these past two semesters.

innerstrife : I appreciate your prayers!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:04:48 +0000

Thanks for your encouragement, Andy. Your blog has been a daily encouragement to me - it's been great getting to know you!

A Trinity of 3 : The Importance of the Doctrine of the Trinity

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 02:53:46 +0000

I would like to see the first point expanded on a bit. Why was the divinity of the Son necessary in order for atonement to be accomplished? Wouldn't His sinlessness be sufficient? Do we have any scriptural or theological proofs for the necessity of the hypostatic union in the atonement? (I'm speaking with someone on this exact issue right now - would love to hear your thoughts.)