en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/750292 Comments by kelmint http://kellyminter.com/2014/04/you-are-always-with-me/#IDComment820839510 Kara, thank you for such affirming words. I am truly honored to know that God would use me in your life. I can't imagine what the last three years have been for you, but I know the Lord doesn't waste anything. Thank you for the time to share. The book of Nehemiah was a blessing and challenge for me, so I'm glad you're experiencing it that way too. Many blessings to you, Kelly Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:09:50 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2014/04/you-are-always-with-me/#IDComment820839510 http://kellyminter.com/2014/04/you-are-always-with-me/#IDComment818338278 Thank you so much. Such encouraging words. We're all on a journey as we understand more every day what it means to get to be with Him. Thanks for your comments about the studies. I believe the 1, 2 & 3 John study will release in November of this year, 2014. Many blessings to you. Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:26:46 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2014/04/you-are-always-with-me/#IDComment818338278 http://kellyminter.com/2014/04/you-are-always-with-me/#IDComment816511930 Thank you so much Kathy. So encouraging to hear your story. Thank you for taking the time to share. Also, love to hear about the eight women from different denominations meeting together. Sounds amazing. Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:35:33 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2014/04/you-are-always-with-me/#IDComment816511930 http://kellyminter.com/2013/04/quiet-and-small-its-okay/#IDComment610680749 Hi Patti, Sometimes when I mention a particular author or book it doesn't mean I've had a chance to research his or her entire history or body of work. I've read several books by Nouwen and never have I read anything that has ever hinted at any of the things you mentioned. I have only known him to point to Jesus Christ and the fundamentals of the Christian faith. I have a strong desire to share biblical truth and to promote others who do the same, so I hope this blog will not be taken as an offense but as an encouragement. I truly hope this helps. -Kelly Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:36:37 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2013/04/quiet-and-small-its-okay/#IDComment610680749 http://kellyminter.com/2012/06/my-first-garden-quick-post-2/#IDComment389093287 HI Vicki - Internet is pretty poor in the Amazon as you can imagine :) I'll try to put a blog post together recapping some of our experiences. It was a very blessed and effective time. I love that part of the world! Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:55:35 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2012/06/my-first-garden-quick-post-2/#IDComment389093287 http://kellyminter.com/2012/06/online-summer-bible-study-opportunities/#IDComment389092156 Christine, I can't tell you what a blessing this is to me. I'm so glad that God is speaking into your adoption process through the book of Nehemiah. Keep me posted as you persevere toward bringing home this precious son! Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:54:09 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2012/06/online-summer-bible-study-opportunities/#IDComment389092156 http://kellyminter.com/2012/05/nehemiah-and-beth-moores-summer-blog-study/#IDComment361552345 Christine, this is so awesome. Love the cultural diversity this is going to bring to the table. Amazing! Thanks for letting me know... Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:15 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2012/05/nehemiah-and-beth-moores-summer-blog-study/#IDComment361552345 http://kellyminter.com/2011/03/the-fitting-room-is-ready-for-pre-order-ships-april-1st/#IDComment172502225 The next study is on the book of Nehemiah. It's called, "Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break" and will be out Feb 1, 2012, Lord willing! Thanks so much for your sweet encouragement! Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:18:57 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2011/03/the-fitting-room-is-ready-for-pre-order-ships-april-1st/#IDComment172502225 http://kellyminter.com/2011/03/the-fitting-room-is-ready-for-pre-order-ships-april-1st/#IDComment150764930 Hi Kim, The Fitting Room is actually not part of The Living Room studies (like Ruth and No Other Gods) but is a book on the Christian virtues. It does have some discussion questions that can be done in a group, but just wanted to let you know it\'s not a bible study per se. My next study on the book of Nehemiah will be out Feb, 2012 Lord willing! Tue, 10 May 2011 19:47:51 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2011/03/the-fitting-room-is-ready-for-pre-order-ships-april-1st/#IDComment150764930 http://kellyminter.com/2011/03/the-fitting-room-is-ready-for-pre-order-ships-april-1st/#IDComment138883612 Hi Tonia, It's not part of the Living Room Series. I'm working on that study right now though, so stay tuned. However, The Fitting Room is a book on the virtues that includes discussion questions for group time, but it isn't a bible study per se. Hope this helps! Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:57:49 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2011/03/the-fitting-room-is-ready-for-pre-order-ships-april-1st/#IDComment138883612 http://kellyminter.com/2010/12/deeper-still-birmingham-al/#IDComment116088908 Hey Keri. Thanks for the encouragement. The song was called "My Portion You Will Ever Be" :) Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:50 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/12/deeper-still-birmingham-al/#IDComment116088908 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105265018 We just found a plug-in that allows you to print the recipes easily so I hope you find it helpful. Thanks for the suggestion! Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:01:43 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105265018 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105248951 Alli! Hit Garrett's Farm - he's in the main section about halfway down on the right (if "scratch" is on your left). His name is Ray and he's great. He'll give you chicken backs (or other parts) for really cheap. Also, his whole chickens aren't bad. $2.99 a pound I think. You'll really like him - he's a great guy. Very "salt of the earth" and loves NASCAR :) Miss you! Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:21:48 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105248951 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008353 Alejendro - I think you do the same thing without the chicken. Just throw in tons of vegetables and stalks and spices and boil/simmer for several hours and I think you'll have something really great. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:59:38 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008353 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008224 Will have to try this!!!!! Thanks for the tip. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:58:42 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008224 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008193 Yea. Love it! This is the way I see it... better tasting, how God designed it, more nutritional - and, yes, a bit more expensive but worth the investment. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:58:27 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008193 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008102 I wish there was a way to do this but I don't have that option on Word Press that I know. If you copy and paste into a document you could print the recipe I believe. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:57:39 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/10/homemade-chicken-stock/#IDComment105008102 http://kellyminter.com/2010/06/beth-moore-summer-study-update/#IDComment90392656 Hi There! Thank you for this question and forgive my delayed reply. I have been finishing up a book and have gotten so behind! I'm not sure I have a great answer to your question, other than there must have been something that deeply connected them to Naomi. Think about the many years they were married to her sons, the discussions they surely had about living in Bethlehem, their God and their traditions. This would have had a great affect on Orpah and Ruth - I even think of how incredibly close my brother in-law is to my family after seven years of marriage to my sister. I think he would say we are really his family now. So, even though it might have been perfectly normal for them to have returned to their own families, I think it is also very plausible that they would want to stick with Naomi and make a new life in the land that had been their husbands' home. These are just my thoughts... I sure hope they help! Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:31:48 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/06/beth-moore-summer-study-update/#IDComment90392656 http://kellyminter.com/2010/06/beth-moore-summer-study-update/#IDComment90391483 Love it. Thanks Leslie in Utah! From - Kelly in Nashville :) Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:27:54 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/06/beth-moore-summer-study-update/#IDComment90391483 http://kellyminter.com/2010/06/beth-moore-summer-study-update/#IDComment90391297 So grateful for this comment and for your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to share. This is a blessing! Mon, 2 Aug 2010 19:27:22 +0000 http://kellyminter.com/2010/06/beth-moore-summer-study-update/#IDComment90391297