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I sure would be interested if anyone has read "Think Again a Response to Fundamentalism's claim on Christianity" by Dr GaryCox, I've enjoyed it. -Bob

This is a site that really teaches me a lot, makes me think and makes me feel welcome, I wish the same for you, Berrybug. Welcome

Does anyone have any insight, opinions, or rescources on Stewardship and "charitable giving" from a PC point of view. As I have become acquainted with this site the last 2 years the many mentors and advocates that I have been able to read through the threads on this site have motovated me to change some of my giving patterns. Because of that I am trying to find various charities that especially try to help people help themselves. Any Ideas??? Thanks - Bob

I accidently put in the wrong reply Peace 4682, I just want to welcome you and am going to check out the site that you recommend thanks

Ditto Flow and Jerry

"In the name of Jesus" by Henri Nouwen a one hour read worth the time

The people that make comments on this site just make my day. You all make me feel like I belong to a community of believers. thank you very much. I think you all fulfill point #7 along with others on the 8 points of tcpc. thanks again.

Do you think there will be a way to purchase the tapes of this.

Thanks Lee-I think I'll order it tonight.

I think some of the talk radio shows talk about this because they don't have anything else to talk about and this is a topic that many people have an opinion on. I'm with AR and OA. PS. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone that frequents this wonderful site.

Thanks-she's doing real well now. Bob

Here goes. My wife and I went to my parents- in- law for the 36th thanksgiving in a row. I complained all the way to their home(15 minutes) about how long we would have to sit around the table while others were out walking, watching football, hunting etc. My parents in law are traditional. We brought rolls and vegetables. We had 2 crackers with cheese on them and juice for the 36th year in a row. When that was cleared away we had a wonderful meal of great food. It was predictable and unappreciated by me as usual. Just before dessert my wife quietly left the table. I didn't even notice. She was gone several minutes I think. A few of the kids started to leave the table too. I've never done this because I know my Mother in law doesnt like us leaving before everyones finished and it wasn't like my wife to leave either. I saw my wife setting in the other room so I thought I better check to see why she left the table. I went in the other room and asked what was wrong. She told me that something wierd was going on. She was losing her vision, she said. She could not feel her hands or feet. I kept talking to her but she eventially quit responding. I hollared in the other room to call 911 and kept talking to my wife but she did not respond. By the time the Rescue team got their they did what they do and took her the the hospital about 5 minutes away. I followed in my car. By the time I got to the hospital she had come to because of the oxygen they had put her on. Her Blood pressure was at 60/35 and starting to gradually come back up but they could nt do much else without knowing what medication she was on. It was quite evident by then that she was over the worst of it and would seem to be alright for now. I had to drive to our home 15 minutes away to check what pills she was on so they could try to get to the bottom her problems. I had been calm until I began to drive home to get my wifes pills and its then that I got rather emotional and I realized how thankful I am for my wife and how much she means to me. For those of you that read all of this. Thanks. Its now Friday night and my wife is doing very well and in a very mysterious way, yesterday was my best thanksgiving in my 36 years of marriage. Please celebrate with me by counting you blessings.

Well said Fred....I too believe that a genuine encounter with God can begin ONLY when the "canned mass-membership mentality" of conventional religion ends. Can I be a trouble maker now, and ask you to define "geniune"? Just kidding! Blessings, Jerry <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am really enjoying this thread. Maybe it is because I enjoy reading J Chittister so much. I agree with the statement about the "canned mass membership mentality" and a "genuine encounter with God". I was wondering since I am always searcing for the "genuine encounter" and since I participate in a conventional worship service regularly and usually do not find a "genuine encounter with God" at these services. Does anyone have any ideas on how these "worship services" might be changed in order to contain more spirituality or "genuine encounters with God"

Someone from this site helped me to get hooked up with Brian McClaren's, "A New Kind of Christian". I really enjoyed "Stealing Jesus" by Bawer also.

Welcome Kendra-If this site does for you what it does for me I think you'll find it to be a safe place to grow spiritually. I also like to read and enjoyed "the Simple Faith of Mister Rogers" by Amy Hollingsworth.

I was 8 years old and remember Ted Klu hitting2 home runs and the Sox shutting out the Dodgers 11-0 on Early Wynn's shutout. Good memories.

"For the Love of God"--A hand book for the Spirit--edited by Benjamin Shield and Richard Carlson has 25 original writings by The Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, Sue Bender, Thich Nhat Hanh, Andrew Harvey, Harold Kushner, and many others. This serves as a very good Devotional for me. "For the Love of God" gathers some of the most revered late-twentieth-century teachers in religion adn psychology to provide spiritual nourishment.

Thanks Rog

Thanks a lot for the ideas.

I was wondering if anyone has a favorite book or author that speaks to the subject of prayer?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Carl-I just bought the book on your recommendation. I'll let you know what I think. So far I'm 1/3 done and enjoying it. thanks,bob

Thanks for the information. My heart goes out to Scott Pecks family. It was Scott Peck that started my journey in "real" Christianity and I like to think his Wisdom will continue on for an eternity. I have listened to his "Abounding Grace" An anthology of Wisdom as a morning devotion, for years.

Thanks for your quick response. I'm looking forward to reading the two you recommend.

It's been a while since anyone posted here. I just finished "A New Kind of Christian". Although I am not a pastor, I find many similarities in my life to the Character of Dan in the book. Any thoughts on a good follow up book to this one or are there any particular threads or websights that might be of help. Thanks to anyone who can help!