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Comment on The Early Beginnings of Civility by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:23:35 +0000

I don’t recall booing other teams in HS, or really college…refs and bad calls, yes….and btw went to hs with the varsity wresting coach (Kenston HS grad, former state champ)…

Comment on Back to School in More Ways than One by Carol Howard Merritt

Carol Howard Merritt — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:11:39 +0000

Kerri, thank you so much for listening. Dr. Ray was truly inspiring!

Comment on The Early Beginnings of Civility by Jean

Jean — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:20:59 +0000

too right! what ever happened to meaningful discussion among opposing views without questioning the integrity or intelligence of the person with the opposing opinions? it’s like we feel that we must criticize personally, in order to make our point… i don’t get it.

and I agree that good sportsmanship is related. if we can’t teach our kids to compete in a game without making it personal, we’ll never make it in the civil debate department.

can you get right on this, please?

Comment on I’m Boss of My Body by Indy

Indy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:49:37 +0000

We have tried to teach this to our boys. We have also tried to teach them to listen to others that ask them to stop. I will add these words to our lesson. Thanks for the reminder.

Comment on Violence and the Cross by BelovedSpear

BelovedSpear — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:39:14 +0000

I’ve also struggled with our focus on the cross. Whenever I listen to hymns or contemporary Christian praise music celebrating or “giving thanks” for the cross, I just balk. The cross was an implement of torture, on which a dear friend died. When I think of it, I don’t feel celebratory. I feel ashamed.

What matters, I think, is not that Jesus served as a scapegoat. It is that even in the height of his suffering, the grace that filled him was unbroken. It is that Spirit of grace and forgiveness that saves.

The cross is worth keeping around for the reasons you articulate…it’s a reminder of our “need for God’s redeeming grace.”

Comment on Stuff I Love to Hear by Indy

Indy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:37:14 +0000

I used to do that too! It must make you feel good to know that you have raised her to be a reader. I hope my boys (and girl!!!!) will be readers too. I can’t get enough. Just started “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett and I can’t put it down. So interesting! Hope you survived this week. Sounded a little tough on FB.

Comment on 3 Books You Should Read by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:45:24 +0000

can’t wait to really really read for pleasure again – maybe soon after qualifying exam is over – and these are all on the list.

Comment on 3 Books You Should Read by Carol Howard Merritt

Carol Howard Merritt — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:32:19 +0000

Kerri,

Thanks for reading Tribal Church, and thanks for such a great recommendation!

Aaahhh… if only every review had the command, “Read it. Now.”

Enjoy your summer of reading! Right now, I’m in the midst of “How God Changes Your Brain.” It’s really good so far.

Comment on Memorial Day and Being a Pastor by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:54:36 +0000

I echo Marci. And as the mother of two sons who are both soldiers – and officer and an enilisted man – who holds view on war similar to both you and Marci, I also pray for peace and safety for all the men and women I know who are presently serving.

Comment on Gratitude for the South by Kerri

Kerri — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:09:16 +0000

I wish! we did see she and Amy regularly when we were in seminary at a couple of our favorite watering holes. she and her dad led a conference in DC that my friend attended and she said it was amazing!