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Truth Aficionado
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| Posted 6/15/2004 3:46 AM (GMT -6) |   | quote:
Originally posted by might-be-don
I met-a-four legged dog that only had three legs.
peace, don
Do you know what the three legged dog said when he limped into town?....
I'm looking for the guy who shot my pa!
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Humphrey Bogart
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| Posted 6/15/2004 3:51 AM (GMT -6) | |
Hi Jo-Anne!
To me this board is like an addiction and I just can't kick the habit. Does anyone know the number of Internet Discussion Boards Anonymous?
Have ... exams ... must ... not ... post ...
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quest for truth
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| Posted 6/15/2004 4:44 AM (GMT -6) | | I had viewed this board as an open door to discovery.
Now, after Dr. Boyd's post on some people being "scary" I am viewing this board more as a swinging door that attempts to shut some out.
My heart is grieved. | | Back to Top | | |
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Truth Aficionado
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| Posted 6/15/2004 4:45 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Originally posted by might-be-don
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Originally posted by sparknheart
Do you know what the three legged dog said when he road into town?....
Are you sure you didn't mean "rowed" into town?
peace, don
He rode on the road, or maybe hopped. Sorry, I remember now, he limped into town. | | Back to Top | | |
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Truth Aficionado
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| Posted 6/15/2004 4:55 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Originally posted by quest for truth
I had viewed this board as an open door to discovery.
Now, after Dr. Boyd's post on some people being "scary" I am viewing this board more as a swinging door that attempts to shut some out.
My heart is grieved.
Come on QFT,
We need to lift you up. I think the whole thing is getting blown out of proportion. I think all Doc was saying was he don't have time to engage with everyone, he can't save the world. Maybe that's one reason why he writes books.
Maybe he understands kingsaints quote:
"Cynicism wins every battle, but Pragmatism wins the war."
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Sisters of Cain
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| Posted 6/15/2004 5:29 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Originally posted by quest for truth
I had viewed this board as an open door to discovery.
Now, after Dr. Boyd's post on some people being "scary" I am viewing this board more as a swinging door that attempts to shut some out.
My heart is grieved.
QFT, there have been a few who have used this forum to grind their personal axes against Boyd's position as a preacher at a church which has NOTHING to do with this site. This site is for discussion of issues.
Don't worry, I've seen the "scary" people list* and you're not on it.
*I'm being facetious
Example, if you blame your divorce on the "open view" and it's proponents, you just might be a "scary" person. Especially if you stalk "open theists" at "open view" discussion sites. | | Back to Top | | |
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1Heart
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| Posted 6/15/2004 11:46 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Originally posted by quest for truth
I had viewed this board as an open door to discovery.
Now, after Dr. Boyd's post on some people being "scary" I am viewing this board more as a swinging door that attempts to shut some out.
My heart is grieved.
Quest,
Nothing about you is scary that I can see. You have an honest, searching heart and the Father loves that. We all have quirks, insecurities at times, but that doesn't make us scary. I agree with Sisters...if you're blaming the Open View for something (such as divorce), or attacking the Open View (when this is an avenue to discuss ideas), then perhaps "you" (not you personally) are "scary" in the sense that "you" (again, not you personally) have some wounded areas that are perhaps (just perhaps) beyond the scope of the purpose of this board. However, having said that, God can use the people here to bring about healing as well, as we are open to hearing from Him through the people here, through His Word, through our times with Him as a result of this discussion.
Would all the "scary" people please stand up and be identified? I think we need to be able to cut each other a lot of slack and be able to laugh with each other - but most of all, as you've said yourself - enjoy the door to discovery that this board has provided, for whatever time it is helpful for you. There may be a "season" in your life where "you" (we) leave this behind (for a time, or for good), but for now I'm glad that I (and you) are still here.
Your heart is good Quest. I believe those are Jesus' sentiments as well. I believe that's what He would say to you (if He were here posting).
I'm glad for the openness of this board (pun intended).
God bless you Quest. I hope that your heart is encouraged and that you'll stick with us a while longer. 
Jo-Anne
"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."
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quest for truth
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| Posted 6/15/2004 6:01 PM (GMT -6) | | Thank you Sparknheart, Sisters of Cain, and moon_river_j
Your kind words of encouragement are very appreciated. I am sorry for coming off so sensitive to what Dr. Boyd posted but it just hit me hard. It confused me to hear that Dr. Boyd and perhaps others would want to avoid certain posters on this board since he has been preaching and writing about accepting people and ascribing unsurpassable worth....
This board needs people such as the three of you. I am so thankful for MANY of those who are posting on the board now. It may just be me but there seem to be quite a few supportive and uplifting people here. Again I thank you for lifting me up. This type of interaction feels more like the open door that allows discovery.
Bless you! | | Back to Top | | |
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Truth Aficionado
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| Posted 6/16/2004 6:10 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Originally posted by quest for truth
Thank you Sparknheart, Sisters of Cain, and moon_river_j
Your kind words of encouragement are very appreciated. I am sorry for coming off so sensitive to what Dr. Boyd posted but it just hit me hard. It confused me to hear that Dr. Boyd and perhaps others would want to avoid certain posters on this board since he has been preaching and writing about accepting people and ascribing unsurpassable worth....
This board needs people such as the three of you. I am so thankful for MANY of those who are posting on the board now. It may just be me but there seem to be quite a few supportive and uplifting people here. Again I thank you for lifting me up. This type of interaction feels more like the open door that allows discovery.
Bless you!
Thank you QFT,
You have displayed a lot of compassion on this board and your post have been an inspiration to me.
Blessings,
Mark
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