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Kelli
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Posted 11/14/2004 3:57 PM (GMT -6)

Hello!

I am new here, and I am wondering if there is a way to change my user name. I went into "edit profile," but do not seem to be able to change it.

Anyhow, I was led to read a couple of Dr. Boyd's books and cannot tell you how excited I am to find this discussion forum!

Thanks,
Kelli

Kelli

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Posted 11/14/2004 4:09 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli

Hello!

I am new here, and I am wondering if there is a way to change my user name. I went into "edit profile," but do not seem to be able to change it.

Anyhow, I was led to read a couple of Dr. Boyd's books and cannot tell you how excited I am to find this discussion forum!

Thanks,
Kelli

Hi and welcome. Smile

I would just create a new profile.

Kelli
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Posted 11/14/2004 5:08 PM (GMT -6)

Thank you!

Kelli

1Heart
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Posted 11/14/2004 9:43 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli

Hello!

Anyhow, I was led to read a couple of Dr. Boyd's books and cannot tell you how excited I am to find this discussion forum!

Thanks,
Kelli

Ah! A Deja vu moment - in more ways than one. Kelli, I was equally excited to find the board, about a year ago. Nice to meet you, and, as I was informed - the new "guy" brings the donuts!

Which two books have you read? This view will change your walk with the Father. It will change how you live, and minister, and how you pray. It makes a whole lot of other things that never made sense before - make sense!

Glad you're here,
God Bless,
Jo-Anne

"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."

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Posted 11/15/2004 1:25 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by sparknheart

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli

Hello!

I am new here, and I am wondering if there is a way to change my user name. I went into "edit profile," but do not seem to be able to change it.

Anyhow, I was led to read a couple of Dr. Boyd's books and cannot tell you how excited I am to find this discussion forum!

Thanks,
Kelli

Hi and welcome.
I would just create a new profile.

Unfortunately, that's the only way, register a new username.
Everything else in the profile is editable.

welcome, cousin

"Listen, strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony."

Tom
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Posted 11/15/2004 3:10 AM (GMT -6)

Welcome aboard Kelli. Happy posting!

Tom

Kelli
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Posted 11/15/2004 7:06 AM (GMT -6)

Hi!

Thank you for the warm welcome. I just finished reading Repenting of Religion and Skeptic's Letters. Now, without sounding melodramatic, I have to say that when I read these 2 books, if felt as though I had arrived "home" in my walk with the Lord. I'm sure others have experienced this, but I have not! I have been interested in apologetics for a year or so now and am considering applying to Biola's graduate degree, so this is how I came across Dr. Boyd's books. I had no clue; it was a blessed stumble in the bookstore when I found the first one. After reading it, I noticed his name ON MY BOOKSHELF with his other book! I just hadn't had the time to read it. Wow. I consider it a gift to be able to blend intellectual curiosity with my faith.

I don't want to sound like some kind of *freak* but I have ordered 3 more of his books to read. Any recommendations? The ones I am getting are, um..."something imaginative prayer," Seeing is Believing, and I cannot recall the other title.

Kelli

Kelli

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Posted 11/15/2004 7:09 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli
I don't want to sound like some kind of *freak* but I have ordered 3 more of his books to read. Any recommendations? The ones I am getting are, um..."something imaginative prayer," Seeing is Believing, and I cannot recall the other title.

I'm currently reading "God at War" but it's slow going because there's no pictures....

Tigress
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Posted 11/15/2004 9:45 AM (GMT -6)

Oh Kelli, your profile looked so great with a husband and 11 pets! I wuv amminaaals!

Tigress

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JEE
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Posted 11/15/2004 11:46 AM (GMT -6)

Hi Kelli,

Dr. Boyd's God of the Possible is absolutely essential to understanding the basic paradigm of the Openness of the future. Is God to Blame would also be quite helpful and illuminating to anyone, in my opinion. While Letters From a Skeptic is a classic, due to the many factual, biblical, and philosophical errors contained in Repenting of Religion, it really should be taken out of print, in my not-so-humble opinion. Big Smile

But nearly every other book I've read by Dr. Boyd is simply outstanding.

Welcome to the forum and blessings to you,

John

http://revivaltheology.net

Kelli
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Posted 11/15/2004 3:45 PM (GMT -6)

Hi!

I will read God of the Possible; I think this may clear up some of my confusion regarding exactly what is meant by God having (or not having) an agenda. Thank you!

Kelli

Kelli
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Posted 11/15/2004 3:47 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Tigress

Oh Kelli, your profile looked so great with a husband and 11 pets! I wuv amminaaals!

Oh, so this is how everyone replies to quotes. I was thinking this forum is full of some excellent typists! :) Yes, we definitely have a house full of animals! The pugs are second-best to human children!

Kelli

Tom
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Posted 11/15/2004 4:38 PM (GMT -6)

11 pets, eh?

You guys will never guess where I am. Laika, check this out. I'm speaking at a missions convention here outside of D.C. The church puts me up in a member's home, one of their staff. I arrive today to the home. The parents are both out of town in NY, but their daughers are all home...all 11 of them. They showed me in, got me settled in the guest room, and are doing meals too. Amazing. Oh, wait, then have 10 girls and one boy. Home schooled, all of 'em. The oldest is 22. All great great kids. A wonderful family. I was just amazed.

Eleven!

Tom

trosie
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Posted 11/15/2004 4:52 PM (GMT -6)

Oh, Kelli, it is wonderful to hear that you have 11 pets! I bet they keep the two of you busy.

God of the Possible changed my life. It opened up truth for me. I am excited to hear what you think of it after you read it.

God's blessings,
trosie

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Posted 11/15/2004 4:57 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by TGB
You guys will never guess where I am. Laika, check this out. I'm speaking at a missions convention here outside of D.C. The church puts me up in a member's home, one of their staff. I arrive today to the home. The parents are both out of town in NY, but their daughers are all home...all 11 of them. They showed me in, got me settled in the guest room, and are doing meals too. Amazing. Oh, wait, then have 10 girls and one boy. Home schooled, all of 'em. The oldest is 22. All great great kids. A wonderful family. I was just amazed.

You make it sound like you're not used to wonderful, well-behaved children..... Big Smile

We don't have any pets, just four cats.

JEE
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Posted 11/15/2004 6:36 PM (GMT -6)

"Hoarding Pets May Be Sign of Mental Illness"

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=31416

Clown

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1Heart
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Posted 11/15/2004 8:56 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli

Hi!

I will read God of the Possible; I think this may clear up some of my confusion regarding exactly what is meant by God having (or not having) an agenda. Thank you!

Kelly,

God of the Possible is a wonderful book to start with. My personal favorite of all was "Is God To Blame?" It is wonderful from a ministry standpoint. I know you'll enjoy them, and this is a good place to discuss, any and all questions. I've been here a while, and am still exploring some things about the open view. There's a lot to explore!

Sorry for confusing you about the "agenda" thing. It was just a thought/question that I threw out there late one night, and I appreciate the feedback.

A plan is different in my mind, but that's probably just because I've heard so much negative talk about agendas. I agree though - that the future is partly open and partly settled...so that requires a plan or an agenda, and of course...with the Father...that's always a positive thing.

God Bless,
Jo-Anne

"Sometimes all we can do is go back to the character of God, and drop anchor there."

Kelli
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Posted 11/16/2004 7:19 AM (GMT -6)

Jo-Anne,

Thank you! I better get busy reading. Everyone here is so gracious; I appreciate your input and willingness to answer questions. This can be so frustrating...reading something great and not having anyone to bounce questions off of. I'm excited!

Kelli

Kelli

Kelli
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Posted 11/16/2004 7:25 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by JEE

"Hoarding Pets May Be Sign of Mental Illness"

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=31416

Ew....uh...thanks for sharing?! LOL

Kelli

JEE
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Posted 11/16/2004 1:00 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli

quote:
Originally posted by JEE

"Hoarding Pets May Be Sign of Mental Illness"

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=31416

Ew....uh...thanks for sharing?! LOL

Hi Kelli,

I just happened across the above news article yesterday, right after I read your post about your eleven cats. It just seemed funny to me. No offense intended to you personally; you seem quite sane. Big Smile

John

http://revivaltheology.net

Kelli
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Posted 11/16/2004 3:11 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by JEE

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli

quote:
Originally posted by JEE

"Hoarding Pets May Be Sign of Mental Illness"

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=31416

Ew....uh...thanks for sharing?! LOL

Hi Kelli,

I just happened across the above news article yesterday, right after I read your post about your eleven cats. It just seemed funny to me. No offense intended to you personally; you seem quite sane.

I'm always a bit nervous when someone thinks I'm sane! 11 cats? No John: 2 rottweilers, 4 pugs, 3 cats, and 2 tree frogs! Not that your really that interested! LOL Hey, nice website. I am a student at Indiana Wesleyan Univ. and I've often wanted to know more about J. Wesley.

John

Kelli

JEE
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Posted 11/16/2004 4:24 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by Kelli
I'm always a bit nervous when someone thinks I'm sane! 11 cats? No John: 2 rottweilers, 4 pugs, 3 cats, and 2 tree frogs!

Okay, I respectfully withdraw my diagnosis then! Big Smile

quote:
Hey, nice website. I am a student at Indiana Wesleyan Univ. and I've often wanted to know more about J. Wesley.

Thanks. Working on expanding my site, with a whole new template and more original material soon.

To get the basic gist of Wesleyan thought, his classic, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection is absolutely essential. It's only about 150 or so pages, and by and large is pretty easy to read once you get used to the somewhat archaic English of the mid 1700s he used. It is available free for online viewing at the following United Methodist website:

http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/perfect.html

Blessings in Christ,

John

http://revivaltheology.net

Kelli
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Posted 11/16/2004 6:33 PM (GMT -6)

Thank you; I appreciate that!

Kelli

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