tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post3849332883934026065..comments2023-09-18T08:44:40.951-05:00Comments on faith in community: The Remains of my DayDiane M. Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-7758577257416275962007-11-12T15:45:00.000-06:002007-11-12T15:45:00.000-06:00in third grade they still love books and words, I ...in third grade they still love books and words, I think. kids aren't as jaded then...Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-79256423692331433282007-11-12T15:07:00.000-06:002007-11-12T15:07:00.000-06:00I did not get a Bible until 9th grade ( the end of...I did not get a Bible until 9th grade ( the end of confirmation) _ way too late- what is the magic of 3rd grade?Law+Gospelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635380643783565043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-60938398394959253692007-11-12T12:32:00.000-06:002007-11-12T12:32:00.000-06:00Great reflection, thanks.Great reflection, thanks.Pastor Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494101435500835028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-34037682984326012622007-11-12T09:03:00.000-06:002007-11-12T09:03:00.000-06:00well, Lindy, you have a point...in third grade, I ...well, Lindy, you have a point...<BR/>in third grade, I couldn't tell her about the Gospel of Mary yet, but I did remind her that there were women disciples, like Mary M.Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-72694718297475040692007-11-12T08:00:00.000-06:002007-11-12T08:00:00.000-06:00Well, there ARE girl stories, the foremost being T...Well, there ARE girl stories, the foremost being The Gospel of Mary. It's just that the boys wouldn't let them be in the Bible. Maybe the better question is how can we reform what we call canonical? Are we telling the right stories? <BR/><BR/>Just personally, I am pretty much done with "The Bible" in its current form. <BR/><BR/>LindyLindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662429826507775390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-80183543756442067012007-11-12T00:06:00.000-06:002007-11-12T00:06:00.000-06:00You had a lovely day. Thanks for sharing it.You had a lovely day. Thanks for sharing it.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785984092226524603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-3221787332538452802007-11-11T22:55:00.000-06:002007-11-11T22:55:00.000-06:00I love how you talked to the kids about the four d...I love how you talked to the kids about the four different STORIES. The little girl's response was very good. What a good conversation you all had.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061517211101084120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-638204057396736152007-11-11T21:40:00.000-06:002007-11-11T21:40:00.000-06:00Fran, FYI, back in the olden days we got Bibles in...Fran, FYI, back in the olden days we got Bibles in the 7th grade. too late, I think. I like when we do it now.Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-30644398137587296022007-11-11T21:18:00.000-06:002007-11-11T21:18:00.000-06:00As a Catholic kid in 1965, there was no Bible in 3...As a Catholic kid in 1965, there was no Bible in 3rd grade!<BR/><BR/>However, thankfully that has changed.<BR/><BR/>As for your third graders, I have so enjoyed reading about them. This is so lovely and warms my heart. And then a new little girl from India.<BR/><BR/>Is this not the birthday of Luther or was it yesterday? I recall hearing that.<BR/><BR/>Due to some bad ideas on the part of the church I attend, Martin Luther had to follow his heart and did. I have this eternal image of him, that I once read about, privately still saying Mass in his cell. To himself. In German.<BR/><BR/>Anectdote or truth - it causes me to pause and pray.<BR/><BR/>We are all brothers and sisters, are we not.<BR/><BR/>Two other things- <BR/>1- yes come tomorrow, we are the same age!<BR/><BR/>2- thanks for your wonderful remarks that really helped me calm my anger and clarify my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Peace to you sister.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-6370868758004902822007-11-11T18:35:00.000-06:002007-11-11T18:35:00.000-06:00We didn't so anything special for the veterans tod...We didn't so anything special for the veterans today. I'm surprised because we have several in the congregation.<BR/><BR/>The gift of Bibles with the children's names on them is a lovely idea, Diane.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1086978161944568008.post-77990611853500630782007-11-11T15:31:00.000-06:002007-11-11T15:31:00.000-06:00I can't find my Bible from 3rd grade, I had looked...I can't find my Bible from 3rd grade, I had looked for it while home last. It seems to be avoiding me for some reason. I couldn't find the one they gave me for graduation either. Next time I am back home, I am going to look for them again, though.<BR/><BR/>I am happy you recognized your veterans.<BR/>Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376092948526809123noreply@blogger.com