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by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Announcements and Introductions
Topic: 100 Members
Replies: 5
Views: 2444

100 Members

MN has 93 members at this moment.
100 may register in less than one month from initial site activation, i believe to be October 19, 2016. interesting.

particularly since the registration process had some awkward moments, and the MD-MN auto-redirect just began a few days ago. so. :arrow:
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Conservative Anabaptists and Birth Control
Replies: 116
Views: 14355

Re: Conservative Anabaptists and Birth Control

in order to leave your children, you first must have them. ;)
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Conservative Anabaptists and Birth Control
Replies: 116
Views: 14355

Re: Conservative Anabaptists and Birth Control

i always thought of our children as gifts of God, belonging to God, we are the caretakers. we experienced 3 miscarriages, 2 before a live birth, 1 in between, no cause known. when my granddaughter was born, i thought, "in us, God trusts," i was so touched by the infant's dependency and vul...
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Phoenix Arizona conservative Mennonite churches?
Replies: 11
Views: 3133

Re: Phoenix Arizona conservative Mennonite churches?

i hope this works out:
Ernie's Anabaptist Fellowship/Church Finder
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=51
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Announcements and Introductions
Topic: Additions
Replies: 312
Views: 78543

Re: Additions

In addition to suggestions below, a Church Finder Section would be helpful to highlight queries like the one in this thread. Allow me to suggest an "Events, Conferences, Workshops, & Institutes" thread where upcoming gatherings can be announced. It would be a great way to improve awar...
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: The Homestead
Topic: Campground Ramblings
Replies: 402
Views: 44002

Re: Campground Ramblings

The Tiny House thread was lost-in-the-fire. :(
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Phoenix Arizona conservative Mennonite churches?
Replies: 11
Views: 3133

Re: Phoenix Arizona conservative Mennonite churches?

MaxPC wrote:It occurs to me that a Church Finder section to highlight these queries would be helpful on MN. ;)
yeah. 'could be named, "Ernie's Church Finder," to get his attention. 8-)
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Phoenix Arizona conservative Mennonite churches?
Replies: 11
Views: 3133

Re: Phoenix Arizona conservative Mennonite churches?

hey, blanco :D it took me awhile to figure you out. don't give up your search without contacting Ernie, through PM or email. he may not be as active on MN, but, he has kindly offered to be available for questions. he's in the Members section. interested. did you resolve the recent family struggle yo...
by temporal1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:12 am
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Definitions of Christian Discipleship
Replies: 11
Views: 1674

Re: Definitions of Christian Discipleship

“Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” This is, perhaps, the best known and most commonly quoted statement made by St. Francis of Assisi. it's also been attributed to Pope Francis, i suppose that means, author-unknown. :) i first read it in recent years, it reminded me of my r...
by temporal1
Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Freedom of speech vs gender rights
Replies: 2
Views: 588

Re: Freedom of speech vs gender rights

You are spot on with your analysis of that...recently just finished leading a seminar on this topic, particularly as it relates to the conservative Anabaptist church. Certainly the eye opening part for me was that the American brothers who were there certainly (fortunately), trail we Canadians in c...