RE: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy

[ShieldsFamily]

PS One thing I thought about while reading Willard was that he has a talent that I also appreciate in David Miller; the ability to express himself through very clear metaphors.� I find DavidM does this quite well also, and I always marvel when he comes up with them. JIzzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 3:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   What I'm about to say is no joke. I had breakfast with seven people Monday, each of whom had read Willard. They compared 'the Willard gospel' to the 'Kruger gospel'. I believe that to be a fair and accurate comparison. ----- Original Message ----- From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: November 04, 2004 16:11 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   Lance, Now that you have inserted yourself into my question to Jonathan, insulted and shouted at me, I would appreciate an answer from Jonathan. I did not post a “caricature” of you. I simply asked a straightforward question. For some reason it has caused quite a reaction from you. In Willard’s description of “The Gospel on the Left” I find an amazing similarity to the gospel embraced by you, Jonathan, and John.  I would like to know how you see yourself differently. Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 2:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   Iff what I said was so then, NO INSULT. I've read everything Willard has written. NO I don't see your charicature of myself or of Jonathan in Divine Conspiracy. ----- Original Message ----- From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: November 04, 2004 15:09 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   Lance, Please be more specific, as “many of your posts” is a bit vague.  Please clarify how my post was imprecatiing.  I had a real theological question (do you see yourself when the author describes Leftist theology?), and for an answer I am insulted.  I was hoping for an honest answer to my question instead.  Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   Why is it that so many of your posts read like imprecatory Psalms? Sadly, I'm aware of just how serious, and certain, you are.  ----- Original Message ----- From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: November 04, 2004 14:17 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   I am VERY serious.  How about yourself, Lance? Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 11:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   Now cut that out (Rochester implied)!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: November 04, 2004 12:25 Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   Jonathan, Have you read The Divine Conspiracy? If so, did you recognize yourself in his explanation of the theology of the Left? Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hughes Jonathan Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy   I heartily endorse Izzy's recommendation.  Dallas Willard is well worth reading and digesting. Jonathan Hughes     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ShieldsFamily Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [TruthTalk] The Divine Conspiracy I am making a book recommendation to any/all of you on TT: The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard.  I decided to read it, although it looked pretty thick and deep (ie: time consuming!), after reading that the foreword was written by an author I highly respect, Richard Foster.  He writes, "A masterpiece and a wonder...the book I have been searching for all my life."   My husband and I are reading this together (and I cheat and read ahead while he is at work during the day because I can’t wait.) I am struck by how many topics we have discussed on TT that are addressed in this book, and I have barely started.  I am even more struck by the brilliant way the author makes the complicated clear, and excites me about the wonders of Jesus.  I’d like to go into more detail, but will wait to see if anyone is interested.  But, trust me, you cannot read this book w/o being changed!   Izzy This e-mail and any attachments contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be illegal. Thank you for your cooperation in connection with the above. Ce courriel ainsi que tous les documents s’y rattachant contiennent de l’information confidentielle et privil�gi�e. 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