Comments on: End Game http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/ Let these stones be a witness to what we have done here this day. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:54:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tim Sweatman http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6758 Tim Sweatman Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:37:19 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6758 Art, Imagine my surprise when, after about 3 weeks of being unable to follow the blogs, I discovered on the same day that both you and Marty are taking your blogs in an entirely different direction. I'll try not to repeat what I said on his blog, but my feelings are mixed. Obviously I believe this move is a detriment to the efforts to bring reform to the SBC, but I cannot help but think that in many ways this new focus will greatly benefit the Kingdom. As I mentioned in my comment on <a href="http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/18/and-how-have-we-come-to-this/" rel="nofollow">And How Have We Come to This?</a>, I have a hunch I will need you, Marty, and others to help me figure out the practical aspects of these new avenues of partnership and cooperation because I really think the time is soon coming where the SBC will no longer be a viable avenue of cooperation. I'll miss your insights and analysis on SBC matters, but I look forward to seeing how you apply your skills and wisdom to matters more missional in nature. Art,

Imagine my surprise when, after about 3 weeks of being unable to follow the blogs, I discovered on the same day that both you and Marty are taking your blogs in an entirely different direction. I’ll try not to repeat what I said on his blog, but my feelings are mixed. Obviously I believe this move is a detriment to the efforts to bring reform to the SBC, but I cannot help but think that in many ways this new focus will greatly benefit the Kingdom. As I mentioned in my comment on And How Have We Come to This?, I have a hunch I will need you, Marty, and others to help me figure out the practical aspects of these new avenues of partnership and cooperation because I really think the time is soon coming where the SBC will no longer be a viable avenue of cooperation. I’ll miss your insights and analysis on SBC matters, but I look forward to seeing how you apply your skills and wisdom to matters more missional in nature.

]]> By: Bart Barber http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6706 Bart Barber Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:42:16 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6706 Art, May God bless you in your upcoming pursuits. Happy VBS! Art,

May God bless you in your upcoming pursuits. Happy VBS!

]]> By: Bart Rhea http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6663 Bart Rhea Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:05:04 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6663 Art - As a member of SDBC the past year, I have grown to love and respect you and your family. You are Art. No falsehoods, no pretenses, no favoritism...just Art. CB - I don't know what the reference to dessert is...but you do need Art's recipe for his world famous grilled steak. Art – As a member of SDBC the past year, I have grown to love and respect you and your family. You are Art. No falsehoods, no pretenses, no favoritism…just Art.

CB – I don’t know what the reference to dessert is…but you do need Art’s recipe for his world famous grilled steak.

]]> By: David Rogers http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6662 David Rogers Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:50:26 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6662 Art, Thanks for your service and insight. I will continue to check in here to see what the Lord leads you to contribute toward the edification of His Body. Art,

Thanks for your service and insight. I will continue to check in here to see what the Lord leads you to contribute toward the edification of His Body.

]]> By: cb scott http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6658 cb scott Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:31:03 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6658 Les, It was good to see you at the SBC. I do want to tell you one thing; I will not read Art's blog if it is about dessert recipes:-) cb Les,

It was good to see you at the SBC. I do want to tell you one thing; I will not read Art’s blog if it is about dessert recipes:-)

cb

]]> By: Bryan Riley http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6655 Bryan Riley Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:23:08 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6655 There is nothing too hard for God. Thank you, Art. I say praise to Him for what you are about to begin. May you walk circumspectly and be filled with wisdom and strength from God alone. There is nothing too hard for God. Thank you, Art. I say praise to Him for what you are about to begin. May you walk circumspectly and be filled with wisdom and strength from God alone.

]]> By: Les Puryear http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6648 Les Puryear Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:29:23 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6648 Art, I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent together in SA. You have a great heart and a wise mind. I, for one, will continue reading your blog whether you talk politics or dessert recipes. Regards, Les Art,

I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent together in SA. You have a great heart and a wise mind. I, for one, will continue reading your blog whether you talk politics or dessert recipes.

Regards,

Les

]]> By: marie http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6646 marie Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:37:52 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6646 Now THIS is what I would call unity! I have been reading your posts with interest as to what was really going on in the SBC. I am no longer SBC, but I still care... I, too, am looking forward to what Jesus Christ has planned for your church and reading here how He is accomplishing His will in answer to His prayer in John 17. This sounds like a Paul and Barnabas moment when they fought about John Mark. The LORD was still able to use both even after their rift!!! :) Abundant blessings to you! Marie Now THIS is what I would call unity! I have been reading your posts with interest as to what was really going on in the SBC. I am no longer SBC, but I still care…

I, too, am looking forward to what Jesus Christ has planned for your church and reading here how He is accomplishing His will in answer to His prayer in John 17.

This sounds like a Paul and Barnabas moment when they fought about John Mark. The LORD was still able to use both even after their rift!!! :)

Abundant blessings to you!

Marie

]]> By: Brad Guenther http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6638 Brad Guenther Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:50:45 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6638 Art, I for one will be excited to stop by far more often. Missions, cooperation, and loving our churches, our communities, and our Lord are what it is all about. I've hated all the anger and division I've felt in myself and look forward to linking arms with you and others around moving forward. God bless. Art,
I for one will be excited to stop by far more often. Missions, cooperation, and loving our churches, our communities, and our Lord are what it is all about. I’ve hated all the anger and division I’ve felt in myself and look forward to linking arms with you and others around moving forward.
God bless.

]]> By: David Phillips http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6637 David Phillips Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:43:15 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2007/06/14/end-game/#comment-6637 Art, Knowing what I know, all I can say is: "The Best is Yet to Come!" Art,

Knowing what I know, all I can say is: “The Best is Yet to Come!”

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