Comments on: Western Theology, Brennan Manning

By: This World is Not My Home… | Consider the Lilies

This World is Not My Home… | Consider the Lilies — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:06 +0000

[...] A friend’s husband shared an allegory recently on his blog. It’s about Pioneer Theology and Settlers Theology. There is a certain sense of adventure in the Pioneer way of thinking… and a certain sense of wonder as the Pioneer is never quite sure where his next meal is coming from. But if they stick with the Buffalo Hunter, they will always be fed. So we are following the Buffalo Hunter… er… the Good Shepherd. And we will see how He provides. [...]

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:15:12 +0000

I absolutely loved this analogy. A friend posted a link on facebook and “Mango Times” caught my interest. Read “Ragamuffin Gospel” years ago (life altering!) and need to check out more of his books. My infamous husband and I have been on the trail for over 30 yrs. You are way cool…

By: Shawn Doud

Shawn Doud — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:39:40 +0000

Jesus was the Pioneer who had seen the home that we were meant to settle down in. A church that resembles him must be the Pioneer one. Look forward to dinner and discussing stuff like this.

By: Fletch

Fletch — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:01:45 +0000

Wow James! Thanks for the great complement! Enjoy life on the trail my friend!

By: James

James — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:51:06 +0000

Andy, great post! I wish I would have had a dad like you growing up. Your family is blessed to have you. Very encouraging to read this!