Author Topic: Boardom (Read 9451 times)

SomeKittens · « **Reply #50 on:** July 06, 2010, 10:41:37 PM »

Quote from: Ring Wraith on July 06, 2010, 10:28:53 PM

The Shack [amazing book by Paul Young. you will never see God the same way again!]

on a side note, I hated The Shack. on another note, it's a very biased book and I suggest that whoever reads it has their beliefs solid before reading it. and keep in mind it's fiction. things like the "no-hierarchy" of God go against the Bible. there were other things I disagreed with.
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Ditto(ish). It's a good book for those dealing with Theosophy (Why God allows bad things to happen), but otherwise, it's fiction.

Quote from: CJSports on July 06, 2010, 10:25:43 PM

But you absolutely wouldn't believe how fake it is and it gets annoying trust me. I also go to a public school so most of it is for popularity and not even thinking about god. That's is why i chose the option that i do.

Hallelujah Amen! It's glad to see Christians willing to go against social norms for their faith.

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #51 on:** July 07, 2010, 01:48:12 PM »

Quote from: marc on July 06, 2010, 09:30:44 PM

if you are a fan of fiction like myself here are some books that will keep you on edge and make u think about God from a different angle:

Black (Circle Trilogy)
Red (Circle Trilogy)
White (Circle Trilogy)
Heaven's Wager [all by Ted Dekker]

After Black, Red, then White, I would recommend Showdown, Saint, then Sinner, followed by "The Lost Books 1-6," and then finally Green (All are basically connected, but Showdown ties the Paradise Novels and the Serial Killer Series together. To add a different twist, I would recommend Skin, House (By both Tedd Dekker and Frank Peretti), Boneman's Daughter, Thr3e, and the rest of Dekker's Serial Killer Thriller Series. Btw, Thr3e and House have been made into movies. About Serial Killers, but not necessarily tied to the Paradise Novels.

Dekker and Peretti are phenomenal Christian Fiction writers. Their stories are woven more as Parables, so they tend to keep all audiences interested.

-C_S

LadyNobody · « **Reply #52 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:17:54 PM »

Quote from: marc on July 06, 2010, 10:06:49 PM

i was mostly joking about that one. if you like an exciting fiction i highly recommend those books. you ought to be able to find most of them at a nearby library.

[to SomeKkittens:] i didn't mean to give anyone the wrong impression. i've had a healthy relationship with my girlfriend for almost 2 years and we haven't so much as kissed. we have mentors and people we're accountable too as well. however if you have anything i am more than humble enough that i would accept your offer. i certainly won't say that i know everything.

God Bless y'all!
marc = )

I am very glad to see there's other people like me. When I had a boyfriend for almost two years, most people thought I was crazy not to kiss him, even my Christian friends. Now that we're not together, I am SOOOO glad I refrained. While I hope your relationship lasts longer than mine did, if it doesn't, I can assure you won't regret your choice to not kiss. Keep going strong!

~Britta

JSB23 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 07, 2010, 06:14:25 PM »

I recommend Souls in the Great machine by Sean McMullen

SomeKittens · « **Reply #54 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:42:18 PM »

Quote from: JSB23 on July 07, 2010, 06:14:25 PM

I recommend Souls in the Great machine by Sean McMullen

THANK YOU! I read the whole Greatwinter Trilogy two years ago, and tried to recommend it to others, but I had forgotten the name of both the book and the author.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #55 on:** July 08, 2010, 11:23:50 PM »

Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on July 07, 2010, 01:48:12 PM

Quote from: marc on July 06, 2010, 09:30:44 PM
if you are a fan of fiction like myself here are some books that will keep you on edge and make u think about God from a different angle:

Black (Circle Trilogy)
Red (Circle Trilogy)
White (Circle Trilogy)
Heaven's Wager [all by Ted Dekker]

After Black, Red, then White, I would recommend Showdown, Saint, then Sinner, followed by "The Lost Books 1-6," and then finally Green (All are basically connected, but Showdown ties the Paradise Novels and the Serial Killer Series together. To add a different twist, I would recommend Skin, House (By both Tedd Dekker and Frank Peretti), Boneman's Daughter, Thr3e, and the rest of Dekker's Serial Killer Thriller Series. Btw, Thr3e and House have been made into movies. About Serial Killers, but not necessarily tied to the Paradise Novels.

Dekker and Peretti are phenomenal Christian Fiction writers. Their stories are woven more as Parables, so they tend to keep all audiences interested.

-C_S

as much as I am a Ted Dekker fan, I really didn't think all those books were incredible. I liked Saint, but The Lost Books series was only for making Green better. Paradise Novels fell flat with Sinner. Skin was good until the twist. hated that.

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #56 on:** July 09, 2010, 02:10:19 AM »

Quote from: Ring Wraith on July 08, 2010, 11:23:50 PM

as much as I am a Ted Dekker fan, I really didn't think all those books were incredible. I liked Saint, but The Lost Books series was only for making Green better. Paradise Novels fell flat with Sinner. Skin was good until the twist. hated that.

True, Sinner was a bit of a disappointment. The reason I recommend all of them though is because each book (Besides the Serial Killer Series) contains little pieces of information about the characters and helps provide more background. Such as in the case of Billos/Billy. The only real connection with the Serial Killers is the names of the killers and something Marsuvees Black mentions about there being others like him. I just love the complexity of how Dekker has written these stories. Btw, Burn is an extremely disappointing book for Dekker fans if you haven't read it already. I haven't finished it and I've had it since it came out. Yeah, the twist in Skin was a bit annoying.

On a side note, I once worked in a Family Christian Bookstore, and I got my copy of Green 1 day before it was released... So many good perks when working at a store like that. Too bad I am horrible at promoting items I've never bought/used, otherwise I might still be working there!

-C_S

Shofarblower · « **Reply #57 on:** July 09, 2010, 11:25:07 AM »

Quote from: Ring Wraith on July 06, 2010, 10:28:53 PM

the rest are good (although I haven't read Heaven's Wager or Piercing the Darkness), but you failed to add Obsessed, Green, and Blink to the Ted Dekker books.

I highly reccomend reading Piercing the Darkness. The most beautiful depiction of someone accepting Messiah I have ever read. I won't give anymore info in case you plan on reading it.

Master KChief · « **Reply #58 on:** July 09, 2010, 11:28:49 AM »

how about the first book, this present darkness? i thought the first book was amazing.

Bryon · « **Reply #59 on:** July 09, 2010, 11:58:22 AM »

Quote from: Master KChief on July 09, 2010, 11:28:49 AM

how about the first book, this present darkness? i thought the first book was amazing.

Agreed. I loved that book. I went on vacation with my family in Junior High (in 1987 I think) and read that book straight through. I do remember being a little jumpy when walking in the dark for the next day or two, though.

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #60 on:** July 09, 2010, 12:11:27 PM »

I work 35-38 hours a week, without counting getting ready and driving distance, I stay pretty busy. But before work I go work out practically everyday. I try to work out 5 days a week. You have more energy throughout the day, and feel better overall. I saw you said you're 13 though, so this might not be the best option. I would call friends and find things to do, the summer goes by too quick so get outside while you can, and hang out with your friends.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #61 on:** July 09, 2010, 01:12:01 PM »

Or figure out a way to "re-balance" Redemption, with a solution everyone likes.

CJSports · « **Reply #62 on:** July 09, 2010, 02:55:25 PM »

Working out is a good solution because I do a lot of sports but the problem is that I would do only for about an hour a day so that's only one thing to do. I try to hand out with friends but for some reason I'm one of the only people in my town that's not busy.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #63 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:02:20 PM »

Quote from: CJSports on July 09, 2010, 02:55:25 PM

I try to hand out with friends but for some reason I'm one of the only people in my town that's not busy.

Perhaps you could shower more often?
I KID!

TheJaylor · « **Reply #64 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:19:40 PM »

this thread is boring me. ha...ha...ha...because it's called boardom. just kidding I like to go outside and I also like to go camping. so convince your parents to take you camping

CJSports · « **Reply #65 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:29:59 PM »

I'm confused about your post some kittens, your saying I don't shower enough so people don't hang out with me. If you are and its supposed to be a joke its not funny. Next time try and come up with something original. And by the way I meant that people are always on vacation so no one is around to hang out with.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #66 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:38:09 PM »

Quote from: CJSports on July 09, 2010, 03:29:59 PM

I'm confused about your post some kittens, your saying I don't shower enough so people don't hang out with me. If you are and its supposed to be a joke its not funny. Next time try and come up with something original. And by the way I meant that people are always on vacation so no one is around to hang out with.

If you were offended, I'm sorry. My post was not meant to be offensive, but rather kidding around. As to originality, can you quote another place where inappropriate hygiene has been used as a form of comedy on these boards?

CJSports · « **Reply #67 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:40:01 PM »

LOL, good point and no offense taken it just wasn't funny.

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #68 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:40:06 PM »

Probably about 1000x if you try hard enough. You weren't around for the "Andy smells like tacos" fiasco.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #69 on:** July 09, 2010, 03:54:10 PM »

mmmm... Fiascos...

JSB23 · « **Reply #70 on:** July 10, 2010, 01:26:53 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on July 07, 2010, 09:42:18 PM

Quote from: JSB23 on July 07, 2010, 06:14:25 PM
I recommend Souls in the Great machine by Sean McMullen
THANK YOU! I read the whole Greatwinter Trilogy two years ago, and tried to recommend it to others, but I had forgotten the name of both the book and the author.

I absolutely loved it, I locked my self in my room for a day and a half and read it straight through

SomeKittens · « **Reply #71 on:** July 10, 2010, 01:30:12 PM »

Oh, that's no fun. Then it's over with.
I probably would have done that if I weren't reading three other books and having a massive summer schedule.

JSB23 · « **Reply #72 on:** July 10, 2010, 02:57:52 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on July 10, 2010, 01:30:12 PM

Oh, that's no fun. Then it's over with.

But if I stop it's no fun because I don't know how it ends

SomeKittens · « **Reply #73 on:** July 10, 2010, 03:37:20 PM »

Heck, he could have kept writing about Greatwinter for all eternity.

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Author Topic: Boardom (Read 9451 times)

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