Comments for GentleWhisper.com - By Amy Maxwell

Comment on Women Chaplains by Liz Mahon

Liz Mahon — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:29:26 +0000

Hi Amy, I do not know if you read these, but I am in!!! I was picked up as a Reserve Chaplain last month! Hooah!!! It will be an honor to serve..probably doing CHBOLC in January..

Liz

Comment on Updates for 2009-07-02 by Max Steele

Max Steele — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:03:46 +0000

(First question answered last, last question answered first…silly me!) Beeson Divinity School in B’ham, AL. They are on the campus of Samford University, but are interdemoninational. I am debating about there or Harvard Divinity. The dean and founder @ Beeson is a Harvard Divinity alum (masters of Th.D.)–he has given me a lot of insight about them now as opposed to when he was a student there. They’re kinda…well…”out there” if you get my drift. He suggests I get my M.Div. at a more Christian-centric or focused seminary and look into Harvard for my doctorate, if that is where the Lord leads me. What do you think? BTW, I am Presbyterian (PCA).

Comment on Updates for 2009-07-02 by Max Steele

Max Steele — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:56:28 +0000

Way cool, right?! CH (MAJ) James E. Schaefer gave me your blog (list of chaplain links) as one of his “To-Read” lists for Chaplain and Family Blogs and Insights. He is somewhere out of GA probably close to Atlanta. I live in Chattanooga, TN, so I guess he was the closest chaplain recruiter to me. That was back in SEP 08, now he is on extended TDY, so I’ve spoken to someone else. I look forward to meeting him because he always closes his V/M or e-mail messages, “Prayerborne!” since he has his jump wings.

Comment on Updates for 2009-07-02 by Amy

Amy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:31:12 +0000

P.S. A recruiter gave you my web address? That’s cool.

Comment on Updates for 2009-07-02 by Amy

Amy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:29:54 +0000

Hey Max! Nice to meet you. We’re not moving to TN. The kids and I are just visiting for a while. We’re waiting on active duty orders for my husband and don’t know where we’re moving next.

What school divinity school are you planning on attending?

Comment on Updates for 2009-07-02 by Max Steele

Max Steele — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:18:42 +0000

Hi Lt. Amy!

I’ve recently discovered your blog from a Chaplain recruiter, so I’ve read a bit of your postings. You and your family seem WAY cool!

I’m a Desert Storm veteran, prior Army, called to the “Muddy Boots Ministry.” I’m in the infant stages of it all, just researched it since Sept. 2008 and only yesterday spoke to a liaison. I have selected my divinity school and know it won’t be a problem getting in–I was accepted there in 1996 and have an M.S. in another field, but that is another story…

Where in TN are y’all going? Forgive me for not knowing, you’ve probably already stated that in an earlier posting. Like I said, I’ve only read the chaplaincy stuff and the latest postings.

In Christ,
Max

Comment on Coffee Bean Jewelry by Amy

Amy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:36:25 +0000

Sorry Joyce, I never made this jewelry. I just linked to it. You can try the site I linked to though.

Comment on Coffee Bean Jewelry by Joyce Wisecarver

Joyce Wisecarver — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:22:41 +0000

Are you still making coffee bean jewelry, specifically pendants and earrings?

Comment on Joel’s first 10 mile race by Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:08:09 +0000

great photos, that is quite an accomplishment, i am training for a race right now and its tough.

Comment on Summer in Salina by Dad

Dad — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:54:29 +0000

How are your allergies is Salina?

Comment on Jeremiah’s first race! by Amber

Amber — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:55:57 +0000

I am so proud to know this kid.

Comment on Jeremiah’s first race! by Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:35:27 +0000

First of all, your son is so adorable!
Second, what an awesome opportunity! He did so great!

Seriously, you have some of cutest kids I’ve ever seen!

Comment on Jeremiah’s first race! by rob horton

rob horton — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:59:36 +0000

very cool!

Comment on Summer in Salina by Sara

Sara — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:56:26 +0000

Me too!

Comment on Summer in Salina by Susan

Susan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:48:16 +0000

I’m still a reader

Comment on GentleWhisper.com is Ten Years Old! by Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:31:47 +0000

Yeah!!!! Happy 10th Anniversary GW!!!

Comment on Women Chaplains by Al lorentz

Al lorentz — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:45:40 +0000

The Bible is explicit and clear in 1 Timothy 3 on the qualifications for a Bishop (the early church term for the pastor or head of an individual church body). A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife; vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (for if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

For this reason the more fundamental and traditional churches will not ordain women (or divorced men) to this position. Unfortunately many churches focus only on these two criteria (probably because they are very easy to confirm or deny).

This does not mean that women are not fully capable of other areas of ministry including teaching, evangelism, counseling and soul winning, it just means that God had very specific requirements for this office of Bishop (the same for Deacons). I would submit that we not put people in the role of chaplain who do not qualify but that we have a position equal in rank and latitude with the chaplain for females who are called to teach, evangelize, counsel and do other essential ministerial work. In this way we can be obedient to God and still fill a vital need within the military.

Comment on Four Degrees of Love – Bernard of Clairvaux by Mike

Mike — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:03:57 +0000

I am feeling very lucky to experience the first three stages of love (as described above) at an early age. And heading toward stage 4.

Comment on Depression. It’s a depressing word isn’t it? by Amy

Amy — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:21:06 +0000

Beth, you were right. I was very, very low on Vitamin D. I’ve been taking 50,000 iu twice a week for the last 3 months. I’m getting my levels checked again next week. Thank you.

I need to write a follow up to this post.

Comment on Grief by Jami Leigh

Jami Leigh — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:40:55 +0000

Truth

Comment on Grief by Amy

Amy — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:09:39 +0000

Maybe so.

Comment on Grief by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:54:54 +0000

Maybe if I put my foot down, I’d realize I could touch bottom on my own. Get out of the water, and walk away.

Comment on Perkins Prothro Ranch by Ron Chapmond

Ron Chapmond — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:18:38 +0000

Thanks for your input Amy. I was doing some research on the Perkins-Prothro Ranch in connection with the history of the Wichita Falls based “Perkins-Temberlake” department stores. I lived in Wichita falls as a child and have fond memories of attending the Wichita Falls Boys Club. I was able to go to summer camps thru the Boys Club that were conducted at the Camp Perkins Boy Scout facility north of Wichita Falls back in the lake 50’s. Great memories. Sorry to hear of the treatment your folks received at the hands of the heirs of Mr. Prothro’s estate. I see where Mr. Prothro died in 2001. My older brother worked at the Perkins Temberlake store in Wichta Falls in the mid to late 50’s. He said they were great folks to work with. It is great that you have these very positive memories about your family and your heiritage.

Comment on eye of science by Edie

Edie — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:20:11 +0000

Hi Jenny,
First of all, you are an angel for picking up this puppy and getting her cleaned up. You said you bathed her and put Advantix on her. Did she see a vet? Did the vet do blood tests? If so, they should be able to let you know if she has any of the diseases you are concerned about. I’m sure you know you cannot get Lyme disease or RMS fever from the puppy, only from the infected tick itsef. The Advantix will prevent any ticks from getting on her, and if the vet clears her, love her to pieces. It would be very unlikely that an infected tick would be on the puppy, unattached. We did the same thing, picking up a mix (maltese and yorkie) puppy, cleaned her up, took her to the vet and had shots and Advantix….and I want to tell you…in my life I have never seen such an adorable, sweet, smart precious little girl! I wish you the best of luck.

Comment on Pineapple upside down cornbread? by SingingOwl

SingingOwl — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:44:45 +0000

MMMmmm! How easy is that, and sounds yummy. I’m trying it, just to get rid of the Jiffy corn bread in the pantry…