A list of all the comments on The Schooley Files.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.comments2026-05-13T10:29:08.099-04:00Keith Edwin Schooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328169815024415532noreply@blogger.comBlogger1247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-27819914449335474622026-05-13T04:04:28.387-04:002026-05-13T04:04:28.387-04:00Exactly! Also how could Jacob work 7 years for Laban and not know their tradition? Surely Jacob should’ve known about first born marriages right? Did he never speak to Laban in those 7 years? Did Rachel never speak to Jacob in those 7 years? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-77403737416087744182026-02-22T19:58:40.961-05:002026-02-22T19:58:40.961-05:00Unrequited love is painful. We never hear anything about Leah or Rachel&#39;s mom. Nor do we truly know how their father viewed them. They may have had no say over what happened to themselves and Leah had no choice about deceiving Jacob. What kind of man was Jacob if he could consummate a marriage with someone not knowingwho he was consummating with.? Sounds like a pig to me. What happened to all that&quot;love&quot;Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-20630374519611399482026-02-19T10:52:43.068-05:002026-02-19T10:52:43.068-05:00Sorry cannot feel sorry for leah and her evil sons. She did not have to deceive jacob. I cannot understand why God always rewards people who knowingly hurt people. Meanwhile when you do the right thing he curses you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-73692244266892929922025-09-20T03:43:04.344-04:002025-09-20T03:43:04.344-04:00I really appreciate how this article frames marriage and family as reflections of God’s image, especially the idea that permanence calls us to grow beyond selfishness and toward unity. In seasons of change—whether marriage, new family dynamics, loss, or renewal—<a href="https://www.lifesuccesscounseling.com/blog-3/why-choose-cincinnati-marriage-counselors-insights-from-ashley-partin" rel="nofollow">life transitions counseling</a> can be a tremendous help navigating those challenges. At Life Success Counseling, we support people through the hard work of aligning values, communication, and expectations so that transitions don’t just strain—but become opportunities for deeper love and purpose. It takes courage, but investing in that kind of growth can bring lasting fruit for you, your spouse, and your family.Elysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682897307710539650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-15061520772208367582025-06-29T02:37:36.082-04:002025-06-29T02:37:36.082-04:00Hi Gerry, thanks for the comment.<br /><br />A Rufus is mentioned twice in Scripture. The man who was compelled to carry the cross was Simon of Cyrene, &quot;the father of Rufus and Alexander&quot; (Mark 15:21). The other mention of a Rufus is in Romans 16:13. He&#39;s evidently living in Rome, and Paul greets him. We don&#39;t know if these two passages refer to the same Rufus, but I think it&#39;s likely. <br /><br />The biblical Rufus is probably not the same one portrayed in the Chosen, however. A Roman magistrate, already middle-aged, wouldn&#39;t have a father who could be compelled to carry Jesus&#39; cross, and then be greeted by Paul some 20 years later.Keith Edwin Schooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328169815024415532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-58719333373458081922025-06-28T20:04:28.395-04:002025-06-28T20:04:28.395-04:00Who is Rufus, of the guy Simon Zee what attempting to kill?<br />The Guy that was aware and ready for Simon&#39;s attack is Atticus Aemilius Pulcher. <br />In the Bible, Rufus was a believer. Who was compelled to help carry the cross. Gerry Nieveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440929241549597031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-27685763904625933342025-06-23T11:27:50.556-04:002025-06-23T11:27:50.556-04:00I appreciate how this article beautifully connects the concepts of marriage and family to the profound truth that we are made in God’s image, illustrating how our closest relationships mirror His love, grace, and justice. For couples looking to embody this divine reflection more fully in their marriage, working with a caring <a href="https://www.lifesuccesscounseling.com/" rel="nofollow">marriage counselor in cincinnati</a> can help translate these truths into daily practice. At Life Success Counseling, we offer compassionate, faith-centered support to help couples grow in grace, understanding, and unity. Investing in a strong, God-honoring marriage through intentional counseling can transform family life and bring deep, lasting joy.Elysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682897307710539650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-77666774081461638662025-06-22T14:13:46.911-04:002025-06-22T14:13:46.911-04:00Mr Breen has recently moved to West Yorkshire, near to his old base of Sheffield in the UK. He has rebranded his personal website, and has recently published a new &#39;legacy&#39; edition of Building A Discipling Culture. He has published a series of letters - where he effectively describes using one of his signature &#39;huddles&#39; to &#39;restore&#39; him to a position so that he can restart his ministry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-89996460813249096952025-05-22T09:13:49.404-04:002025-05-22T09:13:49.404-04:00Absolutely loved reading your article. You articulated so many of my own thoughts and feelings perfectly about the episode. And your analysis on it was incredibly insightful.. God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-77430411618778578452025-02-13T01:59:40.715-05:002025-02-13T01:59:40.715-05:0011 Cow Woman - you get (at least!) one extra cow for enduring his cluelessness. 🙏 God bless you! 💖Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-79066807640090604772024-10-30T15:10:45.105-04:002024-10-30T15:10:45.105-04:00gdElysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682897307710539650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-36708785720379190352024-09-27T09:11:37.520-04:002024-09-27T09:11:37.520-04:00I do not have any recent news, but it may simply not be affecting the circles I am currently in. Last I heard (but this was several years ago) Breen was tweaking and rebranding some of his work, so it may well be out there under another name. I think non-biblical ideologies representing themselves as more deeply biblical, with the lure of drawing in more people, will always be a recurring phenomenon. There are plenty of warnings against false teaching in the New Testament itself. For something similar, check out Melissa Daugherty on YouTube, especially regarding her new work involving New Thought.Keith Edwin Schooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328169815024415532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-27197426026213546392024-09-27T09:03:03.801-04:002024-09-27T09:03:03.801-04:00Michael Irwin contacted me and provided another copy of his commentary on Building a Discipling Culture. I have re-uploaded it and re-established the links in the post above.Keith Edwin Schooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328169815024415532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-49288889724623832392024-09-27T01:03:57.544-04:002024-09-27T01:03:57.544-04:00Do you have any recent news of 3DM ideology and theology wreaking havoc in churches?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-77296188463638368072024-02-12T23:44:17.364-05:002024-02-12T23:44:17.364-05:00Great story! It&#39;s directly applicable to marriages. But even more so when we see the price that Jesus paid for us on the cross. He thinks every one of us is a 10-cow-person! And if He values you so much that He would give His life for you, then how ought we value ourselves and others? <br />Blessings<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-40178877663879142612024-01-30T21:12:17.524-05:002024-01-30T21:12:17.524-05:00I&#39;m sorry to say that I don&#39;t have a way to contact Mr. Irwin. He was an elderly man at the time we had an email correspondence, and that was several years ago. I was unaware that the links were broken. Keith Edwin Schooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328169815024415532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-30953425664660550902024-01-30T20:32:53.682-05:002024-01-30T20:32:53.682-05:00Neither of these links work, nor a search on Irwin. Do you have any way to still access? Michael Irwin, who has written an excellent, detailed commentary on Building a Discipling Culture, describing the weaknesses and dangers, as he sees them, of Breen&#39;s approach. It is my honor and pleasure to make his commentary available to anyone who would like to read it. You may download it by clicking this link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-81522650007519395802024-01-21T03:54:56.774-05:002024-01-21T03:54:56.774-05:00Sad but no surprise!<br /><br />https://mailchi.mp/f005fbccce83/collecting-stories-of-gods-faithfulness-1633894?e=a90b11d6a0&amp;fbclid=IwAR3a2PrFHnbPqXTMNf8qoXsA0moS6NHHCXrwGFOA82Ci1z5KoEoG41nxnAo_aem_AUsxMpTmx3_BVJjZ_pSGfyg-EokXaVMaFeSJdHTkdeQnOlF0XmSEzz3Kq5QtNnNMPaIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-16507364418141072902024-01-12T22:35:30.243-05:002024-01-12T22:35:30.243-05:00Love the episodes.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-80435283688263488002024-01-04T17:00:50.743-05:002024-01-04T17:00:50.743-05:00I look forward to your comments and reflections. I really appreciate your take on the series when you state that it is INSPIRING, but not INSPIRED. I do, however, believe that God can take the seeds that may be planted thru this series and with the help of believers see a harvest of followers. For such a time as this 🙏🏽. PB Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-24575428048451864372024-01-03T19:30:50.100-05:002024-01-03T19:30:50.100-05:00Read your article, and appreciate your insight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-36819856253402433902023-12-18T20:30:43.292-05:002023-12-18T20:30:43.292-05:00Appreciate the recommendation. Let me try it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-78618982828864709942023-02-06T16:07:04.661-05:002023-02-06T16:07:04.661-05:00Amen Pastor.Jesus M Rosanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-18305388152431384092022-11-20T11:45:54.700-05:002022-11-20T11:45:54.700-05:00I am wondering if anyone has any recent updates, reviews, commentary in this area. Lately, Fall 2022, I’ve seen names like Alan Hirsch, Leonard Sweet and a local California person who is connected to Breen and another group Access Leadership, and the larger 3DMovements group. I read many of the early writings. But this is still very active and the Leonard Sweet connection has been there for some time. There are lots of interconnections in this movement. There is definitely a side of what the old reformers would have called the “Visible Church”, that is very active teaching what they often call old paths to Leadership, Discipleship, Mentoring, and Spiritual Direction. Hardly a day goes by with my running into some form of the new/old Spirituality, manifesting itself as an old and ancient lost way.<br /><br />Looking at scripture (and it’s true we would need to study these verses in context of the whole Bible) would be useful, to see if this is truly Biblical, actual a new Gnosis or just a movement that God in his Sovereign sovereignty allows, or truly a wrong path.<br /><br />Here are a few challenging passages. Btw my personal old path is when I reached back to the KJV Bible a few years ago. These are favorites:<br /><br />Jeremiah 6:16-17 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. 17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.<br /><br />(The real old Path)<br /><br />Btw…whatever path we are on I think Jesus did leave us a caution ⚠️, and a rule to apply if true miracles or simple acts of service are done in Jesus name and to the glory of God.<br /><br />Mark 9:38-41 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. 39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. 40 For he that is not against us is on our part. 41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.<br /><br />As the Westminster Catechism begins…<br /><br />Larger Catechism<br /><br />Q. 1. What is the chief and highest end of man?<br />A. Man&#39;s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18950992.post-46632708129171795992021-10-05T17:15:47.428-04:002021-10-05T17:15:47.428-04:00Network Church Sheffield has really hit rock bottom, Peter and Anne Findley have left before covid and the new Leaders Sam Evans business focused and Mike Rutter pastoral side are now in charge. The Network Church Sheffield site is rundown and looks to be in a state of disrepair. It looks,like they have rented most of their buildings out to various businesses. There is a constant smell of cannabis emanating across the site and drug dealers are regularly seen parked up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com