Comments on: Responding to a comment from a reader http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/2009/11/responding-to-a-comment-from-a-reader/ Nine Square Foot Micro House Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:45:53 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Noname http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/2009/11/responding-to-a-comment-from-a-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Noname Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:45:53 +0000 http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/?p=68#comment-165 Michael, I agree with you and not the commenter. I think they are using the word of God for their own purposes and not in light of what the scriptures truly meant. I find it very satisfying to live in a small space. In one case Jesus said he didn't even have a place to live! He was more concerned about taking care of others also the scripture came to mind in Col. 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." God does provide us with all that we need (and more), but that doesn't mean all that is necessary to lead a wholesome Christian life. Michael,

I agree with you and not the commenter. I think they are using the word of God for their own purposes and not in light of what the scriptures truly meant. I find it very satisfying to live in a small space. In one case Jesus said he didn’t even have a place to live! He was more concerned about taking care of others also the scripture came to mind in Col. 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” God does provide us with all that we need (and more), but that doesn’t mean all that is necessary to lead a wholesome Christian life.

]]> By: Deena Larsen http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/2009/11/responding-to-a-comment-from-a-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Deena Larsen Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:27:22 +0000 http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/?p=68#comment-153 You could ask him to mediate on the vows of poverty, obedience and chastity... or read "The Little Flowers" of Saint Clare, or any of Saint Francis works. Does he seriously think that all the incredible Christian aesthetics were on the wrong track? You could ask him to mediate on the vows of poverty, obedience and chastity… or read “The Little Flowers” of Saint Clare, or any of Saint Francis works.

Does he seriously think that all the incredible Christian aesthetics were on the wrong track?

]]> By: Charles http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/2009/11/responding-to-a-comment-from-a-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Charles Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:47:16 +0000 http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/?p=68#comment-152 My personal beliefs have nothing to do with having seen families happy to have a cardboard box to live in. Small sustainable housing is a better answer than most. As a Christian I also believe "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." God has indeed provided enough materials but we are STILL expected to tend our gardens. This little plan will work for some not for others, but no one forced me to come look at it and no one is forcing me to build it. The market is full of people designing "McMansions" and a precious few advocating minimalist housing for those who choose it, want it or NEED it. Thanks for your work. Charles My personal beliefs have nothing to do with having seen families happy to have a cardboard box to live in.
Small sustainable housing is a better answer than most.
As a Christian I also believe “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”
God has indeed provided enough materials but we are STILL expected to tend our gardens.
This little plan will work for some not for others, but no one forced me to come look at it and no one is forcing me to build it.
The market is full of people designing “McMansions” and a precious few advocating minimalist housing for those who choose it, want it or NEED it.
Thanks for your work.
Charles

]]> By: Steve W. http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/2009/11/responding-to-a-comment-from-a-reader/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Steve W. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:29:16 +0000 http://www.ninetinyfeet.com/?p=68#comment-141 Michael, As a Christian myself, I would advise you to ignore the nay-sayers and follow your heart. I for one am fascinated by the whole "Nine Tiny Feet" concept, and even though it would never be right for me personally, I can see where different people in different circumstances from my own could benefit. Keep working on it! Michael,
As a Christian myself, I would advise you to ignore the nay-sayers and follow your heart. I for one am fascinated by the whole “Nine Tiny Feet” concept, and even though it would never be right for me personally, I can see where different people in different circumstances from my own could benefit. Keep working on it!

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