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Mother's Role

“In our popular culture, the mother’s role has been trampled on, demeaned, and disrespected. We’re trying to teach our daughters the opposite point of view. And that does get ridiculed. It does get set forth on a national news program as an anomaly.”

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Needed to be Said

I stumbled across this in a comments section on some dope's blog. And I use dope in a loving sense. Anyway, this spells out one of my frustrations very well and so I thought I would post it.

"I have never posted on yours or anyone else's blog before, just never had the guts I guess. I have appreciated many of your writings and enjoyed your ala Carte section.

But what prompts me to write is after reading your review of Vischer's book and many other articles and reviews you've posted over the last year or so, is a disturbing thread that I used to live my life by as well - a narrow-minded tribalism when it comes to doctrine and truth.
It disturbs me because of the disunity (I know you're already writing me off b/c of that one...)and hurt that is caused by many in the Neo-Reformed movement (those followers of MacArthur and his ilk - there are many others, but he seems to figure most prominently in your influences, and was in my own life).
It is seen in this present review, when after positively reviewing the book, when Vischer goes on to say what has helped him, you feel the need to throw in "Unfortunatley" when recounting it was Nouwen and Blackaby who helped him, doubting their helpfulness because...(my words here)- how could anyone be of anything but harm when they come from a different theological circle or take other positions different from our Reformed camp ! Nouwen and Blackaby were (in the case of Nouwen-deceased) and are great, respected Christian men who have caused us to look at God differently and learn things from a different angle we hadn't before.

I must say that this doctrinal arrogance has become sickening to me (and I did my own share of it). You know exactly who's in or out based on who their heroes are or aren't, and how exactly their positions link up to yours (speaking of 'yours' in a collective Reformed-camp sense, not just you), and which Bible translation they use.
People like Nowen, Yancey, and even more Emergent people (the horror!) deal with pain and doubt in a real and authentic way that our Reformed heroes frankly don't. It's not that MacArthur and his band of brothers are bad men - they're far from it - but they (no one) do not have a corner on the truth.
We need the whole body of Christ to minister God's grace in "all of it's various forms" which doesn't mean: "in all of it's doctrinal, academic forms". And if we're talking about God who is beyond ALL human comprehension, then this is where we have to land. We will never have Him figured out, and I think true worship is impossible when we think we do.

I surprised myself by profiting greatly from a book by a female preacher, and in your eyes somewhat of a liberal, called 'Leaving Church' where she deals with all the emotions of loving God yet leaving the ministry. Sure, I didn't agree with everything, but there were Godward thoughts that blew me away. And that's how it works - we don't buy the whole bag of anyone - even if it's put out by P&R Publishing - and even if they quote from the ESV!
But we have to acknowledge that we ALL bring our pre-understandings into the Bible and thus we will always miss something that someone else gets because of what their tradition emphasized.

I'm just concerned that these types of reviews and articles do more to divide and hurt true Christians based on peripheral issues, by labelling people 'Liberal' 'compromisers', thus anyone who has profited from them, if they believe you, feel their growth was false and suspect.
We focus on controllable issues (easy to critique and feel righteous in doing so) while neglecting the weightier matters of the law - such as love.

I really do believe we'll be surprised when we arrive in Eternity.

Sorry for the terrible length, but I feel it needed to be said.

Thanks."

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Laughing at "Progressivists"

From TMQ:

Today "B.C." is shunned in academia because it means Before Christ. Most PC texts instead use "B.C.E.," for Before Common Era. But as noted by reader Sonny Bunch of Washington, D.C., the zero year of B.C.E. is still the birth of Jesus -- so using B.C.E. does not change the Christian-centrism, just replaces an informative, factually specific term with a fuzzy euphemism.



They amuse me since they are so certain that they are smarter than us stoopid people and the only backing they have for that assumption is that they like to tell themselves that they are smarter than us.

Now they are calling Christmas trees religious symbols. Wouldn't it be ironic if Santa Claus disappeared from the face of the Earth since he was called a "Religious Symbol" and banned?

An Actual Decent Forwarded Email!!!

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids)

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
-- Martin, age 10

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?

I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
-- Craig, age 9

*Ok, that last one was by far my favorite*


WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
-- Howard, age 8

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8


And the #1 Favorite is........

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.
-- Ricky, age 10

Super Super Bowl Stories to Read

As will be reported ad nauseum, both head coaches are black. I have been able to figure that out from the first time I saw either coach.

What will not be reported as much is that both coaches are very faithful followers of Christ. Of course that doesn't mean that they are perfect, which none of us are, so please don't post any comments picking them apart dwelling on any imperfections.

While I'm sure that the big media will ignore the fact that these two men are unashamed of their faith there are several pretty nice stories out there regarding the phenomenon of two Christian coaches meeting in the Super Bowl.

Yes, this is a Baptist link!!

Get Religion

To be perfectly honest, I greatly admire Tony Dungy. My admiration only grew after the death of his son last year and the wonderful way that he used that as a platform to teach the sports world about Christ and show Christ through his actions.

I Feel Your Pain, Sister!!!!

I hate bugs too, especially ugly ones, which they all are. I'll just shut up so you can read this:

Camel Crickets

Blogging + Kids = Fount of Info

I think it is easier to blog if you have kids. Seriously, if I threw up some picture I had drawn on my blog no one would care at all. But if it is a picture drawn by a young child whose parent blogs, everyone just goes all giddy with joy over the improperly placed ear.

I am reduced to movie reviews, You Tube videos, or coming up with some interesting / funny rant about something.....that is tough to do really.

So I guess what I'm trying to say is, go see The Illusionist, it is a good movie.

And if you feel like killing some time, here is a link to 101 free games. Thank me later.

101 Free Games!!!!

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Whew, at least I got my post in for this week

Merry Christmas to Me!

My new monitor.

I just like to stare at it really. Nothing like getting some cash for Christmas and spending it on eBay!

How to miss an open net (NHL Style)

Wacky play, just watch it.

Just For Fun

Read this

Lady in the Water

Just watched this movie tonight. I can heartily recommend it to anyone who likes a good fairy tale. The story is absolutely beautiful, I was genuinely moved in places. Amusing part for me is that M. Night Shyamalan wrote, directed, produced and had a large acting role in this movie...and the character he plays is terrific by the way....how much more can one man do in his own movie?

It has been fun to watch his growth in storytelling throughout his movies, he keeps getting better and better.

Much Ado About Something

This started happening to me recently, I'm not sure exactly when, but maybe a month or so ago:

When I went to bed I couldn't figure out where to put my arms, and my hands quite naturally. I couldn't get them in a place that was comfortable, that I didn't feel pressure somewhere on my arms.

I was reluctant to post this, I was worried that others would start thinking about their arms and hands whilst attempting to slumber and would be unable to get their rest.

But then I figured, if I was having these troubles, everyone else should as well.