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Thursday, May 31, 2012
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"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too."
-Samuel Butler
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| "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?" - Matthew 6:26 |
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| "A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity." - Proverbs 17:17 |
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
What accent do you have?
My accent is 'the west'. =) What's yours?
| What American accent do you have?
Your Result: The West
Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or Atlanta.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Courtship - Why I Don't Date
It's pretty simple.
courtship =
1) your parents and/or other people are involved
2) the goal is finding out if you should marry
3) there are certain lines you have decided not to cross
dating =
1) just you and him (unless you're on a double date or something)
2) the goal is to hang out and have fun (sometimes because you like each other)
3) compromising situations
A. I want to avoid the heartbreak of loving someone and having a relationship only to break it off down the road. (Does anyone who has been through this really like the fact that it happened?) I don't want 10 relationships before I find the one to marry. It is best to not have emotional entanglements with men who you will never marry. Courtship helps you avoid that.
B. I want my parents and other wise people to be involved in helping me and the potential spouse decide if we are right for each other. (Sometimes parents or other people see something in a suitor that you can't see.) Instead of goofing off, it helps you think objectively about whether you really want to commit to this person for the rest of your life.
C. I want a level of protection in finding a spouse. I don't want to be in compromising situations like what often happens with dating. Therefore, a chaperon sounds quite appropriate
D. Courtship is with the view toward marriage. I won't have to be 'in a relationship' unless we are seriously considering making it permanent.
E. If you are dating, you are focused on the other person, usually without a solid commitment headed toward marriage. You think about the other person a lot, even though there is no guarantee you won't break up eventually.
If you court, or do something similar with the view of keeping yourself for your future spouse, then unless you are actually in a courtship, there is no man demanding your attention. (And even then, a guy that demands your attention probably isn't worth it.) Instead, you should focus on God and your relationship with Him.
1 Corinthians 7:32 "But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord."
Disclaimer:
1. Courtship should not be a formula. Each courtship is, and should be, different from one person to another. Decide together on the standards during your courtship and don't cross the lines you set, but be sure that your standards are in line with the Bible.
2. Courtship does not eliminate heartbreak, but it minimizes it.
3. Courtship does not mean you will never be attracted to someone or that you will never think about a guy if you aren't courting. If you are attracted to someone you will never marry, then you still have to deal with that. If you do court, it should be someone you are actually interested in.
4. Courting someone does not guarantee that you will marry the person you're courting. You might find that you shouldn't marry the person after all, and it's better to find out before the wedding than after. Courtship is not binding like marriage. Neither is engagement.
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courtship =
1) your parents and/or other people are involved
2) the goal is finding out if you should marry
3) there are certain lines you have decided not to cross
dating =
1) just you and him (unless you're on a double date or something)
2) the goal is to hang out and have fun (sometimes because you like each other)
3) compromising situations
A. I want to avoid the heartbreak of loving someone and having a relationship only to break it off down the road. (Does anyone who has been through this really like the fact that it happened?) I don't want 10 relationships before I find the one to marry. It is best to not have emotional entanglements with men who you will never marry. Courtship helps you avoid that.
B. I want my parents and other wise people to be involved in helping me and the potential spouse decide if we are right for each other. (Sometimes parents or other people see something in a suitor that you can't see.) Instead of goofing off, it helps you think objectively about whether you really want to commit to this person for the rest of your life.
C. I want a level of protection in finding a spouse. I don't want to be in compromising situations like what often happens with dating. Therefore, a chaperon sounds quite appropriate
D. Courtship is with the view toward marriage. I won't have to be 'in a relationship' unless we are seriously considering making it permanent.
E. If you are dating, you are focused on the other person, usually without a solid commitment headed toward marriage. You think about the other person a lot, even though there is no guarantee you won't break up eventually.
If you court, or do something similar with the view of keeping yourself for your future spouse, then unless you are actually in a courtship, there is no man demanding your attention. (And even then, a guy that demands your attention probably isn't worth it.) Instead, you should focus on God and your relationship with Him.
1 Corinthians 7:32 "But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord."
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| courtesy pinterest - art by Daniel Ridgeway Knight |
Disclaimer:
1. Courtship should not be a formula. Each courtship is, and should be, different from one person to another. Decide together on the standards during your courtship and don't cross the lines you set, but be sure that your standards are in line with the Bible.
2. Courtship does not eliminate heartbreak, but it minimizes it.
3. Courtship does not mean you will never be attracted to someone or that you will never think about a guy if you aren't courting. If you are attracted to someone you will never marry, then you still have to deal with that. If you do court, it should be someone you are actually interested in.
4. Courting someone does not guarantee that you will marry the person you're courting. You might find that you shouldn't marry the person after all, and it's better to find out before the wedding than after. Courtship is not binding like marriage. Neither is engagement.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Acting modestly, and our heart's attitude
I posted a while ago about clothing modesty, and my view of it, and why to do it. I didn't talk so much about acting modestly and how our hearts should be toward it, so I'll talk about it a little now.
1. Our Heart's Attitude
a. Having the correct reason for dressing modestly
b. Our view of others who do not dress modestly, or who dress differently than us
c. A gentle and quiet spirit
2. "Acting Modestly"
1. Our Heart's Attitude
a. Having the Correct Reason for Dressing Modestly
I addressed this before, but I'll review here...
wrong reasons - to try to fit in, because everyone else is doing it. You really should read this great post: Conforming
right reasons - (see my previous post on modesty)
#1. Because God commands it.
1 Timothy 2:9
"Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments,"
1 Peter 3:3-4
"Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
#2. Because we should not be a stumbling block. If we want to show brotherly love, we should do so for our brothers in Christ by being modest.
Romans 14:21
"It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles."
b. Our View of Others Who Dress Immodestly or Dress Differently Than We Do
We have no business looking down on others who dress differently than we do, whether they are modest or not. Each person is at a different spot in their walk with God, and it is God who must convict people of sin, not us. God has the standards - let Him enforce them.
I would encourage you to read this excellent post by Rachel Krause: Getting Over Myself
Philippians 2:3
"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;"
c. A Gentle and Quiet Spirit
1 Peter 3:3-4 "Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
If you think about it, a 'modest' heart attitude would fit in very well with a gentle and quiet spirit.
Our actions should be those of a woman who has a gentle and quiet spirit. If we think of it this way, then it doesn't take much more work to think of how we can 'act modestly', since they seem to be pretty much one and the same.
2. "Acting Modestly" and a little bit of 'why'
Having 'modest' actions should be coming out of a correct heart attitude. If you have the correct attitude, then what will your actions look like?
There are several things we can think about.
-Acting in such a way that one's focus will be on your face and what you say rather than your body.
-Being friendly, but not overly friendly or flirtatious.
-Acting in moderation; not being over the top all the time.
In addition, if you claim Jesus as your Savior, you need to be striving to represent Him. What we do should be done in such a way that God gets the glory, or in a way that directs people to look at Him, not at us. I think this is part of the reason to dress modestly. People should be directed to look at God, not at our bodies.
Find the best way you can dress and act which would glorify God - and choose to live that way.
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Don't think of this as a list of what you can and can't do. Think of modesty as a way to glorify God, show Him that you love Him by obeying Him. Do it because you love God.
John 14:21 "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him."
1 John 5:3 "For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome."
I just recently read two posts talking about modesty, and I really enjoyed them. Why I Wear Skirts and Lessons from Skirt Wearing Also, this is a good post talking about modesty.
I hope this was an encouragement! If you have any thoughts to add about modesty, feel free to comment! :)
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1. Our Heart's Attitude
a. Having the correct reason for dressing modestly
b. Our view of others who do not dress modestly, or who dress differently than us
c. A gentle and quiet spirit
2. "Acting Modestly"
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| courtesy pinterest, painting by Knud Erik Larsen |
1. Our Heart's Attitude
a. Having the Correct Reason for Dressing Modestly
I addressed this before, but I'll review here...
wrong reasons - to try to fit in, because everyone else is doing it. You really should read this great post: Conforming
right reasons - (see my previous post on modesty)
#1. Because God commands it.
1 Timothy 2:9
"Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments,"
1 Peter 3:3-4
"Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
#2. Because we should not be a stumbling block. If we want to show brotherly love, we should do so for our brothers in Christ by being modest.
Romans 14:21
"It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles."
b. Our View of Others Who Dress Immodestly or Dress Differently Than We Do
We have no business looking down on others who dress differently than we do, whether they are modest or not. Each person is at a different spot in their walk with God, and it is God who must convict people of sin, not us. God has the standards - let Him enforce them.
I would encourage you to read this excellent post by Rachel Krause: Getting Over Myself
Philippians 2:3
"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;"
c. A Gentle and Quiet Spirit
1 Peter 3:3-4 "Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
If you think about it, a 'modest' heart attitude would fit in very well with a gentle and quiet spirit.
Our actions should be those of a woman who has a gentle and quiet spirit. If we think of it this way, then it doesn't take much more work to think of how we can 'act modestly', since they seem to be pretty much one and the same.
2. "Acting Modestly" and a little bit of 'why'
Having 'modest' actions should be coming out of a correct heart attitude. If you have the correct attitude, then what will your actions look like?
There are several things we can think about.
-Acting in such a way that one's focus will be on your face and what you say rather than your body.
-Being friendly, but not overly friendly or flirtatious.
-Acting in moderation; not being over the top all the time.
In addition, if you claim Jesus as your Savior, you need to be striving to represent Him. What we do should be done in such a way that God gets the glory, or in a way that directs people to look at Him, not at us. I think this is part of the reason to dress modestly. People should be directed to look at God, not at our bodies.
Find the best way you can dress and act which would glorify God - and choose to live that way.
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Don't think of this as a list of what you can and can't do. Think of modesty as a way to glorify God, show Him that you love Him by obeying Him. Do it because you love God.
John 14:21 "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him."
1 John 5:3 "For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome."
I just recently read two posts talking about modesty, and I really enjoyed them. Why I Wear Skirts and Lessons from Skirt Wearing Also, this is a good post talking about modesty.
I hope this was an encouragement! If you have any thoughts to add about modesty, feel free to comment! :)
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