Jun. 13, 2009
Opposite Teen Extreme's!
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This day and age ANY sexual activity (except in a monogamous Marriage relationship) is DANGEROUS. What with Aids, Clamidia, and other STD's. And thats not even mentioning the emotional trauma thats involved with pre-marital sex. Unfortunately, with the rise of sex ed early education classes, and the rampant sexualization and secularization in the media, movies, commercials, TV shows, and even store window displays. We've all heard it said "Sex sells". But what is it selling? Are we now as a nation reaping the 'rewards' of all the sex that is permeating our culture? Here's the Truth about teens Sexting. Or have any of you heard about the New Good Night Kiss!?!? Horrible. Scary. Crazy. Insane. I mean, there are just no words to express how crazy society is getting when our children are consistently being fed this garbage from the age of 5 up. We really are reaping what we have sown. There is one bright spot in all of this. Spunky reports about going to a wedding where the couple exchanged there first kiss at the altar! What hope this brings me! Maybe it is time that we stop allowing kids to go just to the line. and time to make a stand for what God calls righteous and pure. Maybe it really is time for change, America. Alexia |
May. 27, 2009
Teen Pregnancy-where does the problem stem from?
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A friend of mine, just forwarded this article to me about teen pregnancy. It hit me that we are putting the focus on 'teens not getting pregnant', either by abstinence or by contraceptives... right? Both 'sides' agree. & yet why are so many teens getting pregnant?? The article explains it this way: "Sex is the sugar coating on the drive to reproduce, and that drive is nearly overwhelming. It’s supposed to be; it’s the survival engine of the human race. Fighting it means fighting a basic bodily instinct, akin to fighting thirst." So, when a child is 'fighting his natural urges' for almost 2 decades (wow-thats a long time before society will applaud your marriage) then it's almost to be expected, for the teens to mess up. (Sad, but true.) Heres where I almost stood on my desk to applaud the author: "Teen pregnancy is not the problem *Unwed* teen pregnancy is the problem. It’s childbearing outside marriage that causes all the trouble. Restore an environment that supports younger marriage, and you won’t have to fight biology for a decade or more." that quote is the misunderstanding that another friend and I were having. :-) Neither of us were able to express ourselves as well as this article encompasses all that we both feel about this issue. I completely agree with that article. but with the focus being on, well like it says here : "Until a century or so ago, it was presumed that children were in training to be adults. From early years children helped keep the house or tend the family business or farm, assuming more responsibility each day. By late teens, children were ready to graduate to full adulthood, a status they received as an honor. How early this transition might begin is indicated by the number of traditional religious and social coming-of-age ceremonies that are administered at ages as young as 12 or 13." How are any young adults going to be ready for marriage when their whole lives (up till then) have been used to simply play around. They get to do NOTHING but play and have fun, joking and acting silly and just passing the time. But they ARE in training.... in training to be irresponsible teens. But these day if you are raising your kids to be adults you can (and will likely WILL) be called an abusive parent. It's "abusive" to make your son and daughter wash dishes. Its "abusive" to have your older kids help out with the younger ones. Its "abusive" to train your children (NOW) to be responsible later... because then "they aren't having fun". & You'll most likely hear "well, children need to be free to play all day". Anyway, heres what I am worried about: HOW can we change the culture enough so that my son will have a responsible young lady to marry at 18 (which by then he should have been working since the age of 13, and have saved enough to buy his house-at least thats our goal)??? Where will we find other young people to surround him with, when the time comes for us (as a family) to begin looking for potential spouses??? So, that is my opinion. :-) What do you all think? Alexia |
Apr. 7, 2009
A rewrite......
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I thought this was very thought provoking! So, here is the link if you want to read more, and here it is: Enjoy! Channel 23“The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want anything else. It maketh me to lie down on the sofa. It leadeth me away from the Scripture. It destroys my soul. It leadeth me in the paths of sex and violence for the sponsors sake, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will enjoy the evil, for blood and sex they excite me. It’s cable and remote they comfort me. It prepares a commercial before me in the presence of my children. It anoints my head with humanism, My coveting runneth over. Surely laziness and ignorance shall follow my family all the days of our lives, and we shall dwell in the house watching TV forever.” But don’t worry parents, as you know the TV doesn’t have any influence on the children of parents who don’t want it to influence them. That’s why the sponsors only advertise products you have already decided to buy. |
Mar. 30, 2009
God gives the desires of our hearts.
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"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart!!" Psalms 37:4 Hey all! I just wanted to tell you all a little story about WHY this is my favorite verse of all time.
 Once upon a time, in a land far far away ......... Ok, back in July of '08 I was really getting into Fly lady and the Control Journal. Well, part of it is to write out a Wish List. Which I did, and then I placed it into my Control Journal and promptly forgot about it.  Typical ME! So, anyway, I stumbled across it today in an attempt to organize my Control Journal and make it more useful. (More on that later!) Well, imagine my surprise as I read through it and realize that a LOT of those things need to be crossed off!!! Let me count the ways: *white board for my school room. *bread machine *play equipment for the backyard *grill for Hubby *big screen (also for Hubby.  )*My baby's toddler bed. (and a race car bed, to boot!) *Shoes for the kids that fit. (yes, that was on there, and now they all have shoes that fit. It totally counts!) *Homemade Gourmae stuff. (I got some for Christmas!) *and Eternity Perfume (wish I also got for Christmas!) Guys!! And this is with Hubby having been out of work for about 6 months now. AND the unemployment is $20 short of JUST the rent!!! AND we had NO savings account or emergency fund! (yes, we DID learn our lesson, thank you very much...) Anyway, this is plain and simply GOD! God has been providing in miraculous ways all this time. And just now it hits me.  Yes, I am a tad bit slow, glad you noticed. Anyway, thank YOU my dear Daddy in Heaven. Thank You for providing for me and my family in ways more numerous to count. And thank YOU for going above and beyond what I never even prayed for. You are amazing and your mercies endure forever. I love you! In Your mighty name: Jesus I pray! |
Feb. 20, 2009
I'm trying....I'm really really trying.
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"The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning." Prov. 16:21 Can it be that we really can catch more bee's with honey? I've really got to learn to guard my tongue and practice speaking pleasant words to my children..... And who knows? It may just 'increase their learning'. Happy homeschooling! |
Feb. 9, 2009
Adventure in the making.
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Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
Hey, every day is a new adventure. Start enjoying it. and watch those things that 'we need' just fall into place. God is Good!! |
Dec. 24, 2008
Comtemplations... on Christmas!
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Oh, the 'holidays'. The word itself just conjures all kinds of wonderful thoughts, but for those like me the holiday season brings (just a little bit) a feeling of melancholy. Just a little sadness. Maybe it has to do with growing up without my mom... maybe it has more to do with my dad that never really celebrates anything.... maybe it's just past Christmas's that have been 'ruined' by one thing or another. Like the year my old boyfriend stole all the Christmas presents (because they were in my car, and he stole the car).. and I guess it could be a little bit of everything all mixed together.. But this year. I have been so incredibly GRATEFUL to God for everything that He has given me. This year I have a wonderful husband who works his This year I have 3 beautiful children who show me God's grace and mercy every day. They are healthy and intelligent, and they still have a light of innocence in they're eyes! I'm a part of a wonderful church where the Word is preached honestly, truthfully, and simply every service. Where the people there are more like family than strangers. Where I know that I can call the pastors at any time and get Godly advise. And just this year I was blessed with wonderful friends. Friends that I am blessed to share my life with. Friends where the whole family can hang out together and no one is left out. The hubbies get along (and play Guitar Hero!lol); the kiddo's get along (and very rarely fight!); and the Mom's get along... It's been unlike anything I've ever experienced in my life, but I remember asking God over and over again for friends. :-) And man oh, man. When God comes through, He really really comes through! So, I have plenty to be thankful for this year. So, I've decided that every time the enemy of my soul decides to try to make me feel sad, I will think on these things. Things that are lovely and pure and true. I may not have control over what thoughts cross my mind, but I have total control over what I dwell on. I will dwell on things that bring joy to my heart, and to my home. I will give Jesus the gift of my joy on His birthday this year! So Happy Happy Happy birthday my Lord and Savior. My King and My friend! Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your many and wonderful blessings!!! Thank You above all else for my salvation, may I always guard it with fear and trembling! May I turn every blessing into Praise! |
Dec. 1, 2008
Goals.
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Here is what I want to accomplish by homeschooling. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, Kinda a tough goal. No small miracle. Thank God that HE is helping me... cuz nothing is impossible with God. It's so hard to stay focused. So that's what I remembered this morning. I want my children to be wise, not just book smart. I want them to learn how to learn, not just to memorize facts. I want them be men (and a woman) of understanding. I want them to always be learning and 'increasing learning'. I want them to really 'hear'. and to know where to turn for wise counsel. For now... who is wiser than a child? A parent. So if they are surrounded by 'wise' counsel I am praying that they will be wise. Ok, back on track!! this is why I love to blog. thanks for listening! |
Nov. 28, 2008
Our first 'real ' Thanksgiving.
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So, usually on thanksgiving we will take a drive out to my In laws for the holidays... this year that is obviously not an option. (Although DH did go back to work ~for 2 days~ this week, so maybe we are back on our way up??) But over there, we really haven't ever had a traditional turkey dinner... we will usually have whatever is in the fridge. :-) My mother in law is a great cook, so we are full of thanks for whatever she cooks! And I'm thankful that I didn't have to cook! ;-) Anywho, we were going to stay in and have chicken (I found it on sale, and we were going to have the traditional meal minus the turkey, because we didn't think we were going to be able to afford one!), but a friend of ours invited us over to their house, and then right after that..... another friend showed up and blessed us with a turkey. And then another family (one that I barely know) was told (God placed us on their hearts also!) to give us a meal. So, we had somewhere to go for thanksgiving meal, plus 2 turkeys at home. WOW. but seriously, that is the God that I serve. He loves to bless His children above and beyond their wildest dreams. He is an abundant God! and it isn't as if the food will go to waste! I have a plan. (freezing some, and having some people over too.. It's great to be able to bless others as God has been blessing us!) but, on to our Thanksgiving! Well, first let me say a huge thank you to God for putting friends like Kelly and Ralph in our lives. It's amazing how different (better) our lives seem now that we have people to share them with. We girls get along, but that happens fairly often......what doesn't; and is such a huge blessing... is the fact that the kids also get along. and the men get along too!! Our lives are fuller and have more meaning now that they are in them. And I just pray that God would pour His blessing on their family... and that we would continue to be 1st waking up and watching the Thanksgiving Day parade on TV, with our kids, and watching the awe in their eyes... it was great! We had cinnamon rolls, and hot chocolate (ok, hubby and I had coffee) and watched the parade together. It was very cool. and then it was on to our friends house! Well, Kelly and Ralph got DOWN this Thanksgiving. We had turkey, and ham, and stuffing, and mac and cheese, and green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes, and homemade gravy! I probably forgot some stuff too... there was so much food to be thankful for! I mean we had the whole enchilada! (ok, we didn't have enchiladas...but you know what I meant!) And we sat down (like the TV shows!!) and had dinner at the table... and we talked!! and laughed... and it was great... I felt Seriously, it has always been a dream of mine to have the whole traditional thanksgiving meal... complete with friends and family and fun! So, another of God's provisions has been blessing us with family even though everyone in our families live so very far away! Our God is sooo good!! And to top off the fun, we played games, until late. Ok, not that late, but late for us.... :-) we hit the sack fairly early, so 10pm is late to us! ;-) So, we learned some new games, and practiced some old favorites! and the kids played and then watched movies! It was very very nice... and I'm in awe of God's goodness! ok, got to run! but don't let the thanksgiving stop, just cuz Thanksgiving Day is over. :-) |
Nov. 16, 2008
Poem
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You know the path I'm on, You know where I am going, so I don't need to cry and stress, I simply must not worry. You are the God I trust in, the answer to my struggles, if I trust in You I will not falter, in blessings and in battles. You provide all I need, my needs and wants are Yours, I am safe in Your embrace, how often I forget..... My God, my Lord, I know. You love me all the time, but when the hard times hit my life, then I start to whine. So change my heart, Oh Lord, I want to bless the fire, My God, I trust You all the time, help me thank you in the midst..... I know this is the time for it, my heart and mind to mold, just keep me as You always have, may I come forth as gold!! |