This
week's theme: GROWTH
(This photo does not fit the rules of photo hunt b/c it is not from my personal collection.)
My original thought was really UNoriginal. I thought of posting a photo of a pregnant mother, or a flower, or our house when it was being built, or a baby photo of my oldest child next to a current photo... but I decided to go the OPPOSITE direction with this.
I saw the above photo on a friend's blog and it both moved me to tears and disturbed my soul at the same time. It pained me to realize that our nation is experiencing the WRONG KIND of GROWTH....
Growth towards indifference.
Growth towards more self-glorification.
Growth towards lack of respect for others.
Growth towards laziness.
A young man once told my husband that though he had previously tried to get into the military he was glad to have not done so because he was not really willing to die for his country... that was SOMEONE else's job.
My husband asked him, "What is worth dying for?"
He thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. MAAAAYBE, my family."
MAYBE?????
This young man was raised in a patriotic family. His dad was a Navy man. Two of his brothers have served in the Armed Forces. This young man was even born on the Fourth of July and was raised to be proud of that fact.
Why does he not understand the privelege of serving others?
One word sums it up: GROWTH.
GROWTH.... a downward spiral of GROWTH; negative growth.
Please, homeschooling parents... you have the perfect opportunity to STOP this trend and train your little ones.
Train them to:
Grow in honor.
Grow in honesty and integrity.
Grown in patriotism and loyalty to God and fellow man.
And ABOVE all to understand that they were created with a purpose to GLORIFY GOD first and foremost and secondly to serve others so as to reflect the glory of God to them and thereby building the Kingdom of God!!!
Comments
Nov. 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by http://www.julie-realitycheck.blogspot.com/
The picture didn't come through on my end, but your comments were right on! Excellent post and excellent commentary of life as it is today!
P.S. I just noticed you are wearing the shirt mom gave me that I gave you in you photos. You look much prettier in it (I knew you would!).
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Nov. 13, 2006 - THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by http://www.julie-realitycheck.blogspot.com/
I got your package today. THANKS!!! Are you sure I don't owe you anyhting?? I started to read "Surprised by Joy" but lost the book (or maybe Jonah ate it?). Thanks again; I've been wanting that collection by CS Lewis for a while.
Now I see the photo. I see even more what you mean!
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Nov. 13, 2006 - Wow...
Posted by Suzie
I was not born in this amazing country... I always felt I was wrong in the wrong country..."Mexico" but when I visited this amazing country I realized where my heart belonged...
I am raising my children to honor God, Love country, and live a life which really shows it... Absolutely NO giving into this world... For our final destination is Heaven... :)
I told my son, if you ever get drafted I want you to fight for this country like a real man...It's okay to give your life for a country which has given you soo much, and rember that nothing will happen in your life unless God allows it... And no matter what happens give HIM the glory for Only God is worthy... :)
Every time I hear the star spagle song I not only put my hand over my heart, but tears come down from my face for the love of this country...And though I am not a citizen due to red tape, I would die for this country if need be...
Americans don't value their God or their country its soo sad to me :*( However, I do know there are those who really do honor God and Country, they are my brothers and sisters in Christ, which will be with me someday giving God the honor and glory due to HIM and HIM alone... :)
Have a wonderful day! --- Sisters in Christ Suzie =)
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Nov. 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Victorious
That is a very sad picture. Pathetic. I've noticed the same downward growth. And after the election last week ... can't helpbut wonder what this country is coming to.
Blessings ~ Diane
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Nov. 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Bravo Cristina! Awesome post. We see it all too often these days! Our town has a 4th of July parade and I'm proud to say that we all stand to salute the flag.
Karen
http://lilies-of-the-field.blogspot.com
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Nov. 14, 2006 - Growth post
Posted by Anonymous
Christina,
Excellent post! You would NOT BELIEVE one of the comments I got PRIVATELY about the post on my blog! It was from someone I knew a while back...and at the time was a very strong Christian. THey have somehow gotten involved with a very militant anti-gay/neo-nazi type cult!
When I posted my post on patriotism, they wrote back with comments about how God's judment of this country is our military coming home in body bags! This is the same group that has been protesting militarty funerals...and how these people call themselves Christian, with so much HATE in their heart is beyond me.
I feel another blog coming on!
You only have ONE shot at raising your kids!! INVEST THE TIME WELL!
Love, Dawn
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