Aug. 29, 2005 - Pearls, Pearls and more Pearls causing an upset here....
I like the Pearls but do not agree with some of their writings especially their latest book "Created to be his Helpmeet". I have their 3 books (To Train up a Child, No Greater Joy book 1 and 2). They have been a great help however I feel that I have to back off from them now that their writings have gone down a way that I do not feel is right.
The reason I am bringing this up in my blog is I wanted to point out that even though I do not agree with them and can no longer advocate for them I am still thanful that Gena Saurez and her crew allow us to post our blogs here for free. I am also thankful for their magazine. Yes I know they have the Pearl's advertisement in their magazine and the blogs.
Just like a newspaper they have to allow the ads come in as they are paying for it to be in the newspapers, magazine or blog. This doesn't necessarily mean the Saurez or thier crew is in support of the Pearls. Maybe they are but then again maybe they are not.
I am just thankful for getting to blog for free. I am thankful that I have made several friends from this wonderful group of bloggers!!
So whether we agree with the Pearls or not, let's be thankful that we have a wonderful group of homeschoolers blogging here at HSB!!
Probably some of you are wondering why I am writing this entry. I did a random blog in the beginning and came across a blog of a lady who posted nasty things about the blog and how she can no longer blog here at HSB all because there are advertisements of Pearls on this site and magazine. I just want to give my thanks to the Saurez and their crew for allowing us to blog here for free.
Another thing that I am truly thankful is Spunky's review of the Pearl's latest book "Created to be his Helpmeet" and how the discussions were pretty much civil on the commenters part. Spunky was very civil and gentle about the reviews of the Pearl's latest book. If you haven't checked it out go to Spunky's blog and read the reviews.
THANK YOU!!!
Blessings~
Holly
Comments
Sep. 6, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jayfromcleveland
Hi Holly, I didn't catch from your post what exactly is the objection with the Pearls. My wife reads them and I know who they are but didn't know there was a controversy with them. Could you include a link, so those of us can become informed on the issue? Thanks, jay
Sep. 8, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 3FoldChord
I have never had a good feeling the few times I visited their site andheard about the helpmeet book. I guess it's been wonderful for some. But I dontthink it would be good for us. Have I commented on this here already?????
thanks for the note and looking at my pictures. It was a GREAT experience for us.
come back for Hawaii pictures now... LOL
Sep. 13, 2005 - Jay!!
Posted by smfeet2001
Here is Spunky's (fellow HSB blogger and a very good lady!! ) review of the Created to be his Helpmeet. My dh is against this book and Spunky explained it very well and echoes my dh's feelings on this book.
http://spunkyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2005/07/created-to-be-his-help-meet-part-1.html
This has 5 part review. Also on her side bar on the left there are separate links for the review of this book. I would read it with an open heart and if you do not agree with her then at least read the book and judge for yourself. If you agree then good for you!! However my dh doesn't agree and do not want me to change at all.
The Pearls would not say our marriage fit their idea of what marriage is. That is a very sad thing. We based our marriage on Biblical principles as Christ loved his Church. (Ephesians 5 I believe)
Hope this link works for you Jay!
Holly
