tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.comments2023-03-27T07:18:54.285-07:00Having Two LegsTobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15535764613687631886noreply@blogger.comBlogger764125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-3619609259354025322012-12-27T07:35:27.815-08:002012-12-27T07:35:27.815-08:00Interesting thoughts. I think regional differences...Interesting thoughts. I think regional differences play a huge role here as well. In the uber conservative midwestern homeschool circles that I run in, jeans and lipstick ARE frequently considered questionable. I don't find it a stretch at all to believe a little girl could honestly ask if women who wear jeans and/or lipstick are Christians. Peter Pan collars here are not a sign of hipsterism, but rather, of buttoned up to the top, old fashioned on purpose mothers of many. <br /><br />The difficulty that I face, as a transplant, is that I have not chosen this extra-biblical uniform. My husband does not require or prefer me to wear it either. I think that my appearance and dress would be considered extremely modest in any other area of the country - as it was when I lived in the western US and I felt out of place occasionally at church for being the plain conservative one. However, I do wonder at times if the older women are raising an eyebrow at my boots and knee length skirt, since I know that their daughters are not permitted out of the house in similar outfits. <br /><br />So when I consider a nose piercing, it's complicated. I think they can be altogether lovely and a small stud is very tasteful. I don't think they have any of the cultural connotations of a tongue or lip or eyebrow piercing. I think of them more as similar to an upper ear piercing than a bar through the ear or nose. I grew up in a vibrant reformed Baptist church with a large college population, many of whom I'm sure had nose studs. It doesn't jump out to me as a sign of rebellion, like a facial or neck tattoo, or a big round plug in the ear. But I'm pretty sure, to many in my community, a nose stud is tantamount to getting a tarantula tattoo'd across my face. But when the cultural dress code frowns on pants in church, and a large chunk of the group considers makeup problematic...part of me feels that "Are there any in the broader Christian community who might be offended by your freedom?"<br /><br />is a hard question, because some of them are probably disapproving of my normal appearance. And gaining their approval, dress wise, would be dressing in a way my husband would not appreciate at all. So I guess I feel that my personal appearance is not going to be the favorite of some in my community no matter what, and since my husband and I do not choose the same standards of dress, it is not my responsibility to try to fit into this subculture in dress anymore than it is my responsibility not to listen to any secular music or to keep my daughters at home until they marry. I think I have a responsibility not to be rude about differences, or in their face...but is a nose stud so blatant as to be rude and in their face? Something to ponder. Thanks for the food for thought!Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-85813952644227983262011-08-23T21:38:39.630-07:002011-08-23T21:38:39.630-07:00sounds kindof good if you think of itsounds kindof good if you think of itAlprazolamhttp://xanax.namenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-63439673105097380542011-04-22T15:58:45.991-07:002011-04-22T15:58:45.991-07:00I am 23 years old Married female who loves art and...I am 23 years old Married female who loves art and can find a nose ring beautiful I love God and his sacrifice for me as sinner. Rock Stars aren’t pretty or respectable icons and few have their lives together, I don’t look up too or want to be compared to them in some examples they are down right sad stories. In the bible something’s are good in some situations bad in others it really all depends on the reason behind the action. I want a nose ring not because I thinks rock stars are awesome but because of reading that particular bible verse and how pretty it was. I want a tattoo with the Jesus fish because I want to always stand up for what I believe in even when what I believe isn’t popular with the rest of society, if it’s literally written on my back there no denying it, its a constant reminder of who I am and what I stand for. I am not doing it to offend or promote offensive behavior. My mother and father love why I do the things I do and support me in doing them I actually had my mother help pick out the spot (lower back to help avoid offending people especially in professional situations and she would have normally been one to be offended) and I asked a bunch of family and friends on their opinion on the content before getting it. Am I still going to upset people yes unfortunately its close to impossible to not offend people at some point or another and if they’re worried about my well being because of a picture I put up in my house that God has given me or on my body/ Temple all I have to say is thank you so much for caring enough that you worry about me but if you have a complaint please pray about it either god will help you accept it or ill realize I made a mistake. Other then that we have a biblically appointed judge please do not take on extra unnecessary work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-35006316810539634372011-04-03T14:33:20.936-07:002011-04-03T14:33:20.936-07:00With all due respect, and freely admitting I have ...With all due respect, and freely admitting I have not even heard of the show, much less seen it - given your description of it, I am puzzled you invested yourself in half a season. RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-77450292069798755172011-02-25T15:51:50.631-08:002011-02-25T15:51:50.631-08:00"Son, I've got some good advice for you /..."Son, I've got some good advice for you / Listen up, this will make it nice for you / Use your people, 'cause they've got wisdom too / And they love the Lord just like you."Joe Hyinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-27684128525801455272011-02-23T23:41:04.544-08:002011-02-23T23:41:04.544-08:00I think Obama understands what few prominent Chris...I think Obama understands what few prominent Christians seem to get, that being the kingdom of Christ transcends all governments and is more relevant and lasting. This kingdom alone gives strength and purpose to the passing dominions.StillThinkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604123994578328891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-76024181143262486072011-02-23T19:25:46.641-08:002011-02-23T19:25:46.641-08:00If one, then "Barton Hollow" by The Civi...If one, then "Barton Hollow" by The Civil Wars. If the budget allows, get the whole album.Scott Andersonhttp://www.twitter.com/anderson_scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-59803571670826431072011-02-23T13:48:40.312-08:002011-02-23T13:48:40.312-08:00But neither CV or MI can properly be called Atonem...But neither CV or MI can properly be called Atonement theories. Only substitutionary penalty is strictly called atonement. Talk of other "atonement theories" cloud this central truth. Those others are corrallary effects of the atonement and essential elements of salvation and the whole work of Christ, but to ever allow them to take the atonement out of the atonement is preposterous.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117646402621080498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-32641545239701077922011-02-23T09:37:36.914-08:002011-02-23T09:37:36.914-08:00Don't know if you are familiar with Derek Webb...Don't know if you are familiar with Derek Webb. "New Law" from his Mockingbird album would be my suggestion...Alex Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937236093866749243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-27807673197440616792011-02-23T08:17:14.686-08:002011-02-23T08:17:14.686-08:00I am with Katiebdit, Mumford & Sons are great,...I am with Katiebdit, Mumford & Sons are great, the whole record is well worth it.Zaiah 'n Lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749472808372624435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-72906780985911706922011-02-22T07:24:34.985-08:002011-02-22T07:24:34.985-08:00'Concerning Toxicodendronradicans PartI' ...'Concerning Toxicodendronradicans PartI' by Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand, from their CD 'A Certain Tree' <br /><br />'Orphan Girl' by Crooked Still, from their CD 'Hop High'<br /><br />'Little Trees' and 'Pull Up a Chair' by Nathan Clark George from his CD 'Pull Up a Chair'PRSLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-20019004016133104612011-02-21T15:44:59.673-08:002011-02-21T15:44:59.673-08:00I don't know what genres you like. But my rece...I don't know what genres you like. But my recent favorite is "After the Storm" by Mumford and Sons. They're a British band; the lead singer's parents are leaders of the Vineyard churches in the UK. The whole cd is very Christian in theme. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPbJorCcNw<br /><br />Lyrics: http://lyrics.wikia.com/Mumford_%26_Sons:After_The_StormKatiebdithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04917143308514324897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-19268018358915162282011-02-21T13:44:02.429-08:002011-02-21T13:44:02.429-08:00Go here: http://music.sufjan.com/album/the-age-of-...Go here: http://music.sufjan.com/album/the-age-of-adz<br />You can grab two of the songs for free, though "Age of Adz", "Get Real, Get Right", and "Vesuvius" are superb. You don't even need to download them, come to think of it—the whole thing's streaming right there. Best record of 2010.<br />Elsewhere on the spectrum, The Maldives' "Blood Relations" is something spectacular.Brendanhttp://onthathill.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-14507599779770886672011-02-21T13:19:59.692-08:002011-02-21T13:19:59.692-08:00Psalm 137 by Sons of Korah (from their Redemption ...Psalm 137 by Sons of Korah (from their Redemption Songs album)<br /><br />For a second? I Hung My Head by Johnny Cash.David Talcottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-76378987633798418022011-02-21T12:19:25.190-08:002011-02-21T12:19:25.190-08:00That's hard. I'd say anything by The Talle...That's hard. I'd say anything by The Tallest Man on Earth, Dr. Dog, or The Avett Brothers.David Hooshttp://www.davidhoos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-68487023036812357632011-02-21T11:31:06.501-08:002011-02-21T11:31:06.501-08:00Robert Randolph and The Family Band - "Shot o...Robert Randolph and The Family Band - "Shot of Love" (as in their cover of the Dylan classic)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033338057745790373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-7034924645548665792011-02-14T09:55:11.730-08:002011-02-14T09:55:11.730-08:00that was a refreshing commentary about piercings. ...that was a refreshing commentary about piercings. Thanks.Christina Parker Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439377303555970189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-50123675995334222912011-02-12T10:10:12.517-08:002011-02-12T10:10:12.517-08:00Nice article, thanks.Nice article, thanks.sewa mobilhttp://griyamobilkita.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-66329681819683615932011-02-11T11:53:08.679-08:002011-02-11T11:53:08.679-08:00My experience with the Omnibus program is that the...My experience with the Omnibus program is that the readings are fairly steady throughout. And it tends to be on the heavy side. Of course lots also depends on individual instructors and how fast they work through the texts and how much (if any) additional homework they assign alongside the reading.Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535764613687631886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-17834940739563800602011-02-08T15:26:58.043-08:002011-02-08T15:26:58.043-08:00My son is taking the Omnibus I online course this ...My son is taking the Omnibus I online course this year. He is in 8th grade. It is a very challenging course but his instructor puts a lot of fun in the class. That said, my son did drop his science course this spring because it was too hard to keep up with all the homework. I am trying to decide what to do for next year. Is the reading for Omnibus II just as intensive as I?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-50013123615757890432011-02-07T19:18:29.101-08:002011-02-07T19:18:29.101-08:00"The Lord's Day" . . . "the Sab..."The Lord's Day" . . . "the Sabbath" . . . :) <br /><br />Check it out: http://www.worldslastchance.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-90977427463677655942011-02-03T08:59:23.019-08:002011-02-03T08:59:23.019-08:00"Jonathan Liu is a stay-at-home dad, Etch-a-S..."Jonathan Liu is a stay-at-home dad, Etch-a-Sketch artist, community agitator, board game geek, and a voracious reader."<br /><br />I know what a stay-at-home dad is from living in Moscow, but what is a community agitator? I suppose they're the sort of people who campaign to keep Wal-Mart away. <br /><br />Author aside, it's a good article. Battery operated toys are the curse of parents everywhere. Boxes, sticks, cardboard tubes, and dirt are favorites at the Bakken house. Our children also enjoy grown-up shoes, blankets, and couch cushions.Daniel Bakkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292919959376696549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-37408215303887235802011-02-03T06:50:51.268-08:002011-02-03T06:50:51.268-08:00Hilarious and so true!Hilarious and so true!Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-69517328575779704832011-02-03T06:24:29.987-08:002011-02-03T06:24:29.987-08:00I'd probably put bubble wrap just ahead of dir...I'd probably put bubble wrap just ahead of dirt, but otherwise a good list.Angie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06621773842071448180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107600.post-21719126987830118332011-01-29T19:46:39.945-08:002011-01-29T19:46:39.945-08:00Toby: we are having our men read Van Dyken's b...Toby: we are having our men read Van Dyken's book right now as we try to lead our families through the Heidelberg Catechism. Blessings, brother.Brian N.http://www.ctr-pella.orgnoreply@blogger.com