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Reflecting on Hallmark movies
Taste in movies varies widely, even among Christians. As a repeat viewer of many Hallmark films I offer my evaluation of them as a whole. Exceptions exist! Generally what do I see as their pluses and minuses? Pluses: little titillation … Continue reading
Responding To The “F Word”: Suggestions
Should the filthy “F word” now define our society? Has it become the trademark of the younger generation? How should godly people respond when hearing it? Silently retreat in defeat or are there other options? ‘I don’t like to see … Continue reading
The Power Of Silence
Is there power in silence? Power in remaining quiet? The power of zero? Zippo. 1 Peter 3.1ff tells the godly wife to win her unsaved husband by her behavior while remaining silent. No nagging or preaching to him at … Continue reading
Posted in loving others, relationship-with-the-world
Tagged clean living, godly behavior, loving others, purity
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America Is Composed Of Many Subcultures
What is America? Is the USA of Hollywood and the entertainment industry the true America? Or is America the Wall Street and New York City glitz and glam? Or is America an extension of the sports … Continue reading
Posted in relationship-with-the-world
Tagged grass-roots, kardadshian, modesty, purity, sunday christians, what is america
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7 Things Dad Never Told Me – Part 21
1. Some football coaches like the challenge of rebuilding a losing team. The worse the organization the greater the upside! Jesus came into a bad situation, a sinful, lost world. He was expecting to rebuild losers, sinners, from the … Continue reading
Posted in things dad never told me
Tagged decisions, god's spirit, gushy feelings, purity, spirit-filling
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What Three Words Best Describe You? What Are Your Core Values?
What three words best describe you?: unhappy/bored/unsuccessful? Carefree/flesh/feeling good? Family/Jesus/clean living? Confused/searching/lost? What determines our moods, agenda, and behavior? Here are a few basic questions each one must decide about. I have chosen pay as you go not deep debt and its … Continue reading
Posted in character
Tagged core values, goal-oriented, modesty, purity, truthfulness
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Avoiding Skanky Living: Book Review – Before You Meet Prince Charming, A Guide To Radiant Purity
My fav TV show is “19 Kids and Counting.” This Arkansas family (Jim Bob and Michelle Dugger – parents) are show what living for Jesus means to them. I tend to tear up watching their tender, humble, simple lifestyle. The author … Continue reading
Campus Christian Groups VS The Greeks
Rush a frat or sorority? Who should I hang with? How does the moral atmosphere vary? Godly relationships begin with Jesus, Bible values and godly friends. Some while back I heard a Christian girl sharing about her escape from the ungodly … Continue reading
Posted in college life, teens-youth
Tagged alcohol addiction, binge drinking, binging, boozing, campus christian groups, campus sin, clean living, clean living, college drinking, drinking, drunkenness, frat, fraternities, fraternity, greek group, greek groups, Jesus, purity, sorority
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Godly Dating Rules
Do you believe in godly dating standards, a game plan? The Bible does too. Genesis 24 is the warm, wonderful story of how Isaac and Rebekah were brought together. Rebekah was a beautiful virgin with a heart to serve others. … Continue reading
Posted in college life, dating guidelines
Tagged christian dating, dating standards, fornicate, godly dating rules, purity, temptation
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A Return to Modesty: Book review
A Return to Modesty by Wendy Shalit Wendy Shalit was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received her B.A. in philosophy from Williams College. Her essays have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Commentary, City Journal, and other publications. Her … Continue reading