A STROLL DOWN etsy LANE

The world is a different place today. We can be sad or we can stand up for what we believe in.

There are many debates about the 'why' and 'how' we got to this state, but the fact remains that there is little hope of turning back. We must train up our children in the ways that are right so they can make good choices when faced with 'situations'. The public school system and our elected officials in office right now have an entirely different view of right and wrong.

As a Christian mother, the health & welfare of my children are of great concern to me. I have two girls and one boy.

Looking back throughout history, a young woman was considered 'ripe' for marriage at a very young age. Why? Because they are strong and have the energy to keep up with children and all the demands of motherhood. In early Bible literature, women were very young when they married. But today, we find it appalling when a young woman wants to marry and begin a family. There was a recent story about young ladies coming into puberty at younger ages than in previous years. But what are they comparing it to? Typically throughout history, if women were not bearing children by late teens, they were often considered barren.

But society today promotes promiscuity. Young men don't suffer the dire consequences of this behavior......only the girls and women. But they (society) continue to promote self-indulgent and immediate gratification attitude. What are the results? Suicide. Too many of our young people are suffering the consequences of these behaviors that many people are encouraging. The school system is NOT on the side of purity. Unfortunately.

A PURE woman has always been coveted. Even today, men desire women that are PURE. And when a man marries, the fact that a woman has saved herself specifically for him will make a man feel special and MORE emotionally attached to his wife. More 'responsible' for her well-being because she has put all her trust, life, and soul into their relationship. So, why don't we teach more of our young women purity? Why?

This pendant on etsy would be such a wonderful reminder for a young person that many of us still encourage purity and KNOW that it is a healthier lifestyle.

see PURITY PENDANT here






I don't understand folks that have been introduced to Christianity and still turn away from it. Here's the way I think.....I'd rather be a 'wrong' Christian than a 'right' anything else. The joy that comes from knowing someone loves you so much they'd die for you; what else can compare?

So, someone that does NOT believe in God thinks that when you die, there is nothing. So, let's look at the option that they might be right.......okay, nothing. They are able to live life in a self-indulgent manner. Their CARE for others is little, because they place no value on anything other than self-indulgence; that being their priority because this life is all they have. But what if they are wrong.......Hell. That's one BIG UGLY consequence for eternity; and ask anyone older than 50 how quickly life passes.

Now, let's assume we are wrong. Nothingness after death. But we have loved our brothers and sisters during our lifetime. We try to help others. We live our lives based on love, kindness, and generosity. We fail often; we are not perfect. But we strive to do better each day. We cry when we lose loved ones. We have the same trials that non-Christians have; but we have comfort and love to get us through. We have brothers and sisters in Christ that will pray for us and help us because they care. Now, assuming we are RIGHT, we get to spend eternity in heaven.

So, to re-cap:
If they are right, Nothingness. If they are wrong, HELL.
If we are right, Heaven. If we are wrong, nothingness.

Hmmmmm. Just logically speaking, I think I'll choose the option where ETERNITY will be heavenly.





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There are so many things we are being faced with today.

I am a teaparty patriot. I love my country and believe that our founders were inspired by God to create our constitution and all of the foundations they established for us to be a great nation. Society has determined that it is more important to satisfy the flesh and have turned their back on God. Our nations elected leader has announced to the world that we are not a Christian nation.

I love to tell others about my faith, but let God handle the conviction and salvation. I love the sinner, but hate the sin. I will not "tolerate" my children being told that sin is okay. And not only can I justify my beliefs in my faith, but also scientifically. After all, God invented all things, including science. It is possible to be a Christian scientist.

So, continue to teach your children right from wrong. If this administration continues down this path and we are unable to take our country back, well it's my opinion that it's the will of God and there is nothing we can do short of prayer. I love this earth and all the beauty God has provided. I would like to see even more of the United States. But if the time has come, we must try to lead as many others to the goodness of God and salvation as we can before the trump sounds. The ones of us that are familiar with the Bible and believe in the teachings can see the signs, more clear than ever.

Teaching our children, and especially our young women, modesty is so important. I made several of these skirts for my daughter and they are her favorite. I can't make enough of them. When she wears them to school, her friends all beg for her mom to make them one. :) Here favorites are in either bold colors or spring pastels; but I like the colors in this one.



view PATCHWORK SKIRT here

I have lots of errands to run today and too much that I want to get done (and not enough hours in the day), so I must end this post.

I am always willing to debate any subject as long as you are willing to do it without name calling, hate, or using profanity. I love defending my beliefs and trying to help others. My desire is for everyone to understand the love of God.