Author: Alane

This year, as it happens, my daughter’s history focuses on the Eastern Hemisphere.  I don’t know how much you know about China, the four olds, Mao, and the implementation of Communism, but if you haven’t researched it you really should.  We are also focusing on reading and watching current events, and discussing the cultural and political events in America today.  My eleven year old doesn’t need me to point out the similarities.  They are blatantly obvious.  

A very wise pastor told me once that when nothing else will come to you and you are having trouble figuring it out in your mind, look to the cross.  There are a wide range of topics to choose from for these articles, but every once in a while, I need to step back and look up. Look up with me. Look up to the cross.

Presidential debates? It was not a debate. There was just arguments going back and forth. I will not tell you which side I am pulling for, you will probably guess as I continue on.

Sometimes, like this week, our thoughts go in two different directions. Somehow, someway our thoughts have to come together. If you study on the two different ideas though, they do converge. If you are not willing to take time out to attend a church service, if you are so scared of what the world is throwing at you – you just might not be ready.

People often today don’t want to hear truth. They want their “truth.” I don’t know how many times I’ve heard, “that might be your ‘truth’, but that’s not my ‘truth’”.

“If you look at the world,

you’ll be distressed.

If you look within,

you’ll be depressed.

But if you look at Christ,

You’ll be at rest.”

~Corrie Ten Boom

Comparing this with the last topic of who are you looking to, now let’s see which direction you are looking.

We live in a very confused society. Please remember that if you are a Christian that you are an alien. Have you ever noticed that when other people come from different countries and live here, that sometimes they have a difficult time assimilating to our society. You should, throughout the rest of your Christian life be trying to assimilate to the new country that you have your permanent residence in. You are just passing through here.

Special Edition

Well, I could not be more proud. I am also glad someone else in the family wants to get involved. My 11 year old granddaughter has a little extra something to say in this special issue on courage. Please read and let her know what you think!

AE

Love and Marriage

I’ve noticed a trend when it comes to Americans and what they are looking for when it comes to love.  I blame Hollywood for this phenomenon.  Most people think love is a feeling.  Their philosophy on love is written by Disney.  “I’ve fallen in love” is possibly the stupidest statement ever said.  Love isn’t like tripping over a rock.  Love is an action.  It’s a choice.  We’ve substituted sex and physical attraction for love.  We equate attraction with love.  True love is so much more!  Romeo and Juliet were immature children, yet we hold them up as a prime example of love.  Romeo and Juliet should be a cautionary tale, not a life goal.   

Politics is a fun topic no one else is discussing. It’s a great way to bring folks together. Good times to be had by all. There is nothing that builds unity more than a good presidential debate among family members and friends.