So, let's start from the bottom option on the poll...
A full 14% of respondents find Restoring the Years to be a torturous read, but they can't stop themselves. I'm not really sure how to take that, but I'm laughing--hard! I, too, visit blogs which make me feel like that. I feel your pain. And I'm glad you're here. I think.
I'm feeling the camaraderie with my fellow music snobs...all 17% of you. You do understand, don't you, that a true music snob is the one whose children do not know any music lyrics, but only know librettos, texts and verses. And they think a hook is something with which to catch a fish.
Oh...o.k...my girls know some children's folk songs'...*cough*...lyrics. And Fifi went through a Celtic Woman stage this year that has left her singing, "The Last Rose of Summer," all month. But, hey, you and what army are going to strip me of this dubious title? Hmmmm?
Ahem.
31% of you who voted, come here--at least in part--hoping to read about how I fell on my parental face that day. Those moments usually end in...
Epiphanies. 82% find my insights interesting, informative, hyper, legalistic, convicting, ridiculous, laughable, haunting...whatever. I was raised by a police officer. Caution is in the genes.
17% said they visit Restoring the Years because they are curious about homeschooling. Well...so am I! Let me recommend this better educator. All the incredible things that are happening here are happening quite by accident. Or maybe it's just perspective--after all, my primary educational "bar" was set preeeeety low in my own formative years.
2% of you...well actually, that you would be singular, as in 1 person visits because he or she is curious about Christianity. My prayer is that, here, you will sense the love and sufficient grace of Jesus Christ--the only mediator between God and man. I try to be careful not to teach the Scriptures though, because, as antiquated as some might think Paul's admonishment, I still believe that Eve was deceived.
Oops. Did I just do it? No. That's me thinking aloud about what I'm learning. I think there's a difference. Anyway, and finally...
17%...or 7 people say they know me in real life. O.k. That's o.k. I'm not afraid. I know where you live too. *wink*
Thanks for playing!
12 comments:
Only in the big ol' anonymous blogosphere can we feel so free to tell you that we can't stand you and are yet strangely attracted to the bizarre and troubling way in which you are sheltering *cough* smothering your children. : ) Perhaps part of why I continue coming here, however torturous it is, is to see how I don't want to raise my kids. I was surprised, I must say, that there are five others who do the same.
That's fine, Anonymous. Any way that I can be of help. lol.
I am comfortable with your dissent. I'm a woman with a fair amount of self-doubt in many things, but in the area of this "sheltering *cough* smothering," I am right.
Because Jesus says so.
I am sorry I missed the poll - I would probably be in the 82%. I love love to read your writing.
Anonymous - not a nice person! And not courageous enough to identify him/herself.
Amen!! (to your response to anonymous)
The reason I admire you is because it IS. NOT. EASY. to raise your kids in todays world.
YOu can do it for two reasons:
1) You seek and Follow the direction of Jesus. You believe with ALL your HEART and MIND that what you are doing is according to the Word of God, regardless of what others think and feel about it.
2) Your husband is on board with the same mind set. You two function in one accord in the will of GOD.
Keep up the good work
Hi...I missed the poll...I drop by occasionally to see what's been happening...but have not left a comment yet :)
I home educated our 6 children for 6 years until poor health forced me to reconsider and place them in public education this year. Thankfully we live in a small country town that allows a lot of parental interaction...however I have already seen how peer pressure has had a negative influence on our children. My comfort comes from knowing that God Himself is watching over them...and will protect their spirits, minds, bodies (my daily pray/confession).
I love reading about what you and your girls get up to during the week...and I love your honesty and obvious enjoyment of your family. It is an encouragement to me :)
And all I can say with regards to anonymous' comments above is...do these girls look 'smothered'?? All I see is happiness, enjoyment and fun times with family and friends. Sounds good to me!!
God Bless!!
Welcome Mel! I can't get to your profile, but I sooooo appreciate your kindness here and over at our friend's place in Israel.
I'm moved by your testimony about putting your children in school; yes, He giveth more grace. :)
Could you expound a little bit more on your views about women not teaching? I know the scripture you referenced, but I'm wondering how you apply it in day-to-day situations in your life. Do you believe it is wrong for you to teach the scriptures to your children? What about a women's Bible study group at your church? What about a conference with men and women in attendance?
BTW, I'm not being critical. I'd just like to hear how you apply those beliefs in your daily life.
Anonymous, I will try to give you an answer to each of your questions, but really this is just a matter of faith. And faith can't be proven.
I do not believe it is wrong for me to *read* the Scriptures to my children, and even to model a life of faith and obedience, but I would leave the *teaching* of sometimes difficult contexts and concepts to my husband and the very wise and gifted men in our church.
I believe there is a lot of error occurring in the Church because women are teaching where they are not called or equipped. I believe that in accordance with the Scripture, a study that facilitates the older teaching the younger to love their husbands and children would be a blessing.
I would not want to attend a co-ed conference at which a woman would be exercising a teaching or authoritative role over my husband and the others in attendance. Neither would he.
I'm fully aware that some will find these ideas antiquated, but I believe the Bible. I believe He will equip us in our obedience. And when it doesn't make good sense to us, I remember...
Do not lean on your own understanding...
Thanks for answering my questions... while I don't have the same beliefs (and in fact am an actual female minister), I appreciated getting to hear your views.
Hope you had a good weekend!
Anonymous, that prompts me to ask you to clarify if you are, indeed, the same Anonymous that started this comment thread?
Nope, it wasn't me. I'm not rude like that. I may not agree with what you write, but after all, it is your blog.
Right? :)
Anonymous #2...I'm so glad you could clarify that, because I wasn't able to tell for sure from my sitemeter, and perhaps others wondered as well.
It is not necessary to agree with *me.* But I'm curious...how will you explain to Christ, your taking authority as a shepherd over men when you function as a minister? How will you justify before His holiness that your 21st century opinion is more correct than His 1st century mandate given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit through Paul's pen?
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