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13 years ago @ http://ourmothersdaugh... - Getting used to being ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks, Auntie Leila. I've been praying about it and keeping my eyes open and have found a few nice unexpected things.

Mostly, though, I've been challenged by your Reasonably Clean House posts (we had been pseudo-blitzing! every day!) and so now I'm catching up. I think once I've gotten the Reasonably Clean habit, I can focus more on beautifying. I'm learning SO much from you about how to make a home. Thank you!

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Men Need To Be Right · 1 reply · +1 points

Lori, I need to read this one every day! At least until God changes my heart in this area! I'm a very precise person. I don't care if people correct me because I want to know what is right. My husband hates that I correct him -- even if I'm right. I've always thought he shouldn't have an ego about it, but I know you're right on this! Thank you (and my husband will thank you).

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - The Entitlement Genera... · 1 reply · +1 points

Thank you, Lori, for always reminding us of what is true and good. I think you're absolutely right about this.

So many Christians think that liberalism sounds more loving/compassionate than traditional values do. Really, though (as any good parent knows), true love doesn't want the beloved to be infantile but rather to become mature and self-supporting.

13 years ago @ http://ourmothersdaugh... - Getting used to being ... · 3 replies · +2 points

I love it. Also love your encouragement to us SAHM's, as we look at our working friends' beautiful homes with longing but still know that we've made the right choice!

Some advice, please, Auntie Leila. I would love to make our home more beautiful. It sounds, though, that it would take a lot of time to go to thrift shops, etc. When I do, I usually don't find anything worth buying. I usually buy things we really need (e.g. furniture) on Craig's List, which can take a lot of time too. With two young kids to rear (who don't want to go shopping!), and not being a crafty person who can make pillows, curtains, etc., am I consigned to live in a bland, boring house until the kids are older? Please help :) thanks!

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - A Socialist Government · 0 replies · +1 points

Agreed, Lori!

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Depending Upon Government · 0 replies · +1 points

Lori, I completely agree with you!

The Bible's teachings about helping the poor are ALWAYS limited to widows, orphans, people who are unable to help themselves.

Marvin Olasky's book The Tragedy of American Compassion explains well why historically in America, the church has been the one to help the poor, and has effectively done so by giving not just material help but spiritual too. Those who did not want to work, were not helped. It's tough love.

From the publisher: "the real problem of modern welfare is not its cost but its stinginess in offering the true necessities: challenging, personal, and spiritual aid rather than entitlement and bureaucracy."

These things are given in relationships, not as a handout from a faceless govt.

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Depending Upon Government · 6 replies · +2 points

Actually, it probably would more than the alternative -- Jesus did not encourage people to continue in their sin.

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Are Fevers Deadly? · 0 replies · +1 points

thanks, Lori. I used to try to give my son Tylenol when he had a fever but he would spit it out (the baby-type). I no longer try to medicate a fever . . . fortunately haven't had a child w/ a really high one yet . . . and your post helps me trust that I'm doing the right thing.

13 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Men\'s Sexual Nature · 0 replies · +3 points

Thank you, Lori, for sharing your wisdom.

I agree with you about protecting men from temptation by dressing modestly. My husband has often asked me to change my outfit because it's too tight or otherwise draws attention to my body. From my perspective, it's just been cute or fashionable -- because I don't think like a man! But so much of what women wear, even sometimes godly women, is not modest.

Men are more visually stimulated than women. We need to treat them as the weaker brother in this area and limit our own "freedom" to wear whatever we want for their good. It also honors our husbands and our marriages for us to keep our bodies for our husbands alone!

14 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Being A Minimalist · 1 reply · +1 points

Lori, I don't comment often but I LOVE hearing from you every day, everything you write speaks to me & it's like having another wise Titus 2 mentor in my life!

I tried to post the other day & the comment didn't ever work/get published -- but I have fond memories of my parents' 1980 Mercedes 300D -- they let me take it to college since it was so slow and built like a tank! They knew I'd be safe. I loved that car & am still sorry they sold it after I graduated.

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