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8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Josh and Anna Celebrate · 3 replies · +1 points

I think it is great when couples can work through horrible times and have forgiveness, so I certainly don't think Anna is wrong for being committed to her marriage.
What bothers me is she seemed to let Josh off a little too easily. I know he went away for 6 months to a facility, but that facility admitted they have no certified therapists. Josh has issues that need to be addressed by a professional. There are certified Christian therapists out there.

What Josh did was very serious. Even at 14 or 15, he was old enough to know what he was doing was wrong. Anna has small daughters to think about.

Josh also put her and her unborn baby at risk of STD's when carrying on with that porn star.

I'm glad she is committed to her marriage. I just wish she would have required Josh to get treatment from a certified professional and not let him come home until he had proven himself a while longer. I sure hope Josh doesn't see Anna's love and forgiveness as a license to continue his bad behavior since he knows she won't leave. . I wish them the best though.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Emotions Are Not Dicta... · 1 reply · +1 points

I wasn't referring to women having authority over men. I get that. My husband is a pastor, and we don't have women deacons etc...

However, outside of church, he expects me to be able to handle what I can on my own without always depending on him unless it is something I physically can't do. That comes from his days in the Air Force when he was gone frequently. He was actually engaged to someone else before me but broke it off because he felt the young lady was too clingy and dependent.

All I meant was that women are capable of making intelligent decisions and not being deceived. Proverbs 31 talks about her husband having full confidence in her. I'm sure mine was happy I did not let us get scammed with that computer virus.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Emotions Are Not Dicta... · 7 replies · +1 points

I can agree that women are more emotional, but I don't think that makes women dumb or "easily deceived". I know I am not deceived too easily. I recently caught a ransomeware scam on my son's tablet that said he needed to pay a fine due to "illegal activity" and demanded payment or the case would-be referred to court. I called a local computer store to find out how to get rid of the virus. I did not need my husband or a man to tell me it was a scam.
I also switched car repair places when I suspected they were encouraging unnecessary repairs.

My 64 year old mother was not fooled and reported a scam when someone called claiming to be from the IRS saying she owed delinquent taxes.

When the BIble says we are the weaker sex, it means physically.

Also, remember the BIble says Adam was "with her" when Eve ate. He was just as at fault. Eve was not the only one responsible.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - \"Everybody\" is Talki... · 3 replies · +1 points

The only thing that surprises me is that they lasted as long as they did. Remember, he left his first wife (the very pretty Jennifer Aniston) because he was having an affair with Angelina. I don't know if cheating was the reason for the split with Angelina, but you can't expect a man to be faithful when he has already proven he will betray his first wife.

You are right in that women should value themselves more than to "give it away" to just anyone. 50 years ago, certain things were shameful (everyone knew the girls with the "reputations" ) Now, no one seems to care, and sin is not only paraded around but supported. Sad.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Reacting to Well Known... · 2 replies · +1 points

I believe Josh's issues were due to him being raised in such isolation with legalistic, oppressive rules. He was never allowed to interact with girls other than famiy. He never got to play on a sports team or attend a school dance. Then he was subjected to his parents inappropriate behavior (like the time JB was behind Michelle on the mini golf course).
Then, you have a boy entering puberty. It was a recipe for disaster from the beginning.

I am concerned for Josh's daughters, but I do pray for him. It's a sad situation all around.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Sharing Our Brokenness... · 2 replies · +1 points

I get what you're saying in that we should not brag about our sin, but burning dinner is not a sin. It is a mistake. Just this morning, I had a gallon of milk slip out of my hand and spill all over the floor. Now there is certainly no need to announce things like that on fb (and I didn't), but if someone does, and others offer encouragement, I don't see a problem. It makes life real. Things like that happen to everyone. Keep on keepin' on.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Men are to Blame for E... · 3 replies · +1 points

I am a believer. I was just pointing out some girls don't even realize what they are doing when they dress leaving little to the imagination. That's why it is important to teach them. I gave no thought to wearing a bikini. All I was taught was not to bare my breasts or rear end and to sit with my knees together when wearing a skirt. I was a Christian at the time and dtill had no clue.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Men are to Blame for E... · 5 replies · +1 points

I don't think the issue is "blame". Neither sex is always to blame for anything. The issue here is responsibility. Both men and women bear responsibility. Of course we should teach young women to be modest, AND teach young men to be respectful women. My teenage son knows how to pick up his date at her door and be respectful to her He knows to watch his language and keep his hands to himself. It goes both ways.

That said, I don't think all women who wear bikinis or show more skin than necessary are always out for attention from men. I admit to wearing a bikini (not, a thong) back in my teens and for a few years after marriage. I wasn't out for male attention. I was married. It was strictly to get a suntan.

So yeah, we should teach girls to be modest. Some of them choose clothes just because they like them without giving a thought to how much they're showing.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Trouble Obeying Your H... · 0 replies · +1 points

I have to disagree. We are called to obey governing authorities.

So, unless you want to go to jail or get fired from your job, you must obey those over you. If the police are wrong, there are proper procedures to handle that afterward. I once reported police officer for his treatment of me during a traffic stop, but I obeyed him while I was pulled over.

The Bible says it clearly.

Romans 13:1-7
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.

Titus 3:1
Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed

1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Treasuring Your Home M... · 3 replies · +1 points

I think this can be linked to being content with what you have. Some people will buy something, then decide they don't like it or get tired of if after a year then go out and buy something else when there's nothing wrong with what they already have.

It's not necessarily bad to spend a little more on something that will last a long time. We paid more than we would have liked to for the comforter and curtains in our bedroom, but we have had them now for 15 years. They are still in good condition (no stains, tears etc.). They don't even look old, so we have no reason to change them I paid an embarrassing amount for a pair of flip flops once, but I'm still wearing them about 13 years later and will continue to do so unless they fall apart.

My husband recently asked if I wanted to get new dishes. I told him I didn't see a need. In the 24 years we have had them, there is only one chip on a plate. Over the years we have broken a couple of bowls but were able to find matching ones that were sold separately, so we replaced those. There is no need for a whole new set of dishes right now.

My philosophy is only replace things that are broken and unable to be fixed or torn, dirty etc.

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