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Quote of the Week - February 23, 2005 PDF Print
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Wednesday, 23 February 2005
Thoughts on the "old paths"

For Fathers...

"When a people who used to walk in wisdom go astray to their hurt, the smart thing for them to do is to return to the old paths so that they can find rest once again. As a culture we used to do the family thing right, but over the last few generations we have lost our way to the point that we won't even survive as a culture given our current course. It makes sense to get back to the ways that worked. It makes sense to get back to biblical patriarchy...

 Many men will say of the old path "We will not walk in it." But that needn't stop you  and me. Let's adopt the attitude expressed by Job:

For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow: Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? (Job 8:8-10)

We need the humility to realize that we don't know very much at all. We need to learn from the past, from our forefathers who will still speak to us from their hearts if we will just listen. 

Even if the crowd doesn't follow, even if the larger culture continues it's path to downward destruction, you can do it right in your own home. You don't control the world, but by God's design you do control your own choices and your household...

...We've all been led astray, but we can get back on course.

Let's set our eyes on the future because that is where we and our children are going to live. But as we do, let's learn the lessons of the past so that we understand the times in which we live today.

Let's take the "old paths" into the future." 

                                                                   ~ Philip Lancaster - Patriarch Magazine
                                                                      From Family Man, Family Leader 

For Mothers...

"A dear friend once gave me a profound challenge. When I told her how hard it is to find like-minded women, she said, "Are you willing to be that woman even if you never get the encouragement yourself? Are you willing to be the generation that does without so that the next generation may be richly blessed with the teaching and godly example you so desire?" I had to admit that I really wasn't willing to be a part of the generation that was having to take the first steps back into the "old paths." I wanted to be living in a time when millions were on the road with me. But for most of us, this just isn't going to be the case. We are going to have to sacrifice so that the next generation will be prepared to serve in a way we'd love to be served."

                                                            ~ Jennie Chancey - Ladies Against Feminism
                                                               From "Mommy Madness" or Materialism Run Amok?
 
Quote of the Day - January 17, 2005 PDF Print
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Monday, 17 January 2005
January, 2005

The Day of Small Things
(Dedicated to all the young mothers whose weariness and frustrations I understand...Zechariah 4:10)

Fretful wailing pierced the night;
I wearily switched on the light.
Calming babies, soothing fears,
Shedding bitter, angry tears.
Must my strength be all poured out?
So, discontent, I start to doubt.

Seeing others free to roam,
With pretty clothes and spotless homes,
While little ones to my legs cling.
Dirty laundry and apron strings
Seem to be my lot in life—
Grumpy mommy, weary wife.

Packed away in mothballs now,
Diplomas, ribbons, awards show how
The world once gave me accolades
As all my talents I displayed.
So many dishes now crowd the sink,
My overflowing brain can't think.

As I grumble, baby sleeps—
Quietness over my spirit creeps.
My joy comes not from flimsy stuff:
His strength in weakness is enough.
It's wrong to think I'm in a cell;
Wide's the space God gives to dwell.

How could I forget that when
I willingly submit, it's then
My joy is full, I'm made complete,
Prostrate and worshipful at God's feet?
Small things and trials I mustn't despise,
But see them, trusting, through His eyes.

                                  ~ by Carmon Freidrich
                                     Buried Treasure Books
 
Quote of the Week - January 10, 2005 PDF Print
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Monday, 10 January 2005
"The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing; but in our culture, we apply for a curse and reject blessings.  Something is wrong with this picture."  ~ Doug Phillips

Some will hate you, some will love you
Some will flatter, some will slight.
Cease from Man and look above you-
Trust in God and do the right. 
                                       ~ N. MacLeod

 
 
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