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Recent content by Robinsegg

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    Do parents ever dare question?

    Hi! I am a homeschooling mother of 3 (currently 10, 8 & 1). Parenting is *definitely* hard, and I'm not shy about admitting it when the circumstances are right! I really recommend someone interested in becoming a parent work in church nursery for a while before getting pregnant. It can be a real...
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    The Penguino Family - Lean on us when you're not strong, and we'll help you carry on

    Sorry I haven't been around! We went to WDW after Thanksgiving. Since then, we've had minor health issues with the baby (now 21 months) because she has sinus problems a lot and can't really sleep through the night. Added to that, we have 4 weddings to go to this year, so had to shop for wedding...
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    respect and virginity

    I'm confused. You don't agree that STD's are a concern? You don't agree that Biblical culture had an emphasis on family? Or you don't agree that God created marriage to be a picture of His relationship with humanity? Maybe you don't agree that someone making a choice and then sticking to it...
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    Do you care?

    To be honest, I'm not certain that quite follows, historically. Democracy has only recently become an idea that people around the world embraced all at once. Dictatorship has been quite prevalent throughout history. But even in those societies, there were responsible people (otherwise, nothing...
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    What is the morality of a personal relationship with God?

    We can talk to God about anything. Yes, I believe He's interested, even though He already knows what we think. For me, it's kinda like my relationship with my children. Even when I already *know* what they want or what they think, I like them to tell me. It keeps lines of communication open...
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    Do you care?

    I tend to agree with this. Responsibility is the fulfilling of obligations. Those obligations are often chosen, but not always (for instance, the responsibility of being a parent when no child was planned). Responsibility is also the act of refusing to add another job when you're already too...
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    Is marriage counseling ethical?

    Is marriage counseling ethical? Is any counseling ethical? While there are situations in which it would be wrong to attempt to save a marriage, I wouldn't think those would be the largest portion of clients your friend would see. I think it *is* ethical to at least make the attempt...
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    Invited to 1st party

    Your idea is absolutely ok! I tend to give "consumables" to both kids and adults, so it's both not something that will sit in their house forever, and they know I won't come to their house *looking* for my gift to be prominently displayed/used (tacky, but there are those who do this). For kids...
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    Is this Christian?

    From what you describe, I can't blame you :( Nowhere does Christ indicate that pride, arrogance or judgment of others is an admirable trait. As a matter of fact, Scripture states that God hates arrogance, the haughtiness goes before a fall, that pride is followed by destruction, and that He will...
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    Men Step Up

    The temptation isn't sin, the action of yielding to that temptation is sin. Besides, 1 look (which *isn't* ogling, as you put this, so it's not directed specifically at you) *isn't* sin . . . it's noticing. Continued looking or thinking about her beyond the casual "nice looking woman" is sin...
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    Men Step Up

    Here I will have to somewhat disagree with you. If I take a ministry position that I have *not been called to*, I am keeping the person God *is* calling to that position from filling it. I am causing my brother or sister to stumble. I am *very careful*, therefore, to make sure I don't accept a...
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    Men Step Up

    Something else . . . like biblical discipleship, perhaps? Rachel
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    Men Step Up

    Normal = Sin That's the way we are born. Thus, it is normal & natural to sin. It is only through the power of Christ that we can overcome sin. Whether that sin is harming the body (gluttony, self-harm, tobacco, etc), lust, hatred, lying, disrespect of parents, idols, coveting, or stealing...
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    Men Step Up

    My husband is a man. He looks at other women. The idea of sex with anyone but his wife disgusts him (as the idea of having sex with another guy disgusts me), but he *does* look. I look at him and let him know I'm glad everything still works :) I am a woman. I like to talk. I want to know what...
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    Men Step Up

    There is seriously no problem here! Especially since you looked at it and realized your mistake :) We *all* bring our own perspective and baggage to any discussion as well as to any relationship we have. Rachel