“And Be Not Conformed to this World”

 

 As Christians, I think that sometimes we do not even realize we are "copying" the world's standards. We MUST learn to respond to the culture through a biblical worldview in all areas of our lives, this includes technology and social media. We need to influence the world with our use of technology, not copy it. We must equip our children (and ourselves) to navigate the challenges and snares that are out there. So how do we do that? This little book addresses these issues. I highly recommend you get a copy.

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Pinterest and Reclaiming Beauty

I recently set up a Pinterest account. It sure is fun to "pin" lovely things on my "boards". I have been so inspired by the creative ideas and how easily these ideas can be shared. But after several weeks of looking around, I have noticed something that worries me. Many young ladies are pinning dream homes, wedding ideas, lovely clothes and party ideas. But some of the "pins" are surprising such as fashion, makeup and movies that I hope they are not really considering watching or wearing. I am not sure that they really understand that what they are "pinning" is telling a story about who they are.

The following verses come to mind...

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him" ~1 John 2:15 ~

 "likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. 
~1 Timothy 2:9 ~

Ladies, please be careful what you are looking at. Do not feed an appreciation for styles and trends that you can not wear or movies with characters that are of the "world". Make sure your goal is to desire the things that are pleasing to the Lord.

I would like to suggest that you consider purchasing the Reclaiming Beauty webinar. The Botkin sisters have done an excellent job defining true beauty with great tools and tips to figure out your personal style without compromising to the "worlds" standard. You can preview the first session for free!

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A Gift of Knowledge

Rob stopped by our local library the other day to pick up a few books I reserved. While he was there, one of the librarians ask if he knew anyone interested in a set of 2003 World Book Encyclopedias. He quickly called me and asked me if I wanted them. Of course I said YES!! The ones we have now are Rob's set he had as a child from the 1970's! It's funny to think that he used them when he was growing up, Rob and I both used them when we were in college and our children have used them many times for research. (Matthew used to read them just for fun!) I know I can purchase a encyclopedia on CD and of course you can research anything online, but I like the idea of holding the book in your hand, of looking up the information and following the "bunny trail" of knowledge as something else on the page gets your attention. So I am in the process of packing up the 1970 set and replacing them on the shelf with the new edition. I will not part with the old ones. They are like an old friend. But I will pack them carefully so that future generations of the Stevens Family can take a peak at the past.