Held Hostage by My Family
Monday, 24. December 2007, 21:20:23
As I type, my father is sitting behind me and forcefully keeping me from other pursuits, so I figure I'll blog. He has forbidden me to leave, and who knows how long this family banter could go on (currently they are discussing the lyrics of We Are the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything), so you may be in for a lengthy post.
Today is Christmas Eve, as you probably know, and we had a nice dinner of roast beef and green beans, since tomorrow Mother doesn't want to cook dinner. And yet, she's expending a fair amount of energy making monkey bread. Dad has assured us that this year will be a fairly light year present-wise, but I think if I get money it'll make up for a lack of other presents.
On the forums we have lately been discussing the proper role of modesty and women's places in the church. It's been quite interesting. While my own views remain Reformed, others have demonstrated interesting points of view, especially in the latter debate. I was rather surprised, actually, at how many people disregarded what the Bible says versus what culture has taught them to believe. So many Christians nowadays have been tainted by the world they live in, which is very bad indeed. We are supposed to remain autonomous from the world, and choose our beliefs and actions based on Scripture.
These next two weeks will be very peaceful, as I hardly have any responsibilities. A lot of relaxing, lollygagging days ahead.
Enjoy your Christmases. I will. God Jul, as Norwegians say.
Today is Christmas Eve, as you probably know, and we had a nice dinner of roast beef and green beans, since tomorrow Mother doesn't want to cook dinner. And yet, she's expending a fair amount of energy making monkey bread. Dad has assured us that this year will be a fairly light year present-wise, but I think if I get money it'll make up for a lack of other presents.
On the forums we have lately been discussing the proper role of modesty and women's places in the church. It's been quite interesting. While my own views remain Reformed, others have demonstrated interesting points of view, especially in the latter debate. I was rather surprised, actually, at how many people disregarded what the Bible says versus what culture has taught them to believe. So many Christians nowadays have been tainted by the world they live in, which is very bad indeed. We are supposed to remain autonomous from the world, and choose our beliefs and actions based on Scripture.
These next two weeks will be very peaceful, as I hardly have any responsibilities. A lot of relaxing, lollygagging days ahead.
Enjoy your Christmases. I will. God Jul, as Norwegians say.
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By bookwyrm, # 25. December 2007, 00:25:24
No it doesn't, Hannah. We just popped it in the oven. It'll be so good!
God Jul
By anonymous user, # 25. December 2007, 08:07:15
Student forums of www.pottersschool.org, bookwyrm - they're private and have some excellent discussion.
Although I agree with you, Tim - it does often frustrate me that people can frankly ignore the Biblical evidence and make opinions based on their feelings.
... and still believe that humans are sinful? I think not. And if humans aren't sinful, where's the need for salvation?
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Merry-post-Christmas! What'd you get? Replacement gloves?
By anonymous user, # 28. December 2007, 03:07:59