MIKE HUCKABEE/PRESIDENTIAL RACE 2008
- The GOP's Cynical Use of Religion Has Come to Roost: Even liberal journalists see that evangelicals have been used by the Republican elite, who now want to keep Republicans from choosing a leader that's not from the establishment.
- The View from the Back of the Bus: Evangelicals have bucked the "advice" of their supposed leaders and are choosing candidates that are more diverse than the "leaders" would like.
- Stop Lying About Huckabee!
- Mike Huckabee responds to a letter about his record on taxes.
- Mitt Romney has a problem... his problem is the fact that what he's said has been recorded. The things he says either sound like a guy completely out of touch with average Americans, or he outright contradicts facts or contradicts things he's previously said. Click to read: Romney's efforts to be an everyday guy at an MLK march (yes, he did say, "who let the dogs out?", and compliment a child for wearing "bling-bling"), Romney's comments about "seeing" his dad march with Martin Luther King, Jr. (even though it never actually happened), and a tongue-in-cheek "Mitt Romney's Dictionary of the English Language". Read here about Romney's viability as a candidate (from a guy who doesn't like my guy... still, we agree about Romney).
- Rush & the New Reagan Coalition
- What's Next for Conservative Talk Radio?
- Why Campaign Coverage Sucks: Horse-race journalism works for journalists but fails the public (Ed. note: Finally! Someone admits it!)
ABORTION
- Will Roe v. Wade be overturned? One legal expert says it's inevitable.
- Planned Parenthood's agenda
- Not quite the whole story: It's often overlooked or completely ignored that feminist pioneers and leaders were completely against abortion.
- Your Appointment With the Dismemberer- 35 years of abortion... and now an election... what will you do for all the innocents who lose their lives to this "choice"?
- Can We Start By Being Honest? What does "keepers at home" mean? And is it a mandate or an ideal?
- Terry followed up the previous article with this: Husbands ARE involved in the home!
- Elisabeth Elliot's excellent words on Feminism & Femininity
- Mike Huckabee got pounded for believing what the Bible says about marriage. See his recent debate response about marriage HERE.
- Amy weighs in on working women.
- Frugal Homemaker began working around Summer of last year, and she kept a log of how much money she spent vs. how much she made. She writes candidly about the other costs of working... and the toll it has taken on she and her husband.
- Kelly wrote a great series entitled, "Why Would I WANT to Stay Home?" Click to read part one, part two, part three, and part four.
- Mary Mohler talks about "Feminism & Feminists"... worth your time (about one hour) to listen and learn! "We are losing the battle in the post-Christian society in which we live to show the world that we as Christian women celebrate all that God has given us in our assigned role as women."
- Another recovering feminist writes about her relationship with her mom and her feminist upbringing: "My Mother, the Feminist"
- My friend Carletta has put together an excellent website resource for the beginning homeschooler: SUCCESSFUL HOMESCHOOLING. (For you seasoned homeschoolers out there, she's still wanting to make it as good and helpful as it can be, so if you see things that should be added or tweaked, use the "Contact Me" button on her sidebar.)
- How to Proceed with Homeschooling Your Children: Christine has put together some basic, helpful tips about homeschooling
- Dealing With Naysayers About Your Decision to Homeschool: Christine offers wise advice about the negative comments homeschoolers can get from relatives and friends alike... and how to be more confident about your decision to homeschool.
DATING/PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE
- Should young women take time to prepare for marriage?
- The Bayly brothers offer sage advice for fathers with adult daughters:
Yes we are to protect... It's our God-given duty. But protection begins at birth, not puberty. Training begins before our daughters can speak, not when they're giving their hearts to a man.
...Yes, we have a duty to counsel--and ultimately to give her hand in marriage. But if we suddenly stand and act as men only at the point of romance, when our daughters' hearts are being claimed by others, it's too little too late. The cows are already in the pasture, there's no sense rushing to close the gate.
- Congrats to my friend, Renee, on the adoption of her two sons from Ghana! I'll share two posts with you that have touched my heart as they've brought these boys into their family: FIRSTS- all the things her new sons are experiencing for the first time; and SIMPLE ADJUSTMENTS- some other insights into adjusting to one another in adoption.
- Congrats to my friend, EmmyJ, on her continuing weight loss! Check out this post with all her "goals" and her progress so far... it's inspiring!
ODDS AND ENDS
- The Anti-Children Culture
- Get some SLEEP! (and be eco-friendly while you're at it!)
- Escape From Polygamy- after reading "Under the Banner of Heaven", I found this article to be an insightful peek into polygamous households.
- Go Green: BREASTFEED! (My fourth "round" of this will begin in approximately 9 weeks!)
- Losing our Freedom in a Pornified Culture: Take time to listen to this Al Mohler radio program... it's spot-on!
- Younger women growing more Okay with Porn? This is the inevitable decline that happens when culture impacts our young people rather than our young people impacting culture.
- Masculinity & Being Raised By a Single Mom
- My Daddy's Name is "Donor": what happens when technology intervenes in "family planning"
- The Future of the "Quick & Easy" Meal: Does it really exist? And what happens when you don't use convenience foods? This is a long, but very interesting, article... worth your time if you're at all interested.
- Someone asked me back in December, "What do you do about Santa Clause?" This blogger's post pretty much sums up my views (and you can read my comment in her comments section). I wonder how others deal with this. (Note to commenter: Sorry I didn't respond until now... I couldn't decide whether to bring up the controversy or not and then it was too late... but this should answer your question, even if it is after the holidays.)
And then, a little humor-- well, this is funny to me, anyway:
Amy writes, "Why I Write in Generalizations".
[Personal note: I am constantly amazed (and I'll admit, sometimes irritated) at people who come onto my blog and then make it their mission to comment about posts that don't apply to them... and harangue me for not making every post all-inclusive to everyone who might read it. Sometimes I want to say, "if you're against everything that has to do with being a biblical Christian woman, then why are you reading my blog?" Or simply, "I don't have time to list all the possible exceptions to every biblical ideal/principle in every post that I write." Amy handled it much better than me. ] :)
Blessings to you all and HAPPY READING!!!
9 comments:
Hi Jess,
I just stumbled on your blog this past couple of weeks. I feel I have found a kindred spirit! You are able to vocalize what is in my mind :)
Anyway, thanks for the homeschooling links. My DH and I decided that we will start homeschooling our two boys in the fall (ages 9& 11) and our daughter when she reaches school age. I have been looking for any advice and encouragement for late starters. The links you provided will certainly help me in my preparations.
I also read the Santa Claus link. This is what we always taught our kids from the beginning. They have never felt deprived or left out, just curious why other parents aren't truthful.
God bless and keep up the great posts,
Kate from WI
Just a quick thanks for the show and tell posts. I always look forward to them and love the differnt articles you highlight, which I probably would other wise wouldn't have found.
Jess, I love the Father/Daughter quote. Can't wait to check out the link.
Great links. I especially liked the Huckabee/Establishment/Media articles. And the "quick and easy meal." Oh, and the Santa Claus post ...
Regarding Huckabee and homeschoolers, my untested opinion is that some homeschoolers don't support any type of public education and don't trust those who do.
Jess, thanks for linking to my little blog. You hae some wonderful articles linked here. I enjoyed the father/daughter article, as well as "my mother, the feminist". I eventually hope to take a peek at most of what you linked to. Thanks again!
Hi Jess-
The Go Green, Breastfeed article was really interesting-- except that I think I would be a little uncomfortable if a stranger admired me nursing. :)
It's nice to read stuff like this. My sister-in-law and I were talking about childbirth a while ago, and she was horrified that I want to do natural childbirth. "They make medicine for that" is what she said. *sigh* It's nice to know there are like-minded people out there.
Thanks,
Emily
Oh I wish I had time to read all those articles.
I picked you for the Excellence Award, so come over and pick it up. :)
Did I miss a link to natural child birth? I am really interested in this and would love to read some biblical perspective or at least the opinions of some biblical women who hae had a natural childbirth.
Thanks
Great Post! My bookmarks just doubled!!
Hey Jess. Thanks for linking to me! I apologize for not having been around lately (if you want to know why... well, just hop over to my blog when/if you have some spare time! ;))
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