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Re: Question of the Week: Is Biblical Inerrancy Necessary for Biblical Authority?

MariaWJ — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:40:22 -0000

I do not know the answer, but I am very interested in where you continue to go with this and hope you will post more, as I struggle with this as well. One of my questions is if the authors were inspired, how do we know they acted according to the will of God? Or stated more plainly, the authors were not infallible. I also struggle with the translation issues. The original word(s) translated to English...by (wo)men who again are not perfect... If only there was an easy answer.

Re: http://philanderica.tumblr.com/post/11114298923

MariaWJ — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:19:33 -0000

Oh, I would so be in trouble! LOL!

Re: http://philanderica.tumblr.com/post/11016412851

MariaWJ — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:31:35 -0000

LOL! And ewwww!

Re: http://philanderica.tumblr.com/post/11114298923

MariaWJ — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:06:14 -0000

The cream would keep me away (lactose issues), but I would want one. Please post more photos of food. LOL!

Re: http://philanderica.tumblr.com/post/11016412851

MariaWJ — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:31:19 -0000

When I read the first part of the post, I thought-- hmm...exactly as Erin described it. LOL! :)

Re: http://philanderica.tumblr.com/post/11114298923

MariaWJ — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:30:29 -0000

Girl, you're killing me! :)

Re: Question of the Week: Is Culture Better or Worse Because of Christians?

MariaWJ — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:36:18 -0000

I think when Christians stand by and watch other Christians use hatred and violence against groups of people with whom they disagree, the inaction is negatively influencing culture. Some areas in which I notice this include: the treatment of homosexuals, doctors performing abortions, women who receive abortions, the treatment of the poor and/or uneducated (including in the US), class-warfare in the US... In these areas, when Christians forget to treat others as they would like to be treated and other Christians stand by, the inactivity is negatively influencing culture.

On the other side of this coin, I see a lot of silence when it comes to the treatment of the "others" in our own country-- topics no one wants to talk about. Race relations, poverty, abuse (including spiritual abuse!), the treatment of children as inferior, sex, the beauty of the human body in all forms-- these are all areas where many Christians are influencing culture negatively by their silence.

Admittedly, it is changing in some areas, but I also see theological differences driving a wedge within our community that limits our ability to influence culture too. Calvinists, Arminians, Catholics...Each of these divides separates us from influencing culture in a holistic meaningful way, especially when the intolerance of one group for another results in judging the other as non-Christian.

I have gotten way off topic...sorry about that.

Re: Question of the Week: Is Culture Better or Worse Because of Christians?

MariaWJ — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:25:50 -0000

I think this is a challenging question. I believe some Christians do change culture in a positive way, but the loudest (or rather most noticeable) are those changing it negatively through action or inaction. I think we need to look no further than how many Christians have responded to the polarizing topics of our day to see Christians "behaving badly" (so to speak) and influencing culture towards hatred and violence instead of truth and love. Additionally, the fear of anything that is seen as non-pious is limiting art-- in all forms-- IMO.

Even as I write this response, I think we see a culture of Christianity that you described earlier-- one that is "safe" and prefers safety to being out in the world influencing culture-- being in this world.

Re: Badger SPF 30+ Sunscreen, Unscented || Skin Deep Cosmetics Database | Environmental Working Group

MariaWJ — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:52:15 -0000

We have been using this sunscreen for two years now, and I love it. I am very pale and burn very easily, yet with this sunscreen I managed a week in Florida without burning. We also use the version with the Badger bug repellant in it at times too, but I do not go outside during the summer in the middle of the day without this on!

Re: The New Mommy Files: Memories, Milestones, and Missteps: The Best Vegan Banana Bread There Is

MariaWJ — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:46:29 -0000

Oh nummy! I found you through the NP Blog party. I love to bake, so I am going to try this out soon. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:49:53 -0000

LOL! I know. Hilarious. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:49:33 -0000

Thank you! I'm looking forward to seeing you rock a 5K again. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:49:18 -0000

Thank you! :)

Re: Blueberry Muffins

MariaWJ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:28:02 -0000

Considering the humidity level (or lack there of) of your current location, you might need to use less flour to keep them moist. I might be wrong, but that'd be the first thing I'd try. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:43:18 -0000

Thank you Becky. :) The more I share the story, the more people I find who have been in the same boat, so to speak. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:38:46 -0000

Thank you, Erin. One step at a time, but I'm knocking down these running goals. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:38:29 -0000

Thank you. :)

Re: National Half Marathon

MariaWJ — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:38:10 -0000

It was embarrassing, but what could I do? LOL!

Re: What type of Basketball Wife Am I?

MariaWJ — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:34:06 -0000

We definitely need a name for the Wife-Mommy? Wimmy?...The Distracted Wife? Even when TB was an infant, I found it was harder to follow the games with nursing, diapering, bouncing, etc. I definitely watch games differently now-- even when Kevin is there with me-- when TB is at the game. :)

Re: Repulsion

MariaWJ — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:45:37 -0000

I am glad the post helped you. It is hard to expose myself like this--especially when some of the post definitely paints my thoughts, words and actions for what they are.

Re: Nutella Crescent Rolls

MariaWJ — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:45:00 -0000

They're worth it (calories, fat, etc) as an occasional treat, IMO. :)

Re: Terminology and Children: Needs

MariaWJ — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:33:44 -0000

I have it on kindle if you would like to borrow it. I told another wife she could next week, but let me know if you are interested. :)

Re: Terminology and Children: Labels

MariaWJ — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:41:00 -0000

My pleasure, Jackie. I think this is an area where a lot of people do not think about the impact of terminology, but it is important and frames the way we see children. I didn't even realize that TB's need level was higher than some children until my friends started having kids. I suppose it was an advantage of going first? :)

Re: 40 Before 40

MariaWJ — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:37:04 -0000

I knew you'd like that one. LOL! We'll be staying with you. ;-)

Re: Strawberry-Blueberry-Green Smoothie

MariaWJ — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:51:51 -0000

I'm going to try for one a week or so until I get a stockpile on the blog. :)