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Re: On Empty Nests, Christian Mommy Guilt, and Misplaced Identity - Edit Me

wtdaTim — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 23:25:17 -0000

I think this is an issue, as Augustine says, of disordered loves. That is, when Jesus says: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26
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“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” Matthew 10:37, he is saying it really is a lesser love and that it will look different by comparison; not just, loving Jesus by loving our children and others (although as you state that is a component of it as our selfless sacrifice that comes from joy in God spills out to our kids and neighbors). However, as John Piper points out (http://www.desiringgod.org/..., in order to really love our children with the most love we must love them less than Jesus. We love them more by loving them less not by loving Jesus by loving them. So I think the premise of the article confuses the issue more than helps.

Re: What To Do About HAVING EXPIRED TAGS – PART 1

wtdaTim — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:20:48 -0000

We here that yo... it's tough out there!

Re: What To Do About HAVING EXPIRED TAGS – PART 1

wtdaTim — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:27:27 -0000

Can you sell it to her for $1 and then she will pay taxes on that sale and it will be in her name so you should not have to pay for the time it was idle. If no one was driving it, you should not have to pay for the time it was idle. I think you should be able to register it, but every state is different.

Re: What To Do About NOT GETTING INVITED

wtdaTim — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:31:30 -0000

Hi Jeanne,

Thank you for your comment! Yes, I have gotten left out all the time. I think it is dangerous to come from the approach that “once others understand” because it is a self-righteous approach. I am not suggesting that someone shove it under the rug and tell themselves how bad they are. I am suggesting that the person be a friend and love others. Love is selfless sacrifice and does not demand reciprocation—it just gives and gives and gives. So in general being hurt by not being included on something is not a selfless giving. With situation like family which are typically much closer relationships, then it would be worth reaching out to someone and gently seeing why the invitation wasn’t given (especially to a wedding, family trip, etc). If everyone else in the family is invited and you are not, hopefully someone would be willing to talk through it. At the end of the day, if you want to be with someone you have to be able to both confront and have healthy conflict while giving selflessly at the same time and the only way for that to be possible for broken humans is by the sheer grace and mercy of God.

Re: What To Do About STICKY TABLES AT RESTAURANTS

wtdaTim — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:07 -0000

Thanks for the insight and helpful comment, tat!

Re: Why Almond Butter Is Better

wtdaTim — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:03:20 -0000

Hi Holly!

Well, in general raw foods contain enzymes that are beneficial that are destroyed with heat. However, due to current laws in the US, all commercial almonds are supposed to be pasteurized so even almond butters saying raw have been heated briefly. You can get dry roasted which will have nice flavor and still have the minerals, just not the enzymes. Also, I think the bests are soaked/sprouted almonds as they are easier to digest by inactivating certain enzymes which can inhibit absorption of certain minerals and some places have almond butter made from soaked/sprouted almonds. Hope that helps!

Re: Can you pass me the unadulterated food? Thanks!

wtdaTim — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:19:45 -0000

Hi Lauren,

You are welcome. Thank you for visiting! Yes, autism is very tough. I think using living herbs that tend to help move metals and toxins from the body, as well as sticking to ideal foods that are not only enjoyable, but also easy to digest and cleansing at the same time (namely sweet tree fruits) is a great help. I work as a health consultant at a fitness studio and if you ever have any questions feel free to hit me up (via the contact form). I have done some consults with mothers of autism and can send you some general info to consider (which I am sure you have a lot already :)

Re: Unrefined Cane Sugar

wtdaTim — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:12:56 -0000

Hi Jeremy,
Sorry for the late response! I would recommend recipes on foodloveswriting.com or deliciouslyorganic.com as those use unrefined sugar for almost every recipe (that require sugar). It is an excellent change to make!

Re: Why Almond Butter Is Better

wtdaTim — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:51:06 -0000

Yes, that is true, but the post says "conducive". So I am simply saying they are less likely or less certain to be contaminated than peanuts, Traditionally they have been less conducive to have aflatoxins, especially the amount associated with peanuts. It seems with environmental issues and deplete soils that parasites and fungal infection are doing what they are designed to do and now affecting more tree nuts. Thanks for the info, though.

Re: Love Languages

wtdaTim — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:41:21 -0000

You prove it prayerfully--with a heart pure before God, patiently, over lots of time.

Re: Dance Rants: Cut Out The Canola Oil

wtdaTim — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:36:03 -0000

Hi Kayla,
The reason in a nutshell is that polyunsaturated fats are extremely unstable whereas monounsaturated fats are stable. The more double bonds the fat chain has, the more unstable it is and it goes rancid, breaks down and causes free radicals in the body. Saturated fats only have a single bond and are very stable, monounsaturated fats like olive and avocado have one double bond and are stable, but the polyunsaturated fats have multiple double bonds leading them to be very unstable--especially when out of their natural food form.

Does that make sense?

Re: What To Do About HAVING EXPIRED TAGS – PART 1

wtdaTim — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:13:51 -0000

Yikes. Talk to an attorney.

Re: Chocolate

wtdaTim — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:29:59 -0000

The above chocolate tastes great, try it out!

Re: What To Do About HAVING EXPIRED TAGS – PART 1

wtdaTim — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:50:22 -0000

First, you need to go get your TN drivers license. Then you need to go have your emissions checked. Then go get tags. Make sure to check the requirements for getting a TN driver license and bring all those forms of id, especially since it takes a couple hours to wait.

Re: Your Bowels Need Some Aloe

wtdaTim — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:30:53 -0000

Hi Greg!
The best way is to grow it fresh and you can take off the skin and scoop out the aloe gel and add it to water, juice, or a smoothie. Also, for convenience you can find brands that sell aloe gel and juice without any additives. I have used Lakewood organic brand (usually available at health food stores) and they are good because it is just 99% Aloe gel and 1% lemon juice. For a good tutorial on how to harvest fresh aloe, I would recommend this link (it has step by step pictures): http://www.NaturalNews.com/...

Re: Missing Mike

wtdaTim — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:33:06 -0000

How great is His mercy to us. He is rich rich rich in mercy.

Re: Why We Don’t Use Or Recommend Using Microwaves For Cooking

wtdaTim — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:41:22 -0000

Yeah, a teapot is definitely better. As I mentioned, there is some level of radiation effect, but it primarily effects the water and its structure. Water structure and integrity is definitely important and the better waters have better structure, and better "wetness". Testing the water on plants would definitely tell the story : )

Re: The 3650 Challenge

wtdaTim — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:30:01 -0000

I'm interested!

Re: Free Stuff Fridays

wtdaTim — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:59:30 -0000

Yay for free stuff Fridays!

Re: Are You Nipping The Bud In Your Life?

wtdaTim — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:21:44 -0000

This makes me want to go sprout a sweet potato and plant it and grow it and then have many sweet potatoes.

Re: Unrefined Cane Sugar

wtdaTim — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:16:04 -0000

Way to go! Glad to hear it!

Re: 50% Off Personal Training

wtdaTim — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:32:06 -0000

Yay for 50% off personal training and yay for disqus comments working on the site again!

Re: If you drink this, you will have an awesome life and all of your problems will go away.

wtdaTim — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:40:45 -0000

Hi Tania,
Yes, you are allowed to disagree. : ) I am glad that you are seeing improvement in your health with Vemma. As I mentioned above, I think some of these have good ingredients and can be beneficial to people. It's just that I think the mindset and lifestyle of the overall foods you are eating is much more important.

Re: Would you be free? Ask, beg, seek, cry out, knock.

wtdaTim — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:27:30 -0000

Thanks, Rick!

Re: What To Do About HAVING EXPIRED TAGS – PART 1

wtdaTim — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:37:24 -0000

yeah, you can get plates and tags to be legal, you'll just need all of your paperwork (title, registration, license). If it is still in your dad's name, then ask him to renew the registration.