At Home in Georgia
The Attack on Men
All I will say to this is Amen. If you can't see our society totally wrapped up in this, you need to pull off the blinders and take a really good look around you. We don't have many MEN in our society today. We don't have many LEADERS in our society. And, sadly, we aren't working to change that in our up and coming young men and boys either.THE ATTACK ON MEN:
Every television show depicts men as idiots, buffoons, or evil monsters. Satan wants to reach women because they are more easily deceived. The only obstacle to his subversion of women is men. His attack on men is primarily to remove any credibility or influence they have over women. The effectiveness of this campaign is shown in the TV program “The Red Green Show”. In this show there is a motto for men that is repeated with a resigned shrug, “I am a man...I can change...If I have to...I guess.”
Young men today may not even know that the pattern of male submission that is prevalent today is an aberration. It has never existed before in the history of the world. Men were created to take care of families. Women were created to be taken care of. “Women’s liberation” is a communist term for the destruction of families. Liberation implies a struggle against oppression. The communist “liberation” movements have all been armed rebellion against governments that oppose their revolution.
It is important to recognize that revolutionary and political terms are used to demonize traditional families and family practice. The “liberation” that is implied is not against men, but against the God created order of life. Women are to be liberated from families and made worker bees in the corporate hive. In the communist model, women are not mothers or wives, but workers. Workers exist to serve the state.
Men today do not have wives or mothers, just fellow workers. Men are told that this is the natural order of things and any suggestion of the “old way” is an insult to women and must not be tolerated. Men are told to accept the new status of women. Men are bullied into acquiescence with this rape of our culture and exploitation of women. It is sad that Satan has gotten women to be the loudest defenders of the attack upon women.
It can be helpful to examine some of the specific ways men have been reduced to silent and sometimes willing partners in the exploitation of women.
1. Higher education. Men were told that only smart people in universities were educated enough to have any authority to speak to issues concerning their families. Fields such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, social work, and other phony “science” have been used to stifle objection.
2. Liberal religion. Most churches have been completely subverted to worldly perspectives in advance of the more direct attack on men. When men turned to their churches to help fight the direct attack, they only found that the churches had already “gone over to the enemy”.
3. Media. Men are portrayed as crazed killers, bullies, irresponsible, unreliable, drunken violent abusers. Satan does not allow a picture of quiet kindness and strength. Satan will never allow real men who lead their families with love to be seen. The imprint of media is a stain on all of us. More pervasive than the worst Korean War brainwashing, we are saturated to our core with Satanic images, frames of reference, and modes of thinking.
4. Elementary education. The educational system has been one of the greatest tools Satan has used to homogenize men into a submissive mold so that they will not object to the changes being brought forth in our society. As boys they are continuously told to be quiet and sit down, they are learning to stifle their natural inclinations. A primary purpose of the elementary classroom is to break the spirit of young men.
5. Elevation of sport. Boys are told that if they have to be restless then they can play sports. There is nothing so sad as to see someone whose whole life is reduced to this narrow mode of expression. Some men become so occupied with sports, it becomes the only vehicle they have to communicate with others, like the POWs who would communicate by tapping out a code.
6. Withdrawal. Satan is familiar with the most common response of men to situations of discomfort, they withdraw. By making life increasingly alien to men, he forces them out of areas he wants to control. The percentage of women in universities is increasing dramatically. Most men cannot feel comfortable in the radically political, and fervently hostile climate of campus life. Even for men who want to lead their families, they do not know how to meet the frustrating resistance from family members already held captive by the world. These men often seek divorce when they should be seeking knowledge and wisdom.
7. Self-indulgence. For centuries Satan had to rely on alcohol and adultery as his main tools to subvert morality. However, by careful planning and timing he was able to introduce abortion, the drug culture, birth control, and the sexual revolution all within a few years. We now have a climate where this is an accepted way of life. However, while some are dragged down to complete degradation, others (by God’s grace) resist the pull of consuming sensual pleasure and see the emptiness and waste of such a life. Many Christian pioneers come out of the depths of sin to the light of truth and joy of knowing real love.
There is a way to fight back or at least resist these pervasive Satanic influences.
1. Become a Christian. There is a supernatural war going on all around us. Satan is allowed for a little while longer to rule over the earth. The Bible says that those who are not Christians are “held captive to do his will”. Being a Christian connects you to the winning side in this war and provides the means of being pulled out of a spiral of destruction.
2. Grow in truth. Satan achieves most of his success through our failures. If we draw close to God and gain wisdom and understanding, we are able to reduce the number of times we are deceived. The Bible says, “Greater is He who is in you, than he who is in the world”.
3. Acknowledge humility. Most men do not like the feeling that they do not have the answers or need to get advice or help from another person. The Christian life cannot be lived without humility. Men need to learn that courage is undertaking difficult or unpleasant action because of necessity.
4. Find a mentor. God provides those with wisdom who can give advice and provide encouragement. An ally in the fight against worldly corruption can be an essential part of a successful resistance to these corrupting influences. There are many poor and false teachers, so one should be careful.
5. Abandon error. Satan loves to isolate people in a shell of pride. A woman can raise a clenched fist demanding the “right” to be sexually exploited, killed her babies, and be left alone in her old age. No one will be able to convince her she has been duped because she has been inoculated against any suggestion of error. In a similar way men become encased in destructive prisons of error and humility is the key to escape.
6. Withdraw from diversion. Many children grow up in homes where they learn quickly that the father’s desire to watch television is more important than anything the child might have to say. Our recreations, entertainments, hobbies, and pleasures all act to turn us from our responsibilities. We need to understand the damage that we cause others by our selfishness.
7. Character is more important than performance. Men often focus on what they can do and how well they can do it. They tend to see their worth in terms of their value to “get things done”. This reinforces a materialistic and utilitarian view of the world. The Christian pioneer is understanding that all that we do is of God and there is no room for boasting. As we grow closer to God and value what He values, we learn that a humble and loving heart is infinitely more valuable that job proficiency.
We need to turn our vision from the world. The images we get from the world only enslave us. We need to turn towards Christ. From Him we gain truth, wisdom, and understanding. With the truth, we can build strong families free from the degradation and corruption of the world.
A Christmas giveaway!!!
Ahhh...Christmas....I love Christmas...and all that it entails.
I just found a really neat giveaway here on HSB! What fun books she's giving one lucky winner!!
Go check it out!!!
Tired of the liberal biased media?
10:32, Friday, October 3, 2008 .. Posted in This 'n' that .. 13 comments .. Link
Anyone out there in blogland weary of the liberal biased media?
If so, please leave a comment..........I have been trying to keep up on election news, only to become sick to my stomach whenever I read what is in the print media. :(
It is SO obvious the liberal media machine have picked their "star boy" for this coming election. He can do no wrong in their eyes. It is obvious they are out to "eat alive" those that even slightly ruffle their feathers.
It makes me sick and I hope Americans are seeing the media for what they are -- socialists who are despereately trying to "shape" American's thinking......... do they really think they can dictate to us what we should think and believe???
I am sick and tired of the oh so obvious partiality and bias...... this is not journalism......good grief.
I for one am not going to allow the socialist liberal media machine dictate to me what I should think about this coming election and "who" I should vote for.
I hope & pray you will do the same!
~ gloria ~
Thursday already??!
06:57, Thursday, October 2, 2008 .. Posted in A day in the life .. 0 comments .. Link
This week is flying by!!
Yesterday was a great day! We went to a corn maze yesterday. I love planning field trips...and I especially love them when we have so many attend.....and have such a great time! We then made a stop at a small store over there. Last time I was there, they were out of Lebanon bologna..but not this time!!! And I found small bags of my favorite chips...Martin's!!! :)
No birch beer this time, though.....bummer.....maybe next time...
Today is filled with school, laundry, Keepers' work, etc. I'd like to do some baking. I'm reading a book from the library about making authentic sourdough bread. I'm excited to get started!!!
The weather is turning cooler here. I LOVE this time of year!! I love that the air is crisp, the days are shorter, snuggling up with my babes under a blanket, the upcoming holidays, etc. It's my favorite time of year.
Honey is taking a week of his vacation at the end of this month!!! We are so excited to have him all to ourselves for 9 whole days!! I already know that I am not going to want to give him back when it's over..but I'll just soak it up while he's home.
I hear the washer has stopped now...time to get those out and ready for the clothesline once the sun comes up. It's not a huge mountain of laundry today, but it's big enough...
Have a most blessed day!!!
What happens when you aren't online for a while...
11:11, Wednesday, October 1, 2008 .. Posted in Around the Homestead .. 2 comments .. Link
Then, you end up inadvertently deleting some notes about comments here :o(
When you finally get logged in, you find that there are a slew of comments waiting to be moderated. I didn't know that. I wasn't aware I had set anything up to moderate comments. So, forgive me for everyone who was sitting in the comment box, in limbo as it were. I don't moderate comments. I may not like what someone has to share, but as long as it's family-friendly for viewing, I am not going to play censor on my blog. Everyone has an opinion, everyone knows what they know and likes what they like. I'm no different. If we can agree to disagree and keep free, open minds, there's no point in moderating other than to keep it friendly for all who may see it.
However...I'm a bit lost now here. I had comments that I cannot find as I've deleted the emails with them. I read them, but not sure I can answer each now.
Guess I need to be online a bit more....I had an enormous amount of emails in my box and that's just ridiculous. What I need to do is go back over yahoo groups with a fine-toothed comb and really see what mail I receive and what it offers me, as well as what I offer that group. Surely I can do some serious paring down.
Now, onto homestead news....
There isn't any, really. LOL...I haven't been off-line due to anything catastrophic or even chaotic. I just haven't had the motivation to get online lately. We have been working on character training around here, and schooling and laundry. Just regular life.
Dewey was home this weekend some. He came in late Thursday, had to go up to Tennessee to the shop Friday, and then headed back off to Arkansas Sunday after church. It wasn't much time, but we enjoyed having even a short visit. Pretty soon his work will pick up enough that he won't be able to come home, we'll have to travel over there.
I have several pictures on the camera I had planned to share...but for some reason I haven't figured out yet, the camera decided not to connect to the computer :o( Ugh. As much as I like my computer and a few select gadgets, I really get irked at technology! I'll keep playing with it all and see if I can figure out what I did, or didn't do.
We've been back to making butters here. A couple from church gave us a bushel of pears from their trees. Not the prettiest fruits in the world, but oh-so delicious! We cooked them down yesterday and the puree is in the crock pot now, making into pear butter. I don't expect to get many pints from it, but every little bit in the pantry is a blessing and a treat.
I haven't followed the 'bail out' news lately. I know the first attempt at a bill failed and I thought they were to vote on some changes to it today, but that's all I know. I'm sure when it all hits the fan, someone will blog about it and I'll be able to find out what I need to know ;o) There are far more eloquent bloggers out there interested in politics and finances than me! If you have news, drop me a line and fill me in :o)
We are hoping to get some things done today. Yesterday I stopped by to set up the appointment to get new tires. Yes, all four...new...can we say pricey? Really, it wasn't as bad as I first imagined. We drive a 15 passenger van. It takes heavy duty tires, and we do alot of driving really, for as much as we stay home, we drive alot when we do drive. Everything is highway, so at least there's a small plus there. The total for tires, inspection and alignment with all the taxes and labor included was $731. Not nearly the ouch I expected, but still, a pretty healthy pinch. As I said, I stopped by to get the appointment all set, to make sure they had the tires I was wanting in stock, etc. They were in a lull for the day. He offered to go ahead and do it then, and hold my payment until Friday, when we originally planned to do it. Can't beat that.
The children were lightly impressed with all the sights and sounds of the mechanic bay, and they thought it was kind of fun to be hoisted up in the lift and all, but an hour and a half was straining even the most pleasant of children. They were bored and things got a bit rowdy toward the end of the time. We didn't have any serious issues arise from it all, but we didi talk about how we need to be able to control ourselves, no matter how long something takes or how bored we might be. They did all stay in the car -- a repair shop/mechanic shop simply isn't a place for children to be having freedom. The waiting area was very small, and they had a television on and we are trying to curb that completely here, so it wasn't an option for us. As I said, they did really well for the length of time, and next time I think we'll do even better.
Time to get moving. A fabric shop went out of business and they didn't sell everything off. He took the tons of remaining fabrics -- cotton for making scrubs! -- and boxed it up into bundles of 50 yards and 100 yards. Pieces ranging from a yard minimum to 20 yards maximum. Get this -- they are selling for $15 a box for the 100 yard and $10 for the 50 yard box! The scrubs material is perfect for us -- it washes up very nicely, releases wrinkles well, and the colors are solid. We don't always stick to solids, but they are nice. I really hope he has some left and I can get at least 4 of the 100 yard boxes.
Insurance
10:50, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 .. Posted in A day in the life .. 4 comments .. Link
I've spent a good part of this morning reading over Honey's new insurance....Home Depot has changed providers, so it's all new this year.
We have 10 days to decide what levels of insurance to take...
A few co-workers of his have asked why I am not on his medical insurance...one word...cost! For the highest deductible, his medical (not including dental and vision, which I am on), will be $64.00 per pay period, which is every two weeks. To add me with the same levels, it would be $201! The difference of $137 is more than our weekly grocery budget.
As we found last year with my Gentle accident, medical costs are unbelievable. But, the additional yearly cost of over $3500 is just too much for our budget to bear...
However, I did find that life insurance for both of us is pretty reasonable. That is a good feeling....we will be taking some out this year. Honey has some already, we'll be adding more on him and some on me as well. This will be a relief...for if something were to happen, this would allow us to remain homeschooling. I am happy to see reasonable rates on this insurance.
Anywho....I'm wading through it...page at a time....
Monday, Monday....
05:50, Monday, September 29, 2008 .. Posted in A day in the life .. 2 comments .. Link
It's Monday...usually one of my favorite days of the week...and this week is no different. It's especially good since the man in the brown truck arrived this afternoon!! He brought our new printer!!!! I'm in the process of installing it now...
We've been without a working printer for nearly a month now. I'm so sick of this Epson printer...we'll never have another one! We went back to our first love, HP. It's got all the bells and whistles...sure hope it lives up to the great reviews I read about it! I'm confident it will...
Natalie has a new love....reading. She just devours books lately. Not that I'm complaining..though Mary thinks it's not cool. She misses her playmate. But, she'll be joining her soon enough in the reader girl world. Mary's doing quite well in her reading!!
We're working on a rather large to do list...some for the house, some for the farm. Currently, our biggest concerns are fencing (to finish our obligation for our grant) and getting Cheeseburger separated out to be hauled to be processed. I know once those two biggies are off Honey's mind there will be others to tend to...but those are the most pressing at the moment.
Martha and Ken will be here soon. Ken is going to help Toby replace the kitchen window. We have some termite damage there....no clue what this will involve...just hope it's not too costly! I dreamed of a bay window going in there to replace the plain window that's there now. I don't really expect that to happen, but it would sure look nice!
I found a farm here in our town listed for sale on our local swap and shop today. No photos listed..but I did e-mail the folks for some. The house is not big enough from what is listed...there's only 34 acres...but it has the outbuildings we're looking for....a big but is the asking price. They're asking nearly what we would ask for our farm...and they have half the land we do! Our home actually has 1 more bedroom, same bath (1).....who knows..it was neat to find something with the outside stuff we want.
The printer is ready to be used....so I must close and give it a whirl!!!
It's that time of year again...
05:34, Saturday, September 27, 2008 .. Posted in Country Living .. 5 comments .. Link
It's that time of year again..... my favorite time of year...... when the air is crisp, and the sun is not as intense..... the leaves are beginning to change, and yes autum has truly arrived in her beauty and regalia!
We have been busy around the homestead..... there has been little time for blogging....I've been spending a lot of time in my farmhous kitchen.... putting up pears and applesauce and making all kinds of wonderful goodies for my family to enjoy. Apple pies are in the oven as I type filling the air with it's cinnamon fruity scent.......
Oh how I love fall! Since we have had so much moisture this past summer, our colors are going to be vibrant this year! The big maple tree in the front yard has begun to turn color and I love the orange..... soon it will be a lovely shade of red.......
We have also been enjoying nature walks and hikes this past week....... collecting leaves to make collages..........the children are busy collecting our walnuts too.
One of my favorite things about fall is it's finally cool enough to put a good pot of soup on....... although the weather has been in the low 70's......it's a far cry cooler than the summer heat and the humidity is way down. PTL!
The girls and I have been busy as beavers today ~~ we cleaned the house, did some laundry and then headed into the kitchen. So far we have put a huge pot of italian sausage and lentil soup on, 4 loaves of honey wheat bread, and 2 fresh apple pies. I want to get some granola made too.
Dru is busy in the dining room ~~ repairing walls...... this is very exciting because this is our last room in the house that needs to be redone!! PTL! It's been 2 yrs this coming november since we moved to the farmhouse, and it's been a long process of restoring, remodeling, adding rooms, etc. We are hoping everything will be completed just in time for the holiday season this year!! I am looking forward to the decorating and baking. :) Finally ..... a finished house!!!
Lest you think we won't have anything else to keep us busy, we still have a bonus room above the garage to finish and a large chicken coop we want to repair and clean up . There is always something to do around here.......
Ahh...... fall...... I hope you are enjoying the beautiful world the good Lord created for us..... aren't you glad for seasons? The change of seasons is always met with anticipation and joy......
I hope you aren't all too busy that you don't have time to take a stroll down the lane or go and collect leaves....... it's such a beautiful time of year..... don't forget to revel in the simple pleasures......
I know we are.
May you be blessed!
~ gloria ~
Love That Pearbutter:P
11:45, Saturday, September 27, 2008 .. Posted in What's Cookin'? .. 3 comments .. Link
Blessings!
Well, it took us two days but we finally finished this batch! I love pearbutter. It's a lot like applebutter but I think tastier:) To me, applebutter just tastes like thick applesauce. Pearbutter, on the otherhand, has a unique taste all it's own:)
I forgot to get pictures of before we started the pears:( But here's the picturpedia of the event:)
First thing was to cut the slightly yellowed pears in half and carefully core them. Putting them into a tall pot on the stove. Approximately 10lbs of them for each batch. We added two coffee cupfuls of water and set the heat to medium high until it began to bubble.
Once it begins to bubble we turn it down to low and cover it. It simmers for about 20 minutes. Stirring it occasionally until it looks like lumpy soup.
It is then ladeled into the fruit sieve. Make sure the plunger is at the bottom before adding the fruit or it will cause an icky plug at the bottom and it's harder to clean that out after you are done.
The bowl catches the fruit pulp while you "churn" the plunger around in circles inside the sieve until it squishes all the pulp into the bowl and leaves you with just the pear skins stuck to it. Once it's full you'll want to scrape that off and start again.
Once you are done with the fruit, you'll want to scrape the outside of the sieve to clean off the rest of the pulp before proceeding to the next step.
Pour the pulp into your crockpot slowly so as to not splash and burn yourself.
now it's time to measure out your spices...
You can add a little sugar if you like. I do to soften the spices a little...
Don't forget to add a cup of real orange juice! Unlike apples, pears don't have as much natural ascorbic acid. You can add the orange juice (which I prefer because it adds to the flavor) or you can add a couple teaspoons of ascorbic acid which you can find in your pharmacy section in your local drug store.
Mix it all in with your wooden paddle...or spoon whichever you prefer:)
Turn your crockpot on low and let it cook overnight. The next day...
Your sauce should be cooked down to about half. You can cover it for awhile but be sure that you cock the lid so it's not a real seal to allow the steam to escape. The top one, as you can see, wasn't cooked down to half so I uncovered it and let it cook another two hours.
Load up the canner with the jars to heat them up.
I heat them to boiling before removing them for filling.
Place the seals over them.
Place the rings on them and tighten them down.
Once they are sealed, place them back into the hotbath for another 10-15 minutes before removing. Place them in a cool place where they can sit undisturbed for 24 hours and listen for that pingpingping as they let you know you've succeeded:)
Pearbutter is one of our favorites. This year we'll have a larger supply because this year...we have a pear tree! There are still more on the tree and so we'll be repeating this again this week.
Have a very blessed weekend!
God be with thee!
Sister Lori
Saving Our Sons!
I have touched on the issues with our sweet daughters now I would like to make mention of saving our sons. Society, today would like our sons castrated right along with their fathers. Non entities. Made to be less than a man.
Our boys are being treated like they are stupid and worthless. Unless they have a woman to guide them, they are doomed to a life of loneliness.
Our sons need to know they are valued. Not just by us moms but by their Creator. The one who really counts:) In the great scheme of things, our sons are God's sons. Loaned to us to teach and encourage them as boys to become men of God.
These days, most boys aren't being taught the simple rudimentary things. Respect for authority, respect for themselves, respect for their families and loved ones. They aren't being taught to say please and thank you, to treat their womenfolk with any sense of femininity. Just as a girl will behave like a girl if treated like a girl, so will a boy behave like a boy should if treated like a boy:)
Long ago, my husband felt it was very important to teach our sons to be good, sensitive and responsible men. He taught the the basics of work ethics and very importantly, how to treat a woman with respect. He taught them that certain behaviors were not appropriate around the women. Things like spitting, and a few other boy things they do naturally.
Matthew, doing what boys do:P
My sons were taught to hold a chair out for their sisters and myself. To hold open doors and offer to carry things. Likewise my husband taught my girls how to be treated. I taught them how to behave as girls should deserving of the treatment:)
My husband made sure to take us out someplace public to eat. Not fast food, but a place where he and the boys would treat the women with respect and gentlenesss. Where we women would treat our men with respect and meekness.
Home is always different and fun:)
Our Kristina remarked early on how much of a gentleman our Matthew was. How he opened doors for her, held her chair. Throughout their courtship, he would make sure she was comfortable, made sure she waited in the car until he could help her out of it. Since they were always in the backseat of our car along with the sisters, this meant helping his sisters out as well:)
Matthew and Kristina during their courtship
There is so much that we need to be teaching our boys. Their importance in the lives of their women. How important their women are in THEIR lives:)
Encourage your sons. Save them from the loading chute of societies meat markets. Our sons have value. They are needed. They are MEN! Men of God:)
God be with thee!
Sister Lori
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