The dangers of the "Utopian" society

As a former college student at a liberal arts college, we were encouraged to read a book entitled "Utopia" by Thomas More. The book may seem innocent at first glance...but it is in-fact very ungodly book if compared to scriptures.

The current state of the United States happens to be that of a liberal "utopian" and ungodly society except for a few faithful Christians here and there

The following things are encouraged in Thomas More's utopian society......"Other significant innovations of Utopia include: a welfare state with free hospitals [OBAMA and his free health care system] , euthanasia permissible by the state [abortions and other "legal" human removal methods], priests being allowed to marry, divorce permitted, premarital sex punished by a lifetime of enforced celibacy and adultery being punished by enslavement [the current healthcare bill includes punishment/jail-time for teenagers caught in premarital relations]. Meals are taken in community dining halls and the job of feeding the population is given to a different household in turn.[many of our super-size farms are currently governed by GMO engineered crops and animals] " More information about this book can be found here.

Thomas Moore was a catholic so his ideas stemmed from Catholicism. It we compare Thomas Moore's ideas of a utopian society it is very apparent that we are definitely living in the last days.

2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous [notice howmany folks drive large SUV's, have two children that attend day care of various sorts and live in enormous houses these days], boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
2Ti 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
2Ti 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures [many seek their fill at the movie theater and the bars] more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
2Ti 3:8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
2Ti 3:9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
2Ti 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
2Ti 3:11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
2Ti 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
2Ti 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
2Ti 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
2Ti 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Lets continue to evaluate the condition of our lives according to the scriptures and not according to man's wisdom.

Frugal diapering and equipment

Many think that it costs thousands to raise a baby.....wrong! When my oldest was born it cost under 350$ for used baby equipment and such....that included such unimportant items like a crib. When we rely on God to provide, it is likely that all our needs will be met. In primitive cultures, the baby shares the same sleeping space as the parents so the concept of having a crib is unknown to them.

Overall, I believe the most expensive part when raising a baby is diapering. However, this financial burden is easily overcome with a handy sewing machine, knitting needles and crochet hook. I created an entire stash of diapers (about 30 or so) out of a flannel sheet set from a used goods store for under 10$. Wool soakers were created with wool sweaters from the used clothing stores as well and they work quite well as long as baby is changed frequently. I've also created fitted diapers out of flannel fabric. To create wipes, I bought a set of white terry cloth wash clothes from wal-mart, cut them in quarters, and then sewed around the edges to keep them from fraying in the wash. A solution of olive oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E and warm water is added to a spray bottle for moisture on the wipes. I prefer to keep the moisture out of the wipes until ready to use because mildew often accumulates on the wipes. Cloth diapering can be fun especially if you have a little extra cash on hand and you like to create some fun looking diapers for your baby.

For more information on frugal diapering check out:
http://fernandfaerie.com/frugaldiapering.html
http://www.borntolove.com/frugal-index.html
http://www.diaperjungle.com/sewing-cloth-diapers.html

Thoughts Noah and man's tinkering

It is very obvious that anything which man creates comes from the ground. Even the computer I am typing on came from the ground or products out of the ground. Man makes both good/neutral (homes, shelters, vehicles, books) and evil (weapons of mass destruction, swords) things out of the ground....and usage of those items depends on the heart of the man.

God stated that the ground is cursed: (Gen 5:29) And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.
However, in order to survive in this life it is necessary for man to "tinker" and build. Even though I attended college and was a part of many mathematical and technological classes, it is very apparent that one cannot use that knowledge (as it is basically dry and spiritless) unless it is filled with the knowledge of scripture! Man can alter and change mathematical formula's to suit his own personal desires (hence the invention of health insurance, pharmaceuticals, oil etc) however, man's inventions are fruitless unless guided by the scriptures. Man's work must be guided by the solid foundation which is Christ or destructive forces are produced.

Here is a neat book about living off of the grid as guided by the scriptures in such a way that nature itself is not worshiped......nor is man glorified in all his creations.


By the way have you ever noticed the difference between items invented by man vs. items invented by women. It is apparent that there are very few "woman" inventors. If there is a woman inventor or political promoter....she may intend to do evil with her invention (margaret sanger....for example) Even marie curie and her "discovery" of radioactive elements for x-ray proves to show very little positive fruit in the world....a country now "sickenly" dependent on a flawed health care system. Also, excessive exposure to much medical radiation actually causes illness and disease, so it is best to avoid those "necessary" tests and check-ups at the doctor's office.

As Christian woman, be happy to be submissive to our husband's as this is good for yesterday, today and the future (as Christ taries in his return).

Helping your child read before age 3

In our public education school system, it is believed that children cannot read until they are 6 or more years old. This is entirely NOT true. It is possible to teach a young child to read before he or she reaches school age.

I posted earlier about assisting my oldest son with reading as a toddler. If you are diligent and work with your child daily it is possible to see results with very little effort in using the flashcard methods. Repetition is the key. Repetition is the key. Repetition is the key. VaRiaTIon gains attention. I also use the brill baby website to gain ideas for teaching my child with reading. My son loves to learn new words. Right now we are at the stage transitioning between reading a full book and picking up new words that were not previously observed. He is also capable of reciting a book that has been read to him several times and rhyming a list of words......Language is fun at any age!

In the near future I plan to personally teach my child hebrew, and greek. Although I do not believe an individual can gain full spiritual depth by learning the languages, I know that it will help greatly when my child chooses to study the scriptures at a deeper level. Helping one's child have an interest in scriptures starts at a very young age!

Internet social networking: a curse in disguise

When I was in college, my room mate at the time introduced me to the world of facebook. When I first signed up I added all the people whom I knew around campus and such. Of course through time, I was introduced to the fact that people are very open about the sinful activities that produce no heavenly fruit.....even among those who called themselves Christian at the time. I was very saddened to see family members engaging in the same sinful activities as they connected me to their facebook page. Although I have never spent considerable amount of time on facebook, I have posted links to good Christian websites hoping to win the lost friends and family. Unfortunately, it seems that the heavenly kingdom does not work that way, as face to face conversation wins the lost much more effectively, especially if they are "name only" Christians. I have since deactivated my account as it seems to be more of a burden than a blessing and it is a site that promotes worship of "self" rather than of God.


Here is a good article about the deceptions involved with internet social networking.

If you are a part of a social network, I don't really consider it a "sin," however, it is wise to consider what kind of fruit the network produces. Blogging can also be a form of social network, however, there is more space to share only Christian centered writing, rather than worldly nonsense.

Courtship or Betrothal.....the search begins young

In a few weeks, a long time friend of mine will be getting married via. a betrothal that took place through her church. This method of "dating" is definitely a method of keeping the heart and body pure before marriage. Many of the marriages that take place in this way are very successful.

Although my children are young (under the age of three), I have started to notice that relations with other families are growing as our family is growing as well. This is definitely the work of the LORD because the LORD knows who is faithful to his word. As the closeness with other families is growing, I recognize that this allows my husband and I seek the "seal of approval" for the conduct of those family's. As one Jewish rabbi stated....successful people are known by the number of people connections they have made. The more a family grows....the more "people connections" are made. This is truly God's work and not our own.

For more information about betrothal and courtship and the necessity of close family relations check out:

http://www.unlessthelordmagazine.com/articles/Courtship%20Approaches.htm

Aliyah Noelle is here! Part 2

Here she is. I recently took a picture of her sleeping and she is still sleeping right now. She is almost 2 weeks old. We have been enjoying the time relaxing and getting used to a new little baby in our home. She has a little cold right now, so we are hoping that will go away soon.

Story about her birth (this is a little graphic but not too bad):
On February 1, 2010 I was having contractions somewhat irregularly at around 10:00 am in the morning. I didn't think very much about them, but I knew they were coming so I continued doing housework such as laundry. My husband, my son and my self all ate dinner around 1:00 and I continued with the laundry and put it away while I was still having some contractions. I hadn't informed my husband that the contractions were coming yet. By about 2:00 I lay down for a little nap with my son running around the bed room and getting into stuff like he usually likes to do while I am sleeping. My husband went to the library to study but I hadn't yet informed him that I was having the contractions.

By about 4:00 in the afternoon, I realized that the contractions were coming really strong and that I was truely in labor. I called my husband at the library. He took his time arriving home. I had previously packed all the birth supply into a small tote, an old suitcase and a diaper bag so that we could easily move the supply as needed to a hotel. I started moving the home birth supply out to our vehicle.....still having contractions. By about 4:30, he arrived home. I quickly moved into the car and told my husband to inform his grandmother that she would need to watch our son for a while. We did not inform her that I was in labor however....as she has been somewhat apprehensive about our decision to have a home birth.

My husband returned to the car and we drove to the nearest hotel with a jacuzzi, thinking labor would still last a long time and I would be able to relax in the jacuzzi. We were definitely wrong. As soon as we arrived in the parking lot, contractions were coming really strong. I stood out in the parking lot, hoping not to draw too much attention while my husband registered the room. He came back, I immediately took the key and practically ran to the hotel room (thankfully no steps or elevator). When I entered the room contractions were coming really fast, and there was no time to think. My husband somehow had the time to bring in the tote and suitcase, while I was laboring in the bathroom.

After a little time in the bathroom, labor pangs were real and there was no turning back. We were in for a show. I had some bloodiness before the water broke and this concerned me and my husband a little bit but the labor pains were so strong, there was no way we could ask for help from any other source than from up above. The pangs kept comming and then the water broke. That was it. I could feel baby descending and I let my body relax........ It was happening so fast. I took a little breather and came down on all fours. I let my body do the work and her head appeared. I arose to my feet and my husband caught her during one final contraction. She came out pink and cried after a little pat on the back or two. It was a pretty amazing sight. Her arrival time was about 5:15 pm. The placenta came after about 20 minutes and it felt so good to get that out. I didn't need any of the shepherd's purse or any such thing to control bleeding. Although I did take a few cinnamon tablets.

After the labor, I was still pretty energized. I could walk around and such without difficulty. I was a little sore from stretched tissues but that healed very well with out major recuperation.

My husband cleaned up the mess with a few cleaning supplies we picked up at Wal-Mart. By about 8:30 pm or so family started to visit us at the hotel room. The weather wasn't the greatest, so some folks decided not to visit on that day. We actually were thankful for that, because we could all get the rest we needed. That night we all slept in a king size bed (Momma, Daddy and baby) Aliyah slept so peacefully. She really had no need to cry (no nurses around to poke and prod her) Her loudest cry came a few days later when we went to the doctor to get a "required" PKU test. That was to ensure that we would be able to get a birth certificate for her. We did encounter some difficulty with that, since there was no midwife present, but we have now filled out the paper work and hope it will all go smoothly from here on out.

To anyone else who is having difficulty finding a way to have a safe birth (outside of hospital environment), without relying on the government assistance if finances are short, a DIY birth is the way to go. It can be scary and there are some spiritual battles one must face, but it is worth it in the long run. There are many resources out there if you know where to look. I may also write a little e-book to help some folks get started on such a simple and joyful process.