July 13, 2006
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Questions Without Answers
Why is my house always a mess? Why are we always cleaning?
These are the questions I’ve been pondering lately, and I don’t think it’s just because we have a lot of people in the house. Sure, that contributes to it, but I think there is more going on. We have a habit of laziness. Get out the butter and knife? Leave it there with a glob of butter on the counter. Play a game? Leave all the pieces everywhere and all the games you pulled out of the cabinet to get the one you wanted. Shower? Leave the towel and dirty clothes on the floor–any floor.
Charlotte Mason (an educator from the 1800s) had some wonderful things to say about the formation of habit and how we need to instill good habits in our kids. Of course, we all know this, but a habit of orderliness and attentiveness and initiative aren’t “habits” I usually consider. But, I must!
On a less whiney note, I’ve got a stomp-around, Velcro foot cast-thing. It’s like a shoe with an open toe and a very rigid sole. I think it is helping my now-x-rayed-and-definitely-broken toe. But, two different doctors told me that broken toes can take up to three months to heal. THREE MONTHS! (Uh, guess I’m getting whiney again. Must stop.)
Tomorrow, the whole family drives to Clearfield to the cheaper tickets, cheap snacks movie theater to watch Pirates of the Caribbean. The kids’ excitement is contagious, especially since the hunter keeps blaring the soundtrack from the first Pirates movie all the time. I bought a Jack Sparrow jigsaw puzzle which was the occupation of the day. Even though we’ve heard the movie has a lot of loose ends and isn’t as good as the first, it’s still going to be a fun time.
I’ve been reading through Philemon lately. Yes, I know the book can be read in about two minutes, but I’ve been really pondering the meaning of the verses. For example, in verse six, Paul says that he prays “that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake.” What does this mean, exactly? Other translations say “that the sharing of your faith” or “telling others of your faith.” Is that truly what “fellowship of your faith” means? To witness? Anyhow, tiny Philemon has a lot of food for thought for me.
What is God teaching you in your Bible time?
Comments (5)
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That is something to ponder! It is a good thing to think on though. How are you liking the book? I am moving slowly…but getting there. God bless!
Stephanie
Nice to know its not only my house that is continually messy even though I feel like I clean all day long!!!
Me, Queen of broken toes, can tell you it gets better in about two weeks. It may take months to heal, but the pain goes way quickly.
hmmm…we have the same problem…and sometimes i go to “yell” at the kids about it and then realize–oops! that’s MY mess! lol then i have to yell at myself.
we are planning to watch the Pirates of the C this afternoon! lol let me know what YOU think of it! my girls are just anxious to see orlando bloom, i think, and my son is anticipating the awesome sword fighting! (i imagine he will be fighting an unseen foe all night tonight!)
re: philemon my version says “I pray that the faith you share will make you understand every blessing that we have in Christ.” hmmm…that is an interesting verse…. you always bring up such thought provoking questions!
i am studying the book of Job at the moment, since you asked.