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Friday, December 23, 2011

The Addiction of Social Networking

So I'm convinced that things like spellchecker are tools created by the illuminatti to dumb down society among other things (like the calculator). Okay, it may not be that serious but we can not deny the affect these tiny "tools" have had on our intellect. I will admit that if batteries nor solar power ever ceased to exist, I would no longer be able to confidently do payroll. As far as spellchecker is concerned, many of us would totally be online judging how uneducated we all look as we type words like probably and inconvenient incorrectly. There would be no one to save us from our lack of knowledge and we'd be left with shortening all of our words for the sake of not looking dumb... oh we already do that though don't we?

Anyhow, so with the travesty of us already being hidden waist deep in online illiteracy, we have social networking. These wonderful platforms have unfortunately fueled the online illiteracy epidemic, yet, it's been the dawn of a new era which has (like t.v. reality shows) taken many from no one to someone - if you get enough likes and follows. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter and the like, are suppose to help get us closer to the people we care for and reunite with old "friends" and distant family. However, as a now single mother who has increased my network searching, I have found these sites serve as something more; distraction. Sure, it's cool to see how people are getting along in their day, reading/posting cute encouraging messages and viewing people's pics as they open up their personal lives. However, while we are getting more personal with those across the country or neighborhood, the temptation to go overboard with the network surfing is inevitable. Like Youtube or Google, you begin searching for one thing but end up online for hours watching much of nothing that is vital to our existence. Sure, I may have learned how to shop or spend more wisely, gotten a deeper understanding to using the keys to kingdom living in the Lord and even learned a few survival techniques to help me and my children when the New World Order takes shape (for my conspiracy theory family - hehe), but what have my children learned? I suppose they learn whatever it is they are watching on the t.v. Disney is their teacher.

So lets just be real here and recognize our priorities. While we are so busy encouraging others on the www, who is encouraging the future generations sitting in their bedrooms playing alone or set in front of that darned television? I do suppose while we are on our electronic devices that you could simply place a leap pad in front of your tot playing educational games (quite the momentary solution). Sure, we give them their time, education, and love which we are gratefully obligated, but why give them the bare minimum? The truth is that our kids (even if they don't fully know), want us; our attention, guidance and positively productive interaction. I understand working online and online college education; that's not what I'm talking about here. When it comes to social networking, lets keep it to the bare minimum for those of us with immediate household families or spouses. Lets spend that time focusing in on family prosperity. Enriching our internal network in the home and becoming the "someone" getting all the "likes" and "follows"... from our own children. I must ask - Do your own children "like" and "follow" you?

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Intelligent Design... Access Denied.

I just wanted to briefly mention my grief of the prevention of intelligent design being taught in any school system; Christian and non-Christian. It seems the i.d. community is obviously being bullied by atheists and evolutionists. I sit here with tears in my eyes thinking on how I have found story after story of people being denied the right to learn just as much about intelligent design as any other deeply researched science.
Something in me is really breaking and taken aback by the lack of respect from the percentage of the scientific community opposing i.d. Science is science. I'm upset because the system has been made to where if anyone stands in favor of i.d. in the name of science and science alone, they are cast down and disregarded.
For goodness sake, if someone wants to say that God is the Author of science than fine. If research leads to that or to an intellegent designer then how is that any sweat off the back of a non-believer - because science is still science! What if science points to aliens and ufo's? Everyone has a preconcieved notion but the beauty of science is that it reveals its own story. You never know for sure what you will find!

I must say - the future of this bullying looks very nasty. The sad part is that Christians who desire to learn about intelligent design are limited in what they can learn because it is not allowed to be taught. Yet we are taught our entire educational lives to believe in something that more and more scientists are beginning to doubt (yet this statement is quite debatable by evolutionists).

God my heart is heavy on this topic.

I want to learn both perspectives. I want to know why everytime I look in my anatomy book and my pathology book, I see an intelligent design. I see an intention within the genes, the brain, the entire body. And not just the human body... all species! I see intention within the seasons and structure of the universe. I can not live in this wonderful world and never say that nature, people (faults and all) are not absolute works of art. The big bang, the gaps - all the evo talk with no fossil records to prove any of it... To say that we are constant works of finite chance when science points to so much purpose is questionable. Just as well is the thought of God saying let there be light... and there it was. It sounds crazy from both angles and both outlooks are worth investigation.

It is obvious to me that many evos and atheists see intelligent design as not even worthy of being respectfully studied (by all who choose) because they think that it's research is out of a religious plot. When instead many scientists and non-scientists alike, have come to believe in God or a "higher power" because of the overwhelming evidence of there being an intelligent designer.

I grew up being taught that science was the freedom to study everything I questioned and an invitation to learn it all if I so desired. I desire to study intelligent design yet if an instructor even comes near to encouraging the topic, he risks losing his career unless he follows directions otherwise. Where is the freedom in that. We can be taught (practically as a truth) in schools that our ancestors are apes, and the teachers are praised. But to present an alternate theory that maybe we were not pointlessly placed in this world, is treated as ignorant and is mocked. We have been taught to think that i.d. puts limits on science. But really it appears to me that evolution already claims to have everything mapped out and is simply hoping to be able to fill in its blanks.

I remember watching Expelled by Ben Stein and thinking he was probably just focusing on extreme cases of blacklisting within the scientific community in regard to those looking into i.d. Surely it wasn't that serious of an issue. Why would anyone want to keep people from exploring various options unless they (supposedly a scientific authority) wanted to control what people think?

How does one question something scientific without being given the opportunity to study multiple theories and scientific scenarios? What are my options as an average young lady who enjoys science and seeks to know more in both directions. Sure. I research online. I read books. I question atheists and Christians to gain perspective. But no matter what I do - no matter what I learn, unless I am able to get a respectable piece of paper of higher learning on my wall, then any positive opinion on i.d. that I would possibly gain may still fall short of consideration and more than likely be mocked. The many respectable scientists who believe in i.d. have eyebrows raised toward them. Why would I expect anything different.

Where is my scientific freedom if what I would like to explore is denied me? I don't mind the ridicule. But let me seek in a professional and respected atmosphere.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Pain...

Pain is something so complex and deep yet can come from the simplest of things; a paper cut, stubbing the toe, biting the tongue... but then that pain, fairly quickly, subsides.

What trips me out is that the most dangerous pain is mental/emotional - even through painful disease. This type of pain runs much deeper - to the core of who we are even if caused by physical pain. It's the type of pain that is also born out of confusion, sin, circumstance, tragedy or even so-called love. Tis the side effect of the fallen nature of man.
There is a plot within this dangerous pain to either get us to greatness within ourselves, or to take over our healthy state of being. And even in sickness there is still victory and power to the glory of God.
So I ponder on this... The Lord says in His Word:

²⁰ My son, pay attention to what I say;
   turn your ear to my words.
²¹ Do not let them out of your sight,
   keep them within your heart;
²² for they are life to those who find them
   and health to one’s whole body.
²³ Above all else, guard your heart,
   for everything you do flows from it.
²⁴ Keep your mouth free of perversity;
   keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
²⁵ Let your eyes look straight ahead;
   fix your gaze directly before you.
²⁶ Give careful thought to the^[c] paths for your feet
   and be steadfast in all your ways.
²⁷ Do not turn to the right or the left;
   keep your foot from evil.

Proverbs 4 NIV

So no matter the issue, the true struggle and triumph is to stay focused and keep the Word of the Lord close to the heart where all of the issues of life flow through; guarding our thoughts, utilizing joy, and disciplining our actions. The Word of the Lord is our defense strategy, Lord of the immune system, Comfort, Counsel, peace... Why should we ever turn from His Way? (Rhetorical question of course :o)

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Birds Falling Dead In Arkansas? Now Fish (Each By the Thousands)

Here is the most current case that came out today (1/3/11) - this is the follow-up story to the dead birds...now there are dead fish also in Arkansas.

It's weird if nothing else. Check out this video of these birds falling dead over Arkansas neighborhoods. I wonder what the cause is.
In Jersy last year or so the same thing happened but said it was likely caused by seed poisoning that kills birds within a 24 hour period.
There were other instances as well with the causes unknown. Here's a couple of videos about them:

Initial story - 2011 Arkansas case : http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/02/more-than-1-000-dead-birds-fall-from-sky-in-arkansas/?ncid=webmail

Video of Previous Cases:

There are a couple of crazy things going on out that way actually. I remember a story of the crops down in Mississippi burning up and going bad in certain areas. What made the story so weird was the odd patterning of it all. Who knows... toxic rain...

Friday, December 31, 2010

This Wigamajig

Okay so I bought this wig the other day and I was doubtful about it. I truly despise wigs that make my head look bigger than what it is because I already have a peanuty shape to it. The wig itself is cute. I bought it because they didn't have the one that I wanted and the clerks sold me on an alternative. It's long with the Farrah flips and swoop bangs... just not feeling it and I can't return nor exchange it. I have never felt so regretful about buying a wig!

You know how sometimes people can see you better than you can see yourself? Well this was NOT one of those times. But I took the word of an outsider and now I have to put up with it. And heck, the way I see it, if a person likes their look and they are looking a hot mess and don't know it... leave them alone. As long as they feel super about themselves then what is the harm - as long as they are decently covered I suppose.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Infamous Zeitgeist Movie

So I really like the Zeitgeist Movies, because they may cause one to question the society we are in today. But also for that same reason, the movie seems to attempt to lead you away into a lack of faith in Christ and more into the faith of the people. I like these videos that attempt to expose a quite possible agenda of those behind Zeitgeist by outlining their backgrounds in faith (or lack of). Also I put up a video of Alex Jones' perception of the movies because, well I just love Alex - he can be so dramatic! I love it! Because I know that he means well and he really shows integrity in finding the facts. He does have a reputation of going overboard though! Lol... but it's always harmless.
Anyway... Here you go: The Truth (?) behind Zeitgeist... you judge.

I figured I'd just throw this one in:

Video of "Scientific Proof of God" & Other Videos

For people who are agnostic or atheist [and genuinely look for proof of God or an Intelligent Creator] or a christian who loves seeing God through science - this video is for you.

"Intelligent Design Documentary"

Monday, December 27, 2010

Feeling Like I've Robbed Myself

Is it just me? My husband told me to go clothes shopping (which is not my favorite thing to do believe it or not). So I go. But as I'm spending money I am reminded of how my old jeans don't look so bad if I simply buy the right boots... or how I really don't need dresses do I? Because every woman should have that little black dress as well. All I need are a few rich looking tops on sale for a few bucks each right (to go with my old jeans and new boots)? Pitiful I guess. Well all I could bring myself to purchase were some nice high heel boots (because they can go with so many looks), and a cocktail dress (aqua and black)... cute but I am keeping the receipt.

I suppose that as a wife and mother of only one (my hubby) bringing in the income, I see where money can so easily go elsewhere... savings, to someone in need, a lingering bill, something for the kids, something for the house, something for the cars, towards a vacation... But I should not forget that as a lady, it is wise and respectful to not avoid my outer appearance - which becomes so easy to do. It has become so easy to go through the day and realize that I had not looked into a mirror all day. A spouses upkeep in my opinion can be just as important as a savings or investment. It is an investment made within marriage that can greatly help to keep the flames going if done respectfully within balance.