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[lapetitetournesoul]

Wait, what fools?

[lapetitetournesoul]

So many good points.

You're absolutely right when it comes to the fact that the average church is filled with folks who feel obliged to be there and is rampant with mediocrity.

Thankfully this church has a wonderful pastor who has a heart for the church being what its called to be. He's only been at this church for 6 months so many of the long time members seem set in their ways. I think he's trying to gradually increase the challenges he gives them in his sermons.

I was hoping the Bible study could be my way to reach out and make connections but it doesn't seem like its going to work. I spend most of my time focused on keeping my little one quiet and do not learn much. I was really hoping to build some friendships through this group and outside of my friend who also has a 1 year old I haven't made much progress.

I don't think this is a church membership deal breaker but its one of those things that leaves me going "now what?"

I so long for a challenge and discussion with believers.

So I'm trying to process something and don't know how to feel about it.

The church we are currently visiting (and are highly considering joining) has a women's Bible study midmorning on Wednesdays. Another young mother and I have tried to go regularly and get to know the women of the church.

The majority (like 95%) of the group are retirees. They are polite and cordial but definitely from a different time. It seems to bother them that we have our 1 year olds with us, but due to their politeness they won't outright say it. I think they expect us to keep them completely silent the entire hour and a half. They say they'd love to help but never offer, and today my little one got loud and the teacher asked me to take her out as she "could not hear herself think" from the noise. I was already gathering her up to walk out before she made that comment.

These same ladies wonder why their church is lacking young couples. I desperately want to be surrounded by women that would fulfill the Titus 2 call of mentorship, not those who swoon when a toddler hollers. That seems so hard to find these days.

Am I crazy for being annoyed/upset with them? It makes me not want to go to their study. It doesn't feel worth it.

[lapetitetournesoul]

So I'm trying to process something and don't know how to feel about it.

The church we are currently visiting (and are highly considering joining) has a women's Bible study midmorning on Wednesdays. Another young mother and I have tried to go regularly and get to know the women of the church.

The majority (like 95%) of the group are retirees. They are polite and cordial but definitely from a different time. It seems to bother them that we have our 1 year olds with us, but due to their politeness they won't outright say it. I think they expect us to keep them completely silent the entire hour and a half. They say they'd love to help but never offer, and today my little one got loud and the teacher asked me to take her out as she "could not hear herself think" from the noise. I was already gathering her up to walk out before she made that comment.

These same ladies wonder why their church is lacking young couples. I desperately want to be surrounded by women that would fulfill the Titus 2 call of mentorship, not those who swoon when a toddler hollers. That seems so hard to find these days.

Am I crazy for being annoyed/upset with them? It makes me not want to go to their study. It doesn't feel worth it.

[lapetitetournesoul]

as if school/work and literally any other event don't start at the exact same time as church lmao just say you're lazy and move on

#what #10/11am is super early?? #🙄 #have I got news for you about what time the local government school bus drives by my house in the morning

[lapetitetournesoul]

paul really hit the mark when he said "take all thoughts captive and obedient to Christ." negative thoughts are so pervasive and constant that you honestly need to speak God's Word over every single one of them.

the prince of lies has no hold over you anymore.

[lapetitetournesoul]

Peanut is turning one soon so I made her a birthday crown!

This was my first project I've completely hand-sewn! I learned a few lessons but thoroughly enjoyed the project as a whole. I think it turned out cute.

#sewing #felt #birthday crown #how do i have an almost 1 year old?? #where has time gone??

[lapetitetournesoul]

Its economically viable for many people still, they just fail to realize it or don't want to put in the work. Frugality, thifty-ness, and creativity are traits that benefit the stay at home mom.

I cook most of our food from scratch to save money. I budget and meal plan. I thrift most of our clothes. I make my own cleaners. I will be growing food in a garden this year.

We choose to live a simple life so that we can benefit from me staying home with the children.

Its all about your perspective, priorities, and what you define as success. Do you care what others think? Or do you value your work in your home?

I'm not going to ramble about the societal causes and impact on being a SAHM. That can of worms can remain closed.

MAKE 👏 STAY-AT-HOME 👏 MOM 👏 A 👏 SOCIALLY 👏 ACCEPTABLE 👏 AND 👏 ECONOMICALLY 👏 VIABLE 👏 JOB 👏 AGAIN

[lapetitetournesoul]

EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT

TO BE BORN

[lapetitetournesoul]

Hey y’all, if you’re in the path of this storm, and ESPECIALLY if you live in an area like I do where your infrastructure isn’t prepared for snow and ice (Texas STILL isn’t ready), do a quick inventory of your supplies.

- Do you have a way to keep warm if the power goes out? (Warm clothes, hats, gloves, blankets. Bonus if you have a small pop-up tent that fits in your living room)

- Do you have at least a week’s worth of food that can be prepared without power, or a way to cook without power?

- If you have a generator, does it have fuel? Have you run it lately to make sure it works?

- Do you have enough water for at least a few days? Do you have a way to purify water from melted snow/ice? (Especially if power is out)

No, you don’t want to be the person who cleans out the grocery store in a panic. But you CAN do a few things to be more prepared.

If you have the things on the list above because you’ve been paying attention and preparing for disasters, you can avoid stores that may be crowded and hectic right now, especially in the places that the storm will hit tomorrow.

If you have most of the things on the list, the time to pick up just the bare necessities was yesterday. Don’t try to build up a month’s supply of anything right now. Focus on a week’s worth.

If you don’t have any supplies, prioritize:

- 1 gallon jug of water per family member (you can also choose to clean your bathtub well and then fill it all the way full)

- 1 good warm coat and hat per family member

- Ready to eat, shelf stable foods (like granola bars) that don’t require cooking

Also, drip your faucets and take any other steps needed to protect yourself from burst pipes.

[lapetitetournesoul]

100 good questions to ask your friends at 4:02 am when you can’t sleep (can also function as an asks list)

Are you bothered by your cosmic insignificance?

Do you mourn for a place or person you’ve never known?

Do you really think there is somebody for everybody?

Do you place any value in gender roles?

Do you have to be related to be family?

Are your platonic relationships just as valuable as romantic or family ones?

Are you in love? Do you want to be?

Do you think you can put love into categories (family, platonic, romantic, etc.) or is it just one general sensation?

Would you be happy with a life without romance? 

Are you always going to be a little in love with somebody?

Would you change your appearance if you could?

Do you have the feeling you’ve lost something you might have had in another life - whether it be a person, a place, a world, a language, etc.?

Do you believe in reincarnation?

Would you want to be reincarnated?

Do you think you’re special, or just another person amongst billions? Can you be both?

Do theoretical ethical debates have any value? Is it important people discuss ethical dilemmas, e.g. the trolley problem?

Did you have imaginary friends? Do you still have them?

Are you religious? Do you think your religion is ‘correct’?

If you aren’t religious, do you wish you were? Why?

Do you want a grand adventure?

Do you have somebody, whether it be a friend or stranger, who you think you could have loved if the circumstances were different?

How long does it take you to fall in love with somebody?Is the sensation of ‘falling in love’ or ‘being in love’ better?

Is love about convenience or something more? Can it be about both?

Do you think you really understand your gender and sexuality?

How fluid is your concept of gender and sexuality?

What’s the most life-changing choice you’ve made so far?

Are you afraid of growing old?

Would you want to live forever? How about for a billion years, a million, a millennium, a century?

Do you believe in some form of god/s?

Are your choices fated or of your own free will?

Do you have a hunch about how you’re going to die?

Do you believe in star signs?

How old do you have to be to be considered an adult?

Was your childhood happy?

What are you missing from your life?

Have you ever met someone who had a very similar personality to your own? Did you get along?

Do opposites attract?

Is your life what you expected it would be five years ago?

Do you know what you want out of life?

What makes a person ‘good’? Are you a ‘good person’?

What fundamentally matters do you?

Is freewill an illusion?

Do you create art? How do you define art?

How often do you lie? Is all lying inherently bad? Are you generally truthful?

Do you want to be remembered after your death? What for?

Is true world peace ever possible?

Do you have to suffer to truly understand the human condition? What is the human condition? How can you really experience it?

Are you free? Will you ever be? Can anyone be truly free?

Do you hold yourself to higher standards than you hold others?

What do you expect from a friend or partner?

What question could you ask to find out the most about a person?

Do you justify all your beliefs or have you just inherited/absorbed some?

Which beliefs do you have that is most likely to be wrong?

Can human really understand the complete nature of the universe, space and time?

Is a conscious what makes someone a person?

What do you think about artificial intelligence?

Do you thinks humans are obsessed with escapism (books, video games, movies, etc.)? Are you looking for an escape? Do you think that’s a bad thing?

Are we eventually going to ‘run out’ of new combinations for music, art, language, etc.? Is there a limit to human creativity?

What do you think the next era of music will be like?

What do you think the next era of fashion will be like?

Do we live in tumultuous times, or do they just seem so strange because we’re living in them?

Would you want to meet a clone of yourself? Would you like them?

How confident are you, really?

How consistent is your perception of time?

What age should people be allowed to vote? Should children and teenagers be allowed to vote?

How do you feel about the idea ‘an eye for an eye’?

What’s the worse thing a person can be?

How do you feel about monogamy?

Can you be in love with someone and still fall in love with someone else?

What’s the tragedy of your life?

Would your life make a good play?

Should people be prosecuted for crimes that weren’t considered crimes at the time?

Would you fight for your country? Do you feel a sense of loyalty to your nation?

Do you believe in gender equality in every aspect?

Do we have a moral obligation to care for others? To what extent?

Do you crave approval and/or praise?

Is there comedy in all tragedy and tragedy in all comedy?

Are you ever going to be satisfied?

When you are sad, do you listen to music that conveys your emotions or music that makes you happy?

Is your music organised by mood or sensation or do you just listen to everything at any time?

Would you marry a friend if they needed you to (e.g. for citizenship)?

Are you a deep person?

Given the chance to live your life on Mars, with no hope of returning to Earth but with the promise of scientific discovery and glory, would you take it?

Are you who people think you are?

Do you think you would be happier if you had been born a different gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, nationality or religion?

What’s your toxic trait? Are you trying to improve yourself and fix it?

Do you anger easily?

Are you a jealous person?

If you lost all your memories, would you have the same personality?

Given the chance to reset your life (with none of the knowledge you currently have), would you take it?

Is hate as strong as love? Who do you hate?

Do you speak multiple languages? Which do you dream in? What language would you want to learn?

Do you draw meaning from your dreams, or do you disregard them?

How would you describe yourself when you love? Do you love forcefully, unconditionally, gently, quietly, desperately?

Is unrequited love real love?

Is your perception of yourself similar or the same to how others perceive you?

Are you overly analytical?

Do you ever feel that you are really a terrible person, and only act good out of societal or some other obligation?

Do you believe in magic? Are you superstitious?

What belief do you have that isn’t logically grounded, but you still firmly believe in?

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I work with 15 year old girls who are so brainwashed by their pimps. They will try to run away from a safe place to get back to this man. They have stop orders on them if they run so we have to restrain them from going back to a life of abuse. They have specific lists of who they can call and I have to listen to their intimate conversations with mom, grandma.

Sometimes we fail. And she gets away. And we never see her again.

These same girls have their pimp aggressively looking for them. To him, she is no different than a 20 year old other than the fact she can make him much more money. To him, she is property. He calls the house to find her. He goes to family members houses posing as a social worker. He waits outside the facility in case she runs. We are to call the police when we see them. Cops show up, this man walks free. Despite being a known child trafficker with tattoos of his name on a 14 year olds body.

So when I hear you defend prostitution, this is what I hear you defending. These pimps are not anomalies and they do not solely prey upon children. They are the ones managing the women who you so strongly defend the right to abuse.

If you defend prostitution or purchase women’s bodies, you are defending child trafficking and unimaginable suffering.

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“A husband is like a flame within a lighthouse, he makes sure he carefully tends to himself well, keeping his fire burning brightly so his wife always knows where home is.”

— A Lighthouse, Jesus & His Bride //

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"From all greed for things not needed, Good Lord, deliver us. Teach us to rest quietly in Your promise to supply and to realize that if we don't have it we don't need it."

- Elisabeth Elliot, The Music of His Promises

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I'm hoping to get laying hens this year-- so chicken people of tumblr.com, help a girl out.

What time of year is best to buy chickens?

Where is best to source them from?

Do I need a rooster?

Inexpensive coops or diy plans appreciated!

#homesteading #chickens #help