09/02/18 22:54 Filed in:
Jesus TimeYou Stink!
I have much to be ashamed of in my life…
Recently I read a little about a case in America where 13 children were supposedly abused and kept locked up in a suburban house. The story, as portrayed, was horrific and hard to read, let alone imagine through one of the children’s eyes…
I think there is much more to the story than has been reported - and the presented story has quite obvious flaw and inconsistencies*… (possibly to champion the public call for a ban on homeschooling or further deride Christianity). However, this is not the focus or object of this article.
I do have to say first though, that if the abuses reported are accurate, they have not been perpetrated by Christians as reported in the media. God has a very high value and recognition of children - definitely not one that condones abuse or neglect. Any claim to the contrary is a blatant lie or attempt to deceive.
The main grip occurred after reading one of the news reports from someone who attended a kindergarten with one of the children. They recounted that one of the children attended and was always in the same clothes and smelt bad. They recalled how the other children would mock them.
It would be years later that people would realise that she was not fed, had only one set of clothes, was chained to a bed and forced to sit in her own faeces (according to reports). For me, this evoked powerful emotions - and unfortunately, bad memories.
Read More...Tags: Jesus Time, Tall Poppy,
20/07/14 14:04 Filed in:
Articles | Jesus TimeEvery human on the planet worships...it's what we worship that makes the difference.
Read More...Tags: Jesus Time, food, addiction
17/06/14 11:13 Filed in:
Jesus TimeJesus time this morning we acted like Pharisees...and found that sometimes it's not an act!
Read More...Tags: Jesus Time, Heart, Mercy, Pharisees
27/05/14 19:30 Filed in:
Jesus Time | FaithToday is CHOOSE day! Jesus Time activity chosen was drawing....
Read More...Tags: faith, Heart, Gospel, Jesus Time
29/01/14 14:00 Filed in:
Jesus TimeSometimes when you're too busy to do anything you need to...
Read More...Tags: Jesus Time
01/01/10 07:00 Filed in:
Jesus Time | Articles | ParentingJesus Time is what we call our devotional times - they are very different to what most would do...
Read More...Tags: Jesus, parenting, Jesus Time
23/02/14 08:30 Filed in:
Jesus Time | HomeschoolAn activity to illustrate the need to be sure of our true foundations - not just what we think is true! This activity shows clearly that we can be wrong - very wrong - and the consequences are huge. But it was FUN!
Read More...Tags: building, foundations, Jesus, Jesus Time
19/04/14 13:00 Filed in:
Jesus Time | Homeschool | HistoryThis year, we decided to go a bit further than just a meal...a midnight trek and camping out without tents! Crazy? Maybe - but fun? You bet!
Read More...Tags: Camping, activities, Passover, Jesus Time
18/04/14 23:00 Filed in:
Jesus Time | Homeschool | HistoryIt's Easter - a time where we often spend more time acting Jewish than Christian (sort of!). Today we had our 2nd 'Cedar Meal' or passover feast...
Read More...Tags: Jesus, Passover, Activities, Meals, Jesus Time
What started as a whimsical idea led to one of our longest, most fun and eye opening Jesus times yet! It involved building a wall - with one hand!
Read More...Tags: history, war, activities, building, Jesus Time