http://mommypress.com/waterlilly Just another Mommypress.com Blogs weblog Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:25:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In many church discipline situations, the pastor is privy to specific details that are not shared with the congregation. I believe this to be appropriate and would support my pastor in conducting church discipline in this private manner. However, this support is contingent upon the idea that sufficient details have ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/06/04/church-discipline-chuck-phelps-and-a-wolf/ On Monday, March 1, 2010 – three weeks after Lydia Schatz was murdered by her parents faithfully following the instructions given by No Greater Joy Ministries – Michael Pearl posted the following on the NGJ Ministries Facebook fan page: “It has come to may attention that a vocal few are decrying ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/03/03/michael-pearl-laughs-at-critics/ May I indulge in satire? If satire offends you or you are unable to easily recognize it, I would advise not reading any further. Quotes from a pseudo, recently-released weight-loss book: "My husband and I have found that the key to maintaining a healthy weight is very simple. It requires some effort ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/03/01/double-speak-and-clinton-esque-definitions/ Life is sweet. Both of my children are sitting on the couch, relaxing after a busy day. One is wearing a mask with feathers on it. One is reading aloud to us about Mount Rushmore. All three of us are snacking on Trix cereal. (This is a pretty big treat ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/02/26/the-small-moments-are-so-precious/ I own a few sacred cows… certain topics and causes and beliefs that I hold dear. I tend to feel a sense of solidarity with others who own these same sacred cows. I’m even inclined to turn a blind eye to some undesirable beliefs/behaviors in these “others” since the herds ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/02/25/sacred-cows/ I am shocked. Simply shocked and in disbelief at the defense of the words of Michael Pearl that I’ve witnessed these last few weeks since Lydia Schatz’ murder. I find myself sitting here in a daze, feeling disconnected from reality, wondering what would have to happen for some people to stop ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/02/24/the-instrument-itself-makes-it-abusive/ There is a difference in spanking being one of many tools in a parent’s toolbox and spanking being the ONLY tool in a parent’s toolbox. A parent who views spanking as one of many tools will have a different mindset toward discipline than one who sees spanking as the only acceptable ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/02/19/spanking-as-a-tool-versus-spanking-a-the-tool/ All Christian parenting authors that I’m aware of say “never spank in anger.” They seem to believe that it is only physical discipline performed in anger that results in abuse. That children who are unintentionally murdered by their parents due to physical punishments were murdered because the parent was angry ... http://mommypress.com/waterlilly/2010/02/18/spanking-in-anger-isnt-the-problem/