Whatever Happened to Tolerance?

We studied being a contentious person in Bible study last week. We also looked at Romans 14 and had a great discussion that led to a discussion of tolerance and taking strong stands....and the fact that I CAN disagree with your point of view and still be tolerant of you. We discussed how society has redefined tolerance to mean "all positions are equal and you MUST agree with mine".

This discussion came back to me when I read about Sarah Palin's home church in Wasilla, AK being fire bombed and here. Yes, Sarah Palin is from the church and her political views angered many. The fact that she is a woman and a mom seeking political office angered others. The fact that the church held a conference called "Love Won Out" for homosexuals wanting out of their life-style angered many. But WHERE IS THE TOLERANCE???? Or is tolerance of views opposing our own only to be exacted from the Religious Right?

Enough said. My prayers are with the town of Wasilla and the 1,000 members who call Wasilla Bible Church their "home church".

©2008 D.R.G.

Scenes from Sunday

I love the various poses in which I find the kids' nativity set. I think this may be my favorite.


I'm very tired of coughing fits and the looks that say, "will you STOP coughing," at the Nutcracker, plays, meetings, Bible studies and services. I opted to stay home from church yesterday a.m. and rest. This is the result. Round one of our letters are addressed...more cards are on order.


Oops - it's backwards - but this is my NEW address book. I wanted to offer proof that I AM making a REAL address book for those patient souls that have repeatedly sent their addresses with each computer glitch


The camera got set to a strange mode - but this sort of encapsulates the busyness of this season. LOL BTW I found the manual for the camera and discovered it has a continuous mode and other such things.


I loved her expression though the setting is strange.


Advent Gift - Zoobs - Zander studies the possibilities





Arielle makes some animal


Nolan and a Zoob Crown

©2008 D.R.G.