Comments on: A Blessing or A Punishment?? http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/ a reformed mama raising many arrows Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:58:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: learn how to jump higher http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-6661 learn how to jump higher Fri, 15 May 2009 14:35:47 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-6661 Makes you wonder doesn't it! Makes you wonder doesn’t it!

]]> By: De'Etta http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2749 De'Etta Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:39:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2749 I was sickened and appalled when I heard this yesterday. Great and timely post. <br/><br/>Where did you find the graphic? It's gorgeous. Is it in public domain? I was sickened and appalled when I heard this yesterday. Great and timely post.

Where did you find the graphic? It’s gorgeous. Is it in public domain?

]]> By: Ashley http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2746 Ashley Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2746 I would still consider a child a "blessing" no matter the circumstances - a blessing despite the intentions. A life-changing blessing, no doubt, and one that I think *should* draw us closer to the Lord. I do not think we were ever intended to raise children outside of God's help and provision - but many do anyway. <br/><br/>Children might change your life but that does not make them a punishment. Marriage changes your life, and you have to make many sacrifices and learn to live for your husband and not yourself - but marriage is a GOOD thing, LOL. :) <br/><br/>Anyways, this was a good post and it made me plenty upset. Punishment, indeed. :(<br/><br/>Ashley from Jonash2004 I would still consider a child a “blessing” no matter the circumstances – a blessing despite the intentions. A life-changing blessing, no doubt, and one that I think *should* draw us closer to the Lord. I do not think we were ever intended to raise children outside of God’s help and provision – but many do anyway.

Children might change your life but that does not make them a punishment. Marriage changes your life, and you have to make many sacrifices and learn to live for your husband and not yourself – but marriage is a GOOD thing, LOL. :)

Anyways, this was a good post and it made me plenty upset. Punishment, indeed. :(

Ashley from Jonash2004

]]> By: Sandy http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2742 Sandy Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:50:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2742 Great post Mama. The man 'claims' to be a Christian, but says and does so many things that aren't Christ-like at all. Great post Mama. The man ‘claims’ to be a Christian, but says and does so many things that aren’t Christ-like at all.

]]> By: helpmeetintraining http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2741 helpmeetintraining Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:55:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2741 Bless you for spreading the truth about Obama. I certainly will not be voting for him.<br/><br/>The words we chose say a lot about how we truly feel. Perhaps he did "mean" that a baby is a consequence. But that isn't what he said. And honestly everyone knows where babies come from, even teens. I've seen plenty of young girls who actively want a baby because they think it will be all fun and games, so I doubt that threatening them with a baby, no matter what words are chosen, will make much of a difference anyways. I think it would be much more effective to teach young people to value their sexuality and respect God, their bodies, and their future spouses enough to wait for marriage. JMO. <br/><br/>Great post MamaArcher! Bless you for spreading the truth about Obama. I certainly will not be voting for him.

The words we chose say a lot about how we truly feel. Perhaps he did “mean” that a baby is a consequence. But that isn’t what he said. And honestly everyone knows where babies come from, even teens. I’ve seen plenty of young girls who actively want a baby because they think it will be all fun and games, so I doubt that threatening them with a baby, no matter what words are chosen, will make much of a difference anyways. I think it would be much more effective to teach young people to value their sexuality and respect God, their bodies, and their future spouses enough to wait for marriage. JMO.

Great post MamaArcher!

]]> By: LindseyinWA http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2737 LindseyinWA Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:41:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2737 I'm just wondering about Obama's comment, since the video was so short. Do you think he meant "consequence" rather than punishment? Was he talking about teaching his kids to avoid that behavior before they have a consequence that is that life-changing?<br/><br/>I wouldn't normally think of an STD as punishment (the way I would consider jail time or being expelled from school...)<br/><br/>Just wondering... I’m just wondering about Obama’s comment, since the video was so short. Do you think he meant “consequence” rather than punishment? Was he talking about teaching his kids to avoid that behavior before they have a consequence that is that life-changing?

I wouldn’t normally think of an STD as punishment (the way I would consider jail time or being expelled from school…)

Just wondering…

]]> By: DrillerAA http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2736 DrillerAA Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:05:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2736 You know that you have my encouragement, prayers and support on this issue.<br/>Every person must make a desicion regarding which political issue is the make or break issue for them. What single issue would prevent you from voting for a candidate at any cost. Some choose the economy, some choose the war in Iraq, while others choose access to medical services. As for me and my house, we draw the line in the sand at abortion. If you are not pro-life, all other common ground is not important.<br/>My blog's first anniversary is comming up, maybe I'll re-post "What was I supposed to be." It didn't get many comments because not many people really want to go there.<br/>Have a great day and care for that special gift that God has given you and your husband. You know that you have my encouragement, prayers and support on this issue.
Every person must make a desicion regarding which political issue is the make or break issue for them. What single issue would prevent you from voting for a candidate at any cost. Some choose the economy, some choose the war in Iraq, while others choose access to medical services. As for me and my house, we draw the line in the sand at abortion. If you are not pro-life, all other common ground is not important.
My blog’s first anniversary is comming up, maybe I’ll re-post “What was I supposed to be.” It didn’t get many comments because not many people really want to go there.
Have a great day and care for that special gift that God has given you and your husband.

]]> By: tfrye697 http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2735 tfrye697 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:22:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2735 Honestly, I am not at all surprised by what Obama said. We have all heard what this man thinks about abortion. We have all heard how Clinton views it as well. They have never denied being pro-choice.<br/><br/>That is only one of the reasons why I would NEVER vote for either of them. I would never support a candidate who would rationalize or support killing an innocent child. And yes, by being pro-choice you are allowing it to continue. So in fact you are supporting it in my opinion.<br/><br/>It breaks my heart to know that it is legal for any woman to kill her unborn child, all in the name of CHOICE. <br/><br/>I love the scriptures you quoted, and that picture is just beautiful. Thanks for posting this, and not being afraid to spread the Word and the truth. I agree with everything you said here.<br/><br/>Have a blessed week. Honestly, I am not at all surprised by what Obama said. We have all heard what this man thinks about abortion. We have all heard how Clinton views it as well. They have never denied being pro-choice.

That is only one of the reasons why I would NEVER vote for either of them. I would never support a candidate who would rationalize or support killing an innocent child. And yes, by being pro-choice you are allowing it to continue. So in fact you are supporting it in my opinion.

It breaks my heart to know that it is legal for any woman to kill her unborn child, all in the name of CHOICE.

I love the scriptures you quoted, and that picture is just beautiful. Thanks for posting this, and not being afraid to spread the Word and the truth. I agree with everything you said here.

Have a blessed week.

]]> By: Anonymous http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2734 Anonymous Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:14:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2734 Amen, Girl. You should get a few comments on this one. <br/><br/>Valerie Amen, Girl. You should get a few comments on this one.

Valerie

]]> By: Sniz http://mamaarcher.com/2008/04/01/a-blessing-or-a-punishment/comment-page-1/#comment-2732 Sniz Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:14:00 +0000 http://mamaarcher.com/?p=645#comment-2732 I'm behind! I didn't even know you were pregnant!<br/><br/>Girl, I would NEVER vote for anyone that's not openly pro-life so I wasn't going to vote for Obama anyway, but I didn't know about this appalling quote. I am very afraid this man will be our next president because there are no other good candidates. History has shown that America rarely keeps one political party in office for more than two terms. They get disillusioned and think a different party will make things better. And now with how many, many people are against our presence in Iraq, I truly believe few will vote for McCain. I’m behind! I didn’t even know you were pregnant!

Girl, I would NEVER vote for anyone that’s not openly pro-life so I wasn’t going to vote for Obama anyway, but I didn’t know about this appalling quote. I am very afraid this man will be our next president because there are no other good candidates. History has shown that America rarely keeps one political party in office for more than two terms. They get disillusioned and think a different party will make things better. And now with how many, many people are against our presence in Iraq, I truly believe few will vote for McCain.

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