tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301492273634984652.post231896348860938214..comments2024-03-26T01:19:58.217-04:00Comments on Plain Catholics in the Mountains and Valleys: Minding Our Own Affairs...PlainCatholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795596623546394780noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301492273634984652.post-28877127573532034012009-12-07T22:05:57.916-05:002009-12-07T22:05:57.916-05:00There's almost an inherent violence to certain...There's almost an inherent violence to certain television programs (not including the ones that are actually violent) and tabloids - they way they accost the eyes and mind. Anyway, I'm learning to enjoy working with my hands, esp. knitting and cooking.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793291964836599064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301492273634984652.post-46742855640925561402009-12-02T21:18:42.242-05:002009-12-02T21:18:42.242-05:00And a thrice amen, Rhoto!
Maria, that passage is...And a thrice amen, Rhoto! <br /><br />Maria, that passage is most often understood to mean that we are to support ourselves and not live off of others. Whether with or without technology, tis always good to learn skills and employ those skills to better our own lives and the lives of others. God gave each of us gifts of abilities and we consider it good stewardship to use those abilities so that in all things God may be glorified.PlainCatholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795596623546394780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301492273634984652.post-28860232778990567072009-12-02T18:29:22.027-05:002009-12-02T18:29:22.027-05:00Would you consider writing more about working with...Would you consider writing more about working with one's own hands? That part of the passage still strikes me as old-fashioned, since with technology we need to do very little work manually, or at least that's what many of us aim to do. Thanks.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793291964836599064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301492273634984652.post-69186600279324321102009-12-02T16:10:41.069-05:002009-12-02T16:10:41.069-05:00Amen, and Amen again!! This applies to family rel...Amen, and Amen again!! This applies to family relationships too, eh ;) :(<br />Warm greetings,<br />RHOndaRhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245549330245537017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301492273634984652.post-8016098481422744782009-12-02T14:21:17.957-05:002009-12-02T14:21:17.957-05:00The Lord "gave" me this verse as a young...The Lord "gave" me this verse as a young adult--I've always figured because it is such a challenge for me! However, I'm always more content when I live by its direction. Thank you for reminding me of it today.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574673341463105378noreply@blogger.com