tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28843855.post4129068798407510360..comments2023-10-30T09:23:03.811-04:00Comments on Gretchen Reads 24/7: Man looks on the outward appearance. . .Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02485310328441248086noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28843855.post-2999587512488775762010-04-24T13:45:41.508-04:002010-04-24T13:45:41.508-04:00Gretchen,
I love that you have highlighted the dif...Gretchen,<br />I love that you have highlighted the difference between overspending and materialism. I think its a tendancy for people to assume that if they're not wasting a lot of money than they are not materialistic. Materialism, however has nothing to do with how much something costs, and everything to do with why temperal things are so important. I have struggled with this off and on too... Daniel reaaaalllly helps me in this area, because he is not materialistic at all...When I am feeling like I'm really behind because I still don't have an ipod, he reminds me that he just got his first cell phone. :)<br /><br /><br />Christen, what an amazing women you are! What a struggle that must be for you to feel like you are sacrificing being able to give your kids what you would like to. God will reward you so much for that! You are definitly an inspiration to me!Emily Benzingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28843855.post-28450161582173558472010-04-19T11:39:12.101-04:002010-04-19T11:39:12.101-04:00Well. . . I'm pretty disappointed. . . I sold ...Well. . . I'm pretty disappointed. . . I sold all of 5 things at the consignment sale, and I'm thinking the $ will barely cover my consignor fee. So, though my intentions were good, I'll need to find another way to donate to World Vision.<br /><br />Christen -- absolutely I will pray for you. Thanks for sharing.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485310328441248086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28843855.post-73715858402138966222010-04-18T07:37:00.177-04:002010-04-18T07:37:00.177-04:00I think here I struggle with a backward type of ma...I think here I struggle with a backward type of materialism. It is pretty much impossible to stay up to date fashion wise here. They have cute clothes and often in modern styles, (I think) but there are never sales and everything is pretty expensive. I have the It's not fair that my kids can't have...syndrome. You wouldn't believe the kind of jealousy that looking at FB pictures can produce. <br /><br />But then, I remember that NOTHING in this world has eternal value outside of saved souls. I am humbled again and focus on developing a heart for God in myself and my children. We all fall so far short but God is full of mercy and steadfast love. <br /><br />I would say it is a blessing that God has brought this sin to your attention and I will be praying for you that you will be able to live counter-culture. Sad to say that Christian Culture, especially church, has fed this problem. Just think of how much competition goes on in the mind of teenagers every Sunday morning when they walk into church and compare outfits, shoes and jewelry. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your heart. Pray for me too. ~ ChristenJames and Christenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723715883447322395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28843855.post-56375694533663971122010-04-17T18:35:07.276-04:002010-04-17T18:35:07.276-04:00Gretchen,
this is an ongoing battle in the world w...Gretchen,<br />this is an ongoing battle in the world we live in...so visual. We did a Beth Moore Study on Daniel and found out our society today is very much like that of the Babylonian Empire. It became a society of greed and materialism. Susie will benefit much from your awareness along this line. I love you!!!! Aunt DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28843855.post-81501509068189442462010-04-17T18:04:24.959-04:002010-04-17T18:04:24.959-04:00Gret, my own struggle with materialism has led me ...Gret, my own struggle with materialism has led me to make sure I am giving. Kiva.org is a really cool organization to give to.Sizzledowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014197878210269525noreply@blogger.com