Comments on: Why My Kids Don’t Check the Mail

By: MaryEllen

MaryEllen — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 19:29:46 +0000

In reply to Ginny. Awesome, Ginny. Covenant Eyes is such a worthwhile investment.

By: Ginny

Ginny — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:06:21 +0000

I SO agree with this wonderful post! Thank you for sharing your heart and your experiences in this overly sexualized culture. I have 3 girls and I will guard their eyes and ears as long as possible!!!

I’ve personally heard Luke Gilkerson speak about “The Talk” and highly recommend the book!! I’ve also heard someone from Covenant Eyes speak on what they do and it’s something we will invest in when my girls have more internet access.

Ginny

By: MaryEllen

MaryEllen — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:32:41 +0000

In reply to Amy C. It's so hard to know sometimes how things "sound" when you can't convey a tone of voice. Thanks for the encouragement, Amy!

By: Amy C

Amy C — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:06:34 +0000

Mary Ellen, to reiterate what another commenter said, thank you for the humility and grace you demonstrate when responding to those in disagreement with you. I have benefited from reading through the comments and your responses just as much as (if not more than) your post itself. A beautiful marriage of grace and truth… Thank you for representing Jesus well.

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:41:54 +0000

In reply to Lee. I'm sorry about that, Lee. I have guidelines in place for the ads my ad network will allow to show up, but sometimes things slip through that I'm definitely not in agreement with. Since not everyone sees the same ads, I don't always see things the same ads you might see. I do encourage my readers to please let me know if something inappropriate is showing so I can address it with the ad network and have it removed ASAP. Thank you!

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 20:52:54 +0000

It’s too bad the advertising on your site isn’t in sync with this blog topic. Your advertisers have pictures of nude women minus their skin doing yoga, and others advertising skin tight dresses.

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 21:45:13 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Thanks for your input, Rachel!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 06:32:26 +0000

This is interesting to see, since as an Orthodox Jew, we are also concerned with guarding our eyes.
I would add, for the readers who are concerned that their girls (and boys) will feel that the body is shameful, an additional way of looking at modesty.

We tell our girls not that their body is bad, but that it is special and holy. It is holy, because it was given them to serve G-d. It is special, because of who they are, the things are bodies can do that are so important, etc. We give the example of the Hope diamond, talk about it’s beauty, and explain that the Hope diamond isn’t left out on a kitchen counter for the whole world to see. It is carefully guarded, only certain people get to see it, and it is handled very carefully, because of its’ beauty and inherent value.

Then we explain that they are the same way. They are precious in our eyes and in G-‘d’s eyes, and like the diamond, must be careful how they dress and act (act, because being a child of G-d is like being a real, true princess/prince.

We also explain that looking at images that are inappropriate are harmful to their souls, which are especially sensitive, and so they need to be careful what they see and hear.

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:21:21 +0000

In reply to Thursday.

It does, actually. 🙂 And if you’re genuinely interested in the question of who Cain’s wife was, this is a great place to start reading: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-characters/cain/cains-wife-who-was-she/

By: Thursday

Thursday — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:33:24 +0000

In reply to Thursday. I mean- Adam and Eve needed to get it on right away if they were going to produce enough kids for Cain and Able to populate the entire earth though incest with their sisters. Just saying.