"An idol is something that we look to for things that only God can give. Idolatry functions widely inside religious communities when doctrinal truth is elevated to the position of a false god. This occurs when people rely on the rightness of their doctrine for their standing with God rather than on God himself and his grace. It is a subtle but deadly mistake. The sign that you have fallen into this form of self-justification is that you become what the book of Proverbs calls a scoffer. Scoffers always show contempt and disdain for opponents rather than graciousness. This is a sign that they do not see themselves as sinners saved by grace. Instead, their trust in the rightness of their views makes them feel superior." - Counterfeit Gods (p.131)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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The Longest Picture Post in the History of Blogging
This was before our little school Valentine's Day party.
Getting our work done before friends arrive.
Sam wants her water.
And her Goldfish.
The classroom comedian. (He's usually asleep during lessons.)
Candy Heart Punch.
Cut-out foods by Dana.
This was so fun! It was an activity I found suggested somewhere online where you write letters between favorite cartoon couples but leave the names off and have the kids guess who wrote them.
Making Valentines.
Making heart-shaped cakes.
Carefully placing a redhot in just the right spot.
Otherwise it might have ruined this creation.
The girls' cake.
Actual Valentine's Day before church. Daddy got Jack this Daytona 500 hat a few days earlier at a race (special daddy and Jack date) and he thinks it's super cool.
Food coloring in the cinnamon roll icing=easy way to celebrate any holiday. :)
