This blog’s purpose is to fulfill the following goals:
These goals revolve around the timeless ideals of Biblical Womanhood:
- Submitting to our own husbands as part of our feminine role (Col. 3:18), which involves the practice of headcovering as a symbol of submission and an acknowledgement of our humble position as humans before God (1 Cor. 11:2-16).
- Having a surrendered womb and accepting the gift of children — and our duty as homemakers (Titus 2:3-5; 1 Tim. 5:14).
- Being pure & sensible in behavior and modest in dress (1 Tim. 2:9-10).
- Training up our children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6), which for many, includes homeschooling (Deut. 6:4-9).
We are a community of like-minded women helping each other grow in our feminine role — this is NOT a forum for debate.
It is important that we work hard together to preserve an atmosphere of kindness, gentleness, patience, and support. We should uphold the truth in a gracious way (John 1:14). Arguing, hostility, super-negativity, disprespect, rudeness, name-calling, vulgarity, and bitter remarks will not be tolerated.
“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled“
Hebrews 12:14-15
I am aware of the fact that not everybody will agree with what is written here, and that is okay. I certainly do value honest discussion on points of concern. But, while there are plenty of other online venues which allow debates, this blog has a clearly-defined purpose, and I would like for that to be respected.
If I approve comments that are contradictory to the purpose of this blog, I will not be able to fulfill the expectations of those readers who come here looking specifically for support. That being the case, comments that could possibly be perceived by my target audience as hostile to the purpose of this blog will not be permitted. If you strongly disagree with something posted on this blog, please refrain from pushing your opinion.
However, I will allow for some mild disagreement, as long as the following points are observed:
- The comment is respectfully, kindly, and politely worded (don’t talk down to people as if they’re idiots).
- The comment is in alignment with sound Bible doctrine (see our Statement of Faith).
- The comment is generally supportive of the goals of this blog (see above).
Also, please keep this in mind: Though it is good to be honest about our struggles (I certainly am!), at the same time there are healthy boundaries which should be observed. We need to be careful to avoid being too negative. We need to be careful to avoid playing into a victim mentality. Do not enable unhealthy patterns.
We are victors through Christ, not victims (1 Corinthians 15:57). We overcome through a testimony of truth (Revelation 12:11). There is no need to group together as if the “whole world’s against us” (even if it were) and complain about how misunderstood we supposedly are. Let’s be brave and choose to see the good in things.
Additionally, there is a fine line between honest “sharing” and vulgar mocking of God’s ways. All comments that appear to poke fun at God’s ways — even subtly, through so-called “real life” stories — will be disregarded. For example, if someone seems to be mocking a “surrendered womb” by telling a vulgar story about how she, or someone she knows, manipulated a certain situation in order to cause another woman to become pregnant (getting her drunk, destroying her contraceptives, etc.), I will disregard that comment. It is never okay to be sneaky & deceptive and then pretend that it’s okay. The end doesn’t justify the means.
Sharing these sort of stories — whatever the particular topic may be — degrades the comment section to a low level. I do not support deceptive methods of “helping” people and neither do I think it is useful to publish commentsts which describe doing such ungodly things.
If you see the conversation is taking a turn in a negative direction, try redirecting it toward something positive. Always underscore the truth of the matter, in as gracious a way as you can. I hope that as we do so, our discussions will end up being truly uplifting!
Thank you for understanding,
~Jessica
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His name.
Malachi 3:16