Are We Supposed to 'Take Back" Government?

Have you seen Chalcedon's post? 

http://chalcedon.edu/research/articles/are-we-supposed-to-take-over-or-take-back-government/

Christian Marriage is Married to the State

Isn’t the reason that Christians accept the state-licensing of marriages because of the fallout of divorce? Don’t Christians believe they need the state to guarantee things like alimony and child support? Isn’t it the benefits provided by the state that is part of the driving motive of the legalization of gay marriages? Gays “want in” the state licensing of marriage, but why are Christians not wanting out? What business is it of the state to rule over God’s primary covenantal institution—the family?

If it’s a question of alimony and child support, the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:7, “Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law with one another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?” The greater sin, he said, was going to the wicked for judgment.

JBS Anniv. Weekend

 Art Thompson

 Regina & Gregory

 Greg's father, Cliff, ex JBS council member

 Gabe & Bruce

Just Us

 Art Thompson is working on a book about America's first 100 years.

 Visiting Grandma Seppi

 A Relic of the Past

It is always good to hear Mark's good teaching. 

And enjoy the blessed fellowship there.

Uncle John & Grandma with Us.

Heroes and Idols by Andrea Schwartz

Parents are always looking for role models for their children. Whether it is a sports figure, musician, political leader, or other public figure, the temptation is to motivate by means pointing to an exemplary life. The problem is that often those lives are not exemplary and much of what is known about them is crafted fiction...



The example of a woman in my church comes to mind. This young mother makes it a point to assist families who are sick or bedridden. She finds time to help them by babysitting, cleaning, or providing transportation. She ...donates her time and effort as she sees a need. She is also extremely fun to be around. Her desire and willingness to put her faith into action makes any association with her a benefit to all who know her. In the process of serving, she becomes an excellent role model for the young women of the church.

The Bible condemns the worshipping of idols (in whatever form them appear) and discourages seeking out heroes. Rather, the designation given to those who put their faith into action is simply -- the saints. I have described one such saint and know that the building of the Kingdom of God will come from just such persons.
http://the-homeschool-life.blogspot.com/2009/12/heroes-and-idols.html

Going to Grandma's, Chalcedon

Uncle John and Grandma Seppi with us.

We rendezvoused after WCWC at Grandma Seppi's house.

She was amazed at how much we talked, so glad to share the latest,

since our family had been apart for the past week.

We strung beeds. Uncle John put on the clasps for us.

At Chalcedon, Travis and April with daughter, Leah

and newborn, Elias Whitney

born June 26

Donna and Jay.

Jay was headed for a hike up Mt. Whitney the following day.

Biblical Philosophy of History Conference

Preparing for Conference

April, pregnant and pretty

The Chalcedon Staff

Chris Ortiz celebrates people

Minister, Gary Wagner & speaker Roger Shultz

Trent Wilson, Dinah, Lance, Daddy & I

Carol and Trent learned to homeschool in the 1970's after reading

R.J. Rushdoony's Messianic Character of American Education

Carol is a sweet spunky lady.

Six enjoyable guests joined our family

for lunch at our hotel room.

Chris Ortiz & Carol Wilson

Lovely Harpist, Miss Kristal Shwartz

Mark Rushdoony

For Dad, a vacation includes a good workout.

Regina

Becky & James Atherton of Oregon

told us the name change for the North American Union. http://www.newswithviews.com/BreakingNews/breaking57.htm,

North American Standards and Regulatory Area, NASRA.

James is the Oregon Coordinator for EXODUS MANDATE

http://www.exodusmandate.org/