I find it ironic that in the last two days of needful parenting...we have received 2 catalogs from places that sell "Christian" resources.

As I sat and flipped through these catalogs, I found myself being overwhelmed by:

"...innovative approaches, trend-setting psychiatrists, win-win approached, secrets to, featured advice, two or six or ten easy steps, covering hot-button issues, using a holistic parenting approach, practical solutions, from the name you trust, dazzling your kids with the love of Jesus, one minute in the Bible..."

HOW  DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO BUY OR WHO TO LISTEN TO?

Call me simple-minded.  Call me cheap.  Call me very nervous.

I think I will just use the notes that we have taken in church these last few months and my old Bible for now.  I have yet to reread and study all the verses that have been used in the pulpit these many weeks. 

I have yet to study in depth many passages and truthes in God's Word. 

We want someone to tell us what to do, how to do it, when to do it, why to do it...

how can you ever hear the words God wants you to hear as you spend time with Him...alone?

 It takes time to read and study!  When we are constantly listening to everything that everyone else has to say, we don't have to think and study for ourselves.   One problem with picking study books out of a catalog...there are so many voices...who do you listen to? 

So much noise.

God gives us pastors and teachers in our local church ministries to admonish us. 

So often...we don't like what "they have to say"...because it interrupts our nice little choices.  Yet, we don't spend our own time in God's Word and let the Holy Spirit convict us of those things.  We want something to make us feel good in one minute or less.  There is now a one-minute Bible in print just for the busy woman!  It takes longer than a minute open your Bible and even read a passage for it to impact your heart and soul.  

Are we honestly that busy?  We have time to be on the computer.  

When it comes to browsing these catalogs, I think it is very important to seek the advice of our pastors and teachers!  I was more confused after looking through these catalogs. 

So far...the things that we are dealing with in our home...involve a lot of time, study, love, prayer, consistency, and energy.  God established homes and families centuries ago.  I would think with His plan...His way would work the best. 

There are Godly men and women who may be a great help along the way...

I just wonder if going through a catalog is the best way to find them!