tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post6618528113525181893..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: The Role of Older Women Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-78698867351903899722012-12-20T07:55:56.546-08:002012-12-20T07:55:56.546-08:00Lydia, it is good to learn from anyone who has som...Lydia, it is good to learn from anyone who has something value to teach, whether it be a career woman or a homemaker full time. Yet, many young women like myself, would rather be mentored by someone who has been at home all those years, as we want to know how to cope with living at home and how to order our days at home; how to handle times of confinement and times of chaos, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-29026193052538077962012-12-18T20:29:35.038-08:002012-12-18T20:29:35.038-08:00Yes , this is what I believe is the purpose: that ...Yes , this is what I believe is the purpose: that a life can have an impact on someone by its reputation. And of course if an older women who was a career woman wanted to be a Titus 2 mentor, she certainly could, as long as her teaching was in alignment with the scriptures on the importance of women being good wives, mothers and homemakers. There is, however, an advantage if you have been home Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80861037200223039372012-12-18T19:44:54.343-08:002012-12-18T19:44:54.343-08:00Anonymous, above, It is very important that the ol...Anonymous, above, It is very important that the older women have a reputation of trying to follow Titus 2 instructions, because, as a young homemaker, I am going to look for older mentors that are qualified by those verse. Even if a career woman had some good tips, I might accept them gladly but would never use her as my role model or as a teacher. We can learn all kinds of bare facts for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81597597663103069342012-12-18T19:32:57.360-08:002012-12-18T19:32:57.360-08:00Lydia,
I think the point you made about the women...Lydia,<br /><br />I think the point you made about the women having lived a life of homemaking is for the purpose of showing a reputation. If an older woman has not shown the example of being a homemaker, then why should a younger woman want to seek her as a mentor? If she, on the other hand, is known for her dedication to the Biblical role, then the younger women will want to seek her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-29348542335356993112012-12-18T10:31:36.045-08:002012-12-18T10:31:36.045-08:00JoLuise, I always get the idea that you are sensi...JoLuise, I always get the idea that you are sensitive to this subject and ready to correct me on the point.<br /><br />However I believe that the scriptures are clear, and if you are sensitive it is because you have not quite accepted the truth of those verses; and that a woman cannot be as fully effective as a teacher , especially time-wise, if she is occupied full time elsewhere.<br /><br />Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-9438201389163330122012-12-18T10:07:59.233-08:002012-12-18T10:07:59.233-08:00I believe that all the problems in our society can...I believe that all the problems in our society can be traced back to women making choices to work outside the home. Think of most any problem that ails us as a nation and you can follow it back to disobedience on our part-we don't want to obey God, it is just too hard or doesn't make sense to those around us and we don't want to be talked about. Until we give up our will and do what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87224584224620958012012-12-18T09:00:54.987-08:002012-12-18T09:00:54.987-08:00Thank you Lady Lydia for your lovely post! I find...Thank you Lady Lydia for your lovely post! I find myself now knocking on the door of becoming that "older woman " as my children are now all in their teens, and are discerning how to best serve God with their lives as adults. The advice you've given is very helpful, especially about being living examples of what God would have us to teach younger women. I am sure some people canAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-71698664016174118622012-12-17T22:42:31.716-08:002012-12-17T22:42:31.716-08:00If an older woman teaches the younger women to be ...If an older woman teaches the younger women to be keepers at home, she must also be a keeper at home. It is hard to serve two masters. If a woman works outside the home, she may find it difficult and tiring to keep her own home and to pass on her knowledge of home keeping to younger women. In order to teach “good things” an older woman must also live them, and be a good example.<br /><br />I Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-17725298750256498262012-12-17T18:43:38.203-08:002012-12-17T18:43:38.203-08:00"In the Lord's church, we are obligated t..."In the Lord's church, we are obligated to find our answers in the Word of God, and not depend on the trends of the prevailing culture."<br /><br />This is a much-needed reminder. There are times I find myself looking to other's writings, blogs, etc. before going to the Scriptures to search out what God says. Today there are SO many different opinions and ideas on everything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-8858174562277820812012-12-17T17:54:29.316-08:002012-12-17T17:54:29.316-08:00Thank you, Becky, for the response you posted~I fo...Thank you, Becky, for the response you posted~I found it very edifying and encouraging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59268545865729503872012-12-17T17:14:28.890-08:002012-12-17T17:14:28.890-08:00hello-to the anonymous woman who is heavy hearted....hello-to the anonymous woman who is heavy hearted. I would like to comment if I may. I had a prodigal son for 6 long years.The Holidays were quite difficult, but I had to learn to focus on God who is Sovreign. When during the days when I could hardly put one foot in front of another, HE gave me peace that passeth all understanding. I also memorized quite a bit of Scripture to keep my mind Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-51998348971161576452012-12-17T15:58:45.193-08:002012-12-17T15:58:45.193-08:00I have to say that it is hard to put aside everyth...I have to say that it is hard to put aside everything that is going on in the United States right now, or for that matter even the whole world. My heart is very heavy for my children's future and even my own. How do you find the strenght to carry on. I realize that we do have the Lord, but I'm startin to realize that things are happening that I never dreamed would come to pass in my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-47993162573605484832012-12-17T12:52:38.125-08:002012-12-17T12:52:38.125-08:00Hello.
You responded to my question on your blog ...Hello.<br /><br />You responded to my question on your blog about parenting during difficult times by suggesting I send you an email for information on your parenting blog. I truly appreciate your suggestion and am very interested in the blog. <br /><br />I have been a reader of Homeliving for a long time and I have learned so much there. I think it is very kind of you to offer such information Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-89632710261074175032012-12-17T10:52:11.823-08:002012-12-17T10:52:11.823-08:00Send me your email and I'll invite you to the ...Send me your email and I'll invite you to the blog about raising children. Email me at ladylydiaspeaks@comcast.net.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-77068542340663296022012-12-17T05:37:37.381-08:002012-12-17T05:37:37.381-08:00Can you please give advice on parenting during a c...Can you please give advice on parenting during a crisis? How does a mother pull herself together and make a happy home when she her heart is heavy? <br /><br />I am sorry this is not a happy, light question or comment this time of year, but many parents have heavy hearts these days. <br /><br />Thank you. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com