Apparently I haven't left Xanga totally behind, as I still enjoy dispensing a few thoughts and having others comment on them.  Instead of endlessly commenting on the comments, I'll mention them in a new post.  I've never heard of Voddie, but will look him up when I have some time.  We originally based our homeschooling on a book called The Well Trained Mind by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer.  We still employ aspects of classical education to our home education curriculum, but recently gravitated a bit to Charlotte Mason (Ambleside Online) as well.  But no matter what we choose to use for curriculum, they are all learning and enjoying (for the most part) our little 'schoolhouse'.  One of the best aspects of homeschooling is our ability to cater to the educational needs of each specific child.  And they are aren't just lost in some 'herd'. 
     Specifically to Robin's comments regarding your local C&MA church, I have wondered for many years about the 'Rapture' question.  The churches we have frequented over the years all taught the 'rapture, 7 year trib, return of Christ, millenial reign, etc.' interpretation of end time events.  I have read positions for and against, and agree the use of the term 'rapture' is a relatively new term.  But I wonder as well what was historically taught within the church regarding being 'caught up in the air to meet the Lord' before modern rapture teaching existed.  Maybe you can shed a bit more light on this topic as well.  Although I haven't studied anything eschatological in a long time, I do tend to keep an eye on world events, globalism, etc, probably as a result of having been taught in the 'rapture' school for years.  Are the rapturists totally missing it, or are they partially right? 

     I have to get up for work in four hours, so I suppose I need to cut this short.  Any comments are always appreciated, whether we agree, disagree, debate, or just have some friendly chat.  Interestingly enough, the pastor of our CMA church has been teaching on Daniel recently, and doing a good job of it.  I haven't heard him mention the 'rapture', but I wouldn't be surprised if he did.  Well, thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.  May God bless you guys.  By the way, are you still driving truck, Robin? 

Poor, neglected Xanga... you have been outdone by the likes of MySpace, Facebook, and other social networks.  So few post here anymore, but I will make an entry every so often just to confirm your existence.  I graduated from nursing school on August 2nd, 2009.  It was a great feeling of accomplishment.  Unfortunately, the State Board is running behind and I have not yet been authorized to test.  I hope it happens soon.  Very soon.  Funds are running low, ya know?  Anyway, peace to anyone who reads this... leave a comment if you think of it.  Have a great day.

(doubt)

not deity

but man

the structures he has built

the mindsets promulgated

his values corrupt

his motives impure

and i am he

how God tolerates him (me)

is the mystery

in darkness

we find love has penetrated

but it is pushed away

denied

for example, the temple

is it the one built with men's hands in which He dwells?

you say 'no' but your anger betrays you

you reflect what you value

you see, love works as a philosophy in your mind

but your practice reveals what you truly care about

the temple

is it our bodies?

my own words betray me

as a hypocrite