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Yeah, what she said

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On Jennifer Knapp, homosexuality and the Christian response:

We each have our sins but do we even know what they are? How can we as Christians become more Christ-like if we are not examining ourselves in the light of scripture? Do we even know that when we become Christians we are saying that we want to be like Christ? And to be like Him, we have to know Him. And to know Him is to learn that there are right things and wrong things. There is such a thing as holiness and there are things that offend it. There is truth and untruth. There is justice and injustice, mercy and grace AND love ………….AND holiness.

I didn’t write that, Carrie did. I just have enough sense to link back to it.

Read Carrie’s excellent thoughts on Jennifer Knapp’s admission.

Then go read your Bible, so you too can have an answer ready.

Understanding the choices of Nadya Suleman

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My first reaction to hearing about Nadya Suleman and her eight babies: America is great! This is a country where if you have the cash, then there is a doctor waiting to make it happen. (No, I’m not particularly proud I tend to lean toward sarcasm; I’m working on improving in that area.)

So why did Nadya Suleman, reportedly an unemployed, disabled, mother of six, living with her parents, decide to add to her baby collection family?

I’m thinking-

Greed. As in: Why stop at six when I can have more?

Loneliness. As in: I want someone to love me. My babies will always love me, if I have lots of babies, I’ll have more love in my life.

And this last one I haven’t seen anyone suggest yet-

Because she loves kids.

Nah, that can’t be it. Nobody in their right mind would want to have more than six children or risk having another set of large multiples.

Don’t read me wrong, friends. I’m not saying she should’ve aborted any of those babies. I just wish she hadn’t succumbed to the I-want-it-now American way of thinking. There are so many ways for a single woman to enjoy the blessings of children without having to undergo medical treatments or attempt to raise such a large brood without a daddy, money or job.

Volunteering. Helping at church. Girl Scouts. Big Sister program. You get the idea.

As for the doctor who made all these babies possible, shame on him if all he cared about was the money he would make from this.

Nadya, motherhood is a fantastic adventure, but it’s not going to ultimately satisfy. My kitchen is always open to you. I’d put the coffee pot on and we could swap stories of spit up and exploding diapers. Nadya, I’d love to introduce you to the One who can satisfy the longing in your heart, the One who can fulfill your quest for love. Jesus Christ is the One you need.