tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post5563483446123428325..comments2023-07-03T04:42:34.192-07:00Comments on Hester's Heart: * G, PG, PG-13, R, WHAT'S YOUR STANDARD? - Part 3Hester's Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-17560435268918775602013-02-05T14:49:49.351-08:002013-02-05T14:49:49.351-08:00Lisa,
Now that's funny! :) Thank you for sha...Lisa,<br /><br />Now that's funny! :) Thank you for sharing with me today. ;) And I understand too as a mom how our children need to hear the same stuff from different people. ;) It's helpful isn't is?<br /><br />Love to you dear,<br />Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-64684428779561756012013-02-05T14:11:53.336-08:002013-02-05T14:11:53.336-08:00Can you put this post to music so all my middle sc...Can you put this post to music so all my middle school kids can remember it!!!! I say this all the time (maybe that is why they tune me out)! Brandy made a very good point about screening what our kids watch and then we forget about ourselves. I think the same thing goes for music and books we read. I am laughing because for such a long time I could not watch The Sound of Music because it made me feel like a bad mother cause I wasn't whipping up handmade clothes or taking my children to the hills to sing beautiful songs!! My husband informed me that Julie Andrews was not the "mom" of these children when she did that!! Funny I know, but even good movies can get to a person. Lisa Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821170935231501117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-58064140225469177352013-01-28T15:35:10.746-08:002013-01-28T15:35:10.746-08:00Kristi,
Thank you so much for sharing your commen...Kristi,<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your comment with me today. ;) I appreciate your honest openness too. I like how you said that we must 'guard our hearts and minds for that to become our reality' -- even in this midst of 'unreality'<br /><br />Love to you Kristi,<br />Love, Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-35274327112419993802013-01-28T14:12:40.300-08:002013-01-28T14:12:40.300-08:00Oh Hester, you are so on target! And girl, I'v...Oh Hester, you are so on target! And girl, I've fallen into the trap too. And yes, just last season with The Bachelorette. I could rationalize it because she was from Charlotte. :P And I appreciate your being real about how it affected your own thoughts. It does have an impact on us. The enemy would love to destroy marriages and that fantasy world easily draws us in.<br /><br />God calls us to be holy. We must guard our hearts and minds for that to become our reality.<br /><br />You are a treasure!Kristi Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028243971764320954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-12355355499726318442013-01-25T22:02:49.861-08:002013-01-25T22:02:49.861-08:00Linda, I truly appreciate your comment and believ...Linda, I truly appreciate your comment and believe me, everything you wrote I identify with and find myself in the same boat. Thank you for sharing your heart with me. I love you too,<br /><br />You're such a blessing,<br />Love, Hester, ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-32978991211518995152013-01-25T17:34:02.530-08:002013-01-25T17:34:02.530-08:00Thank you dear sister. I know Scott and I have str...Thank you dear sister. I know Scott and I have struggled with this battle, and how our convictions have conflicted with our own Christian friends. I have to say, every time I have allowed it to be ok to watch something that might cross the "line" of my convictions, I have felt remorse. Along with that, I have found if I keep allowing myself to continue watching it, His voice seems harder to hear, and I tend to justify my actions. I know the bottom line is HIS word that says, "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Phil. 4:8<br />I love you and keep on speaking the truth, my friend.<br />Love,<br />LindaLinda Sparleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711902506293625864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-77977535092340440062013-01-25T13:38:37.835-08:002013-01-25T13:38:37.835-08:00Hi Brandy,
I appreciate your candid honesty. ;) ...Hi Brandy,<br /><br />I appreciate your candid honesty. ;) You know, I was thinking a similar thing when I was writing this but hadn't included it and your comment about us protecting our children reminded me again. ;) So true.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with me today and God bless your weekend too.<br />Love, Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-14984229108706125022013-01-25T13:31:10.509-08:002013-01-25T13:31:10.509-08:00Great word! You are right, we do all have differe...Great word! You are right, we do all have different opinions on what constitutes "bad" media, but we all need to protect our minds and hearts the best that we can. We tend to protect our children and yet fail to protect ourselves! It is very easy to get drawn in to to idea of what it "could" be like. And really, if Sean is such a Christian man would he really be kissing all those women? I wont lie and say I am giving up Bachelor (I will try). I did give up Real Housewives and that was my first big step! Have a wonderful weekend!Brandyhttp://halfbakedhomemaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-31497372904808293622013-01-25T13:15:36.204-08:002013-01-25T13:15:36.204-08:00Thank you Susan,
I appreciate your comment toda...Thank you Susan, <br /><br />I appreciate your comment today. Being guarded and prayerful is certainly important. God bless you as you minister to others too.<br /><br />Much Love, Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-55119701307360613762013-01-25T12:49:48.524-08:002013-01-25T12:49:48.524-08:00Good stuff, Hester. I try to keep up with pop cult...Good stuff, Hester. I try to keep up with pop culture because it's the subject of so many conversations in the office, but surprisingly, also in church! Plenty of teachable moments, but you have to be VERY guarded and prayerful. As you said - it's easy to get sucked in! And those reality shows are anything BUT real, which is a teachable point in itself.<br />Snowy hugs from VA!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823919278259760743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-35873221184513493202013-01-25T12:33:40.915-08:002013-01-25T12:33:40.915-08:00Cathy,
I appreciate your comment so much and just...Cathy,<br /><br />I appreciate your comment so much and just love that verse in Jeremiah. ;) Thank you for sharing with me sister. And yes, let's exam what we devour. ;)<br /><br />Much love, Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-65087750505834450622013-01-25T12:14:27.892-08:002013-01-25T12:14:27.892-08:00The old adage "You are what you eat" is ...The old adage "You are what you eat" is also true in the spiritual sense - which is why Jer. 15:16 is one of my favorite scriptures:<br /><br />"When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God of Heaven's Armies."<br /><br />Thank you for reminding me of the constant need for heart examinations when it comes to what I am "devouring". Bless you, Hester!!!Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-37439667115032146002013-01-25T11:09:01.545-08:002013-01-25T11:09:01.545-08:00Amy,
Bless you dear - I appreciate your feedback....Amy,<br /><br />Bless you dear - I appreciate your feedback. You're a blessing to me.<br /><br />Praise Him indeed for helping us find Him. :)<br /><br />Much love, Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-70908036292940826002013-01-25T10:08:31.826-08:002013-01-25T10:08:31.826-08:00I second what Beth shared. It is freeing to have h...I second what Beth shared. It is freeing to have healthy limits and a pure direction in this life! Great story and encouragement Hester. Praise God for helping each of us find Him in this part of the fallen world. ~ Love out, AmyAmyAlveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236923018612126039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-76893342848518710802013-01-25T10:01:16.062-08:002013-01-25T10:01:16.062-08:00Beth,
Thank you so much for your comment today - ...Beth,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment today - I appreciate your encouragement. You're right, we often misunderstand the purpose of our "Christian freedom." God bless you as you serve our Lord.<br /><br />Love, Hester ;)Hester's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484503013069778364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002150855181992808.post-44831320961266616152013-01-25T09:55:21.000-08:002013-01-25T09:55:21.000-08:00Preach it, Hester! Great words of encouragement. ...Preach it, Hester! Great words of encouragement. Those who suggest it is legalistic do not understand the purpose of "freedom in Christ." : ) Be Still Retreat<br />Beth Laddhttp://www.bestillretreat.comnoreply@blogger.com