tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post2995623812493231573..comments2024-03-11T05:34:02.252-07:00Comments on Olive Plants All Around My Table: Some Thoughts on ModestyLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-32626251042209221122012-05-31T04:42:17.241-07:002012-05-31T04:42:17.241-07:00Hello Jane,
I have a really hard time finding mode...Hello Jane,<br />I have a really hard time finding modest swimwear for my girls, too. So they wear a one-piece with a shirt and knee-length shorts over it. I do the same. We swim at the river as a family, and I love the privacy of that. We don't have access to a non-populated pool as you do.<br /><br />You brought up an excellent point: that Christians have to be an example TO other believers! It's a sign of the times in which we live.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing. :)<br />Many blessings!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-43724861323505333492012-05-31T01:57:05.090-07:002012-05-31T01:57:05.090-07:00Great post! I've read the book too. As a hom...Great post! I've read the book too. As a home of two girls, we have always had a modesty thing going on here. On the farm or with activities, sometimes safety & practicality dictate what we wear, but always in light of modesty. We like to keep our thighs covered as the Bible seems to equate exposed thighs to nakedness; skirts are never shorter than knee-length (but usually much longer). And although the girls are rail-thin, we seem to have to buy t-shirts that are XL just so they aren't skin tight, and I have to do double laundry because they usually have to wear a top under a top because of low necklines or too-thin, slightly see-thru fabric. (sigh). I LOVE the beach & pool, but avoid them (except we sometimes go to our little town's motel pool during the day when it's usually empty or just old folk or preschoolers there & the attire & behaviour are better). I'm encouraged that I see more rash guard & long shorts for swimwear now days, but wonder how long that will stay "in-style". We order modest swimwear for the girls, but unfortunately it's expensive & it never seems like the seamstress can get the sizing quite right. But I agree, our church sure could use a good sermon on modest dressing -- so much cleavage & tight jeans. It's just another one of those line in the sand issues --- though the world does it, we must not. Sometimes not only do we have to be an "example of the believers" but also an "example TO the believers".PlainJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748315137944685936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-31305633088657582002012-05-30T09:02:46.037-07:002012-05-30T09:02:46.037-07:00Thanks for stopping by and following, Iris. Hope y...Thanks for stopping by and following, Iris. Hope you're day is blessing-filled!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-40391289759245906052012-05-30T06:56:17.407-07:002012-05-30T06:56:17.407-07:00This really was a great post! And I like your guid...This really was a great post! And I like your guidelines. Eventually down the road I will maybe write a more direct post on modesty, too.<br /><br />-Iris♥Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234052440906936531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-2661345654659763902012-05-24T19:20:41.803-07:002012-05-24T19:20:41.803-07:00Hello Kathy,
You're right - it is a challeng...Hello Kathy, <br /><br />You're right - it is a challenge to dress modestly. Yet a necessity nonetheless if we are to represent our Savior.<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />Grace to you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-25526398991052166322012-05-24T18:26:36.400-07:002012-05-24T18:26:36.400-07:00Great guidelines. Sometimes it seems such a challe...Great guidelines. Sometimes it seems such a challenge in today's market to be modest and yet its just a necessity. Thanks for linking up to <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com" rel="nofollow">Titus 2 Tuesday</a>.<br /><br />KathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239024992451906197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-58936571361438855072012-05-23T15:49:23.888-07:002012-05-23T15:49:23.888-07:00Hi Chrissy! So glad you stopped by.
Hope have a ...Hi Chrissy! So glad you stopped by. <br />Hope have a blessing-filled day! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-14884274443873228382012-05-23T13:41:50.394-07:002012-05-23T13:41:50.394-07:00Agree....Agree..Agree. Thanks for sharing this.Agree....Agree..Agree. Thanks for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-15893420692595424402012-05-22T12:55:55.358-07:002012-05-22T12:55:55.358-07:00Amanda,
How wonderful to remind your boys to pray ...Amanda,<br />How wonderful to remind your boys to pray for that young girl instead of condemning her! And the Lord does give last-minute wisdom when we need it. I'm so thankful we can depend on Him to meet our needs. I was that girl, too...before I became a Christian. Thanks for sharing, friend. May you have a blessed week! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-8933331128935968352012-05-22T11:41:48.028-07:002012-05-22T11:41:48.028-07:00Lisa, RIGHT ON SISTER! I totally agree with you! ...Lisa, RIGHT ON SISTER! I totally agree with you! As a Followr of Christ we dress for Jesus. And unfortuntely women in the church do dress unappropriate. It is very sad. I just want to grab them and say, "Are you dressing for Jesus or the world?"<br /><br />It is so funny you posted this, the other day I was driving with our boys, who are 10 & 7. We were at a stop light and a young girl proceeded to walk across the cross walk in front of us. My youngest made a comment about her, "why is her her butt hanging out." he asked?<br /><br />I kinda gulped and said a prayer & asked for Godly guadiance. Which flowed like milk & honey, thank you Jesus.<br /><br />So after a lengthy conversation with my boys I just said to pray for her and not to condemn her. I also asked my boys in scripture where did in Old & New Testament did our Father encounter and connect with all sorts of women who made wrong choices. It went really well & I learned something also. That I was that young girl crossing the street a long time ago before I knew our Creator. <br /><br />Have a great day friend!EverythingIam-blogspot.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346167757564046251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-18266246799666785562012-05-22T04:59:21.154-07:002012-05-22T04:59:21.154-07:00Hello JES,
You're right..as a society, we are...Hello JES,<br /><br />You're right..as a society, we are bombarded with sexual images: TV, magazines, books, music, you name it. We are sexually-saturated society. I'm thankful for the few who take a stand against the tide of smut, and for the integrity of modesty.<br />Thanks for stopping in.<br />Hope you have a blessing-filled week. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-48149603540481389242012-05-22T04:54:52.402-07:002012-05-22T04:54:52.402-07:00So true, Anne - we have become immodest and sloppy...So true, Anne - we have become immodest and sloppy. I have seen Christian women wear what I call "second skin" (because of how they hug the body) shirts, skirts, pants...you name it. And they're so tight, you can see every line...including panty lines. I have seen Christian women wear low-cut dresses and then bend over! You could see almost down to their navel. Unbelievable. But a sign of the times in which we live.<br />Thanks for stopping in and sharing your thoughts.<br />May you have a blessed week!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-38692094635954471472012-05-22T03:09:43.774-07:002012-05-22T03:09:43.774-07:00I completely share your views on this sensitive su...I completely share your views on this sensitive subject… Thanks for sharing as reminders are always good in this seductive society we live in! In our last home, on the way to church, we were greeted by 5 obscene billboards every week so if it is not on the women, it is in advertising.<br /><br />Take care and continue to live by example :) ~ JESJEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-53241299212194319442012-05-21T19:48:22.140-07:002012-05-21T19:48:22.140-07:00Amen! Great post! Dittos to all you are doing ~ it...Amen! Great post! Dittos to all you are doing ~ it's hard to find a top that's not made of stretchy material anymore. I don't do stretch anything ~ cling stuff isn't modest IMO. There is definitely nothing pretty about knees and cleavage is totally uncalled for.. Not only have we become immodest, but sloppy too. It amazes me how some of the young girls dress in our church ~ and the parents are evidently allowing it ~ and the youth group did a study on modesty and the whole True Love Waits program. Obviously, something was missed. :-( But, it's not only the young people, it's some of the women too!<br />It's truly sad. It's obvious if you're attracting the opposite sex, and something is amiss, there is definitely a cause. <br />Thanks for the post,<br />Anne♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-74758200844959424642012-05-21T19:21:01.845-07:002012-05-21T19:21:01.845-07:00An "amen" to the South being in short su...An "amen" to the South being in short supply of cloth. We live in the South so, believe me, I know what you're talking about!<br />Many blessings to you, my friend!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-369510763783483622012-05-21T19:19:38.655-07:002012-05-21T19:19:38.655-07:00So happy that you stopped by, Sharity. I'm gla...So happy that you stopped by, Sharity. I'm glad that you were encouraged. Soli Deo Gloria!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-43569062396532477792012-05-21T19:18:47.390-07:002012-05-21T19:18:47.390-07:00Hello Tesha,
I can imagine that living near the b...Hello Tesha,<br /><br />I can imagine that living near the beach would be hard.<br /><br />I remember dancing with the stars when it first came on. I could NOT believe what I was seeing. I stopped watching it...and we don't cable or satellite..just a TV that we can watch family movies on.<br /><br /> We try to protect our children as much as possible. They'll see more than enough trash when they grow up.<br /><br />The book is wonderful. Let me know if you read it and what you think about it.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by. :)<br /><br />Many blessings!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-33899404380518553572012-05-21T19:12:56.596-07:002012-05-21T19:12:56.596-07:00Hi Jennie,
I love what you said, "we can be ...Hi Jennie,<br /><br />I love what you said, "we can be an encourager of the brethren instead of a hindrance". Amen!<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Many blessings!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-76803944618303154522012-05-21T19:10:59.684-07:002012-05-21T19:10:59.684-07:00It is a wonderful thing, Amy Jo. And I agree - lea...It is a wonderful thing, Amy Jo. And I agree - leading by example is the best way...and my hubby reminds me of that quite often. ;)<br />Thanks for dropping in and sharing with us.<br />Grace to you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-22592713722058064422012-05-21T19:09:02.490-07:002012-05-21T19:09:02.490-07:00Hi Christine,
Young Christians probably aren'...Hi Christine,<br /><br />Young Christians probably aren't considering this issue. I didn't care what I wore when I was a young believer. But as I grew in the Lord, I realized that what I wore was very important to the Him.<br /><br />You have great guidelines! :)<br /><br />And to answer your ? about what is modest enough..I guess that's between each woman and the Lord. The Holy Spirit will set the guidelines for each of us, if we ask Him.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in and sharing with us, friend.<br /><br />Much love to you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-68474408228775957472012-05-21T19:02:26.838-07:002012-05-21T19:02:26.838-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by! :)Thanks so much for stopping by! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-51758155212202990972012-05-21T19:01:47.532-07:002012-05-21T19:01:47.532-07:00Thanks, Lisa. :)
Many blessings to you, my friend....Thanks, Lisa. :)<br />Many blessings to you, my friend. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-25169853248789132082012-05-21T19:00:59.382-07:002012-05-21T19:00:59.382-07:00The mirror is a woman's best friend when it co...The mirror is a woman's best friend when it comes to deciding what to wear and what not wear. And like you said, Elli Rae, we have to be honest with ourselves. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. :)<br />Many blessings!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-80399711516178642722012-05-21T18:57:23.306-07:002012-05-21T18:57:23.306-07:00So glad you stopped by, Emily Fay. And you're ...So glad you stopped by, Emily Fay. And you're right - dress has not only become immodest, but more casual as well. <br />Many blessings!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-740798794895530222012-05-21T18:34:24.958-07:002012-05-21T18:34:24.958-07:00This is such a touchy subject to so many. I just ...This is such a touchy subject to so many. I just returned from the South where cloth seems to be in short supply :(<br /><br />Excellent thoughts my friend, thank you so much for sharing.<br />m.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com