tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.comments2014-08-11T10:39:40.343-07:00The world at largeBrochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13751503521826799633noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-91317629451841178602014-08-11T10:39:40.343-07:002014-08-11T10:39:40.343-07:00Broc, thanks so much for posting this. It's so...Broc, thanks so much for posting this. It's so great to hear men (particularly daddies) who understand this, because this is something that I wish the men in my life understood. This is something that I had to learn on my own, and unfortunately I didn't fully understand it until I was 23. This "modest is hottest" mindset was extremely harmful to me as a teenager because it made me believe that when boys (and men as well, unfortunately) sexualized me in very inappropriate ways as a 15, 16, 17 year old girl, that it was somehow my fault. Because they were guys and they "couldn't help it," and I was "asking for it" by being attractive, even though I dressed very modestly. I used to constantly stress about what I wore because I believed I was responsible for men's thoughts and actions towards me. When "covering up" didn't stop inappropriate advances, I blamed myself. It had to be me. Somehow I was "advertising what I wasn't selling," even though, looking back, I definitely wasn't. I carried a lot of shame and guilt for years because of it. Looking back, I wish someone had told me that there's a difference between respecting your body and fearing your body. A woman's body is not a weapon of mass destruction. It doesn't render men senseless, and men can "help themselves." Also, saying "no" IS NOT MEAN. As a girl, my identity was way too wrapped up in being "sweet" and "nice" and making everybody happy, which made it really difficult for me to stand up for myself. But that's a whole other issue. Anyways, thanks again for your thoughts. Your daughter is a lucky girl to have a daddy who understands this. We need more men who think like you do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-32757399001274029392014-05-20T10:10:18.629-07:002014-05-20T10:10:18.629-07:00You assume the only reason a woman has an abortion...You assume the only reason a woman has an abortion is because she gets into "trouble" and doesn't want the child. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. I know of several woman who wanted a child with their entire being, only to find out at their 20 week sonogram that it was incompatible with life. Do you think it is right to tell a woman that she must carry a child that will die before being born or a few minutes after to term? Some do choose that, and I'm all for it. But some don't. And I don't think they should be forced to. Kenjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-35130056751088299222014-01-03T09:09:52.067-08:002014-01-03T09:09:52.067-08:00Broc! I agree buddy. Neither party is trying to he...Broc! I agree buddy. Neither party is trying to help those who really need help. I'm with you ... I'm not a Democrat or Republican. I'm just an American. One who wants our government to actually function, not waste the money of it's citizens, help those who need help, bring to justice those who have done wrong, and through it all, be as fair as possible. That's all. I hope our generation will be the ones that will get past the racism and judging others while ignore our own problems. Will we be? I don't know. But I sure hope so. I'm certainly trying to be that person. <br /><br />Overall, good for you. I'm glad that God has softened your hard for His people ... all people. And to be honest, I am leery of and tend to shy away from anyone who 'tows the party line' no matter which side they are on.<br /><br />Bless you brother!Joshua Mclemorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-21679905313978674892012-02-01T09:07:27.274-08:002012-02-01T09:07:27.274-08:00Hey Broc,
I meant to reply to your comment on fa...Hey Broc, <br /><br />I meant to reply to your comment on facebook about this actually, so I'll do it here! Good blog and I agree. I believe that we need to really push support programs and adoption as being the answer instead of abortion. Adoption is pretty expensive and difficult for a lot of people who want a child to do. So I think if we could make that easier and provide charity support to those who choose to keep the child, that's a big win.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864879577310867891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-78944917578007109602011-10-10T09:21:11.968-07:002011-10-10T09:21:11.968-07:00great lesson broc..........it is a comforting feel...great lesson broc..........it is a comforting feeling to know your knowledge and thought process is helping the kids! i know you are making an impact, not only in that boy's life last wkend but mine aswell with your blog! thank you for sharing!<br /><br />jordonjordonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-38457041827291103702009-01-30T12:12:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:12:00.000-08:00broc...i love it...we need to set up that collabor...broc...i love it...we need to set up that collaborative blog we discussed. shout at me bud... e. danielDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401506331032188745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-5980293740906437842008-08-08T07:59:00.000-07:002008-08-08T07:59:00.000-07:00camp really was something special this time around...camp really was something special this time around. i know i am changed and i praise God for all the lives He saturated while we were there, and i am so thankful to know they will just keep growing!! God is good and thanks for sharing your thoughts about it all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933446497699104909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-58265589795717496752008-08-06T09:32:00.000-07:002008-08-06T09:32:00.000-07:00As I read the article, I was crying through the wh...As I read the article, I was crying through the whole thing. It was easy to tell that the article came from your heart which is filled with the Lord. Reading the article was almost likge being there. Oh yes Holy Spirit was moving, and I pray for each present to rise up to a great and higher place. I love youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-58302892427448523272008-08-04T11:27:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:27:00.000-07:00It was exactly like that! I felt the amazing peac...It was exactly like that! I felt the amazing peace over the entire camp as well. Seeing the kids set free from their "giants" and walking in who they were created to be: joyful kids with a love for God and not a care in the world! Living in the moment with no fear or reservations - shouldn't we all.<BR/>I love you Broc!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-68945004180873130372008-01-11T19:21:00.000-08:002008-01-11T19:21:00.000-08:00Being the "consoler"--that was my job back home. ...Being the "consoler"--that was my job back home. Reminding everyone that God WAS with them.<BR/>I moved a few hours away a couple months ago to go to college. My family also moved so my mom could go to college; we've been going through financial struggles and I've been going through stuggles of my own because I moved away from a group of Christian friends that were my hope. As I went threw up and down times of depression, I realized why. I had been relying on those friends so much that I forgot how to rely on God and God alone.<BR/>I've gone from the one giving advice to the one getting advice, but since I've put God back at the top everything has gotten better.<BR/>Lately I've been going through alot again, and your blog reminded me that I would be okay if I just kept God up at the top.<BR/>Thank you!Kt*Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032416266000182824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-369554253905118882008-01-11T19:01:00.000-08:002008-01-11T19:01:00.000-08:00This makes me laugh!This makes me laugh!Lainiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710298038673866155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-3144568295136476102007-05-24T13:54:00.000-07:002007-05-24T13:54:00.000-07:00two things.you don't write, you don't call.and ano...two things.<BR/><BR/>you don't write, you don't call.<BR/><BR/>and another..you jacked my profile template.....grr...i am too lazy to make my own.Thomas Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477796331571895886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31713416.post-41470159413109089562007-04-16T12:28:00.000-07:002007-04-16T12:28:00.000-07:00I not really sure what kind of comments you are lo...I not really sure what kind of comments you are looking for here... I think it is great you are writing! Do you want grammar corrections? or just basic comments?Waner Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575452757720305592noreply@blogger.com