tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post6811854441410461287..comments2024-01-07T03:29:03.439-05:00Comments on Like a warm cup of coffee: 10 Days To Modest! Day Three - To Guard & KeepSarah Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079648125245754566noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-29457401774998329972009-01-12T01:25:00.000-05:002009-01-12T01:25:00.000-05:00Woman of God!!! You are challenging and encouragin...Woman of God!!! You are challenging and encouraging me with your words. Thank you!!! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-87639963087267515032009-01-11T12:49:00.000-05:002009-01-11T12:49:00.000-05:00quite a few years ago our entire church actually w...quite a few years ago our entire church actually went through a modesty series by Nancy Lee Demoss. (she has great resources for preteen and teens) the men and women were seperated, but it was a great eye opener for me. there was also some survey taken that i'll need to find the link for, it was basically a bunch of boys answers to questions like, "does a lacey shirt underneath a regular shirt effect you?". hearing their honest perspective was incredibly eye opening.The Peacock Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344647203957968411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-10387859663743332682009-01-10T15:07:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:07:00.000-05:00This was such an eye opener! Jaime's post was tru...This was such an eye opener! Jaime's post was truly phenominal. I hadn't thought of things in this perspective before, but I'm so glad you shared it with us all. <BR/><BR/>As for me . . . I've always been a jeans and t-shirts gal. I rarely wear shorts . . . probably because I'm a fair-skinned redhead, and my neon white legs are a source of discomfort to me, not to mention, whomever might get the shock of seeing them. I don't believe I've EVER worn a bikini, and anytime we go to the lake, I've got my one piece suit, a pair of cut off shorts, and a t-shirt to wear over it. (Even in the water!)<BR/><BR/>Pretty drastic, but at least it makes me feel covered. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I just have issues. ;)thekreativelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511037706309003864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-78902558708305108932009-01-08T16:50:00.000-05:002009-01-08T16:50:00.000-05:00Wonderful stuff! Great series! I am really enjoy...Wonderful stuff! Great series! I am really enjoying it and hope it touches many women.<BR/><BR/>My dress has certainly changed over the years. When I was in my early twenties, I would get clothes that were cute and in style with little thought of modesty. Now modesty is always in my mind when choosing clothes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958936771590770427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-79444203298812276802009-01-08T16:08:00.001-05:002009-01-08T16:08:00.001-05:00Keep it up Sarah Mae. I am praying for your words...Keep it up Sarah Mae. I am praying for your words to inspire and challenge us more everyday!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520882399419235393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-79921151431289195102009-01-08T16:08:00.000-05:002009-01-08T16:08:00.000-05:00I actually think that a lot of women know what the...I actually think that a lot of women know what they are doing....I think this b/c I think as women we can strive for attention or to be pleasing. Unfortunately, this is the wrong attention...and it causes other believers to stumble. Its very sad to me that we think we need attention from others to feel good about ourselves. A lot of us may not use immodest dress to get that attention, but we use something (being the best mom, having a well-decorated house, education, etc.). While none of those things are ungodly in and of themselves (just like clothing), its how we use them or portray them in our lives. I also think that dressing immodest can be like any other stronghold. In college I was a fan of Britney Spears (I know...very dorky) and I LOVED her body! I wanted to be just as fit as her and coveted her body. I think some women can become so consumed with being in shape that they think its their right to show off all the hard work they put into it. I had to really re-train my thought life and realize what I was desiring was sinful and not how God wants His daughter to act. Modesty is a very hard thing....just like any other sin we struggle with.Pray~and~Waithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734551015433259935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-80741242536457117942009-01-08T15:28:00.000-05:002009-01-08T15:28:00.000-05:00I know that there was a time that I did not "gaurd...I know that there was a time that I did not "gaurd and keep" and I did it on purpose, with full knowledge that I was getting attention. But as I came back to the Lord and began really living a "right" life, seeking after him, I slowly began to realize that I didn't want to be the cause of someone else stumbling. It's incredibly rare now for me to be found wearing shorts, as I prefer capri's and pants. Just recently I found a few longer shortst that I'm comfortable in and I admit to loving tank tops in the summer.<BR/><BR/>But, on Sunday? At church? I want to be modest and careful about how I dress. Like Friend Chick said, every other day can be a struggle, it should be safe at church.MamaHen Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867805112014340425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-57730839738292873142009-01-08T14:51:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:51:00.000-05:00I think that some people prefer not to think about...I think that some people prefer not to think about it. They prefer not to take responsibility for their choices or actions. <BR/><BR/>But the Bible clearly tells us that it is our responsibility and we are to take it.<BR/><BR/>It is interesting, though, that people have different comfort levels of what they consider modest (like you mentioned earlier about the Amish person and their thoughts).momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-76308811906395847122009-01-08T14:36:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:36:00.000-05:00I also wanted to say...We did up a quick post abou...I also wanted to say...We did up a quick post about your blog series on modesty and your Christa Taylor giveaway on our blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-76212125202047181792009-01-08T14:16:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:16:00.000-05:00Hello! A friend pointed your blog out to me, and I...Hello! A friend pointed your blog out to me, and I love it already...and I've only been reading for 5 minutes so far. :-) <BR/> Modesty is an issue that is so dear to my heart...it is something that is mostly ignored in the church, which is so sad. <BR/> If you ever have a minute, feel free to stop by a blog I'm co-authoring called "Is This Modest?" We look at all the issues of modesty, and enjoy friendly banter over our views on modesty. We would love to have you stop by! We are always looking to "meet" more people who are also passionate about modesty. (www.isthismodest.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-37566932038666602732009-01-08T12:49:00.000-05:002009-01-08T12:49:00.000-05:00I just might have to do a post on modesty, too! Yo...I just might have to do a post on modesty, too! You are inspiring me! : )<BR/><BR/>And I love how you prefaced this whole series with "this is for believers". I try hard not to judge someone for the way they dress or act if they're not saved, because they just don't know!Heathahleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526348513736437292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-57152692973417997922009-01-08T12:13:00.000-05:002009-01-08T12:13:00.000-05:00This series goes hand in hand with what I am readi...This series goes hand in hand with what I am reading about this week {becoming His bride} - it's being amazing to me as I read in the morning, and then check your blog later in the day, how God is speaking to me. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, as always, for sharing your heart!::Traci::https://www.blogger.com/profile/06534637007800864188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-73817590314999880372009-01-08T11:47:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:47:00.000-05:00Good stuff, Sarah. And well-said too. A heart fo...Good stuff, Sarah. And well-said too. A heart for modesty out of a heart of love for the Lord and for men around us. A heart to see them succeed instead of fail- to live a life of courage and fulfilled destiny instead of a life in slavery to sin.<BR/><BR/>This blog really touched my heart!<BR/>Much Love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-11940135182639266572009-01-08T10:16:00.000-05:002009-01-08T10:16:00.000-05:00Lands End has some modest, still pretty stylish cl...Lands End has some modest, still pretty stylish clothes, and there are quite a few things in their "overstocks" section now. Just wanted to pass along a free shipping offer (I think today is the last day): Enter the Promotion code LESPORT and the PIN 00007301 in the space provided.Jamie {See Jamie blog}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18212749055211487304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-86388688266960468712009-01-08T09:13:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:13:00.000-05:00I'm really enjoying this series of posts! Like "Fr...I'm really enjoying this series of posts! Like "FriendChick" said, it's an issue we often skate over. I know some women wear immodest clothes on purpose, but I believe many are just clueless. I have a few dear Christian friends who wear "stylish" clothing that probably is distracting to the men they come in contact with. <BR/><BR/>(And thanks for the link, too ♥)Jamie {See Jamie blog}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18212749055211487304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-36781952274338664872009-01-08T09:05:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:05:00.000-05:00This has been on my heart so strongly, that I brou...This has been on my heart so strongly, that I brought it up at our Women's Ministries meeting last night. The room fell silent, of course, but I feel like we skate over other's dress because that is a personal decision. I mentioned to our committee that our men have enough struggles Monday - Saturday. Church should be their safe haven where they can "get right" with God, confess their sins, and attempt to move away for their temptations. Are they able to do that with temptation staring them right in the face?<BR/><BR/>I addressed this as tactfully as I could. I didn't point fingers or name names. I'm sure I stepped on a few toes, but I hope they know my heart wasn't critical or judgmental.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01304243214078198691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-79526026861896581892009-01-08T08:29:00.000-05:002009-01-08T08:29:00.000-05:00Soo true. I didn't always dress modest. In fact, t...Soo true. I didn't always dress modest. In fact, the process of dressing modest was just that...a process. It came on so slowly that I didn't recognize it until it was on top of me. Until I realized I actually felt uncomfortable wearing a shirt that *might* reveal something if I bent over in it. One summer, I just didn't feel comfortable wearing shorts - at all. That's when I fell in love with capris. I didn't like that when I sat down, my shorts suddenly became shorter, with more potential to reveal something. As my heart grew closer to God, I suddenly started caring about the things He cares about - without even trying. This may not happen for everyone the same way. I didn't make dressing immodestly something I did purposefully...with it in the front of my mind, but rather in the back. Not that I have any excuse, because there is none. I was conscience of it all. <BR/>The point is, as I drew closer to God, the change was automatic. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-46442299513303983152009-01-08T06:42:00.000-05:002009-01-08T06:42:00.000-05:00I can't tell you how much I am enjoying your blog....I can't tell you how much I am enjoying your blog. As I was reading this morning, I kept thinking to myself that these are the truths that I desire to instill in my daughter as she grows up. <BR/>Thank you so much!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595146379776585343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845574752812091685.post-81157031499013351642009-01-08T06:38:00.000-05:002009-01-08T06:38:00.000-05:00Awesome my friend. I wear long shorts most of the ...Awesome my friend. I wear long shorts most of the year because I live in Florida. Being 6 foot tall I know that I am automatically going to show more "leg" then the next gal but I make sure that my shorts are VERY modest in length. I have never been a skirt wearer as I can't stand my legs touching lol. But since my growing in the Lord the things I do wear have changed and are now modest in nature. Living at the beach the swimsuit issue comes up a lot but I have chosen to wear men's swim shorts over a one piece bathing suit which is usually covered by a tank top lol. I'm very busty and a little embarrassed by them sometimes. Okay I"m writing another book.<BR/>Love you sister.<BR/>KimKim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.com