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This is a post that will not make me any friends, and will alienate some of my existing friends, and generally make me look like a complete stick-in-the-mud. Do people still say that? Stick-in-the-mud? How about killjoy/spoilsport/wet-blanket, etc? You get what I mean.
The only reason I'm writing this at all is because I feel compelled to do so. I'm not sure if you ever had this feeling, but sometimes there are words that I need to write, only I don't want to write them. So I push them deep down, underneath all of the other words I actually want to write, and beneath my mental-list of chores and errands, so far down that I think they basically don't exist anymore. But that's never the case. Something always causes them to spring back up, and this will continue happening until I sit down and write the words out. Then I can move on with my life. That's what this is.
"Mommy Porn"
"50 Shades of Grey" is an erotic novel, and "Magic Mike" is a movie about male strippers, and both are very, very popular with women right now. In fact, they're being called "Mommy Porn." (I won't go into more detail, because there is enough about them both on the Internet already.) I can't check Twitter or Facebook without reading another enthusiastic update about both of them. Seems like every woman I know is into one of those works, or both. I am not surprised that both of these works are being celebrated so openly; there are so many equivalent works that are aimed at men that garner major public attention that I'm actually surprised it took women this long to get their own "thing." I am surprised, though, at how completely accepting Christian culture is to both of these works. I've read a few dozen different updates from Christian women regarding "50 Shades" and "Magic Mike," and the verdict? They love them. I mean they really looooove them. They can't stop talking about them.
(Quick, like a bandaid:) This is not okay.
Christian women need to reject both of these works, and instead, use our voices in support of what is good, right and true. It is our responsibility, as daughters of the Heavenly King, to remain set-apart from the poisons of our culture, to rebuke temptation, and to celebrate and honor righteousness.
Some Scriptural Support
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8
If your enemy thinks he can snare you with something as "acceptable" as 50 Shades or Magic Mike, you better believe he will take advantage. Don't let the culture's acceptance and celebration of these works confuse you, or put you off your guard.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-9
(Emphasis my own.) Do not conform to the patterns of this world. In other words, just because everyone else is reading it/watching it, that doesn't make it acceptable.
"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" Matthew 6:22-23
Is what you're putting in front of your eyes healthy? Is what you're putting into your imagination healthy?
Put Yourself in His Shoes
To gain another perspective, imagine your husband (or father/brother/church leader) going around bragging about how much he loved reading last month's Playboy magazine, or rallying all of his guy friends to go see "Magic Meghan" for the third time. If our husbands were drooling over a movie about female strippers, we would be livid. It wouldn't be tolerated. Church leaders would be publicly denouncing men's sudden acceptance of pornography and erotic films. (Why aren't church leaders publicly denouncing 50 Shades or Magic Mike, by the way?)
Make Good Decisions
If you're a Christian woman, and you're reading this, know that I am not judging you. (I own 50 Shades myself. I bought it before I knew what it was, on the recommendation of a friend, and after reading some pages and discovering that it's pornography, I cast it aside.) We all have poor judgement sometimes, and leave ourselves open to temptation. But we can also use our agency to make good decisions. Like throwing 50 Shades away (don't re-gift it!), and not going to see Magic Mike. (Or if you've already seen it, stop encouraging all of your friends to go see it.)
Rather than causing each other to stumble by putting our sisters in the path of temptation, what if we decided to use our voices to celebrate our marriages? Or the marriages of your friends and family? What if we championed healthy relationships?
Taking Things Up a Notch
(This next paragraph talks about sex a little bit, so stop reading if you don't want to read about sex.)
What if we invested our time and energy into spicing things up in our bedrooms? Rather than spending $12 on that movie, or the book, why not save the money, and instead, wear something sexy to bed, just because? And what if all the time that you would have spent reading 50 Shades, you instead spent making love to your husband? (Though probably not all in one day…unless you're, like, training for a marathon.) We can definitely kick things up a notch without resorting to reading pornography, or lusting after celebrity-strippers.
Non-Christian Perspective
It is not okay to sexually objectify people. Just because evidently this summer we're all about objectifying men, that doesn't make it okay. It's not like there's a scale, and all these years, it's been heavy on the objectification-of-women side, and we need to balance it out by objectifying men now. It doesn't work that way. The only way we "balance the scale" is by quitting objectifying anyone, and leaving the scale empty. Oh, and that saying "you are what you eat?" I'd say the same thing goes for media: you are what you consume. Pornography is unhealthy. There, I said it.
Do I win some kind of prize for being the least popular person on the Internet for this? Like I've said: I did not want to write this. Please be nice to me in the comments, because if you know me at all, you know that this is totally out of character for me. I don't preach at people…well, ever. I'm just glad these words are out so I can finally write the things I want to write.
xoxo, mj
[Edited to add a link to a follow-up post I've written]
If your faith is tied up in people-pleasing, and following rules in order to be accepted by people, your faith is in trouble. I used to resent Christians, because I didn't feel like I needed to live a certain way in order for God to love me. And that's the truth. God loves you, no matter what. But here's the thing: if you believe that God, your Father, loves you, and only wants the best for you, it follows that you would, out of respect and love for Him, do your best to live in a way that honors Him, and brings glory to his name. It is IMPOSSIBLE to be happy living that life if you are looking to others for validation. So many of us have tried doing just that, and failed miserably.
[Edited to add additional links on the subject, if you'd like to read more]
A Nun Reviews "Magic Mike" – From Sister Helena Burns (If you only read one additional post on the subject, make it this one. Sister Helena NAILS IT.
Why is a nun always* talking about sin? Because sin is real. And it's bad. And it hurts us. And it's mean. As "Sister" from Late Nite Catechism sez: "Sometimes we feel guilty because we are." Guilt is good! It's an indicator that something is wrong! And then we can do something about it! Yay, guilt! Just like we get aches and pain as symptoms that something is wrong in our bodies. But of course we need a healthy conscience, not a lax or scrupulous one. That's why we need "formation of conscience."
I'm Not Reading Fifty Shades of Grey – From Dannah Gresh at purefreedom.org
Over time your body becomes conditioned to self-stimulation and gratification. It's not just a preference. It's physiological. The lust cuts a literal pathway in your brain tissue that's kinda like a rut. A rut you better be prepared to get stuck in. While at first a little bit of erotica might give you a taste for your spouse, overtime that rut reminds you how great you are at self-stimulation and how powerful your imagination can be.
Fifty Shades of Great Sex With Your Husband – From intimacyinmarriage.com
The landscape is cluttered with shiny things masquerading as pathways to authentic intimacy, and I'm fairly certain that Fifty Shades of Grey is merely finding its place in the mix.
Escape into Grey – from the-generous-wife.com
The problem is that reading erotic novels is like eating Twinkies to stop your hunger. It's sweet. It's gives you a sugar high. It makes good food taste bland. It doesn't give your body the nutrition it needs and all you do is crave more sugar, more Twinkies.
The Fifty Shades of Magic Mike – from Fatherhood and Other Unknowns
I will be the first person to tell you that we, as men, are called to a much higher standard and have to do our best to protect our ears, our eyes, and our mind from the gutters of junk that surround us on a daily basis and we also have a responsibility to, by doing that, protect the hearts and image of the women in our lives.
Shades of Grey: Media Choices and Marriage – from Mulberry & Magnolia
Praise God (for own my broken self and for every other broken person out there) that GRACE ABOUNDS and repentance is just a prayer away. Let's all aim to be quicker to recognize danger zones and flee from them, and let's turn to God and do our best to filter all of our decisions through His Word. Will we do it perfectly? Heck, no! But, I think if we ask, the Holy Spirit will file the junk far away before we come close to damaging our hearts or our husbands.
Related articles
- Stop Grey From Becoming The New Black And White (theromanticvineyard.com)


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Thursday, March 03, 2011
I'd like you meet someone...Sadly, not a puppy.
I left off here, after the festival Inspector Climate and I took the train to the nearest nursery to talk about getting a lemon tree. Inspector Climate wanted a Eureka Dwarf lemon because it is a more pure variety of lemon with thicker skin for zesting (ok to be fair, he probably didn't care about the zesting function of the lemon tree - he just liked that it was a purer form of lemon). And we needed a dwarf variety because we are going to keep it in a pot. The nursery we went to didn't have one so we had to wait until last weekend to meet our lovely new friend.
I know what you're thinking...a LEMON tree is how you're starting your path down urban gardening (actually, I have no idea what you're thinking, but I'd love for you to share). It seems like it would be much more useful to be growing some varieties of lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, pumpkin! And all that is very true. But Inspector Climate and I don't live together (yet), and growing a garden with herbs and pumpkins and other delicious things takes time and lots of attention. I am embarrassed to admit how much time I've spent on line looking at how to properly care for our new lemon tree, researching the pros and cons of different varieties, and looking into what is the best kind of pot for our tree.
But the real truth is that lemon trees make me EXORBITANTLY happy. I did a little happy dance all the way to the nursery and I sing a little song that goes like this: LEMON TREE-eeeeeee. And seeing its one little lemon fills my heart.
Is it the only step we will take? Of course not. This week I went to the markets and bought organic produce for my salads. I am constantly thinking of how to incorporate little potted plants into my life that won't take up too much space and will provide us with nutritious delicious food. As winter approaches, we will need to think about winter crops like winter pumpkin and broccoli for Inspector Climate's sister's planter.
But most of all, I like that this baby lemon tree is ours. His and mine. And that is what food should be about: building community, sharing ideas, trading produce, and cooking delicious meals that we share together. And when our lemon is ready, I can't wait to share with you what we are going to do with it!
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So cute!! But how the heck does that skinny vine support that heavy-looking lemon?ReplyDelete
I was going to make a joke about how easy it will be for you to make lemonade when life hands you lemons, but I think I'll refrain. LOL
About lemons Charlie Sheen sez;ReplyDelete
We need their wisdom and their bitchin'-ness.
Lemon trees are SWEET!ReplyDelete
Good for you - gardening is excellent for mental health ...which is why I have been spending a lot of time in our garden recentlyReplyDelete
love the little lemon tree! I think you have developed an emotional attachment to it though and will not be able to bring yourself to eat it...ReplyDelete
I walk past a beautiful garden store every day and I love looking at the flowers and potted plants and fruit trees and imaging them on my balcony. I'd love to have a big yard one day to grow all kinds of things!
That's awesome! I love your lemon tree!ReplyDelete
OH can you post pictures every few days of the lemon? I cannot imagine what happens when it gets heavy?ReplyDelete
I am stupid about gardening anyway.
How many more lemons will grow on it?
school me up sister
that is all
I LOVE the fact that you have a lemon tree! :)ReplyDelete
Yay that's awesome! I want a lemon tree!ReplyDelete
Aw! *waves hello to lemon tree*. I think this is a great step!ReplyDelete
I use to raid my in-laws lemon tree in Florida until hurricane Wilma took it away.ReplyDelete
Beautiful little lemon! Sing and dance all you need to, your doing the right thing!
..verrry pretteh and the lemon flower is sweet ...
Myself, I'm trying not to buy a little blueberry bush since I have no home for it. But I probably will anyway.
congratulations!! we have a lemon tree outside our door. i absolutely love it because it's so beautiful (bright yellow and green with pretty white flowers), and it brings dozens of hummingbirds to our yard when it's in bloom. however, i must say, we have way more lemons than we know what to do with. i guess it's time to make some lemonade!ReplyDelete
But most of all, I like that this baby lemon tree is ours. His and mine. And that is what food should be about: building community, sharing ideas, trading produce, and cooking delicious meals that we share together.ReplyDelete
This is a lovely sentiment. I am quite jealous. All lemons in New England come from somewhere else, as you know!
I look forward to the day when you and IC share a garden and you can photograph it and write about it and dream up recipes for it!
I want to plant trees...lemon trees and apple trees, but I will kill them, like I do every other plant I attempt to bring to life.ReplyDelete
Oneika - I have no idea. But it's holding it up fine!! And I loved the cheesy joke.ReplyDelete
Twisted Susan - So true Charlie.
The Zadge - I know! So excited.
Selina - It really is, I wish Inspector Climate's patio wasn't right next a really busy road, it's not particularly relaxing out there.
Crystal - You should start with some herbs or something on your balcony! I've grown attached the tree, the lemon will be eaten.
Crazy Shenanigans - Thank you!
PBJDreamer - I can definitely post pictures of it weekly, but the lemon won't get any heavier, it will just turn yellow now.
Emily Jane - Aw, thanks!
Krysten - Aw, get one! you can keep them in the pot and inside your house in winter.
Teacher Girl - Thanks!!!
le chef - I wish I had a lemon tree to raid, this little guy is kind of an investment, he won't be producing lots of lemons for a few years!
Kimbirdy - I dream of the day we have too many lemons! i'd recommend freezing a lemon cordial type thing so you can have lemonade all year round!
Susan - I look forward to that day too. My mom has a lemon tree that we keep inside in winter - it produces about 2-3 lemons a year!
Day 2 Day Living - i am little worried about killing this lemon tree, but I think it'll be ok! fingers crossed.
Connie - Thanks!
Love it! The tree, the light, the feeling of growth and spring...ReplyDelete
Can you tell I'm in MN, still under 4 foot of snow ;)
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Haha this is awesome. I know how great it can be to care for a plant! Last summer I raised a tropical plant and I felt like I had a child to care for!ReplyDelete
My neighborhood has a community garden (you just stake out some rows and plant your own) and a few small fruit tree orchards.ReplyDelete
No fruit on those trees yet, but hubby and I also planted a plum tree (bought during the orchard fund raiser) and we had plums the second year!
Lemon trees are awesome, and a great way to start growing food! Our lemon tree came with the house, it must be getting on for 30 or 40 years old (do they live that long? I suppose so) and it's huge. It fruits and flowers at the same time, so we have lemons most of the year, and I get quite miffed if there are none ripe when I want one! A lemon tree is one of my favourite things to give as a house-warming present. Well done, and enjoy!ReplyDelete
(And thanks for stopping by my blog, too!)
Kimberly - Thanks for stopping by! I'd love a little snow in my life!ReplyDelete
Eric - It does feel good...I've had many plant in my life, but this is the first one I've ever shared with someone!
Kate - Wow...I long for a lemon tree like that, I'm just happy with this little lemon..
I've always wanted a Meyer lemon tree! :)ReplyDelete
I love your little lemon tree. May it flourish and bring you many years of beautiful fruits!ReplyDelete
awwww look at the cute baby lemon!!!! I love gardening so so much! I have had potted plants in my rental homes (I move a TON!) for the past three years and I have so much fun naming them and watching them grow... ok ok and eating the yummy veggies off of them too!ReplyDelete
congrats on your little baby!
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
Lorraine - I kind of wanted a Meyer Lemon too. But Inspector Climate really wanted a Eureka.ReplyDelete
Tatty Tiara - thank you! I hope it does too!
Jennifer - Good for you! I've been considering naming the lemon tree. but I always just end up singing LEMON TREEeeee! to it.


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What Are Knee Problems?
Fast Facts: An Easy-to-Read Series of Publications for the Public What Do the Knees Do?
The knees provide stable support for the body. They also allow the legs to bend and straighten. Both flexibility and stability are needed to stand, walk, run, crouch, jump, and turn. Other parts of the body help the knees do their job. These are:
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Men, women, and children can have knee problems. They occur in people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
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Exercises to strengthen muscles Electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles Surgery for severe injuries.
Lateral View of the Knee
Ligament Injuries
Two commonly injured ligaments in the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). An injury to these ligaments is sometimes called a "sprain." The ACL is most often stretched or torn (or both) by a sudden twisting motion. The PCL is usually injured by a direct impact, such as in an automobile accident or football tackle.
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The medial and lateral collateral ligaments are usually injured by a blow to the outer side of the knee. This can stretch and tear a ligament. These blows frequently occur in sports such as football or hockey. Ligament injuries are treated with:
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Ice packs (right after the injury) to reduce swelling Exercises to strengthen muscles A brace Surgery (for more severe injuries).
Tendon Injuries and Disorders
The three main types of tendon injuries and disorders are:
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Tendinitis and ruptured tendons Osgood-Schlatter disease Iliotibial band syndrome
Tendon injuries range from tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon) to a ruptured (torn) tendon. Torn tendons most often occur from:
Overusing a tendon (particularly in some sports). The tendon stretches like a worn-out rubber band and becomes inflamed. Trying to break a fall. If thigh muscles contract, the tendon can tear. This is most likely to happen in older people with weak tendons.
One type of tendinitis of the knee is called jumper's knee. In sports that require jumping, such as basketball, the tendon can become inflamed or can tear. Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused by stress or tension on part of the growth area of the upper shin bone. It causes swelling in the knee and upper part of the shin bone. It can happen if a person's tendon tears away from the bone, taking a piece of bone with it. Young people who run and jump while playing sports can have this type of injury. Iliotibial band syndrome occurs when a tendon rubs over the outer bone of the knee causing swelling. It happens if the knee is overused for a long time. This sometimes occurs in sports training. Treatment for tendon injuries and disorders includes:
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Rest Ice Elevation Medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve pain and reduce swelling Limiting sports activity Exercise for stretching and strengthening
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A cast, if there is a partial tear Surgery for complete tears or very severe injuries.
Other Knee Injuries
Osteochondritis dissecans (OS-tee-oh-kon-DRI-tis DIS-secans) occurs when not enough blood goes to part of the bone under a joint surface. The bone and cartilage gradually loosen and cause pain. Some cartilage may break off and cause sharp pain, weakness, and locking of the joint. A person with this condition may develop osteoarthritis. Surgery is the main treatment.
If cartilage fragments have not broken loose, a surgeon may pin or screw them in place. This can stimulate new blood flow to the cartilage. If fragments are loose, the surgeon may scrape the cavity to reach fresh bone and add a bone graft to fix the fragments in position. Research is being done to investigate cartilage and tissue transplants.
Plica (PLI-kah) syndrome occurs when bands of tissue in the knee called plicae swell from overuse or injury. Treatments for this syndrome are:
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Medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce swelling Rest Ice Elastic bandage on the knee Exercises to strengthen muscles Cortisone injection into the plicae Surgery to remove the plicae if the first treatments do not fix the problem.
What Kinds of Doctors Treat Knee Problems?
Injuries and diseases of the knees are usually treated by an orthopaedist (a doctor who treats problems with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles).
How Can People Prevent Knee Problems?
Some knee problems (such as those resulting from an accident) can't be prevented. But many knee problems can be prevented by doing the following:
Warm up before playing sports. Walking and stretching are good warm-up exercises. Stretching the muscles in the front and the back of the thighs is a good way to warm up the knees. Make the leg muscles strong by doing certain exercises (for example, walking up stairs, riding a stationary bicycle, or working out with weights). Avoid sudden changes in the intensity of exercise. Increase the force or duration of activity slowly.
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Wear shoes that fit and are in good condition. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight puts pressure on the knees.
What Types of Exercise Are Best for Someone With Knee Problems?
Three types of exercise are best for people with arthritis:
Range-of-motion exercises. These exercises help maintain or increase flexibility. They also help relieve stiffness in the knee. Strengthening exercises. These exercises help maintain or increase muscle strength. Strong muscles help support and protect joints with arthritis. Aerobic or endurance exercises. These exercises improve heart function and blood circulation. They also help control weight. Some studies show that aerobic exercise can reduce swelling in some joints.
For More Information About Knee Problems and Other Related Conditions:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearinghouse National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 208923675 Phone: 3014954484 Toll free: 87722NIAMS (2264267) TTY: 3015652966 Fax: 3017186366 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.niams.nih.gov
The information in this fact sheet was summarized in easy-to-read format from information in a more detailed NIAMS publication. To order the Knee Problems Q&A full-text version, please contact NIAMS using the contact information above. To view the complete text or to order online, visit www.niams.nih.gov.
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