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One of HW’s goals is to challenge each other, taking to heart the verse of “iron sharpening iron”. The beauty of HW is the fact that we all come from different backgrounds and views, yet all hold one thing in common. We love Christ and wish to serve Him in both our writing, and the material that we fill our minds with.
With this in mind, HW is launching a controversial blog post, written by our very own BushMaid and sanctioned by “the powers that be”. The blog post will be dealing with the wildly popular Harry Potter series, addressing the controversy of what the book is purporting, and not the actual book itself.
Because HW recognizes that there are two sides to every coin, we are opening up the floor to anyone who feels the need to write a counter post postulating the opposing view. However, all articles submitted will be subjected to the same criteria and editing that BushMaid's article underwent before posting on the blog.
We would like to ensure that the quality of our blog posts remain intact. Because of this commitment, and the inflammatory subject at hand, we want to ensure that our writers present their views factually. Articles submitted must be articulated clearly, and presented in the same manner as BushMaid’s. All submissions should be prayed over, as this one has been, and should be written with much care and respect towards the opposing position. The Blog reviewers (Philadelphia and I) will have the right to require alteration to any posts, should the subject not fall under the requirements.
It was suggested that we not air this type of blog post on HW; however, we trust that our members will view this article with maturity and an open heart, looking for the Lord’s conviction, and not following their own desires. One of the issues that I personally have with Harry Potter is the fact that Christians become so divisive over this book and turn against one another. We are all praying that our members do not degenerate to this level of ungodly behavior, but state their views and convictions without malice and heated passion.
It should also be noted that BushMaid is not posting this article in an effort to stir her fellow brethren up. It is done out of a concern and conviction that the Lord has given her to share with others. She has said all she means to say on this subject, and desires that others will take her words, search the scriptures, and ask the Lord of leading. Therefore, we ask that our members not try and refute her post in comments on the forum, or the blog. The best way to discuss your ideas, as opposed to heatedly debating, is to write a counter article as stated above. This will allow you to think clearly, and have an outside opinion to help lead the conversation. If the HW leaders feel the need to step in, there is no question that they will.
May your hearts be open and supple, trusting in the Lord to show you His desire for you on this subject.
In Christ,
Airianna Valenshia
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Airianna Valenshia
The Rainbow in the Storm- My Blog
Be careful of your thoughts; guard your mind, for your thoughts become words. Be guarded when you speak, for your words turn into action. Watch what you do, for your actions will become habits. Be wary of your habits, for they become your character. Pray over your character; strive to mold it to the image of Christ, because your character will shape your destiny.
Ideas can germinate from the smallest seeds. Collect those seeds, and let them grow in the back of your mind. You may be surprised by what finally blooms.
When God takes something from your grasp, he's not punishing you. Instead, He’s opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Works in progress:
The Diegosian Mark, 115,600 words (Preparing for Publication)
The Diegosian Rider, 121,400 words (Finished)
The Diegosian Warrior, 15,000 (In Progress)
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