Mattei Gerend: 2009

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Daddy saw this letter to Dr. Laura from an adoring fan, and wanted me to share it with you.

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination... End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is, my neighbours. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath.Exodus 35:2. Clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle- room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16.Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

More Pics

Sassy Girl!

Yum Yum Ap-pah!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I Love Horsies

WEEEEE!!!

Ho Ho Ho

Madison says "Ho Ho Ho Let's go see Mickey Santa!!"

Random December Pics

Christmas Time Again!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

It's Raining!

Daddy opened the door. I pulled up a chair to watch the rain pour down, all on my own!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Ho Ho Ho!!!

Click for more pictures from The Grove in Los Angeles!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Howdy Pahdner!!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Fork Time!!!

I'm a big girl now. Eating spaghetti with my fork.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Josie's Here!!!

My new cousin Josie Turner born at 6:59pm 10/2/2009. She weighs 7.68 lbs and is 20 inches long. Auntie heather is doing good, Uncle Eric is proud and my cousin (Josie's Big Brother) Espen is waiting to meet her.