When your old stuff speaks in new ways.
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The old is never really old.
I was rearranging accessories in my living room and picked up this old small box. It’s one of my oldest possessions.
And of course, that led to rearranging a bunch of other things. Right?
(I hope I’m not the only one.)
I decided I had too many items on display, so I decided to put some away.
Guess what?
The items I put away were all new. I love Hobby Lobby, but I find that I am too easily influenced. I would be better off shopping at antique stores because I love “old”.
For me, the saying should read, “Out with the new and in with the old,”, rather than the other way around. There is such history and musings that can be done with the old.
Like:
“How was this box used?”
“What did it once hold?”
“Was it made by a young man for his young woman to hold her trinkets?”
“Was it used by a teacher to hold her pencils?”
I love thinking about those things.
Here are some more pictures of my little box with the even smaller books it holds. Aren’t these little books adorable? I love the adorable.
Just look at all that wonderful fraying.
I mean, we live in an over one-hundred-year-old home. Our cabin is just as old.
The table I’m writing on today is a painted white antique kitchen table I dearly love. It’s on casters and moves too easily, but my husband and I have prepared hundreds of dozens of cookies on this table.
It got me thinking.
Many decorating blogs recommend that you find your decorating style. Frankly, I don’t buy into that philosophy. Your decorating style is whatever you like.
I do believe, though, in the theory that rooms should flow in color scheme, flooring, etc. I love neutrals, but find that at this time of year, I crave color mostly due to long winters.
But I digress.
New doesn’t mean better
Let’s not be so quick to buy new just because it’s new. If we love it, that’s one thing. If it’s just the hottest new thing, then at least get it cheap. Trust me, I have plenty of trendy things as well, like a cotton boll wreath I just picked up on clearance at Hobby Lobby.
Let’s follow that same philosophy in our beliefs as well. Yes, we should grow and evolve, but what has been true from the beginning of time will remain true till the end of time.
Too often, we hear new interpretations of time-held truths. This isn’t bad, of course; it reflects our capacity for critical thinking and the desire to adapt to contemporary contexts. However, we must also remain anchored to those fundamental principles that have guided humanity throughout history.
After all, the more we uncover manuscripts and get better at translating, we should. It’s nothing to fear. After, we wouldn’t have so many different translations if it were anything to fear. Yet, there are still those who adhere to the King James Version, and that’s OK, too.
The Bible and AI
In this age of AI, it’s so important to know God’s word as best you can, as it provides a moral compass and a sense of purpose in an increasingly complex world. And with more and more people reading digital Bibles, it’s even more crucial to check the authenticity of the translation.
This digital era allows for easy access to scripture, but it also comes with the risk of encountering inaccuracies and misrepresentations. We should equip ourselves with the knowledge of the original texts. We need to navigate our faith through the noise of technological advancements.
God hasn’t changed one iota. What God reveals in His word hasn’t changed one iota.
The new is fun and exciting, but the things we love are who we really are.
So, who are you?
God bless, and have a great day.
