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Learning from Women Is Too Hard for Some Men
“I learned a ton recently about the Book of Hebrews.” “How’s that?” “It was a short seminar offered at church. The local seminary sends professors over for these a few times a year.” “Are the professors good?” “Great teachers. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, John Piper, Seminary, women and men, women teaching men
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My Wife Has a Savior and I’m not Him
In the recent Desiring God article Husbands, Get Her Ready for Jesus, a pastor writes: It’s crystal clear: God calls husbands to be instruments of his sanctifying work in the lives of our wives. “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, Ephesians 5, Jesus, Priesthood of Believers, royal priesthood, savior, wives and husbands, women and men
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Your Works Are Not Your Holiness – a response to John Piper’s problems with faith
The problem with John Piper not leaving well enough alone In an article published last month, John Piper states: The only kind of faith that counts for justification is the kind that produces love — the kind that bears the … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, faith and works, fruit of the Spirit, heavenly Father, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John Piper, justification, sanctification
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My Egalitarian Marriage to a Stay at Home Mom
My wife is a school teacher, and she is extremely talented. Yet when our son was born 27 years ago she left the classroom to stay at home. Our income took a 40% hit and we tightened out belts. Our … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrien Segal, complementarianism, Desiring God, egalitarian marriage, SAHM, Stay at Home Moms, working mothers
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The Top 9 Attributes Every Woman Needs to Become a Godly Man
Vince Miller, founder of Resolute (a men’s leadership and discipleship ministry), recently wrote an article for Desiring God entitled Nine Attributes of a Real Man. He listed nine attributes that I agree would be good for every person. His mistake … Continue reading
John Piper’s “Proud Canvas” – a misunderstanding of the artistry of God
Your life in Christ is not a life of rags that God uses to get some dirty work done, and then later he’ll clean you up a bit. No, your life in Christ is as a new creation made perfect … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, God's masterpiece, Holy Spirit, humility, Jesus, John Piper, Pride
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Idolizing the Virginity Fetish: correcting a mega-pastor’s bad advice
Fetish: any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect or devotion. (Dictionary.com.) *** In Walking the Wedding Aisle Without Your Virginity, Desiring God Ministries posts a response to a question from a young man who asks about not being a virgin … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, forgiveness, John Piper, marriage, resurrection, virginity
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On the Denseness of Men
Tennis Twirl Eugenie Bouchard won her match at the Australian Open last week and, as most winning tennis players do, gave an on-court interview. That’s when things took an odd turn: After winning a second round match at the Australian … Continue reading
