Tag Archives: Desiring God

Learning from Women Is Too Hard for Some Men

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Tim

“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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My Wife Has a Savior and I’m not Him

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Tim

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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Your Works Are Not Your Holiness – a response to John Piper’s problems with faith

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Tim

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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My Egalitarian Marriage to a Stay at Home Mom

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Tim

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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The Top 9 Attributes Every Woman Needs to Become a Godly Man

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Tim

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 →

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John Piper’s “Proud Canvas” – a misunderstanding of the artistry of God

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tim

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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Idolizing the Virginity Fetish: correcting a mega-pastor’s bad advice

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Tim

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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On the Denseness of Men

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Tim

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 →

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