We have distorted the meanings of “submit” and “respect” by only focusing on the passages that speak to wives. Many passages speaking to “submission” or “respect” also speak to men and husbands.
Critical Race Theory is the big boogey man in Christian circles today, but many facets tend to get missed in conversations about it.
When Paul tells couples to give their spouses their sexual rights in 1 Corinthians 7 he is not talking about enduring abusive behavior.
Peter’s instructions in 1Pet. 3 are not about how to handle abusive situations, but about a compelling vision for staying faithful to Jesus in anti-Jesus contexts.
In this review of Rich Villodas’ book, The Deeply Formed Life, I give a rundown and some pros and cons of the book, and share how I am personally applying what I learned from it.
We have not simply lost an array of mixed perspectives; we have lost any distinction between the evangelical Christian faith and Republican politics.
Invariably someone asks me, “Is mixed swimming among youth okay?” Here are a few thoughts along with a discussion on the nature of sexual arousal.
I give a rundown of each chapter and the main thrust of the book, then respond to (1) why I think everyone should read the book, and (2) where I differ (slightly) from Tisby in a way forward.
Ever since I used the hashtag #blacklivesmatter a couple of months ago on Facebook, people have believed I support the controversial Black Lives Matter movement. I do not “support” the movement. I critically engage it because I affirm the sentiment that black lives indeed matter.
God doesn’t ask you to overcome sin; he asks you to trust his grace. And as you trust his grace, you overcome the evil one (1Jn. 2:13).
Someone recently submitted the question: “What is your view on child training?” Here’s my response…
How can Anabaptists spread the gospel of Christ without making others think they need to become like us? Should their new disciples become Anabaptist? What’s the balance? Is what we do really important?
Author Asher Witmer knows what it’s like to want freedom from sexual sin only to continually fail. We’re often told we need more personal discipline, that we need to think godly things instead of fleshly things.
What if I told you that discipline won’t solve your problem with lust?
Our male sexuality is given by God for advancing beauty and goodness. But somewhere along the line it becomes something that causes devastation and guilt. The good news is we don’t have to live with guilt. In Live Free, Asher Witmer shows us how we can find freedom from sexual sin, live with nothing to hide, and be able to fight for others.
