July 29, 2007
Patriarchs, Feminists, Complementarians, Oh My!
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July 28, 2007
"Her" Church?
As Jennie and I finish the last chapters of our book, Passionate Housewives Desperate for God, we are more convinced than ever before that it truly is not about us; it is all about God. When we try to focus on our own needs and wants, we consequently take our focus off of Him – the One who promised to supply all of our needs when we turn to Him and His ways. (Phil. 4:19)
I was grieved beyond words …
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July 23, 2007
Seasons of the Family
I wrote this article almost five years ago, when I was expecting Emma Katherine. As I am getting ready to enter a new “season of the family” as a grandmother, this article came to mind. I pray it is encouraging to you today as you relish your own season of life, remembering how precious each moment is.
…But we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation …
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July 20, 2007
Whitewashed Feminism
There is a sly movement afoot and it’s very dangerous and enticing. It could be called Christian feminism, except that I don’t think it’s possible for feminism to be labeled Christian. Perhaps we should call it whitewashed feminism, because though it’s seemingly softened for the Christian pallet, it’s still feminism.
It’s enticing because it feeds on a woman’s desire to be in control – and it’s sly because it claims to be based on Christianity. The current buzz words …
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July 12, 2007
"Just" a Housewife?
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A lady commented on my blog that she didn’t like the word “housewife” because we are not married to our houses. She is right, we are not married to our houses and I actually bring that up in the first chapter of our book. However, we do not use the term “husbandwife” either, though we are in fact married to our husbands. The word …
July 10, 2007
Passionate Housewives Desperate for God!
With all the excitement of Christa’s and Daniel’s news (and their visit here in Illinois) I almost forgot to share about our trip to Alabama and update you on our new book, Passionate Housewives, Desperate for God!
Jennie Chancey and I began this book two and a half years ago! Aside from Jennie giving birth to twins, my giving birth to William, the beginning and ending …
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July 6, 2007
We’re Grandparents!
Wow! Can you believe it? James and I are grandparents. Yes, you heard right – Daniel and Christa are expecting their first little blessing in the spring of next year. We have a house full of aunts and uncles and us two old people.
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