March 2011
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“We are renewed after the image of God. . . . Hence, too, we learn, on the one...”
– John Calvin
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Exposing Heart Idolatry
For those of us who think we are pretty good people, I encourage you to take a quick look at the 10 commandments. In fact, just look at the first one. “You shall have no other gods before me.” I guarantee, if you break it down, you fail at this one all the time. There is only one true God, but our heart is prone to worship other things that we make gods. John Calvin said that “the human heart is a...
frogsandfairies asked: Hey Jutty - stumbled upon your blog when exploring this morning, and I'm liking what I read. I am very much in God-driven parenting and looking forward to more posts like the one today.
You have a beautiful family! :)
You have a beautiful family! :)
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The Gospel and Parenting
Abbey and I try to envision the long-term trajectory of every decision we make regarding how we parent. This effects both big things and small things. And, it certainly could effect the typical things that the American parent deems as normal. So, what do I mean by trajectory, and why does it matter?
For example (I’ll touch on a common approach to discipline): what does it instill in your...
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“Power without love is terrifying. Love without power is pitiable. In God we see...”
– Jerry Bridges
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WatchMarko Rossetti’s story. Have you seen this video yet? Even if you have, watch it again. It never gets old seeing Jesus change lives.
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“Man is never sufficiently touched and affected by the awareness of his lowly...”
– John Calvin 