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"Helpmeet" is not a real word. Please do not embarrass yourself by saying it.
The KJV says in Genesis 2, "[God] will make a help meet for him," as in a helper fit, or suitable for him.
I cringe so freaking hard every time I hear someone say "helpmeet" trying to flex their vocabulary but actually revealing their unfortunate sub-130 IQ.
The KJV says in Genesis 2, "[God] will make a help meet for him," as in a helper fit, or suitable for him.
I cringe so freaking hard every time I hear someone say "helpmeet" trying to flex their vocabulary but actually revealing their unfortunate sub-130 IQ.
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The "Founding Fathers" were all White Christian Nationalists. Sure, maybe they read a little too much Montesquieu or weren't adequately devout, but there's no doubt what they thought "our posterity" meant.
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Secular dating culture posits that attraction must precede love, and that commitment is optional. Christian dating culture posits that commitment must precede love, and attraction is optional.
The Biblical model, however, is neither. Attraction precedes commitment, and love is mandatory. Attraction is also overrated by the secular culture; healthy adults of the opposite sex will have basic attraction. Similarly, commitment is overrated by the Christian culture; men will not simply fork over commitment if they aren't guaranteed love and respect in return.
What secular culture gets right is that romance cannot function without attraction. What Christian culture gets right is that the man must make the first move (and men are the gatekeepers of commitment in the same way women gatekeep sex).
The secular culture demands nothing of men, which leaves women unsatisfied; the Christian culture demands nothing of women, which leaves men unsatisfied. Obviously lopsided transactions like this are doomed to fail.
The Biblical model, however, is neither. Attraction precedes commitment, and love is mandatory. Attraction is also overrated by the secular culture; healthy adults of the opposite sex will have basic attraction. Similarly, commitment is overrated by the Christian culture; men will not simply fork over commitment if they aren't guaranteed love and respect in return.
What secular culture gets right is that romance cannot function without attraction. What Christian culture gets right is that the man must make the first move (and men are the gatekeepers of commitment in the same way women gatekeep sex).
The secular culture demands nothing of men, which leaves women unsatisfied; the Christian culture demands nothing of women, which leaves men unsatisfied. Obviously lopsided transactions like this are doomed to fail.
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A blessed Transfiguration Sunday to all. May we be transfigured in His likeness from glory to glory. Though I know it is not relevant in terms of narrative, I think Wagner's Verwanglungsmusik (transformation music) scene from Parsifal fits the scene nicely.
The words of Wagner, "You see my son, here time becomes space," while meant for a totally different context, capture the reality: The law and the prophets of the old age pay homage to Jesus, and the age which is passing away manifests in space on Mount Tabor.
The artistry of Raphael in this painting, his final work, also depicts the awe and wonder of the infinite God breaking into the darkness of our time and space -- here God's eternal Logos redeems our time and space.
The words of Wagner, "You see my son, here time becomes space," while meant for a totally different context, capture the reality: The law and the prophets of the old age pay homage to Jesus, and the age which is passing away manifests in space on Mount Tabor.
The artistry of Raphael in this painting, his final work, also depicts the awe and wonder of the infinite God breaking into the darkness of our time and space -- here God's eternal Logos redeems our time and space.
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Open borders are a revolt against natural law. There are plenty of good theonomic arguments against immigration, but if St. Paul were alive today, I believe his opening statement would be, "Does not nature itself teach you that open borders are shameful?"
Just as the "gospel centeredness" idea wounded the church's ability to speak to culture, so the law centeredness of theonomy has (to a degree) harmed our ability to speak in terms of natural law.
In reality, we need both. Law AND gospel, natural AND noscriptural law.
Just as the "gospel centeredness" idea wounded the church's ability to speak to culture, so the law centeredness of theonomy has (to a degree) harmed our ability to speak in terms of natural law.
In reality, we need both. Law AND gospel, natural AND noscriptural law.
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To all blackpillers, panicans, and accelerationists:
What is your plan? I get it; you think the politics is ineffective and Trump has BeTrAyEd us. You poor muffin.
Ok, well what's your alternative?
I don't think political victory is inevitable or even likely. But I do think it's possible. Slim odds, but I'd give us a fighting chance. I think the odds of surviving a collapse as an intact society on the other side are even slimmer.
What is your plan? I get it; you think the politics is ineffective and Trump has BeTrAyEd us. You poor muffin.
Ok, well what's your alternative?
I don't think political victory is inevitable or even likely. But I do think it's possible. Slim odds, but I'd give us a fighting chance. I think the odds of surviving a collapse as an intact society on the other side are even slimmer.
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The Very Lutheran Project
Just a hunch, but if you hit 40 and feel like your best days are behind you then you probably aren't living right. Get to Church, eat right, exercise, go do stuff, meet people, keep at it. I know 60 year olds that are having the time of their lives right…
As you age, this is when your life investments should ideally be starting to mature. Your kids are entering adulthood, and get to watch them be competent and faithful. You should be consistently progressing your career and skills. You'll be getting grandchildren! And you'll have the chance to bless the next generation and your church with your accumulated wisdom and wealth.
There is a distinct reason the Bible says to stand up before the hoary head.
There is a distinct reason the Bible says to stand up before the hoary head.
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Penetcost Poast 2: Reversal of Babel? It's common to hear that Pentecost was a reversal of Babel -- instead of God dispersing the nations and confusing their language, He brought them together and they all heard God's word together. However, the better…
An addendum to this I recently realized. At Pentecost, the pilgrims in Jerusalem...
"were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language..."
God's redemption of Babel PRESERVED the uniqueness and distinctions of the tongues and nations. God did not bring them back into speaking one tongue. This shows us that distinct nations and tongues are part of God's creational plan, and we see here that the grace of Pentecost restored, not destroyed, nature.
"were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language..."
God's redemption of Babel PRESERVED the uniqueness and distinctions of the tongues and nations. God did not bring them back into speaking one tongue. This shows us that distinct nations and tongues are part of God's creational plan, and we see here that the grace of Pentecost restored, not destroyed, nature.
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Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests For Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver's Licenses
FL just did this at the state level for all driver's licenses.
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Disclose.tv
JUST IN - U.S. Secret Service confirm that a white male, "carrying a gas can and a shot gun," was shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago at around 1:30am after breaching the secure perimeter. Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/os48td85qv/ @disclosetv
Not sure why this isn't getting more coverage and attention. Third known attempt on Trump's life.
A good reminder to keep praying for the administration.
A good reminder to keep praying for the administration.
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Marijuana use is skyrocketing in the U.S. It is more important than ever now for the church to reiterate the sinfulness and harm of marijuana, especially given the now very well proven links to psychotic episodes.
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The recent Tucker interviews with Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, and Doug Wilson show that the pro-Israel side is completely incapable of winning a debate.
Even though his arguments are frankly lackluster, it is obvious to any observer that the pro-Isael side is bankrupt.
Where do we go from here? First, press the advantage. Second, use the victory to refocus on replacement, which is the primary issue. And third, pray for our own souls that we will never be so blinded, blackmailed, or bribed as these men are.
Even though his arguments are frankly lackluster, it is obvious to any observer that the pro-Isael side is bankrupt.
Where do we go from here? First, press the advantage. Second, use the victory to refocus on replacement, which is the primary issue. And third, pray for our own souls that we will never be so blinded, blackmailed, or bribed as these men are.
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Fertility and Family Labor Supply https://www.chicagofed.org/publications/working-papers/2025/2025-26 https://x.com/MoreBirths/status/2026093209172992040 ----------------------------------------------- #fertility
If someone is lamenting falling fertility rates and they are unwilling to address this very obvious and well documented fact, they are not serious about solving the fertility crisis.
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Interracial or interethnic marriage falls into the same biblical category as divorce and polygamy. As in:
They are contrary to God's natural design, nearly always result in disaster, and are things that God hates. But because of the hardness of our hearts, they are permitted under tightly limited circumstances.
They are contrary to God's natural design, nearly always result in disaster, and are things that God hates. But because of the hardness of our hearts, they are permitted under tightly limited circumstances.
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