Comments on: Is Tim Tebow a Chauvinist?

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:55:45 +0000

This was giggle-worthy and profound at the same time!
I love how you are respectful, kind and truthful.

What I don’t like, and what disturbs me, are Christians in a public forum needing to “name call” unbelievers. Way to go in showing your respect for those who are made in His image.

And the need to tear down Feminism. Which, I’d like to remind everyone, is why your daughters and wives can now be who God wants them to be - secretaries, teachers or nurses, and also athletes, doctors, architects, chefs.

By: Tammy Smith

Tammy Smith — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:08:24 +0000

Maybe this a good reminder to all of us to think twice when using Christianese with those who aren’t familiar with it. Until just a couple of years ago, when I joined an evangelical church, I was not familar with phrases such as “hedge of protection” and “traveling mercies.” I had a vague idea what “anointed” meant, but I still wasn’t sure. Friends who attended a full-gospel church were shocked when I asked them to explain these things to me; they assumed I knew what they were talking about. I grew up in a church, but these phrases weren’t part of the conversation there. Tim Tebow’s interview was with Vogue, and that interview was picked up by Jezebel, neither of which caters to an evangelical audience. A few years ago I too probably would have done a double take when I saw “a servant’s heart,” but not out of any sort of malice.

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By: Jody Gates

Jody Gates — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:01:57 +0000

Thank you for this post. He is modeling for us all what we should be looking for in a spouse, which I already have. I am reminded of Proverbs 1:7 and 31:30.

By: david bartosik

david bartosik — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:19:33 +0000

Feels like its just a commentary on how the world views marriage compared to a biblical view and how do you impose a view on the world that has no desire to pursue a relationship with Christ or follow his commands or the institutions that he has established as a rubric for life?

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Linkage -Saturday, September 29, 2012 | Ruminations on Life — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:29:29 +0000

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Friday’s 5 to Live By | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:02:08 +0000

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By: hymnia

hymnia — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:49:03 +0000

Check out the comments to the Jezebel article. Even if the author/editors don’t get it, it looks like the majority of the commenters do–including many who say up front that they are godless and/or don’t like Tim Tebow. I was encouraged to see so many defending Tebow’s comment. Of course it is expected that outsiders will misunderstand Christianity–but it’s good to see it doesn’t *always* turn out that way.

By: pctvguy

pctvguy — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:24:58 +0000

The guy is a class act!!

By: BCody

BCody — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:12:59 +0000

@Michelle, Excellent point…It is interesting that feminism would not mind Tebow serving his wife, however, they loathe the idea that his wife would ever serve him.

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Blechdach — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:37:05 +0000

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By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:36:32 +0000

What “they” (the culture) don’t get is that biblical servanthood is not externally imposed. It is selfless submission — willful, intentional service from the heart of the servant.

By: donsands

donsands — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 03:48:35 +0000

“Who is greater,” Jesus asked, “The one who reclines at table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves” (Lk. 22:27).

Our Lord says it like no other. Awesome words to us sinners.

have a great Lord’s day! rejoice and be glad in Jesus our Savior and Friend!

By: Tiffani Schmitz

Tiffani Schmitz — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:18:34 +0000

Right on.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:06:32 +0000

Thank you for this thoughtful explanation. Too bad the editors of Jezebel et al chose to take issue with the phrase without so much as doing a quick Google search to educate themselves. It’s easier to criticize, I suppose, albeit not very attractive in this particular instance.

By: M Kent Travis

M Kent Travis — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:47:44 +0000

I missed a question mark. Sorry. Here’s on or the punctuation police: ?.

By: M Kent Travis

M Kent Travis — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:46:34 +0000

Good post. I’m surprised that people would take such offense at this kind of comment, but some people look to get hung up on any and all things Christian. So… I really shouldn’t be surprised, should I.

Your comments about not taking offense are apt and fitting–a good reminder. Thank you much.

By: Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:22:19 +0000

Sometimes those who have been afflicted (and subjugated) never are able to rise above it. It is telling that some immediately hear the word “servile” and have no concept of how serving can be a virtue, reflective of God himself. One suggestion, however: most of us in the modern world need a more direct explanation of what foot washing signified. ( “Jesus serves his Bride, the church, by washing her feet in the upper room”. ) For many, that reference puts them right back to the image of “a Stepford wife in a French maid’s uniform, massaging his feet…”

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:19:15 +0000

YES!! Amen and thank you. I am glad God gave you the ability to articulate things so well.

My husband has a servant’s heart but unfortunately, I think most feminists would be okay with a husband that had one just as long as it didn’t require them to have one in return.

Growing up in a feministic household where the women dominated the men, I found that they were quite satisfied with wimpy doormats. Believe or not, I hated it and was determined that I wanted a man who could stand his ground. My husband is most burly, forthright and rugged-and also has a servant’s heart!

In fact, if it weren’t for his consistent example, I would know little about what it means to serve others in love.

And if you can believe this, he actually graduated from Southern Seminary 5 years ago and STILL has a servant’s heart:p
( I am sure you must know what feminists think of our chauvinistic theology!)

By: Joe B

Joe B — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:16:13 +0000

Just a misunderstanding? Feminism hates God and rejects the nature of femininity. Jezebel doesn’t want an explanation: she wants Elijah’s head.

By: Richard Campeau

Richard Campeau — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:44:01 +0000

Tom Howard put it best. The key to life, for husbands and wives and everyone, is “my life for yours”.