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The Kingdom Jesus established is anarchistic in that it recognizes God alone as the arche (supreme power). It thus lives free from all other powers (an-arche [anarchy] means without authority). Governments are part of the fallen, oppressed world system that has been done away with in Christ. –Greg Boyd

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Occasionally, I have the opportunity through some affiliate sites, to review different blogs and websites. This means I in no way am supporting or advocating for a particular site, I’m simply being paid to review that site, both positive and negative.

The following is a paid review:

Before I even post the name and link of the site I’m reviewing, I need to issue a warning. My first opinion on the review is that the picture on the header of the site is troublesome. It’s a portrait shot of a women with a suggestive look. I personally adblocked the picture so it didn’t keep showing up as I browsed through the site. The first step I would take to advocate for ‘Biblical Marriage’ is to avoid putting suggestive pictures on a blog that would cause the men your hoping are reading it from thinking in appropriate thoughts (need I say more)?
Secondly, the blog has an extremely annoying pop-up ad with the same suggestive looking picture advertising an ebook on massage. Again, I find the image a bit troublesome. So, with that warning heeded…
I’m reviewing IgniteHerPassion a blog by a guy named Nick. The blog’s subtitle reads: “Rekindle Her Desire for You – How to Increase Her Libido, Charge Her Sex Drive and Improve Your Sex Life”
Let me start with the things positive things I found concerning the blog:

• Nick writes is an honest and passionate person. This is a topic he cares and feels strongly about and that shows through his writing.
• He uses Bible verses in the context of what he is talking about. I don’t necessarily agree with all of them, but the fact is he’s giving Biblical backing to his thoughts, and it gives you the opportunity to read and discern for yourself whether these are the interpretations you would come to.
• The audience of this blog is not just Christians. I think this is a huge positive for the blog. Since he’s talking to a general audience he’s not seeking to reach one particular segment of people (those who read the Bible and believe it as authoritative) and so the way he talks about topics is more appropriate since it’s filling a niche for anyone seeking advice on these topics.

But, I do have a few critiques, which include the following:

• The stock images chosen for the site are completely inappropriate. I understand the need to appeal to a male audience, but if a site is going to serve as an example of rekindling relationships, it should start by not putting enticing images up. (the pop-up ad is annoying too).
• I’m reviewing from my personal opinion and viewpoint and as such I need to address the attempts at a ‘Biblical perspective.’ The first thing I would say is that the focus is all wrong. As Christians we are to selflessly love and care for one another. So, the focus on ‘Increase her Libido, charge her sex drive’ should be for her sake, not for the man’s, but it’s quite obvious that’s not the case. Basically, a lot of what is written is extremely ‘unbiblical’ in that it is focused on the selfishly getting what you want, rather then selflessly serving your spouse.
• The blog begins to feel even less Biblical when you recognize that the Bible verses are only occasionally used to illustrate points, not focused on as an authoritative source. This blog is more of a self-help book for a sexually fulfilling marriage (not necessarily a problem) than it is in any way a ‘Biblical’ perspective on marriage.

Final Review:
Despite my negative comments, I think this is a pretty decent overall blog. Nick has some great ideas guys can do to show their wives that they love them, and if you do it lovingly and expecting nothing in return, then it’s a fairly ‘Biblical’ approach as well. I think the blog has mass appeal to any guy looking to build a strong marriage, regardless of your religious background. My only concern to anyone reading the blog is some of the choices in images, they aren’t terrible, just not what you’d expect to find on a blog focused on helping marriages. Enjoy!

Addressing Nashville’s “Please Help” campaign.

From Martin Luther:
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God, because I am certain that thou hast created me as a man and hast
from my body begotten this child, I also know for a certainty that it
meets with thy perfect pleasure. I confess to thee that I am not worthy
to rock the little babe or wash its diapers, or to be entrusted with
the care of the child and its mother. [via]