On December 15, John, Noël, Abraham and Barnabas Piper welcomed two-month-old Talitha Ruth. Looking at these 'life characteristics' through the lens of faith strengthens my trust in God's sovereignity & creativity.Thank you for how you spoke of the good in each situation the question asked about. We thank God from the bottom of our hearts for you—our friends. And they’re right. Last Friday the Washington Post ran an article entitled, “The ex-gay Christianity movement is making a quiet comeback. Olivia: Do you ever think of what your life would of been like if it wasn't for the Pipers adopting you? Karsten, Shelly and Benjamin will get acquainted with their sister during the Christmas vacation. And to the briefly-mentioned youth who are supposedly endangered by the gospel that Rosaria, Jackie, and myself have embraced: “Enter by the narrow gate. On December 15, John, Noël, Abraham and Barnabas Piper welcomed two-month-old Talitha Ruth. Ask Dr. Land: 2020 election, who is the biggest loser? But how can we gauge if we are fully and completely committed to him? Join Facebook to connect with Talitha Piper and others you may know. The effects on LGBTQ youth could be devastating.” A family member texted my fiancé and me to warn us that the article mentioned us—an already-stressed couple eight days out from our wedding. The perspective I had an inkling of then has, through the maturity of years, deepened. Talitha Piper is on Facebook. He said he was looking for men instead of sex, repented of his ways and was recently engaged to Talitha Piper, daughter of popular conservative Christian pastor John Piper.” I’ve been silent in the public sphere for a year and a half. Please pray as we follow God's call to plant a church on the Iron Range of Minnesota. What a sweet post and a great perspective on adoption. Join Facebook to connect with Talitha Piper and others you may know. Jesus himself says the way that leads to life is hard—but it is the way that leads to life, not death. Olivia: Does having parents of a different race effect how others have looked at you or been perceived? An urgent appeal to Christian supporters of President Trump, Q&A with Jeff Myers: Political animals and 4 myths Christians believe, McKrae Game is misguided in renouncing gay therapy ministry, ex-gay counselor says, Biblical counselor finds redemption in Christ after struggling with homosexuality, transgenderism, Ex-LGBT men, women to share stories of transformation at 2nd Freedom March in Washington, DC, Revoice: Churches on left and right mishandle Christians struggling with same-sex attraction, Prophecy, Doubt, Protecting Kids, Christian Entertainment & More! I don’t want to be mentioned in the press. I found myself deeply offended by those comments,in defence of my mother who didn't, by my youthful eyes, seem to warrant those 'grandma' comments. He is author of. 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Someone close to me recently said, “As long as there’s an internet, this will be a thorn in your side”—the this being my public humiliation in 2013. 2,487 Followers, 1,180 Following, 396 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from talithamoore (@talithapipermoore) For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14). Olivia: Your mom talks about how you always have known that you were adopted and they've been very open with you. To this end, I offer two thoughts in response to the Washington Post article. Dethroning the American Jesus - Final 1 John Post, A Radical Strategy to Defeat Radical Islam, Lynnette Kraft - Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground. She was adopted as a baby by Pastor John and his wife Noel who has been posting Talitha's adoption story on her blog. And Elizabeth for John the Babtist? Join over 250,000 others to get the top stories curated daily, plus special offers! This includes people like Matt Moore, a writer who was highlighted in a piece that was originally published in 2013 (later updated in 2016) reporting that he had an active profile on the gay dating app Grindr. If so, how have you responded? You can read more at mattmoore.online. I don’t want to be mentioned in the press. Talitha,This was about as gratifying as adopting you in the first place.Daddy. Once a son of Satan, on my way to eternal punishment for disobeying God. Early days for us but thank you. And to be honest, I’ve kept my mouth shut in large part to avoid stuff like this. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. I don’t want my words and actions twisted to make me look like some backwoods idiot. I've heard your father speak so well of you over the years. God Bless You.- An Asian Brother, Thanks for this - my wife and I are considering adopting across cultures and this was a very helpful insight. Thank you! By some, I will always be known as that ex-gay Christian blogger who was on a gay dating app. 12 Must-Listen Podcasts, The Importance of an Integrated Approach to Theology, Philosophy, and Apologetics, Calling All Christians for the Health of Our Nation, Tony Evans, Max Lucado among 200 evangelical leaders vowing to be post-election peacemakers, Carl Lentz fired from Hillsong due to 'leadership issues, moral failures', VP Mike Pence’s daughter delivers message for those ‘nervous’ on Election Day, 4 possible outcomes of the 2020 presidential election, Tony Evans says gov’t dividing Church, vitriol of Christians on social media is embarrassing. So I will not seek to vindicate myself. Jonathan: thank you for giving us the opportunity to “rejoice and be glad” “when others revile you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account” (Matthew 5:11-12). In the next week I'll be posting my family's adoption story so come back for that. I’ve been silent in the public sphere for a year and a half. Humility requires that I not seek above all else to restore my “good name.” Humility requires that I not expend energy trying to paint my past actions in a more favorable light than others have painted them. Dear Talitha,Your words ~ "Or when my mom and I go out together, sometimes people think she is my grandma..." ~ reminded me of my own childhood. What has that experience been like for your family and particularly you? I, myself, was adopted as a baby. For Talitha On Her Graduation from High School May, 2014 Beneath the sanctuary of the now-demolished church, just outside the conference room, opposite the boiler, that almost sent our loved custodian to heaven, but only burned his hair, in the confluence of halls carpeted with threadbare, brownish orange, beside the trophy shelf Now, at ahem, 42 years of age, I can only wholeheartedly support that view. Our prayers have been answered! Now, a son of God, joint heir with Christ, God's perfect Son, who calls me "Brother." This a longterm consequence of my sin that I must deal with honestly and humbly. Do you want award-winning journalism with a Christian worldview, delivered to your inbox? We thank God from the bottom of our hearts for you—our friends. Matt Moore is a Christian blogger. Do not heed the false words of people like Merritt. Karsten, Shelly and Benjamin will get acquainted with their sister during the Christmas vacation. View the profiles of people named Talitha Piper. Yes, my mother wasn't as physically able to do some of the kiddo-type things as I would have wished, but she sure 'made up for that' in other ways. A Gospel for failures: A response to Jonathan Merritt, Do you want award-winning journalism with a, Black Christian leaders on impact of 2020 racial protests, riots on America’s future, Tim Keller shares positive cancer update: 'All praise belongs to God', 12 Christians, pastor killed in suspected Boko Haram attack; others kidnapped, India officials raid KP Yohannan's Believers Church over accusations of foreign funding. Olivia: You have a large age gap between you and your siblings and your parents were older when they adopted you. I remember first hearing about spiritual adoption. It’s evident by the actual substance of his piece that Jonathan’s intent was to attack, embarrass, and attempt to portray as foolish people like Rosaria Butterfield, Jackie Hill-Perry, and myself, all of whom once embraced our same-sex inclinations, yet, after coming to know the Christ of the Bible, renounced our former ways and have sought to submit our sexualities to the lordship of Christ. For 27 years, William Cowper wrestled with darkness, depression, and suicidal temptations. Taking her by the hand he said to her “Talitha cumi”; which means “Little girl, I say to you arise.” (Mark 5:41), In honor of her Oma, Ruth Eulalia Mohn Piper (October 7, 1919 – December 16, 1974) “Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people will be my people, and your God my God…” (Ruth 1:16).
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