Posted in relationships, some thoughts on Aug 29th, 2005
May…our daughters [be] like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace… (Psalm 144 [show] Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; [2]he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, [...]
Posted in relationships, some thoughts on Aug 1st, 2005
Al Mohler’s commentary today is titled “From Father to Son–J.R.R. Tolkien on Sex,” and is a great read–very timely. Mohler quotes Tolkien’s hearfelt and masterful letters to his sons, weaving in his thoughts on chivalry, marriage, and even on Harry and Sally‘s age-old question, “Can a man and a woman be ‘just friends’?” Enjoy…
Posted in relationships, some thoughts on Jul 25th, 2005
I came across this entry in Jim Elliot’s Journal the other day: December 6, 1951 …God help me. Help me to keep desiring her of all women. It’s sure it’s that way. I want my need to be always of her, not merely of woman–that would lead to awful temptation. I’ve written about this very [...]
Posted in relationships, some thoughts on Apr 15th, 2005
Honestly, I find this a bit sad. It sounds as if she’s actually proud of herself. A woman broaching the topic of marriage doesn’t scare a guy off “because he’s afraid of committment;” it turns us off because we’re built to lead. When that role is usurped, some alarm goes off–like the one that went [...]
Posted in relationships, some thoughts on Jan 24th, 2005
I imagine the description of Eve as a ‘life-giver’ has a completely different meaning for those in love. I used to think of it in a mere biological ‘factory’ sense; she makes babies. But I’m pretty sure it has much more to do with joy, fullness, beauty, laughter, warmth. A woman brings colors and fragrances [...]
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