The message series at Lifechurch.tv right now is “Warrior”. If you didn’t get a chance to see it last weekend, it’s a “must-see”. Watch it here.
In the message, Craig Groschel says that the Church has emasculated our men, our warriors. I totally agree, but I think we women have had a lot to do with that. Even emasculating our own husbands.
In the message, Craig Groschel says that the Church has emasculated our men, our warriors. I totally agree, but I think we women have had a lot to do with that. Even emasculating our own husbands.
Think about it:
We train them to put the seat DOWN after they use the toilet.
We purchase hair removal products, “encourage” them to pluck their eyebrows, and talk about the “disgusting rugs” on their backs.
We invite them into our frilly, pink, lacy bedrooms (or living rooms—hey! I’ve seen some!)
We relegate “their stuff” (hunting trophies, pictures of the guys, military things) into the garage, their bathroom, the closet.
We “encourage” them to speak nicely (translated: “act like me, a mommy”) to our children, even when they have misbehaved. “Honey, you’ll hurt their little feelings”.
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I don’t know about you, but if the tables were turned, and my guy expected me to be like him….well,…..it makes you think.
Maybe some of us shouldn’t wonder why when he:
Shuts down
Quits trying
Doesn’t want to be at home
Won’t go to church with us
Craig encouraged us girls to be Warrior Princesses, to stand by our Warriors . I’m thinkin’ there are a lot of us that just want to be The Princess, or maybe The King.
We train them to put the seat DOWN after they use the toilet.
We purchase hair removal products, “encourage” them to pluck their eyebrows, and talk about the “disgusting rugs” on their backs.
We invite them into our frilly, pink, lacy bedrooms (or living rooms—hey! I’ve seen some!)
We relegate “their stuff” (hunting trophies, pictures of the guys, military things) into the garage, their bathroom, the closet.
We “encourage” them to speak nicely (translated: “act like me, a mommy”) to our children, even when they have misbehaved. “Honey, you’ll hurt their little feelings”.
.
I don’t know about you, but if the tables were turned, and my guy expected me to be like him….well,…..it makes you think.
Maybe some of us shouldn’t wonder why when he:
Shuts down
Quits trying
Doesn’t want to be at home
Won’t go to church with us
Craig encouraged us girls to be Warrior Princesses, to stand by our Warriors . I’m thinkin’ there are a lot of us that just want to be The Princess, or maybe The King.
None of us want to have to live by constant rules. Such a great word Robin. I will be back to see how this one progresses.
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