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Silver Boxes with Bows on Top
The 18th Century preacher, John Wesley, dressed sharp in his day. One Sunday morning he wore a bow tie with long ribbons that hung down. After his sermon, a lady approached him and asked if he was open to some criticism. He said, “I guess so.” She said, "The ribbons on your tie are too long and inappropriate for a man of God." And she took out her scissors and cut them. A hush fell over the crowd. Then Wesley asked to borrow the scissors. As she handed him the scissors, he asked, "Ma’am, are you open to some criticism?" She answered, "Well, I suppose.” He said, "Good. Now stick…
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What Kind of Wife Are You?
My son ran into a friend recently and asked him about married life. The friend answered that it’s great if you don’t mind being told what to do all the time. That news made me sad, particularly because I identify with this guy’s wife, having spent my early married years wanting my husband to change. Such discontent doesn’t lead to marital oneness, peace, or happiness, and focusing on a spouse’s deficiencies usually spills over into nagging. Not only are badgering wives ridiculed by comedians, the Bible is pretty hard on them. “A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike” (Prov. 27:15). Other translations use words…
