May. 24, 2009
Do men need other men in thier lives?
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We have been having this discussion on a group I am a part of, and I thought it was an interesting question. Some women felt strongly that YES their Hubby's need friendships, others were adamant that NO way would their men ever choose to hang with anyone but them. I don't know that I would say either 'side' was wrong or right. Here are my thoughts, and I will close with a favorite comment of mine, a very wise lady posted. :-) In my home, we choose to hang together more often than not. BUT I also encourage (and equip) my Man to get together with the other men from church. (yes, he does the same when I need to go get filled.) It doesn't happen very very often, used to be about once a month or so. But recently Pastor started giving a Men's Only Bible Study class (every other week)... and Hubby has grown so much by going there. (So has ds, but that is another post!) He has learned a lot, and is just a lot more mature, and I am sooo proud of him. So, I feel that if I release my husband to go learn something new, (especially when I do so with a good attitude!) that in turn I am reaping the blessings when he comes home and sows into his families life. Quote from my friend: "I've heard it said that every man should have a Paul, a Barnabas and a Timothy in his life. (Howard Hendrix, Dallas Theological Seminary, I think.) Someone from whom to receive, a pal to encourage and be encouraged by, and a man to mentor." Alexia |
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