For after years of living in a cage, a lion no longer even believes it is a lion . . . and a man no longer believes he is a man.
John EldredgeShe is the crescendo, the final, astonishing work of God. Woman. In one last flourish creation comes to a finish with Eve. She is the Master's finishing touch.
John EldredgeInstead of asking, 'What should a woman doโwhat is her role?' it would be far more helpful to ask, 'What is a womanโwhat is her design?' and, 'Why did God place Woman in our midst?
John EldredgeI wasn't mean; I wasn't evil. I was nice. And let me tell you, a hesitant man is the last thing in the world a woman needs. She needs a lover and a warrior, not a Really Nice Guy.
John EldredgeWhen winter fails to provide an adequate snow base, my boys bring their sleds in the house and ride them down the stairs. Just the other day, my wife found them with a rope out their second-story bedroom window, preparing to rappel down the side of the house. The recipe for fun is pretty simple raising boys: Add to any activity an element of danger, stir in a little exploration, add a dash of destruction, and you've got yourself a winner.
John Eldredge