Hope your day is going well.

Mine is fine. We are anticipating the end of the school year and
the short summer to follow. We start back in mid-August; only about
a two-month break.

When I was in school it was a true three-months. We never went back
until the Tuesday after Labor Day. My guess is the "system" is
pushing for year-round school…not sure how I feel about that.

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The Weaker Vessel

Husbands have a God-given duty to care for their wives. They are to
nourish and cherish them (Eph. 5:25-29). This is as much a command
as worshiping God or helping a neighbor. If we neglect it, we put
our souls in jeopardy.

In addressing this subject, Peter said, "Husbands, likewise, dwell
with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the
weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life,
that your prayers may not be hindered" (1 Pet. 3:7).

To dwell with a woman with understanding is no small feat,
seriously. Though man and woman are both made in the image of God,
they are quite different creatures. (For the record, I have no
doubt women find it difficult to figure out men). Anyway, it is the
obligation of the husband to dwell with understanding.

A man must understand his wife, not all other women. She is a
unique being with her own hopes and fears. He must be attentive to
her personality, as well as her likes and dislikes.

We also learn from Peter that a man must give honor to his wife. He
said "as to the weaker vessel." Some have taken this passage to
mean a woman is physically weaker than a man. That is generally
true, but that is not really Peter's point.

Rather, Peter is making a comparison. He said "as to" or like a
weaker vessel. Think of it this way men; treat your wife like a
fine piece of china. She is delicate and valuable. Handle her with
kid-gloves.

Many men, including this one, fail on this point much more often
than we should. We are generally rough by nature. Sometimes we add
to this by being proud or macho. Men may want to let their wife
know who's boss. However, if we respect God and our wives, we will
correct this and give her the honor she deserves.

Remember, you promised God in your vows to take care of your wife.
She is delicate and precious; treat her that way.
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Family Fun Night Contest

Email me with ideas for a fun night with the family. Something you
have done or would like to do will be fine.

All the best,
Steven