Today I welcome JA Marx with a special Thursday Thoughts guest post Chivalry Reignited.
Imagine sending your son on an
island vacation with his friends, and a violent storm maroons them without
means of communication or transportation. They discover a young woman washed up
on their beach, alone and afraid. In the face of temptation, will your son live
up to the values you labored to instill?
Moms hope and pray for both their
sons and daughters to grow up with a seamless strength of character. But
mothers and sons appear to naturally foster a unique connection. While Dad
demonstrates how to be a man, something about a mother’s wisdom, grace, and
honor round out that son’s sense of confidence and respect for others.
My son just turned twenty-seven and
now raises his own son. What a joy it is to witness his parental victories and
failures. But what moves my heart most is his determination to protect his
wife, to sacrifice for her well-being, and serve her as if she is a gift from
God. Living in a culture that devalues women on screen, in magazines and on
billboards, we need more men willing to take a stand for godly morals.
If you’re a young mom, then be
encouraged: you matter, even to the
neighbor kids; your sacrifice and love never come back void.
You’re not a mom? Then find one and
tell her how amazing and strong she is; remind her that seasons pass quickly so
don’t grow weary of doing good. Verbal encouragement could be the best gift
that mother receives all year.
The “imagine your son” scenario in
the first paragraph is a subplot of Destiny
Defied. The four young men, supporting cast, in the story are far from
perfect, but they do learn a valuable lesson: treating a woman with respect can
turn her life around.
BIO:
J.A. publishes a weekly blog related to spiritual and physical health.
She has also published devotionals with CBN, co-authored two novellas, The Christmas Tree Treasure Hunt and A Ruby Christmas, published articles in the Texas Health
Mom’s Blog, and edits for HIStalk.com. Her first romantic suspense will release in 2015 with Prism Books.
Above all, J.A.’s desire is to see people set free to live and love. She
feels her purpose on earth is to participate in what Jesus Christ came to do:
destroy the works of darkness. (1 John 3:8b; Matthew 16:19).
Her desire to promote health and wholeness grew from 17 plus years in
marriage coaching and developing small group ministries in four different
states across the USA.
She and her husband presently reside in Texas near their children and
grandchildren.
Well friends, hope you enjoyed this special post! I sure did. Check back often for more Thursday Thoughts, Saturday Spotlights and Tuesday Treasures.
Until later...take care & God Bless!
PamT
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