tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post5363007784186328041..comments2023-08-12T06:11:35.593-05:00Comments on Stay-At-Home Daughters: Fruits of the Spirit: LoveMaiden Of Virtuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09674711203394322349noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-91357976928525219092008-02-05T14:19:00.000-06:002008-02-05T14:19:00.000-06:00Hi Elaina!I have a few brothers that would fit tha...Hi Elaina!<BR/><BR/>I have a few brothers that would fit that category.<BR/><BR/>In my case, they want to be treated equally most of all, and that a little respect goes a long way. <BR/><BR/>I try to remember that when these young men are grown up, they are going to be using us as Godly examples of Christian wives, so I try not to be over-bearing and controlling.<BR/><BR/>Men are called to be leaders over women. They will grow up to lead their own wives and families and it is part of our job as sisters to help them with their future role as heads of their households. There are those times when they can become bossy, and I would encourage you to ask your parents for guidance.<BR/><BR/>I hope this is helpful, and if you have any other questions or need a clarification on something, you can email me at biblicalmaiden(at)gmail(dot)comMaiden Of Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09674711203394322349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-76573115224410971702008-02-05T07:58:00.000-06:002008-02-05T07:58:00.000-06:00Ah, I see. The only things I can advise you to do ...Ah, I see. The only things I can advise you to do are encourage your brother and have a lot of patience! <BR/><BR/>I haven't actually gone through this yet, but I know Courtney has, perhaps she could offer some extra advice?<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your comments and questions Elaina! I always love a good dialogue!<BR/><BR/>--FlibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-83806798324109319672008-02-05T01:10:00.000-06:002008-02-05T01:10:00.000-06:00" What exactly do you mean by "want to prove their..." What exactly do you mean by "want to prove their manhood"? "<BR/><BR/>Not be just "little brother", but be an equal or even fill a big brother role. This is something I would like, but I think the transition is hard. ElainaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-41700915879270467552008-02-04T08:06:00.000-06:002008-02-04T08:06:00.000-06:00Elaina, What exactly do you mean by "want to prove...Elaina, <BR/>What exactly do you mean by "want to prove their manhood"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-62414869452352849182008-02-02T11:48:00.000-06:002008-02-02T11:48:00.000-06:00This is a wonderful subject, something I need to h...This is a wonderful subject, something I need to hear. :) I have always done fairly well with littler siblings, but do you have any advice/experience with older ones? (Preteen/early teens age.) This has been been difficult for me esp. with boys that want to prove their manhood. ElainaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-59878001844023036982008-02-02T09:38:00.000-06:002008-02-02T09:38:00.000-06:00Thank you so much for your comment Sarah! Those sc...Thank you so much for your comment Sarah! Those scriptures are very fitting, thank you for bringing them back to mind. It's always an encouragement to me to hear from like-minded readers. :) <BR/><BR/>--FlibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946613182668755294.post-64755773063623918562008-02-02T08:09:00.000-06:002008-02-02T08:09:00.000-06:00This was an encouraging post and it was a blessing...This was an encouraging post and it was a blessing to me. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>As I was reading it, this verse came to mind:<BR/><BR/><I>"Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth."</I> 1 John 3:18<BR/><BR/>It is so easy to say the words "I love you", but do we show this love by our deeds? You gave some very good examples of how to share love with our siblings. Quality time seems to be one of the things that means the most to brothers and sisters.<BR/><BR/>You also shared in your post how your family has been persecuted because of your stand upon Scripture. My family and I have also been in similar circumstances. This verse has been encouraging to me regarding these types of situations:<BR/><BR/>"<I>Therefore, my beloved brethren, be <B>steadfast</B>, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord."</I> 1 Corinthians 15:58<BR/><BR/>SarahFollow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.com