tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post8454094370111541410..comments2024-01-03T15:16:16.996-08:00Comments on Between the Pages of this Bookish Life: Dear Future Husband ...Shantelle Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-1938008505161063632016-07-06T15:41:54.493-07:002016-07-06T15:41:54.493-07:00Thank you, Hann! So glad it touched your heart! ^_...Thank you, Hann! So glad it touched your heart! ^_^ I know it's definitely something I've been thinking about, and knowing I needed to challenge myself on, so I'm really happy it's been an encouragement to all of you! :)<br /><br />You're welcome and blessings!Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-53817152698287037692016-07-06T15:39:59.739-07:002016-07-06T15:39:59.739-07:00Well, I'm glad to know my post can be an encou...Well, I'm glad to know my post can be an encouragement to men also! :) I suppose it's a struggle all around, for guys and girls, and we all need reminders time and again!<br /><br />Ah yes, that's a neat way to think about it! I definitely do think of the marriage relationship as a threesome - just never thought about how it related to the Trinity before! In Ecclesiastes, where it says "A cord of three strands is not quickly broken", I've always thought of the three cords as God, Husband, & Wife. :)<br /><br />Thank you! I will definitely do my best to! :)<br /><br />Thanks for commenting, Christopher. Blessings!Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-50827568683421058542016-07-06T15:31:04.981-07:002016-07-06T15:31:04.981-07:00Aww, you're welcome, Ashley! :) So happy it wa...Aww, you're welcome, Ashley! :) So happy it was an encouragement!Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-79904514121775790142016-07-06T11:22:51.283-07:002016-07-06T11:22:51.283-07:00Wow, Shantelle! This is beautiful, and exactly wha...Wow, Shantelle! This is beautiful, and exactly what so many of us need. This really dug deep into my heart and touched me. I will always remember.<br /><br />Thank you, <br />Hann Hann Remrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17660273153049408839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-37023102918716638052016-07-06T10:01:28.677-07:002016-07-06T10:01:28.677-07:00As a man, I can say this isn't just a "gi...As a man, I can say this isn't just a "girl thing". I've had the same kind of struggles in placing too much expectation on my future wife (whoever she is), and I know lots of other guys have struggled the same way. You really wrote a great reminder here.<br /><br />When you said, "placing Him in the center of our relationship, then perhaps it could be something immensely beautiful." it reminded me of something. I believe the marriage covenant isn't just a reflection of God and the church, but also a reflection of the Trinity. Marriage, for Christians, is actually a covenant between 3 parties. A man, a woman, and God. And God is the top of that triangle. We can't enter into a relationship with the third party (our spouse) if we haven't solidified our relationship with the first party (God).<br /><br />Great stuff, keep writing for Jesus! :)<br /><br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />In Christ.<br />Christopher Green<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-51522996843733796212016-07-06T09:28:00.668-07:002016-07-06T09:28:00.668-07:00This is such an amazing post. Thanks so much for t...This is such an amazing post. Thanks so much for that reminder! I needed it!ashley nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992943177174679719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-80407134798283770202016-06-28T12:44:11.449-07:002016-06-28T12:44:11.449-07:00Thanks, Marita! ^_^Thanks, Marita! ^_^Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-55752727640241852162016-06-28T09:44:17.443-07:002016-06-28T09:44:17.443-07:00Love this!<3Love this!<3Marita W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01078201455077932026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-65446323057802033992016-06-27T21:45:19.223-07:002016-06-27T21:45:19.223-07:00Yes, with Him as our first love, things fall into ...Yes, with Him as our first love, things fall into place! Thanks, Moriah! ^_^Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-49012394989672821092016-06-27T21:44:20.430-07:002016-06-27T21:44:20.430-07:00Thanks, Morgan. :) Yes, indeed!Thanks, Morgan. :) Yes, indeed!Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-33125491823803313392016-06-27T21:43:46.029-07:002016-06-27T21:43:46.029-07:00Aw, thank you, Jesseca! I think we all struggle wi...Aw, thank you, Jesseca! I think we all struggle with it! Glad my post could be a reminder and encouragement! <3<br /><br />Yes, when our focus is on the Lord, that's when beautiful things happen! Ah, His dreams for us are so much better than our own!! So hand the pen of your love story over to Him! ^_^<br /><br />You're welcome! <3 Just writing as God inspires is what it is, I think! :)Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-59086518570967679622016-06-27T13:20:55.268-07:002016-06-27T13:20:55.268-07:00Amen! Such a wonderful reminder. God first...alway...Amen! Such a wonderful reminder. God first...always first. ~MoriahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-80587162294679453702016-06-26T18:30:53.342-07:002016-06-26T18:30:53.342-07:00Very good. This is something we all need to keep i...Very good. This is something we all need to keep in mind. :)Morgan Hunekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11090224903186681429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-9443189323370910502016-06-25T16:36:35.493-07:002016-06-25T16:36:35.493-07:00Wow, this was amazing, Shantelle! I know that, for...Wow, this was amazing, Shantelle! I know that, for me,this can be something I struggle with. And this was such a great, timely reminder! It's about God not us...and that's sooo important.<br />Thank you so much for writing and posting. This was a wonderful encouragement to me. <3Jesseca Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03248251614365079067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-91187270254228726862016-06-25T15:52:46.463-07:002016-06-25T15:52:46.463-07:00Thanks, Eliza! :)Thanks, Eliza! :)Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-68390502458888775832016-06-25T15:52:17.463-07:002016-06-25T15:52:17.463-07:00Thanks, Natasha! ^_^Thanks, Natasha! ^_^Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-66135912962190383292016-06-25T15:51:54.716-07:002016-06-25T15:51:54.716-07:00Thanks much, Amanda. ^_^ Glad it was an encouragem...Thanks much, Amanda. ^_^ Glad it was an encouragement and reminder for you!! Love you too! <3Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-60337709713588825482016-06-25T15:51:01.701-07:002016-06-25T15:51:01.701-07:00Thank you, Kimberly. :) So glad it was encouraging...Thank you, Kimberly. :) So glad it was encouraging to you!! You're welcome!Shantelle Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671416965777525382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-35746584676366517162016-06-25T12:53:57.048-07:002016-06-25T12:53:57.048-07:00Great post!Great post!Eliza Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198630436788681242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-12699094021303757942016-06-24T21:17:13.281-07:002016-06-24T21:17:13.281-07:00Aaaaah this is so beautiful, Shantelle. Such a gre...Aaaaah this is so beautiful, Shantelle. Such a great reminder. <3 <3 <3 It's not about us, it's about God - and that's what makes it work well. Love you, sister!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116179024981428202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469039199145284278.post-16022301900570459652016-06-24T19:14:40.891-07:002016-06-24T19:14:40.891-07:00Beautifully put! And a good reminder that I needed...Beautifully put! And a good reminder that I needed! Thank you!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215381477701074649noreply@blogger.com