Category Archives: marriage

the feast

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Song of Solomon 1:9-2:7 The lovers in this song feast on each other’s beauty.  They have eyes for each other, and all others become dull backdrops for the main attraction.  She is a lily among brambles. He is an apple … Continue reading →

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draw me after you

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Song of Solomon 1:1-8 This love song begins with an invitation from the bride.  She wants to spend more time with her betrothed. They are both shepherds, and she wants to bring her flocks to rest at noon beside his, … Continue reading →

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companionship

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ecclesiastes 4 The theme that links together this chapter is companionship.  Life can be hard, and we need others to come alongside us and comfort us when it gets so.  Whether it’s a spouse, children, neighbors or God himself, we … Continue reading →

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trophy wives

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Proverbs 31:10-31 King Lemuel lived in a world (much like ours) where women were usually seen as objects to be used and looked at.  His mother taught him better.  She taught him to look for a wife of true excellence.  … Continue reading →

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