tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399405480619785262.post7996544182234107331..comments2024-02-28T02:12:39.254-08:00Comments on Among the Saints: The Art of Singleness at a Certain AgeScott Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07440674021229356877noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399405480619785262.post-28248181940641715032013-04-03T15:06:57.109-07:002013-04-03T15:06:57.109-07:00Jacquelyn, you make me laugh...it just dawned on m...Jacquelyn, you make me laugh...it just dawned on me that you're probably the reader that counts as "Russia" in my pageview count. I would trust your judgment more than most as per mail-order brides. ;o)Scott Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440674021229356877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399405480619785262.post-10732142967754765482013-04-03T12:26:56.164-07:002013-04-03T12:26:56.164-07:00I love you Scott! I've been through one lovel...I love you Scott! I've been through one loveless marriage and one broken marriage that I was happier than anytime in my life until everything changed and again have found myself "in the single category".... with all the same thoughts and fears that one forsaken by her husband cannot avoid. <br />Yes Isa 54 still is true and reminds us that our Father knows exactly the pain as He describes this all too common human experience. Thank you for your honesty you said what we all think and don't say. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399405480619785262.post-77244009392654244462013-04-03T10:34:59.263-07:002013-04-03T10:34:59.263-07:00I'm pretty sure if it were true that the only ...I'm pretty sure if it were true that the only way one could fully or truly understand God's love for us was through marriage and children, then having children and being married would be a mandate for all Christians, rather than there being express Scriptures that actually encourage/exhort singleness. Great thoughts, Scott, I'm really enjoying your blog. -And per your last note, I promise never ever to send you an offer for a mail order bride. :)Jacquelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904305565719775658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-399405480619785262.post-48981835535148638922013-04-03T10:08:28.201-07:002013-04-03T10:08:28.201-07:00Scott.. as you fellow MASP, in my 50's, never ...Scott.. as you fellow MASP, in my 50's, never married, no kids, and a friend of yours since our traveling days around the world in '87..thank you for your thoughts. I too share many of the experiences you have described and one about "you don't understand God's love until your a parent or married" is one of the most deceiving concepts I've seen. I think of Mother Theresa and there isn't a person on this planet who would say she didn't understand love. More than any other married person, parent, or even most singles. I don't pretend to be a "mother Theresa" but I do know God's love for me, I do know how to love and amazingly, I love other people's kids so much that I am part of several families as an extended family member. I have so many blessings and will have plenty of younger friends to call on as I grow into those years of being less able. I say let's plan an "Art of Singleness" weekend event! Leave the kids and spouses out of it...oh yeah..we don't have to worry about that! :) Your friend Lynn<br />Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05208081028816316588noreply@blogger.com