“ Sometimes the idea of living as a hermit appeals to all of us. No demands, no needs, no pain, no disappointments. But that is because we have been hurt, are worn out. John Eldredge
“ Most of our addictions [shopping, food, bad relationships] as women flare up when we feel that we are not loved or sought after. John Eldredge
“ We forgive those who harmed us. And then, with an open heart, we simply as Jesus to heal us. John Eldredge
“ Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts. That is what little boys play at. That is what men's movies are about. You just see i… John Eldredge
“ Where a man's strength and courage is tested most is in the way that he treats women - the way that he loves. John Eldredge
“ Contentment can only happen as we increase desire, let it run itself out towar its fulfilment, and carry us along with it. John Eldredge
“ And after years of hearing the heart-cry of women, I am convinced beyond a doubt of this: God wants to be loved. He wants to be a priority to someone. How could we have missed this? From cover to cove… John Eldredge
“ Just like sunshine affects others, when the life of Jesus invades your life, you become a loving person. The effect on others is amazing. John Eldredge
“ Our hope is that all is well because of Jesus and that all will be well because of Him. John Eldredge
“ Deep in his heart, every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. John Eldredge
“ It takes great courage to be vulnerable. It takes enormous strength to be a real woman. John Eldredge
“ There are a lot of good men out there who just need a little direction and leadership in order for them to offer what they have to young men and boys. John Eldredge
“ Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive, because what the world needs are men who have come alive. John Eldredge
“ We don't live in the Garden. We live far from Eden. Every life is full of heartaches. Every life, frankly, is unspeakably sad. John Eldredge
“ The culture of women in the church today is crippled by some very pervasive lies. "To be spiritual is to be busy. To be spiritual is to be disciplined. To be spiritual is to be dutiful." No, to be spi… John Eldredge
“ Somehow we have overlooked the fact this treasured called the heart can also be broken, has been broken, and now lies in pieces down under the surface. When it comes to habits we cannot quit or patter… John Eldredge
“ So much of the pornography addiction for men comes from this. It’s not about sex—it’s about validation. She makes him feel like a man. She offers him her beauty, and it makes him feel strong. This is… John Eldredge
“ A man needs a much bigger orbit than a woman. He needs a mission, a life purpose, and he needs to know his name. Only then is he fit for a woman, for only then does he have something to invite her int… John Eldredge
