Comments for Jackie Joens

Comment on PERFECTION VERSUS COMPASSION by Lori

Lori — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:40:36 +0000

Great post!! I agree…I agree…God made us in his image and he loves us just the way we are. My thoughts are If we were all alike, the world would be boring and men and women would not have a choice. I have come to realize since my divorce 5 yrs ago that rejection is not always our fault…we all have different interests and desires and needs …its all about choosing the right friend for you so that we can be happy and experience the love and understanding and Joy in the years to come.

Comment on Female – Male Brain Differences by Marna

Marna — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:15:51 +0000

I took a class years ago on Sex (gender) Differences in Communication. The professor touted that there are really few differences between male and female brains, but at the time she was young and very much a feminist. Over the years, I think she may have changed her mind on some of these issues. There were things we discussed about which I didn’t necessarily agree with her, having myself already been married for several years with children of both genders. One of the major differences in genders that I remember from our discussions and which I have observed is that boys and girls approach disputes differently. If boys are playing on a team and a rubarb or argument ensues, the boys will usualy negotiate it out among themselves and continue playing. If girls are playing a game and a big argument ensues, there are apt to be hurt feelings and resentment, and the girls will often quit the game and go home and play by themselves. The females will take up a new game on another day. This does not mean that females are not able to negotiate or adjudicate, because they can, but it does point out that males are simply more wired to working together in teams. Could this be why for so much of history men have been judges and lawyers and why professional ball teams have been male dominated? When a spouse dies or a couple divorces, the husband left alone will often seek out a new companion within a time period which sometimes seems shockingly inappropriate. A wife will stay single much longer or for the rest of her life. Does that mean that men can’t get along as well by themselves, or does it mean that males just have a greater need to have someone to share life with?

Comment on Female – Male Brain Differences by Karen

Karen — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:32:34 +0000

I am probably one that has tried to “make” my partner be more like me. It doesn’t work, though. :) I am glad that God has created us with such differences so that we can appreciate the world in all of its beauty!

Comment on Abuse as told by Survivor #7 by IA

IA — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:37:46 +0000

This is a really powerful testimony! Thank you for sharing. I have a good friend who has panic attacks, yet he doesn’t think it’s associated with anxiety! I hope he’ll read this story to see how his situation may have some similarities.

Comment on Abuse as told by Survivor #7 by Karen

Karen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:04:05 +0000

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing you story of courage and hope. I am particularly glad you shared the verses that have helped you get through the very tough times in your life. Thank you again … you give me hope.

Comment on Abuse As Told By Survivor #6 by EK

EK — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:10:30 +0000

Thank-you so much for being so open and honest in sharing this. There are so many levels to this which I can relate. May you continue to grow in the truth!

Comment on Childhood Sexual Abuse Information by Jackie Joens

Jackie Joens — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:18:33 +0000

BetteJo-
You are welcome! It was a wonderful show and my prayers are that even one person is encouraged to seek the truth. The fight to stop childhood sexual abuse is more like a war. Let us unite in the loving direction of saving our precious children from the pain this abuse brings to their hearts!

Comment on Abuse as Told By Survivor #4 by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:47:43 +0000

Thank-you so much for being brave enough to share your story!

Comment on Childhood Sexual Abuse Information by BetteJo Becker

BetteJo Becker — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:11:23 +0000

Thank you so much for a great show on To Be Real today. The more we continue to publicly shed light on sexual abuse, the more people will come forward and find help for themselves and their families.

Comment on God does provide… by Karen

Karen — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:11 +0000

Jackie,

Thank you SO much for this post. I never thought about it quite like you put it here. The magnifying glass can really make things seem worse and/or bigger than they are at times. I loved the suggestion about writing a thank you letter to God and a list of things that are going good in your life. :) Thank you, again. Merry Christmas!!