Ezer Kenego-or

Eve is given to Adam as his ezer kenegdo—or as many translations have it, his “help meet” or “helper.” Doesn’t sound like much, does it? It makes me think of Hamburger Helper. But Robert Alter says this is “a notoriously difficult word to translate.” It means something far more powerful than just “helper”; it means “lifesaver.” The phrase is only used elsewhere of God, when you need him to come through for you desperately. “There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens to help you” (Deut. 33:26). Eve is a life giver; she is Adam’s ally. It is to both of them that the charter for adventure is given. It will take both of them to sustain life. And they will both need to fight together.

Eve is deceived . . . and rather easily, as my friend Jan Meyers points out. In The Allure of Hope, Jan says, “Eve was convinced that God was withholding something from her.” Not even the extravagance of Eden could convince her that God’s heart is good. “When Eve was [deceived], the artistry of being a woman took a fateful dive into the barren places of control and loneliness.” Now every daughter of Eve wants to “control her surroundings, her relationships, her God.” No longer is she vulnerable; now she will be grasping. No longer does she want simply to share in the adventure; now she wants to control it. And as for her beauty, she either hides it in fear and anger, or she uses it to secure her place in the world. “In our fear that no one will speak on our behalf or protect us or fight for us, we start to recreate both ourselves and our role in the story. We manipulate our surroundings so we don’t feel so defenseless.” Fallen Eve either becomes rigid or clingy. Put simply, Eve is no longer simply inviting. She is either hiding in busyness or demanding that Adam come through for her; usually, an odd combination of both.

New Site

Hey guys,

I created a new site to center around the book I want to write. It'll be tuned more toward the theme of Finding our dreams. I wanted to create a blog/site that was more professional looking so that I can eventually sell my ebook! =) Do look out for it! Haha.

You can find it at Dreams of Your Heart. Do visit it; I'll update it more often than this blog, and with more quality content la. Sorry for making navigation so difficult. Ha.

I think I'll take about 6 months for ebook to be finally out. You can never rush a writer. Heh.

Personality Test

Do test at http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
The seriousness of your love:

You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.
Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
How do you view success:

Success in your career is not the most important thing in life. You are content with what you have and think that being with someone you love is more than spending all of your precious time just working.
What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.
Who is your true self:

You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.

Book Outline

Here's a more detailed outline of what i wanna write. Do give comments! =

Objectives of Each Chapter (What do I want to tell people?)

1. Your Dreams
a. Help people understand that God made everyone with a destiny for their lives
b. Our dreams are our God-given call; it’s not a feel good thing, but a question of obedience that we follow
c. That dreams are the only journey you will really take; the rest are just detours

2. The God who believes in you
a. God wants to be involved in you achieving your dreams
b. He wants the best for your life; he wants you to have abundant life
c. He knows what you are capable of; He sees your potential
d. That whatever you truly desire, God wants to give it to you

3. The Holy Spirit who guides you
a. The Holy Spirit is our partner in life
b. He is the one that can give us our true dreams
c. We need to fellowship and listen to the Holy Spirit for our call

4. The Culture of this World
a. That there is a lot of noise in this world
b. These is intense pressure to conform
c. The culture of any place is the strongest hindrance to our call

5. Entering into True Desire
a. Desire is the Christian way of living
b. The danger of Pharsical Christianity
c. Addictions are caused by our hearts not recognizing true desire
d. It’s only when we are close to God will we understand what we truly want

6. Your Time of Solitude
a. You need to be alone with God to discover your call
b. Your time of solitude helps you find clarity in your vision
c. You need to take solitude breaks once in a while

7. The Fellowships of the heart
a. You need intimate allies to go with you on this journey
b. You need friends to know you deep and friends who can fight for you
c. You cannot achieve your dreams alone

8. Keeping Heart till the End
a. We need to preserve till the very end
b. We will meet obstacles, distractions along the way
c. We must discipline ourselves to ‘set our face like a flint’

9. At the Very End
a. When we stand before God, our rewards will be based on what we did in accordance to God’s call
b. We must be fruitful for the right things, because at the end, 80% of the things we do may be counted for nothing.