I love the Message- it says in verse 7 that men and women "too often butt heads with each other." I don't know, I take comfort in knowing that my husband is my head. I'm not insecure enough to think that makes me the tail. I think in marriage, it's tough because you've got two wills at play here. Often two stubborn people (or so I've heard.) :o) The buck has to stop with someone. And as stubborn as I am, it gives me peace knowing that it doesn't stop with me. I know these passages don't speak of marriage necessarily but it's what came to mind. Our job is to live selflessly anyway, not in some demand to be in charge. I want to always honor my husband and honor God. And he seeks to honor me, too. When selfless love is at the heart of this, insecurity has no place. Humility is the key. We need more women unthreatened by accountability and more men to man-up and lead.

1 Corinthians 11:2-16