Song of Songs is a love story written by Solomon which models the creative power of loving, descriptive words.

In a relationship, words become the currency that either maintains and fuels attraction, or erodes and diminishes compatibility. Words can make or break you.

One of the jokes at my Uncle Bob’s funeral was that he didn’t put much stock in flowery word expressions to his wife. The phrase summarizing his lack of amorous talk was, “Look, I told you when I married you that I love you, and if anything changes I will let you know.”

He could make a mean batch of homemade egg noodles, though.

READ/LISTEN: Song of Songs 1-4