This is a little departure from what I normally write, but after reading A Miracle Inside the Aurora Shooting and the ensuing comments, I felt this in my spirit. There are events in our world that make me stop and take pause. One of them was the recent shootings at Aurora, CO when one gunman … Continue reading
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Keep Your Love Young
Remember those days in high school when young couples were stationed against the wall making out? Gross! Right? Then there’s that gnawing sensation that you wished you were on that wall or some wall making out, too. Youthful love (or lust – whichever church you grew up in) is some sweet stuff! Makes you do … Continue reading
Never Never
One of the most profound, life changing words of wisdom I ever heard about relationships was spoken by my then girlfried, Jennifer, who is now my wife. On one of our many drives back and forth between her house and mine, I turned to her and asked the question that most boyfriends (and girlfriends for that matter) ask … Continue reading
Psalms 23 Husband
Everything I ever needed to learn about marriage is found in the Bible. One of the most effective tools about marriage life that I’ve ever come across with is “Role-Reading” the Bible. I was still single when I spoke to a new husband about role-reading the Scriptures. The idea is simple: read the Bible in your … Continue reading
First Kiss
It was this day on a cold December afternoon with snow on the ground that we first kissed. Just writing that sentence sends chills down my spine and empassions my inside. When talking about it to her, she often denies the fact that she kissed me first. (I relish her denials.) Seated by the window … Continue reading
My Declaration
Marriage is about personal growth. No matter what book you read or which mentor you follow, the health of your marriage succintly lies in your own ability to grow. Longing for your spouse to become better should be a mirror reflecting your need to love them in their inadequacy and imperfections. Your desire to have … Continue reading