Category: Marriage
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Happy Birthday, My Beloved Adventurer
Delight yourself in the Lord, And He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 Delight in God’s Word brought prayer. Prayers for a stranger brought a man prepared for me from before the foundation of the world. You walked into my life, and God gave me the desires of my heart. Our…
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46 Years of Delight … Happy Anniversary, My Beloved!
How lovely you are, my beloved, And so delightful! Song of Songs 1:6 My beloved, you continue to surprise and delight me, even after 46 years! Every moment with you is an adventure in joy and love. I could not have imagined the height, depth, breadth, or intensity of your love for me. You were…
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Birthday Wishes to My Beloved
You have lived a life of service and adventure, and I have been privileged to partake with you. From celebrity to strange lands and strange people to tasting delights and hearing musical wonders, you have led me around the world in one short adventure after another. Yet, the most cherished moments are in your arms…
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25 Ways Jesus Shows Love … How Are You Showing Your Love to Your Spouse?
Paul writes to the Ephesians that men are to love their wives as Christ loved the church and wives are to respect their husbands. Love your wives as Christ loved the church! This kind of love isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice. And how did Christ love the church? He heard from the Father what…
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What’s the meaning of love?
“What’s this?” I asked my writing students. “A rose.” “What’s a rose mean to you?” “Romance.” “Love.” “Men, what’s it mean to you?” “Making up after a fight.” “Allen,* what’s it mean to you?” “Aphids!” “You think aphids when you see a rose?” “Yeah, I’m a landscaper. Have to deal with them all the time!”…
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The Love-Powered Marriage
The word “love” is mentioned 551 times in the ESV version of the Bible, “wife” 384 times, “husband” 115 times, bridegroom 26 times, “bride” 27 times, and “marriage” 27 times. Love and marriage must be important to God. Marriage begins the Bible with the creation of Adam and Eve and marriage ends the Bible with…
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Happy Valentine’s Day, My Beloved
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him. … they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:18-24 My Beloved, God has blessed me with a man of God … my leader. Made for each other, the threads of our lives…
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Gecko on the Promise Walk?
Orders from the US Air Force Keith stood in the doorway fidgeting. “Talked with a guy who was stationed at Clark AB. He told me what it’s like to live in the Philippines. Geckos live inside the house. Uh, there are flying cockroaches, and you have to watch out for cobras in your backyard.” I…
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45 Years of Renewal
Fifteen years ago, we renewed our marriage vows in the Garden Tomb in Israel. In those short 15 years, we’ve experienced more intense trials, challenges, and adventures than we could have ever imagined. And in those 15 years, our love has intensified beyond measure. God has blessed me with a man who loves deeply, passionately,…