Love – Duane S. Montague

Love is the Tuesdays

Some days don’t feel extraordinary — they just feel like Tuesdays. But I’m learning that love often shows up in those ordinary, faithful moments. This post is a reminder that showing up—quietly and consistently—is sacred work.

When You Can’t Be Everything, Be Present

I’m learning I don’t have to be everything for everyone. I just have to be present—to my people, to the moment, and to the God who holds what I can’t. That’s where grace lives.

The Best Moments Are the Ones You Don’t Plan

Sometimes the moments that matter most aren’t the ones we plan. They’re the quiet, ordinary ones—like pancakes on a Saturday—that leave the deepest imprint. This post is a reminder that the real magic happens in the in-between.

Love Words

This is our 26th Valentine’s Day together, and Robyn and I have learned a lot over that lifetime. The journey has taught us that love goes beyond sweet words; it demands forgiveness, grace, and mercy. Amidst the commercialized love expressions, we’ve learned that love is defined by these deeper values, shaping our everyday reality and proving that love is indeed work.

What Is Love? (Baby Don’t Hurt Me)

We are less than a month away from the official holiday of love. Over the next few weeks, stores will be full of heart balloons, red roses, aisles filled with cards and chocolates. Everywhere you look, you’ll see reminders to shower the world with love. The trouble with all those candy conversation hearts and HallmarkContinue reading “What Is Love? (Baby Don’t Hurt Me)”

Just the Beginning

After Jesus’ death on the cross, the story of love seemed to have come to a horrific, tragic end. To His closest friends, it seemed like the end of a dream. They could not believe, in spite of everything Jesus had said, that there could be anything more to the story. He was dead. Buried.Continue reading “Just the Beginning”

10 Things You Can Learn from Disney’s “Frozen”

It’s the biggest movie in years, crossing over from family and little girls who love princesses to being a global phenomenon. It’s a two-time Oscar winner with thousands of YouTube covers of its songs, and beginning its 16th week in theaters, even after it was released on Digital Download, it was number 6 at theContinue reading “10 Things You Can Learn from Disney’s “Frozen””

Thoughts After the Wedding

I had the privilege of officiating at a wedding yesterday. I’ve done a few weddings since becoming a pastor, but this one was extra special. I’d known the bride and groom since high school. I was the drama teacher where both of them were students. In fact, I’d cast them both in the classic playContinue reading “Thoughts After the Wedding”

Thanksgiving: Day 3

Faithfulness. I’m grateful for faithfulness. According to Webster, faithfulness is true to one’s word, promises, vows, etc. steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends. reliable, trusted, or believed. I am grateful for the faithfulness of my wife. Through thick and thin over 14 years of marriage, she has proved to be all ofContinue reading “Thanksgiving: Day 3”

She Smiled

It was her smile that did it to me. I’d known her for over a year. We worked for the same company, although we rarely worked together. My schedule had me working mornings while she worked evenings. I had only met her once, when she had first started, and I hadn’t been all that impressed.Continue reading “She Smiled”