Tag Archives: Marriage

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.

Would You Win Back Time for Me?

The author expresses feelings of “melancholiday” – a mix of sadness and joy during the holiday season, especially on what they call their “First Last Christmas”. The family is preparing for a significant change, as eldest daughter Audrey is set to marry, altering their longtime holiday traditions. The author reflects on the importance of cherishing time with loved ones and intends to focus more on present moments, despite nostalgic feelings.

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”

Being Alive

From one of my favorite composers, a beautiful, truthful lyric on marriage that never fails to move me every time I hear it. Someone to hold you too close. Someone to hurt you too deep. Someone to sit in you chair, To ruin your sleep. Someone to need you too much. Someone to know youContinue reading “Being Alive”

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”

This Little Light of Mine

The garage door opened and she watched as her husband walked through the living room carrying a ladder.  She stopped him, calling out, “Honey—uhm—what are you doing?” He paused.  “Taking down the holiday cheer.” “Oh good,” she smiled.  “It’s January 11, after all.” He didn’t smile.  “We’ve been getting some complaints from the Homeowners’ AssociationContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”