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Category Archives: Marriage
Fairhope, AL
Sunny and I spent the weekend in Fairhope, Alabama, where I was performing a wedding. We had never been there before but we LOVED it! Such a fun little place. We stopped to grab a picture near the water before … Continue reading
The Wonderful Cross: Take Up Your Cross, Part 1
The cross is not only the way to salvation. It is also a way of life. And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, Family, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Marriage, Preaching, Scripture, The Wonderful Cross, Theology
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The Wonderful Cross: Christ Crucified, Part 3
Paul understands the cross as the answer to our most practical problems. As we noted in the previous posts, Paul writes his letter to the Corinthians to correct some of the problems going on in this church. And boy, there … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians 13, Church, Culture, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Marriage, Parenting, Preaching, Scripture, The Wonderful Cross, Theology
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A New Day: You Shall Go Out in Joy, Part 1
“Do whatever makes you happy.” This is one of the major philosophies people live by these days. It’s Pinterest-philosophy, the kind of Etsy-fied life mantra that we love to paint on pieces of repurposed wood to adorn our homes. I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Devotional, Faith, Friends, God, Gospel, Isaiah, Marriage, Scripture
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Overexpecting
It seems to me that we tend to overexpect quite a bit — we have unrealistic expectations for our institutions, our relationships, or really just about any area of our lives. I first came across the word in James K.A. … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Disappointment, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Isaiah, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Marriage, Politics, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
Tagged 2020 Election
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Lessons Learned: Be Gracious, Part 4
If we have experienced the grace of God in Christ Jesus, then it is incumbent upon us to be gracious with others, particularly in our speech. Here are some examples of gracious speech: Words of affirmation “I respect you. You … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, COVID-19, Faith, God, Kingdom Values, Love Others, Marriage, Scripture, Social Issues, Spiritual Disciplines
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The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Creates, Part 1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 With these words, God sets out to tell the most epic story of all. The Bible is the story of the God who creates. That’s one of the foundational … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Faith, God, Jesus, Marriage, Scripture, Theology
Tagged Creation, Genesis 1, Marriage, Psalm 24:1
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A Covenant and a Contract: Twenty Years of Marriage and Ministry
Twenty years ago, two of the most important events of my life occurred in a span of less than two weeks. On August 14, 1999, I entered into a covenant relationship with my bride, marked by vows of love and … Continue reading
A Thousand Weeks
Last week I stumbled upon a surprising truth. On a lark, I decided to calculate how long Sunny and I had been married. Of course, I knew we’d been married 19 years, but I wanted to know the exact number … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Family, Marriage, Sunny
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Marriage with a Mission
Earlier this month, our family traveled to New York City for our summer vacation. We had a great time seeing all the sights. One of our highlights was seeing the city from the top of Rockefeller Center — the “Top … Continue reading
Posted in General, Gospel, Marriage, Scripture
Tagged Ephesians 5, New York City, Rockefeller Center
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