This blog is about “admiring Christ,” and our marriage gives
me many reasons to do so.
- Jesus brought me a woman who loves Him more than me, and for that reason loves me far better than I will ever deserve.
- I’ve learned more about Him, and especially about listening to Him, from the wife He gave me than from anyone else in my whole life.
- He has taken us through heartache and trial over the years, but it seems that the journey has always led us closer to Him and to one another. And so it’s been worth it.
- He has shown His mercy and grace by keeping us together when our marriage might easily have become a casualty of our own selfishness and brokenness. We might have given up, but He never did.
- Our life in the ministry often has not been "smart" financially, but Christ has always provided for us.
- He has used us separately and together to draw other people closer to Him, even though neither of us is worthy of the honor of lifting up His name.
- Jesus is the Bridegroom who perfectly loves His bride, and I'm not even close to being the husband I should be. But I feel incredibly blessed to have had the chance to love my sweet wife.
- Our sons are men of honor who follow Him, a legacy we’d be proud to claim. But we know their character and faith is a testament to His faithfulness, not ours.
- He has given us wonderful daughters-in-law who love Him and our sons.
- We have five grandchildren, each of whom is a source of joy.
- I love her more today than I did when we married 40 years ago. And that’s a lot.
