This is a re-blog of a post that I come back to, especially in times of stress and distress. When we recognize the wounds of the heart and how righteous grievance impacts our happiness and well being, we can open our hearts once more and find Love. In the highs and lows of life thereContinue reading “Love, Relationships and Triggers”
Category Archives: Romance
40 Years Ago Today
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” ~Ruth Bell Graham Sunday morning service on January 15, 2012. Official launch service for Mars Hill Portland. Mature Couple Embracing in Their Apartment Have you talked to your co-forgiver lately? 40 years ago today I met the woman I would marry.* Of course, I hadContinue reading “40 Years Ago Today”
For You I Can Be
WHEN THE DAY presses down like a barbell on a rack, Like an iron on a shirt, like sharp noise upon the ears, Come to me, and I will soothe your nerves, I’ll be a place to rest, and you can feel the pressure Slowly start to lift Maybe nothing takes the pain away, andContinue reading “For You I Can Be”
5 Reasons Not To Get Married
After examining myself, my own motives and aiming to align my desires with the understanding of God’s plans for marriage, I decided to write this post on reasons not to get married. It is not an exhaustive list, but includes common motives for marriage. Even in our somewhat anti-marriage culture, there are still men andContinue reading “5 Reasons Not To Get Married”