for Kenny and Katelyn, on covenant
Sacrifice is the essence of covenant making. And the sacrifice you both offer today is yourselves… Continue reading for Kenny and Katelyn, on covenant
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on covenant making
A covenant is more than a contract. It does not protect our interests, as a contract does. It surrenders them. You come here to surrender yourself to the interests of each other, and you do this by making an oath. There is no mingling of blood, but a mingling of purpose as God himself makes you one flesh.… Continue reading on covenant making
Covenant-keeping, sanctifying love
The covenant you make is sacred and permanent. It is approached with reverence and sealed with blood. There is no backing out or giving up. You will swear before these witness to cherish each other until our Lord comes or until death alone shall part you.… Continue reading Covenant-keeping, sanctifying love
resting in covenant keeping love
It’s good to be married to a woman whose faith is still growing and whose love will cover a multitude of sins.… Continue reading resting in covenant keeping love
a short guide to a long marriage, anniversary edition
These ideas frame a marriage that is much better than the one we imagined when we first embarked, a fence around holy ground.… Continue reading a short guide to a long marriage, anniversary edition
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