Attention is the starting point of devotion. In Upstream, Poet Mary Oliver said, “Attention is the starting point of devotion.” How can you love and adore that which you do not even notice? The point is you can’t. Attention is the starting point of devotion Mary Oliver, Upstream I’m reading John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless …
It was 2010 when I first came across a Scripture that has since become my favorite piece of marriage advice. I had been blogging for less than a year, but I had been studying marriage for many years beforehand in my attempt to understand God’s heart for our marriage. I had even read the verse …
There is no finish line in the marathon of marriage. Here are some tips to help you run well so you can endure for the long haul and enjoy the race along the way. This June, Jenni and I will celebrate 39 years of marriage, which means next year it will be the big 4 …
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It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been married; there is always more for you to discover in the future. Even after 38 years of marriage, Jenni and I believe that there is still much more for us to discover and enjoy in our marriage in the months and years ahead. And we are determined to …
When you find your level of connection lacking, it’s time to take intentional action. It’s an amazing mystery, literally a mega-mystery, but the Bible declares that Jenni and I are one, just as I am one with Christ (Eph 5:31-32). What an awesome privilege to be joined together in perfect oneness. Intimacy Isn’t Automatic We …
