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Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church-a love marked by giving and not getting Ephesians 5:25 (MSG) During the Christmas season we reflect on the birth of our Savior and the ultimate gift we are given in his birth, death, and resurrection. In Christ, we also... Continue Reading →
Marriage is tested every single day because of sins we commit and mistakes we make. I wrote about this here using the characters Hinderella and Prince Harming to describe it. Yes, Joe and I have hindered one another's spiritual and personal growth. Yes, we have harmed each other with our words and actions. The only... Continue Reading →
From Joe: The Biblical passage that is often quoted regarding marriage is Ephesians 5: 22 - 33. There, women are told to submit to their husband's headship, and men are told to love their wives like Jesus loves the church. We had these verses read at our wedding, but our understanding of the passage was... Continue Reading →
Husbands and wives harm and hinder each other. It's a fact. Unfortunately, we are sold fantasies about marital love that are wrapped in ball gowns and handsomeness. These images are great for a wedding day, but they do not serve us well for daily living. If we truly understood just how we will hinder and... Continue Reading →
Just before our wedding day, my father asked if Joe and I were planning to ride away from the reception on a donkey. It was the first time anyone had ever joked about the fact that we shared the names of Christ’s parents, Joseph and Mary. Given the fact that our car didn’t start when... Continue Reading →
A few years back, I started a new tradition of buying a white dress to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The TLC show "Say Yes to the Dress" was my inspiration. I could watch that show all day, can't you? There's something fascinating about a bride-to-be searching for and finding her wedding attire. Here's a photo... Continue Reading →
Mary Butler Coleman 