Hugh Down's once said, "A good marriage is supposed to be a 'happy' marriage, but I have always thought that happy is a slightly misleading word. Some people think that happiness implies only good things without any bad. That's true, of course, but happiness can imply more than just good things. There is a … Continue reading Happiness & Marriage
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All My Love
Thanks for being a reader. Thanks for taking the time to find and read what I write. I want to take my time this morning and a moment of your time today to simply remind us of love. Today is Valentines' Day when people all over the world take a moment to say, "I love … Continue reading All My Love
The Phone Call
The phone call I returned last night was not what I thought it would be. My best friend from my teen years called. We have not kept in touch because of distance, but we manage to catch up with each other once a year or so. Last night, I had missed his call so I … Continue reading The Phone Call
Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
There are more than 10 reasons, but these are the ten I want to share today as Amy and I celebrate 21 years of marriage. I admit openly, that she means more to me than my words could ever express. 10. Amy is a good listener. I still recall that first date when we went to … Continue reading Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
How to Have a Happy Marriage
This is the outline I preached from yesterday morning. I traditionally preach a sermon on marriage sometime around the 12th of August which is our wedding anniversary (this Aug 12 Amy and I will celebrate 21 years of marriage). Here are some things I learned through the years. - Scott How to Have a Happy … Continue reading How to Have a Happy Marriage
Wedding on My Mind
I think it was only last week when I sang at my brother's wedding, but alas the date Doug and Tammy married was July 18, 1987. I am reminded of that wedding because this Saturday - July 24, 2010, I will be back at the same church building to conduct the wedding for Melissa (their … Continue reading Wedding on My Mind
After 40 Years?!
Maybe you can help me understand. I find difficulty with the recent announcement by Al and Tipper Gore that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. Maybe I find this difficult because my paternal grandparents were married nearly 50 years when my grandfather passed away. Maybe I find this difficult because my maternal grandparents … Continue reading After 40 Years?!
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