Parenting the Parents

We spend a lot of time on the subject of sex education in the schools. Maybe it's time to introduce mandatory courses in parenting -- for boys as ...

In Sickness or in Health

I took you, love,

In sickness or in heath,

For better or for worse.

And now I live my promise out. ...

The promises we made

Hold and support us both.

We are ...

Put Together by God

Like a tree,

I cannot move my roots,

for yours are intertwined among them.

Let us both be strong in God,

yet weak enough to draw from each other.

We are not ...

"Bearly" Audible

At a wedding our pastor recently performed, the little boy who was the ring bearer marched deliberately down the aisle, letting out a loud "Grrr" with ...

Getting Married Outdoors

My fiance and I met with our pastor to discuss our upcoming wedding. I wanted an outdoor wedding, but I was hesitant to mention it since a church setting ...

Surprise Proposal

Our daughter, Julie, met a young man, Mark, while they were working on a ranch in Colorado. After Julie came home, Mark decided to pursue the relationship ...

Marriage: Worth the Risk

Our daughter planned a small family wedding at our church. When my husband and I arrived early on the day of the wedding to make sure everything was ready, ...

Thank You for Calling

"Thank you for calling Eastside Church. For service times, press 1. For an appointment with the pastor, press 2. If you were just driving by and ...

Check, Please!

My mother volunteered to help me with my wedding invitations while I visited her and my father in North Carolina. We spent two long nights addressing ...

Weddding Vows or Miranda's Rights?

I was watching my 5-year-old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she "staged" a wedding, first playing the role of the ...