Its been too long (and life's been quite busy), so I'll give a quick "what's up."
First, our wee lass turned seven-months-old recently. And she's trying to walk, which she mostly displays by bear-crawling and pulling herself up on any frestanding object.
Second, both Meg and I've been busy at work, doing overtime and being the sort of people who bosses depend on (the kind with work ethics- thanks mom and dad!).
Third, I've been playing around a bit with the birdie thing. You know, something about goting tweet tweet. Kinda like messanger pigeons of old, but without the need to throw breadcurmbs. Anyway, its all in an effort to open more lines of communication to all (especially family).
Finally, going through application to seminary again, and this time the committee at the district is recomending I be admitted. So, I'm going to try to post weekly (biweekly, or at least regularly) though this so that people can see what's happening and others interesting in the journey can get a perspective that isn't "polite." (I won't be rude, just blunt.) Kind of a cross between a progress report and an explorer's journal.
(Meg and I recenly went on a mini-adventure, hiking a bit and seeing the tallest waterfall in NE, and daydreaming about a canoe trip. So writting about the happenings appeals to the newly awakened adventurer in me.)
So, that's all for now. Gonna try to figure out how to tweet and all that, and see if I can interconnect these things.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
Partners for Life
Bit of an update since I haven't lurked around written on the blog in a while...
A short while ago, my younger brother Daniel got married. He's the third of my siblings to tie the knot in the last year. Add to that two new kiddos (one my own, and one my brother's) and it's been a busy ten months.
Anyway, Daniel wanted to put together a scrapbook of letters from friends and family to Caitlyn (his better half). With all the life happening I, essentially, forgot about it until the night before. So, gotta write something from my family to her (and, by extension, my brother), a bit short on time, and I want it to be more than superficial. Mom suggested to write a devotion. So I did. And I thought I'd share it with everyone else.
"The man said, 'This is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh...'" Gen. 2:23a
Modern society would like us to think that men and women are exactly the same. But when God created the first humans, He created them as partners. Each was different, with complimenting abilities and duties. There is balance and there is compromise in marriages. Neither role is more important than the other... just different.
In his letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul discusses how husbands and wives are to interact with each other. Ultimately, both roles are an extension of unconditional love. Each day, husbands and wives place their partner first - second really, after God. This is challenging even for the most loving couples. It means sacrificing of yourself, your wants or, even at times, immediate needs, for the benefit of another. At the same time, marriage is more than just two people together, sacrificing for each other.
It is the most intense and intimate relationships. No one will ever know you better than your husband or wife. It is the best friendship possible. Forever.
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for creating marriage as an expression of love and friendship amidst life's struggles. Help those in these partnerships to seek to always love each other unconditionally.
In Jesus name, Amen.
A short while ago, my younger brother Daniel got married. He's the third of my siblings to tie the knot in the last year. Add to that two new kiddos (one my own, and one my brother's) and it's been a busy ten months.
Anyway, Daniel wanted to put together a scrapbook of letters from friends and family to Caitlyn (his better half). With all the life happening I, essentially, forgot about it until the night before. So, gotta write something from my family to her (and, by extension, my brother), a bit short on time, and I want it to be more than superficial. Mom suggested to write a devotion. So I did. And I thought I'd share it with everyone else.
"The man said, 'This is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh...'" Gen. 2:23a
Modern society would like us to think that men and women are exactly the same. But when God created the first humans, He created them as partners. Each was different, with complimenting abilities and duties. There is balance and there is compromise in marriages. Neither role is more important than the other... just different.
In his letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul discusses how husbands and wives are to interact with each other. Ultimately, both roles are an extension of unconditional love. Each day, husbands and wives place their partner first - second really, after God. This is challenging even for the most loving couples. It means sacrificing of yourself, your wants or, even at times, immediate needs, for the benefit of another. At the same time, marriage is more than just two people together, sacrificing for each other.
It is the most intense and intimate relationships. No one will ever know you better than your husband or wife. It is the best friendship possible. Forever.
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for creating marriage as an expression of love and friendship amidst life's struggles. Help those in these partnerships to seek to always love each other unconditionally.
In Jesus name, Amen.
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