My two most recent posts have been about love & marriage. This post is kind of an extension of those two, but in a way that asks: What can marriage teach us about relationships with others -- no matter what our marital status is? Well, if you want to learn about marriage and how it…
marriage & relationships, part 2
In my previous post, I talked about how a less-than-perfect wedding day is good preparation for life. According to The National Marriage Project, though, fewer people are having a wedding day. In many ways, that's understandable. Marriage is hard. Parenting is harder. Living on your own is easier. Living with someone isn't easy -- but…
How to Find Yourself: thoughts about marriage that are about more than marriage
This past weekend, I presided at a wedding. As always, the ceremony is a time of joy and celebration. The bride and groom look their best, and everything that happens point to one thing: happiness and smiles. So, when I stand before the just-about-to-be-married couple, speaking to them (and to those who are gathered), I want…
Gulping Grace 