Last year, I did a 2-month interim preaching gig for a nearby church. I decided to use our time together by walking through Ephesians. Using a tree as a metaphor, I started by talking about our foundations - the roots of our faith, as found in the first 2 chapters of Ephesians. We then went…
The Most Important Thing I Share With Couples I’m About to Marry
This summer, I will be officiating at two weddings. I won't be able to do either ceremony like this (though I did once, at the request of the bride. Really.) Whenever I do a wedding, I sit down with a couple 3 or 4 times -- in preparation not just for the wedding day, but even…
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…
