tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post3877171325032995318..comments2023-09-18T04:11:23.927-07:00Comments on GLORY IN THE ORDINARY: "We've Only Just Begun"Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03449023621236435347noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-27536674006630040832009-08-13T12:14:01.292-07:002009-08-13T12:14:01.292-07:00Jamie, Thanks for your insight. I really appreci...Jamie, Thanks for your insight. I really appreciate the comment about even the most satisfying marriage and family life can't satisfy our deepest longings. I've found comfort in that idea many times, especialy at times when I'm feeling like my needs aren't being met. Well guess what? They often won't be. At times like that I'm encouraged by what an awesome savior I have in Christ.<br /><br />Jon OttoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-28180864387355595722009-08-10T17:03:36.734-07:002009-08-10T17:03:36.734-07:00What a beautiful tribute and a wonderful message. ...What a beautiful tribute and a wonderful message. Thanks for sharing it with a guy whose only been married 32 Years to his lovely bride.Chris L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-34853344487416607282009-08-10T15:43:24.929-07:002009-08-10T15:43:24.929-07:00Thanks Brad (and Tim, Max and Carri!) I really bel...Thanks Brad (and Tim, Max and Carri!) I really believe that with the divorce epidemic there is a false view that delaying marriage, living together etc. but statistics don't bear that out. I believe that having a common faith in God and commitment to the marriage no matter what gives any marriage a real chance to weather the inevitable storms it will face.<br /><br />Looking back, we are amazed at how young we were when we got married and know that marrying that young carries certain risks.<br /><br />But in my opinion, the problem with looking for the "ideal time" is that it never really comes. Late teens/early twenties you are too immature and if you wait till the late twenties or thirties then you become to set in your ways to change, to give and take in a lifelong relationship. <br /><br />We need to pray for our kids to find the right mate but I believe that it is even more important to BECOME the right mate rather than FIND the right mate..and we can only learn some of those "becoming" lessons through being married.-JamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-86562973582731583102009-08-10T13:13:58.245-07:002009-08-10T13:13:58.245-07:00Jamie
It is great to read about your blessed life...Jamie<br /><br />It is great to read about your blessed life together with your wife. My wife and I have been praying and sharing with my boy 20 and 18 about marriage and when is the time. I don't want to let the world or my self put up artificial barriers that prevent them from getting married. I think many are waiting way to long. Interesting to see the recent articles on not waiting to long addressed in http://www.albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=4161. It would be interesting to hear more about how you made the decision to get married and what you think some of the keys to success. <br /><br />BradAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221444723652461811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-78677854140847552822009-08-10T11:37:03.583-07:002009-08-10T11:37:03.583-07:00Jamie,
Fun to read about your wedding! Congratula...Jamie,<br /><br />Fun to read about your wedding! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. We hit #33 this December. Pray that God continues to bless your marriage, your family and your ministry. <br /><br />Tim OlsonTim Olsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-23051820280038445422009-08-10T11:26:34.082-07:002009-08-10T11:26:34.082-07:00Jamie:
Risako and I have some similarities in our...Jamie:<br /><br />Risako and I have some similarities in our marriage. God's grace and pure stubbornness had gotten us a long way. Perseverance is now leading to some great character developments. <br /><br />Continue to write these great posts. I will share them on facebook<br /><br />maxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17193601.post-75237442925674553412009-08-10T09:45:37.290-07:002009-08-10T09:45:37.290-07:00Loved the marriage piece!Loved the marriage piece!Carri Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751518600407699981noreply@blogger.com