Marriage links for the week
A new study released by The Barna Group of Ventura, California, has found that divorce is as common among Christians as it is among non-Christians. I don't know if there are any fair conclusions to be drawn from that, but inthefaith.com and bLogicus have the facts and some thoughts.
I remember being single, and I hope I never forget. That memory is a constant reminder of how blessed I am to have such a wonderful wife. It also reminds me not to treat singles the way I felt treated at the time. I don't know if it was just my imagination, but I always felt like married people viewed me as less of a person based solely on my singleness, that because I wasn't married I wasn't quite as valuable as they. It probably wasn't my imagination, though, because Totem to Temple feels the same way. Married people, take note.
Ben of Marriages Restored talks about obedience in the face of adultery and emotional infidelity: "What seems wise in dealing with an adulterous marriage is to run away. For us, abandoning this worldly wisdom obediently into the wealth of freedom given by our Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the wisest choice we've ever made."
Scott and Lori's wedding date draws ever closer. Scott has probably arrived from Scotland by now, bringing an end to their tortuous time apart. One week from today, God willing, they'll be husband and wife.
