Wish

A conversation back in 1995 ...

Little boy Nicolo: I want to be a pastor just like Pastor Butch. 

A conversation a few days ago in 2017 ... 

Pastor Butch: I want to be a pastor just like Pastor Nicolo.  

Recent Pre-Marriage Counseling with Nicolo and Nezzle at Toby's Estate. He is currently a missions pastor. I am entrusted to officiate their wedding in December.  

Media

The incredible blast of advertising looms over our heads. There seems to be no satiation for packaged produce.  

Thus, we buy primarily due to the pull of some contrived orientation. 

Interestingly, God never uses artificial machinations. 

He purifies every word that comes from His mouth seven times before He declares it.

He does not sell.  

He gives without trepidation.

Spin

The gravity of our fall pulls down our hopeful resolutions.

Only one hope remains to keep us afloat with bright confidence ...

The zealous engine of Christ's loyal love defies all our woes and carries us beyond our personal turbulence.  

Mystery

Marriage is depicted as mystery. It is a hidden reflection of something resplendent about the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.  

I see this wonderfully articulated in the past 365 days of my daughter and son-in-grace's journey.

The Messiah has been redeeming their intertwined vow.  

One Year. One Chapter. One Lifetime. One Lord.