Inspiration

Prior to our wedding, David and I met with the minister to discuss our marriage ceremony and various traditions, such as lighting the unity candle from two individual candles.

Couples usually blow out the two candles as a sign of becoming one. Our minister said that many people were now leaving their individual candles lit to signify independence and personal freedom. He asked if we wanted to extinguish our candles or leave them burning.

After thinking about it, David replied,

"How about if we leave mine lit and blow out hers?"

"Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say."

- Andy Stanley

This morning around 11 am, my 12 year old son, Michael, and I stopped at a coffee shop so I could get some coffee. Michael came in with me and spied the Chocolate Oreo brownie.

I rarely splurge on treats like this, but since his brother and Dad were away on a scout camp trip, I decided I would pamper Michael a bit and get it for him.

When he was half done, I realized he hadn't even had breakfast yet!

I said "Michael, you need to take care of your body, and breakfast is included in that taking care of it. Your body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit."

After a very short pause, he replied: "But Mom, the Holy Spirit wasn't hungry this morning."

"A strong marriage requires two people who choose to love each other even on days when they struggle to like each other."

- Dave Willis