Get out of the Boat?

I recently asked myself if work in ministry was really the way I was wanting to go for my life. A good friend said that it is ok to be safe...but there are also times where you have to get out of the boat. So I have been praying for God to help me know when to get out of the boat and when to stay. It is a difficult thing because even being safe has some dangers and disappointements.

Marriage Wisdom

The past Sunday for class we had a marriage panel. 3 couples spoke on the ups and downs of marriage. It was wonderful to listen to so much life wisdom. I am afraid they painted a very different picture of marriage than what we see on TV. They all said marriage was hard work. To quote a singer/storyteller David Wilcox "Yeah but it's good work, if you can get it!" While I am no closer to getting married than a snail is to beating the world's record in the 100 yard dash, I do value learning about marriage. It helps me realize what the foundation is for all relationships, including my relationship with God. It begins with love. That enigmatic word that is really not a feeling at all but an action. It is how people will know we are Christians, it is how family and friends know we belong to each other. It is the tie that binds.