The Wedding Feast that Awaits Us

(The following is the December 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 19 and pay close attention to verses 1-8.) If we were to say “praise God,” “hallelujah,” or “thank you” every second with every breath, we could not offer all the praise God is due. Even John’s …

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40 Reasons Why I’m Thankful for 40 Years with My Bride

On May 26, 1979, Linda Sue Kiger and I said “I do” to each other at her home church – Third Baptist Church – in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s been quite a ride and continues to be. I am thankful for her for so many reasons, but below is one for each of our 40 …

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Leap Year Lesson #161: It Is Encouraging When Young People Marry

I have the pleasure and honor of officiating at a wedding later this month.  As someone who started his professional life as an ordained Baptist minister, I am still occasionally asked to officiate at weddings or funerals - to marry to bury.  The wedding coming up is for a young man whose terrific family I've …

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