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  • Seven Years

    Yes. Today is a special day.

    The link can be found here.

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    Is today a special day? Let's plunge into the Deeper Waters and find out.

    When I was growing up, July 24th was a day like any other day. Nothing special today. One never thinks it will have any special significance at that point, but it's amazing how time can change things. The one day that was nothing really special suddenly becomes extremely special.

    It was seven years ago my wife did something absolutely insane. She gave herself to me in holy matrimony. She promised to be with me till death do us part. That is quite a big promise to make and an even harder one to follow, especially to a guy like me since marriage has really helped to show me what a sinful human being I really am.*

    These seven years have been full of ups and downs. We've had many many struggles, and yet we've still stayed together. I think it's a great testimony to our love because I honestly think many couples might not have undergone all the changes that we have had to undergo as successfully. It's not because we're so special though, but because our marriage is rooted in Christ. We have had a Christian marriage from the beginning.*

    Loving a woman is something very special. Many guys think it consists of what you do on the dates such as showing up well-dressed and with cologne and a gift like flowers and chocolates and other such things. It is that, but it's more. In marriage, it's the day to day things. It's things like being the official bug killer around the house. It's things like managing a budget and compromising on what to watch on Netflix that evening. Sharing a bed means more than sex together, but it also means sharing a trust with each other and knowing you're going to for the most part wake up next to each other the next day. (There are times of sickness where we sleep apart and of course, one of us is usually the first to get up the next day.)

    And Princess, you have changed my life in so much. You have changed my diet and my confidence level. I couldn't be doing what I am doing without you. I couldn't be doing apologetics as well as I am without you. I wouldn't be learning from the school of hard knocks what it means to be holy without you, because now that you're here, I see the direct result of my actions.

    If anything, I always wish I could do more for you. I shudder when I think about how imperfect my love for you is. As you know, whenever I do anything, I like to do the very best I can, and that includes loving you. It's always a delight to me when someone compliments me on how much I love my wife. Anyone can study hard and be an academic, and there's nothing wrong with that, but being a person of character and loving your wife is something different.

    Princess. You are worth everything. I often think now that I have so much in life and it requires little to keep me busy. I have books coming in for my show and so that's taken care of. The next thing I want in life is to keep you feeling loved and happy. I would love to someday take you to Japan like you want or get you all the art supplies that I can. Hopefully some day I will get to do these things.

    Princess. I hope today I do more and more to amaze you and leave you feeling immensely loved. I want you to know what a treasure you are and everything I do I don't think can adequately express the desire I have to please you immensely and show what you really mean to me. Aside from salvation in Jesus Christ, you are the greatest gift that I have ever been given. I love you immensely. Happy anniversary Princess.

    In Christ,
    Nick Peters

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    That is profound. I wonder though how can one tell whwther God wants them to be single or not? I honestly have a lot of questions.
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    • #3
      Congrats to the both of you! Tell Mrs. AP I gave her a tweb smiley!
      If it weren't for the Resurrection of Jesus, we'd all be in DEEP TROUBLE!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by TheWall View Post
        That is profound. I wonder though how can one tell whwther God wants them to be single or not? I honestly have a lot of questions.
        If you burn, as Paul says, I think it's best to marry.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Apologiaphoenix View Post
          If you burn, as Paul says, I think it's best to marry.
          I suppose then we have to define burning. I don't think that simply means arousal, but I am not sure.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by TheWall View Post
            I suppose then we have to define burning. I don't think that simply means arousal, but I am not sure.
            More like uncontrollable lust. It's normal and healthy for men to find women attractive, but if it leads to impure thoughts that can't be kept under control, I think that's what Paul is talking about.

            Of course, marriage is not a magic cure for this. Married men still have work to do to fight temptation.
            "I am not angered that the Moral Majority boys campaign against abortion. I am angry when the same men who say, "Save OUR children" bellow "Build more and bigger bombers." That's right! Blast the children in other nations into eternity, or limbless misery as they lay crippled from "OUR" bombers! This does not jell." - Leonard Ravenhill

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            • #7
              7 years? Already? Wow.


              Happy anniversary.

              I'm always still in trouble again

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              • #8
                Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
                More like uncontrollable lust. It's normal and healthy for men to find women attractive, but if it leads to impure thoughts that can't be kept under control, I think that's what Paul is talking about.

                Of course, marriage is not a magic cure for this. Married men still have work to do to fight temptation.
                I would not call my situation uncontrollable. I am struggling against temptation. I suppose I could be married one day. I would still struggle, but it could be a wonderful experience being married. I honestly do not know. I have quite a lot to deal with even before that possibility.
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                  Originally posted by TheWall View Post
                  I would not call my situation uncontrollable. I am struggling against temptation. I suppose I could be married one day. I would still struggle, but it could be a wonderful experience being married. I honestly do not know. I have quite a lot to deal with even before that possibility.
                  If you want to get married, start looking for a nice Christian lady who wants to spend the rest of your lives together. Then you two can post pictures of your kids.
                  If it weren't for the Resurrection of Jesus, we'd all be in DEEP TROUBLE!

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                  • #10
                    I would have to meet someone first. Honestly though the idea is terrific in both senses of the word.
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                      Originally posted by TheWall View Post
                      I suppose then we have to define burning. I don't think that simply means arousal, but I am not sure.
                      Nick was definitely burning.
                      Enter the Church and wash away your sins. For here there is a hospital and not a court of law. Do not be ashamed to enter the Church; be ashamed when you sin, but not when you repent. – St. John Chrysostom

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                      • #12
                        The more I think about it the more I wonder.
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                        • #13
                          You have my prayers. My advice is not to focus on getting married or staying single. Just live a good life and it will come or not come as God blesses.
                          Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Jedidiah View Post
                            You have my prayers. My advice is not to focus on getting married or staying single. Just live a good life and it will come or not come as God blesses.
                            Thank you.
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