Wow! Curtis and I have now been married 4 years. I am continuing to learn to love Jesus' way. With God in our lives, I believe He will take us thru the remainder of our years together.
For Jesus, love was a motive - not a duty. Many times I've served Curtis out of a sense of duty, or to "keep the peace", without the motive of love. I'm still learning what it means to love as Christ loved. As Paul said, we should "be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us" (Eph 5:1-2).
If Jesus were preaching about marriage today, he might say: "Remember my love and sacrifice, and do the same for each other. Let love be your motive and humility be your attitude. Love the way I did."
This may seem like an impossible task - but we have a secret weapon: God's power to love.
I thank you Lord for the 4 years Curtis and I have been married. I pray that you will continue to guide us and draw us closer to You and closer to each other. Help me to strive to love as Christ loved!
8/21/2008
Another Great NEPHEW!
Congratulations to my niece, Jennifer and her hubby Jason on the birth of my newest great nephew! Jacob Lee Kemp arrived August 14th, 2008 around 5:30pm Eastern time. Although he can't talk just yet, No worries - he'll soon be saying "Favorite Aunt Ruthie"!
I think he already looks like a football player!
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