Kelly and Patrick, I usually begin a wedding meditation by thanking the couple for letting me be a part of their lives and a part of their wedding.  It’s always sincere, but the words of gratitude take on special meaning this weekend.

Ryan and Amanda, it is a special joy for me to be here with you on your wedding day.  Amanda, I’ve known you since you were a little girl, and I’ve watched you grow up into a beautiful person with a gentle heart for children and an amazing ability to get things done.
Ryan, you’ve been [...]

John and Dori, I first must say what a joy it is to be part of your lives on this special day.  In the short time we’ve spent together, I have come to deeply appreciate both of you in your commitment to reverence Jesus Christ and to love each other.  “I’ve seen Dori and I’ve [...]

September 25, 2010: Wedding Charge for Greg Warmuth and Donna Bradshaw
Greg and Donna, I first want to thank you for the privilege of sharing in this day.  You have let me into your life in a very personal way, and I don’t take it for granted.  Linda and I both feel a special connection to [...]

Never forget that you have been loved by God far more than you can love each other.
1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, 13
October 10, 2009
 
Daniel and Andi, I want to begin by thanking you for the privilege of sharing this day with you.  I have enjoyed getting to know you both, and I hope we will have many [...]