Tomorrow is December 1st, 2013 – wedding day. More importantly, it will be day one of the journey Jerry and I will travel together in marriage. In the last nine months, we’ve been preparing both for the wedding, and for our marriage in Christ. All the preparation, the struggling and the decisions were not in … More Love and Humility: Two Lessons in Wedding Preparation
LIVING IN IDENTITY (2 Peter 1:1-11) What does it mean to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus? In 2 Peter 3:18, Peter exhorts us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ”. This is said in contrast to scoffers in the last days who will grow … More Bridal Preparation 2: Identity, Holiness and Suffering
INTRODUCTION (Revelation 19:6-8) Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made … More Bridal Preparation 1: Living with Expectation
I remember the moment when I first truly experienced the Bridegroom heart of Jesus. I had been studying it for a while, and learning in my mind about who He was as my Bridegroom King, but when my heart experienced the love of the Bridegroom, it was astounding. At the time, we were holding two … More Recognising the Bridegroom and Functioning as the Bride of Christ
“It’s very interesting,” my Dad said as he walked over to the speakers one day. “He’s just able to speak about anything.” Usually, we are wary of the “person who has something to say about everything”, and the “person who knows everything”. This, however, was different. The speakers buzzed to life and a question was … More A Different Kind of Knowledge
Guestlists. If you’ve ever planned a 21st, or a wedding, or any other significant function, you may be aware of the dynamic discussions it can sometimes inspire. Who do you invite? And why? Does inviting one person really mean you have to invite 10 other people? Will they be offended? Does that matter? What’s the … More Friends of the Bridegroom: A Wedding Guestlist
I love the stories of King David. At times, they are inspiring, at other times, frustrating and tragic. Yet, in the victories and failures of David’s life, one thing shines through. God famously says, “I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.” [Acts … More Service or Presumption
When Jerry I asked if I would marry him, I said “Yes.” We knew that marriage wouldn’t just be a smooth ride. When he asked, he was asking if I would commit to a life fraught with mistakes, short-comings, disagreements, annoyances times two, and double consequences. He was saying “yes” to all this and I … More The Pleasure of Saying “Yes”
What does it really mean for Jesus to be at the centre of our lives – at the centre of who we are, the centre of our family, the centre of our work, the centre of our faith, the centre of our partnership in ministry with Him? So often, we say, “Lord, come and take … More Jesus AS the Centre
The Bridegroom’s Vow The everlasting covenant between Jesus Christ (the bridegroom) and His Church (the bride) Kristen Tee (2012) A Shadow of Eternity What is your favourite moment when you attend a wedding? What do you remember the most? Is it the face of the groom when he sees his beloved bride walk through the door, … More The Bridegroom’s Vow
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