Life’s Biggest Lesson

Today I want to share one of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned. I believe it is the absolute key to a fruitful and godly life.

I’ve spoken on this subject in many places over the past forty years, sometimes calling it “The Secret of Happiness.”

Here’s the interesting back story on that.

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Successful Marriages–Our Greatest Social Need

I’ve made plenty of mistakes in life including in my marriage.  Sin and failure are a part of being human (unfortunately).

But I’ve also made some good choices that brought the blessing of God. One was taking Shirley Jean Cookson as my wife on October 10, 1976.

One of our sons is getting married this week on the same day–forty-five years later. We’re happy to share the date (we were married on my Grandma Boehme’s birthday.)

Marriage is the bedrock of a thriving nation. Nothing creates greater social stability and happiness than great marriages.

What are the secrets to a successful marriage?

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