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The Ultimate Journey Together
Whether it is following Jesus together as we dwell in the land in Grove City, PA or sharing adventures as we travel, my life has been infinitely blessed by sharing the journey with my family.
This was not always the case though. Honestly, unhealthy attitudes about being married to the ministry almost cost me my marriage. I thought that pouring myself into every opportunity to impact eternity was a part of what it meant to be a pastor.
Still in my twenties, I was already heading for burnout.
I am so thankful to faithful friends and mentors who pointed out the destructive nature of the way I was heading, prioritizing ministry over my marriage. It took years to correct the spiritual and emotional muscle memory that was a result of my misplaced priorities, but Adriane graciously stayed committed to our journey.
In 2006, God miraculously blessed us with the birth of our daughter, Abigail. She is truly a gift from a good Father, sent at just the right time. Becoming a father changed my life, leading me into a greater understanding of God’s heart.
As with every family, we have had our share of ups and downs, but God has shown His faithfulness to us in every situation. Everyday, we have the opportunity to point each other towards the life of Jesus. My prayer, as a husband and father, is that the collective YES that we have in our hearts for Jesus will be bigger today than it was yesterday, and bigger tomorrow than it is today.
Living with this YES in mind means that we are learning to really share this journey together, as a family. We are still growing in this, but I am so thankful for how God has delivered me from being married to my ministry.
