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Why I Love My Wife

Why I Love My Wife, Volume 3

February 14, 2014 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 5 Comments

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to read from 1 Corinthians for a friend’s wedding. I’ve never really heard it or read it the same way since. It’s the standard to which we should hold ourselves, particularly as a married couple and parents. It’s a high standard, but so much depends upon how well we love. We directly impact the salvation of our spouses and children by how well we measure up to 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. So, how’s my lovely wife doing?

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Lisa Schmidt, Marriage, St. Valentine's Day, Why I Love My Wife

Why I Love My Wife, Birthday Edition

June 26, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments
My beautiful wife

What good would this platform be, if I didn’t occasionally use to honor my beautiful wife Lisa? Awhile back, I presented five reasons Why I Love My Wife. Let the love-fest continue, because I’m at it again. In honor of her birthday today, here are five more.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Happy Birthday, Lisa Schmidt, Marriage, Why I Love My Wife

Why I Love My Wife

February 14, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 26 Comments
Why I Love My Wife

How often have you heard some guy refer to his wife as “The Old Ball-and-Chain” or some other derogatory term? Nice witness to the sanctity of marriage, right? We can do better — much better! Living in a culture that readily objectifies women and seeks to redefine marriage, it’s up to us men to turn the tide. A good way to start is by properly honoring our wives, even when they’re not in our presence. To honor my beautiful wife Lisa on St. Valentine’s Day, I present five reasons why I love my wife.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Lisa Schmidt, Marriage, St. Valentine's Day, Why I Love My Wife

“Why I Love My Wife” St. Valentine’s Day Link-Up Event

February 11, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 4 Comments
Why I Love My Wife

Announcing our St. Valentine’s Day 2013 “Why I Love My Wife” link-up event. Join me in rejecting a culture of locker-room talk that objectifies and degrades the women we love. Instead, let’s proclaim the Divine Gifts that they are to us. Strengthen your marriage by building up your wife. The gushing begins in just three days.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: love, Marriage, St. Valentine's Day, Why I Love My Wife
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