Dear Brothers,

You have been on my heart for some time, which is likely because I am one of you.  I am a relatively young man (i.e. under 40), who is also a Christian, a husband, and a father.  You are my peers.  And I am writing to you today, because seldom a day goes by where I am not reminded that we all have a whole lot to learn.

Let me share a little more about myself before I get to the reason for this letter.  I am fast-approaching 39 years of age and have been married for nearly 19 years.  Yes, I married young.  Too young, in fact.  But God is sovereign and good, and so despite “many dangers, toils, and snares” in our marriage we are pressing on by grace toward another nineteen years and then some.  I have made many mistakes along those 19 years as a husband (which I’ve written about in years past), some of them I’m still coming to understand and still trying to correct.  You would think that there would be little grace left for a husband like me, but God is an infinite God and his grace is an infinite grace.  For that I am most grateful.… Continue reading