There are a select number of people who haved faithfully walked with me on my healing journey; whose grace, kindness, and wisdom have stood the test of time. My pastor Scott Wendal and his wife Jodie are among those select few. I am grateful (and thrilled) that my first guest blog-post is from the pen of my pastor. May we all be blessed as we remember that—

God’s love story for us isn’t just a Hallmark movie—it’s better. He just asks us to let Him write the story.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in our family for several reasons. My wife and I share cards, and she makes the family a special gourmet breakfast because—it is also my birthday.

My favorite Valentine’s celebration was our church’s Valentine Banquet in 1996.  We had our highest attendance at that banquet for one simple reason: the church family was going to meet my fiancée Jodie Friesen for the very first time. It was a joyous time in our lives and also for the church


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