As Valentine’s day approaches, perhaps we ought to consider the words of the Falks, McPauls and Heaneys. Today they became very vulnerable with us and shared some insights into marriage that we all need to heed. Just like us, they have different stories and circumstances but would all agree that marriage takes work.

This is no different from our spiritual lives. So on this Valentine’s Day, what might we do for our spouse that would demonstrate that we value and honor our spouse?

Here’s a sample of Jonathon Edwards New Year’s Resolutions from 1722.

Resolved, That I will do whatsoever I think to be most to God’s glory, and my own good, profit and pleasure, in the whole of my duration.

Resolved to do whatever I think to be my duty, and most for the good and advantage of mankind in general.

Resolved, Never to lose one moment of time, but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.

Resolved, Never to do any thing, which I should be afraid to do, if it were the last hour of my life.

Resolved, To study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.

Resolved, Never hence-forward, till I die, to act as if I were any way my own, but entirely and altogether God’s.

Resolved, After afflictions, to inquire, what I am the better for them, what good I have got by them, and what I might have got by them.

Read all 70 here.

Sitting in the sound booth or singing on the platform, I often find myself watching others worship. It’s hard not to notice the expression of many who simply want to say "thank you". A grateful heart is one of the most attractive qualities God gives us. As my eyes gaze over the sanctuary, I see so many in their own way giving thanks. This is true, authentic worship.

Their willingness to say thanks is one way the Holy Spirit leads me to offer my own sacrifice of praise. Thank you to the grateful worshippers at Hillcrest. 

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