Being 1 of 8 children he knew what lean living was all about. His father was a Baptist minister and the faithful principles of the Bible had been welded in his heart as a young child, just as they had been in mine. His gentle and caring spirit and his enthusiasm for life are just a few of his characteristics that captured my heart. He had no monetary wealth, just solid ambitions and a strong faith in God. They would if they understood the context in which it was intended.
Marriage is a sacred institution of the Bible.
The traditional wedding vows are evidence of what God intended marriage to be. Biblically, a bride is vowing to obey, or be in subjection, to a man who loves her as much as he loves himself. The reception hall was filled with family and friends, gifts and well-wishers. The gaiety of the ocassion still lingers in my mind. It was truly a day that changed my life.