Happy Sunday!

Today is World Marriage Day!

Who knew? Apparently it is the second Sunday of every February.

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter organization designated it as a special day to honor the foundation of society, the husband and wife, and their marriage union.

First celebrated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the early 1980s the day has grown and spread to different countries and religions worldwide and even received the blessing of Pope John Paul II.

If you are interested in celebrating World Marriage Day, consider going on a date with your spouse, congratulating a long-time couple, or even reading a book about marriage.

But most of all I encourage you to enjoy today's Sunday 7, the marriage pearl in particular!

Blessings!

1)  Photo of the Week

It still impresses me that Saguaro Cacti are trees with actual wood inside.

2)  Quote to Ponder

"Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence." ~ Ovid

3)  🚴 This Week Outside

This week Chrissy and I rode on part of what is called the Loop in Tucson.

The Loop, is a 133-mile green bike path encircling the city. It offers stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Our ride was much shorter than the full 133 miles. But it was beautiful!

How have you enjoyed the outdoors this week?

You can check our photos and video below. (The video starts late as I had the app on "hold" accidentally...)

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4)  Dad Joke

When my girlfriend said "yes" to my marriage proposal, I began bawling uncontrollably.

In fact she slipped and fell on the floor made wet by my tears...

I wept her off her feet!

5)  💌 Relationship Corner

Marriage Pearl # 3: How to Prepare for the Inevitable Empty Nest

Raising kids seems unending but stay connected to each other because you will cross into being an empty nester and you don’t want to be strangers to each other when you get there. 

I remember when my children started flying out of the nest. I felt like ...

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6)  Adventures of Steve and Chrissy Update

What a gorgeous week to be in Tucson! We had mild temperatures and sunshine every day this week. Steve and I made the most of it by...

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7)  🤔 Question for Reflection

Solitude is as necessary as community. How can you cultivate both solitude and community without neglecting one over the other?

P.S.) 🔥 I want to invite you, or someone you know...

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We will be working together through weekly discussions, challenges, accountability and more, to become better men, husbands and fathers.

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