Blessed2Bless by Steve Klusmeyer
For Better or For Worse
by Steve Klusmeyer - 11/4/2003
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Problem Solved
I read a story about a missionary who discovered a tribe who had never recorded a baptism or a marriage. He soon corrected the situation by baptizing everyone in the tribe and by marrying every blissful couple that walked by. Later, the tribal chief told him that the tribe had never had so much fun. The missionary asked the chief which part they enjoyed the most. "The marriage services," the chief said, smiling broadly. "We liked the part where we all got new wives!"Now before you get all excited and start sending e-mails, I'm not advocating spouse swapping and I'm not looking for a new wife. I'm in love with the one I have; and if I had it to do over, I'd choose her again. But, you would know that I was lying if I told you we never argue or have any problems. Just this week, we began repainting our bedroom. We are about half finished and have already had more than a couple of stimulating conversations.
No Introduction Needed
Recently we were watching a teaching video. The guy on the video was talking about phoning his wife. I don't know if he actually said this on the phone or if it was just a blooper on the video - but when his wife answered the phone, he said, "Hi, this is - - - (and he gave his full name)." I'm sure she knew immediately who was calling as soon as she heard his voice - even without the introduction. One advantage of being married for almost thirty years is that you get to know each other. Brenda and I finish each other's sentences and we often change subjects in the middle of a conversation without missing a beat. Caleb is often confused when that happens.Still there are times that we don't understand each other or we fail to communicate what we are really thinking. It's times like that that we (usually me) have to stop and clarify what is going on. We have to communicate. I have to admit that I have trouble doing that on a regular basis. The challenges of marriage and of life are never-ending and must be confronted head-on. Thankfully, there is one best answer to all the challenges of this life. It won't solve all your problems immediately. But it is the one best way to help you face them now and to give you hope after this life. Learn more.