In all my growing up years even to this day, Valentines Day was not just a holiday on the calendar. February 14 was my parent's wedding anniversary. In 1956 they committed their lives together in a covenant to the Lord. I know that God was in their marriage because their journey in life gave evidence to that fact. Their story is worthy and proved to be an example to many. They did not celebrate fifty years together as Mom went home to be with Jesus at the age of 68 years. However, Mom and Dad did celebrate their marriage each and every day. I and many others marvel at their grace and tenacity through the good times as well as the countless difficult days. Allow me to encourage all reading this to consider the amazing love that only God gives and then let that love permeate our hearts and lives so that those we impact will benefit in ways unimaginable. The "love of this world" is superficial and temporary. The "love" that is promoted in the glitz glamour of our society will prove to be no foundation for relationships of any sort when the tempest of life shakes our being.

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Tige & Vicky Reinhold... We will still celebrate your anniversary on February 14. We are grateful and many would attest to the fact that God's love lived through you made a difference.