As I observed this vacant scene on the shores of Lake Erie, I marveled at the wonder of God’s creation and how, every year, He allows nearly every sign of life to be obscured by ice, freezing temperatures and snow.
When we first started trying for a baby two and a half years ago, the early months held tendrils of hope. My mind swam with thoughts of our future family, not thinking for a moment of the difficulty we might face along the way.
It was 6AM, and my eyes were heavy as I tried to make sense of the Scripture passage laid out in front of me.
Infertility is a physical problem, but it has ramifications that go far beyond the physical. God gave us not just a body, but a mind, heart, and soul (Matthew 22:37).
Men especially can have a hard time with walling themselves off to everything else and basically shutting down. Often the reason is as simple as us not having a clue what to do or say. How can we break through this wall and begin to fight for our marriage despite the whirlwind swirling around us?
Once a year, we get an opportunity handed to us on a silver platter to show our ladies that we love them. Even with all of the commercialism, I'd venture to say that if you at least make some sort of effort she will usually appreciate it and feel loved. But more than that, let's discuss how we should love as husbands.
