Twenty years ago today on a balmy July evening, I packed a few things in a suitcase and rolled it out the door of 4962 Heyer Ave.; slamming my heart shut to God and placing the final nail in the coffin of our slain marriage.
Several days before I left, I wrote these words in my journal: “Why? Why did all of this have to happen?” No doubt Clint was wondering the same thing, as he watched his stone-hearted wife turn her back on him…and walk out our front door.
Eleven years of wondering.
“Now we see a dim reflection, as if we were looking into a mirror, but then we shall see clearly. Now I know only a part, but then I will know fully, as God has known me.” 1 Corinthians 13:12
During our mission to Corinth earlier this year, we understood Paul’s words in a deeper way. The photo to the left is the kind of mirror that would have been used in Biblical times. Not much chance of clarity from a surface like that, is there?
Why? Why did “all of this” have to happen?
Because God has the panoramic picture in pristine view.
Marriage on a Mission 
Clint and Penny, your marriage and ministry give me hope! Hope of my husbands heart being made new. Hope of us being reconciled. Hope of our marriage being rebuilt. I will never give up. Thank you for being obedient to God. Without your example I wouldn’t be able to have hope.
“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil.” Hebrews 6:19 Keep that hope alive, Kari! God is able!
Seeing the actual place. Wow. Thankful that the door did not stay shut permanently between you two.
Amen, Sharon! Same for you and Rich!
so wish you were out in the West so I can attend a conference. Praying for My Beloved’s heart to turn to flesh from stone, leave the OW and pursue The Lord and or Marriage with all His heart
We are from the west coast and are there frequently. Perhaps God will intersect us. It would be a privilege to pray for you and encourage you.