Valentine was a minister of the church in the late third century A.D. While little is known about him, he was believed to have been arrested during a time of Christian persecution in the Roman Empire because he was performing the wedding ceremonies of Christians. The public nature of his ministry drew the attention of the authorities. Valentine could have faced merely time in prison, but he decided to take another risk when he stood before the Roman emperor in his trial. Realizing the fate awaiting the emperor, the saint tried to persuade him to follow Jesus Christ. This infuriated the emperor. As a result, Valentine was beheaded.
The brave Valentine died because he cared about loving Christian marriages as well as people who were heading toward eternity without the benefit of Christ in their lives.
He serves as a role model of love and courage to this day.
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day, Janet
"Like a lily among thorns,
So is my darling among the maidens" (Song of Solomon 2:2, NASB).
Janet,
When we first talked over the phone, I recognized the voice of a thoughtful, sensitive, and beautiful woman. We had not yet met each other face to face, but I had already fallen in love with you. The next morning, I told my co-workers that I had talked with the woman I was going to marry. They didn't believe me, but they had not talked with you.
When we met a few days later, you were everything I expected. I saw a beautiful smile. I heard an intelligent and compassionate young woman. I felt the sincerity. I knew that I had been right about you.
In the years since those early days, my love and appreciation of you has deepened. You are special, and I am honored to be your husband.
Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetie!
Love,
Terry
So is my darling among the maidens" (Song of Solomon 2:2, NASB).
Janet,
When we first talked over the phone, I recognized the voice of a thoughtful, sensitive, and beautiful woman. We had not yet met each other face to face, but I had already fallen in love with you. The next morning, I told my co-workers that I had talked with the woman I was going to marry. They didn't believe me, but they had not talked with you.
When we met a few days later, you were everything I expected. I saw a beautiful smile. I heard an intelligent and compassionate young woman. I felt the sincerity. I knew that I had been right about you.
In the years since those early days, my love and appreciation of you has deepened. You are special, and I am honored to be your husband.
Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetie!
Love,
Terry
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