Rykens on Men, Women and Marriage

Many thanks to Justin Taylor for posting these great links. I’ve only listened to one of them, but I’m looking forward streaming them all just as soon as I have the time:

The one I listened to is entitled, “The first twenty years are the hardest.” Apparently, Dr. Ryken’s mother used to tell them as they were newlyweds, “The first year is the hardest.” Then, the next year, she told them, “The second year is the hardest.” And at their twentieth anniversary celebration, she told them, “The first twenty years are the hardest.” What she meant was, “Relationships are hard work. Marriage takes effort. God’s grace must be worked out day by day, moment by moment.”

Some great insights and encouragement here. Enjoy!