Love is...For the Pastoral Couple

With apologies to the Apostle Paul

Karen Holford is the wife of Bernie Halfrrd, the family li,F direci,,,r of the Sc wit Englund Cenference. Together they enjoy developing sentinars on all aspect: of famrl, lifi- They have three children. Bethany, Nathan, and Joel. Kann has written evet,).1 hoicks. including. Please God Make My Mummy

Love is patient, when, after a challenging day, he calls you to say that he's bringing 12 guests home for supper.

Love is kind. She waits at the end of a tiring day with a mug of hot chocolate a back rub, and a peaceful smile ... and he calls when he is going to be home unusually late.

Love does not envy when the church moves him to a new district, away from the best job prospects you have ever had

Love does not boast, knowing that whatever we seem to achieve, it is only through Christ's strength.

Love is not proud. It does not have to prove to anyone that it can do everything!

Love is not rude. It does not make sarcastic comments or snide remarks when it feels let down.

Love is not self-seeking. It does not seek pity when church members are hurting your feelings and thwarting your plans, but just a hug, some understanding, and an armful of prayers.

Love is not easily angered when extra time with a church member interrupts your special plans for the day. Maybe the -interruption" is God's special plan for the day...?

Love keeps no record of floppy salads, ruined meals, and late arrivals. Oak ove doesn't delight in evil, eager to know the latest church gossip ... but rejoices with the truth when someone has been led to Jesus Christ.

Love always protects a reputation in the midst of misunderstandings and criticism.

Love always trusts that the pay check will last until the end of the month! And when it doesn't, that God will provide, miraculously, for all of your needs!

Love always hopes that your ministry together will be a witness to the world: a special part of God's eternal plan.

Love always perseveres, especially when it seems that only God is on your side.

Love never fails. It will last forever, into an eternity together with Christ.

May there always be faith, hope, and love in your lives. But may the greatest of these be your love for God, and your love for each other.

Karen Holford is the wife of Bernie Halfrrd, the family li,F direci,,,r of the Sc wit Englund Cenference. Together they enjoy developing sentinars on all aspect: of famrl, lifi- They have three children. Bethany, Nathan, and Joel. Kann has written evet,).1 hoicks. including. Please God Make My Mummy