Sep Update: You Won’t Understand It Until You Begin



Dear Friends,

C. S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity:

There are certain things in Christianity that can be understood from the outside, before you have become a Christian. But there are a great many things that cannot be understood until after you have gone a certain distance along the Christian road. These things are purely practical, though they do not look as if they were.”
C.S. Lewis

This reminds us that Christianity is not simply a set of beliefs to understand—it is a journey to walk. Many truths become clearer as we take the next step of faith, obedience, and trust in God.

The same is true of discipleship in marriage. We can learn about patience, forgiveness, sacrificial love, humility, and servant leadership. We may even agree that these qualities are important. Yet they are most fully understood when we begin to practice them in the everyday moments of married life.

We discover the depth of forgiveness when we choose to extend it. We understand selflessness when we put our spouse’s needs before our own. We experience the strength of prayer when we bring our struggles to God together. The journey itself teaches us what no explanation alone can convey.

Discipleship in marriage is not about becoming perfect overnight. It is about faithfully taking the next step—together. Sometimes that step may be a difficult conversation, an act of kindness, a sincere apology, or simply choosing love when it feels costly.

As we continue walking with Christ and with one another, may we remember that understanding often follows obedience. Let us encourage each other to begin applying what God is teaching us, trusting that the journey will deepen our faith and strengthen our marriages.

With Love & Grace,

Rey & Annie


SEPTEMBER AT A GLANCE

Blog Series

  • (Sep 1 ) Sustained Together: Building Meaningful Marriage Rhythms under God’s Care
  • (Sep 9) More Than a Promise: Living Out a Christ-Centered Marriage
  • (Sep 15) Is it Worth the Argument?: Learning to Choose Love Over Pride
  • (Sep 22) More Than Lovers: Becoming Best Friends in Marriage

Blog Series Podcast

Available every Monday through Friday

  • (Aug 31) Beyond Recharging Batteries
  • (Sep 7) Seeing our Blessings
  • (Sep 14) What are You Saying?
  • (Sep 21) Unchaining the Elephant

Coffee, Tea & Testimonies with Rey & Annie

Available every Saturday at 9AM-PST.

  • (Sep 5) CTT17: Turning Daily Habits Into Spiritual Practices
  • (Sep 12) CTT18: Love, Laughs, and Learnings to Trust God
  • (Sep 19) CTT19: Is It Worth the Argument?
  • (Sep 26) CTT20: Talking Like Friends Again

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