Think today about a husband's spirituality.

Welcome as we take another look into the life and message of Elizabeth Elliott,

who called us to live to a higher standard and not be set aside with just a little empty religion in life.

As our series continues in the coming weeks,

we'll hear from family, friends, and others influenced by the life and message of Elizabeth

Elliott. And thanks for joining us, whether for the first time, a special welcome,

or maybe you've been with us before, either

way. So as usual, we have two Gateway to Joy programs lined up. We're beginning a series

called Trusting God for Your Husband's Spirituality. It's a five-part look into that topic. Today,

a reminder, you marry a sinner.

That's true of any of us who get married, isn't it?

And responsibility in decision-making.

Later on, we'll hear from a friend of Elizabeth, Gene Hamilton,

about Elizabeth's simple marital advice for a friend.

Well, as we continue to think about marriage and family life,

we'll hear a little bit about Elizabeth and her thoughts,

what she wrote about her dad later on as well.

First, though, let me invite you to turn to 2 Corinthians 12, verse 10,

as we think about somehow delighting in weakness and difficulties. What good are they?

Let's get to part one of trusting God for your husband's spirituality.

You marry a sinner.

You are loved with an everlasting love.

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