Gain through Loss
When my husband and I were engaged, we were surprised to discover how much sacrifice love truly requires. Marriage has a humbling way of teaching us that sometimes we must give up one thing to gain something even more meaningful. We came from different cities, which meant one of us had to leave our beloved hometown to marry the other. We had to give up our beautiful, cozy homes to move into a small, frugal apartment together. Our spending budget was immediately cut in half. When children came into the picture, one of us made the difficult decision to give up our careers and stay home. Though it was challenging at times and we often found ourselves barely making ends meet, we were determined to do whatever it took to begin this journey together, grow, and support our family. I believe the kingdom of God operates in a similar way. In Matthew 13:44, Jesus shares a parable that also emphasizes this very concept of gaining through loss. The parable begins with a man who di...
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