It has been a season of weddings for me. In the last month I have officiated at three weddings, and got to be the "Father of the Bride" at a fourth! These are always special occasions not only for the bride and groom but also for the extended family and network of friends. These moments are joyous and festive, and cherished for a lifetime. One of my favorite moments of a wedding is the exchange of rings. (Julie was kind enough to remove her wedding ring, which she has worn for nearly 28 years, just long enough to get the picture of our rings above) I usually assign the best man and the maid or matron of honor to have them close at hand as it really not safe to have the ring bearer actually carry the real hardware. I then take the rings in my hands and describe the symbolism. Part of what I say at this moment includes these words: "These rings being unbroken circles are perfect symbols of unending and unbroken love between these as they publicly take each other in the bonds of matrimony.”

Unending and unbroken are not common words in our world and unfortunately they don’t apply to every marriage. But the perfect picture of marriage is the relationship between Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:22-33). I am so glad that when it comes to the relationship with our God established by faith in our Savior we say with certainty that it is unending and unbroken.

Bible Center exists to enhance all relationships, between us and God, between husbands and wives, parents and children and every other relationship. As you walk with God and grow in him “unending” and “unbroken” can become more common place in all of our conversations.

Jesse Waggoner