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Such a beautiful video of how ordinary couples have made the decision to live their marriage radically for the glory of God. Simply Inspiring. 

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Tonight I finally got to attend Rhetoric (one of the largest spoken word events around), everything was absolutely amazing as God speaks powerfully through any art form that seeks to glorify Him. I sat anxiously excited as Preston Perry and Jackie Hill are announced to come up together as husband and wife. I could hear many people around me, "this is going to be good", "I can't wait!", and etc. In my head trying to hold myself from hyping anything up. 

As they began it was clear that Preston would speak from man's perspective as Adam and Jackie from the woman's perspective as Eve. Together they were able to beautifully illustrate how both men and women can point fingers and accuse each other of not fulfilling their roles as accurately reflecting the love that Christ has for the church. Through their illustration of "the fall" they were able to powerfully show the importance in both men and women to extend forgiveness. But at the same time illustrate the necessity and centrality of Christ and His love for the church to be reflected in a relationship. 

In my own reflections, I've been convicted that if I expect Saki to submit to me, then I must be a man that demonstrates how Jesus loved the church and gave himself up for her. It is not my place to point fingers because it starts with me and if she isn't willing to submit to me it's because of my lack of leadership in loving her as Christ loved the church. 

love you<3

-Ryan

p.s. If you want to read a little bit more on some of my reflections on sacrifice you can go here

#p4cm #rhetoric2014 #sacrifice #submission #relationships #Christianity

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I'll slowly reblog some of the past posts I've written on my blog about Saki and our relationship. Here is beginning of it a couple of days after our first date. If you want to check out a post I wrote months before Saki and I began dating on "guarding your heart" you can find it here. 

love you<3 -Ryan 

this post is a couple days overdue. but i’m still processing. 

over the years God has been teaching me a lot about what it means to guard my heart and how to guard His daughter’s heart. that i need to do my very best to respect her with everything I have. so when she caught my eye, i knew i had to ask her out on a date. i want to be upfront. no hidden agenda. my hope of course was that she would say yes. and SHE DID! 

this past friday i got to take this lovely woman out on a date. took her to PV along the cliffs where i like to do my quiet times, grabbed dinner, took cue pictures, and got some boba. 

our date was an amazing time together really getting to know each other and sharing in laughs together. at the end we booth were clear that we want to continue dating. we want to really get to know each other better. 

so where our my thoughts and feelings. to be honest for the past couple of days it’s been all over the place. 

the responsibility of it all weighs heavy on me. i know she’s something to be cherished and taken care of to the highest importance. and as a man of God I am held to a high standard. the past few days i’ve jus been really seeking God throughout this. prayer, prayer, and more prayer. to allow Him to lead me so that I can lead us. 

she’s a wonderful woman. i’m scared but excited. who knows where this will lead us. but i trust in a God who is in control. 

#tbt #throwbackthursday #christiancouple #dating #guard your heart

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Hi everyone, it's Ryan. I'll probably end up blogging a little bit more than Saki. Anyways, first post here we go. Naturally everyone that sees me without Saki will ask me how she's doing. The typical response you'll catch from me is that she's good but she's pretty stressed out. Saki is currently working really hard at getting her Masters and her multi subject teaching credential all in a year and a half (not an easy task). For me, I do my best to support her by surprising her with some of her favorite snacks or hanging around with her even if she is just working on assignments. In this season of her life, one my constant prayers for her is that although she is stressed that she may be able to still experience and know God through this process as He is preparing her to be a teacher. Through His presence she will be able to know many things that I can't bring her, such as peace. It's a reminder to myself that as much as I want to provide for her, her Creator is her true Provider. I end all my posts with "love you", because I believe that we are all loved more than we know and if i can extend a small portion of that it's worth the effort. love you

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About Us

Ryan: I'm 22 years old. I'm currently a student at CSULB getting my Religious Studies degree. I am actively serving with my church (Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church) as the College/Young Adult director and as Local Ministerial Candidate. I'm pursuing Pastoral ministry. Saki: I'm 23 years old. I'm currently a student at CSUF in the Master's and multi-subject credential program. My church family is Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, 626 peoples. I serve by teaching Sunday School to 6th-8th grade youth. I part time teach 2nd grade Japanese language. I'm with this guy.

Our Goal: Is for each other and other couples to be able to see how our faith plays a pivotal role in our relationship. Also, to provide a place to see how God has created each other uniquely different in our worship and conversations with our Creator. 

The name of this blog comes from: Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. -Ephesians 5:22 

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her -Ephesians 5:25

General: This blog is a learning process for the both of us as we move forward in our relationship. We would love to hear from you! 

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