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Marriage, Being Widowed, and the Cross
“I didn’t sign up for this.” You may not have read the fine print, but yes, yes, you did. Years ago, when Melinda and I were doing pre-marital counseling with Fr. Stephen Freeman, he pointed out to us the hard truth that most people don’t (or don’t want to) think about when they are planning…
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Preview of Coming Attractions: Marriage, Widowerhood, Remarriage, Widowerhood Remix, and the Cross
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. I Corinthians…
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Hello, World!
My name is Jim Tilson. Who am I? My personal brain care specialist says “vell, Jim Tilson is just zis guy, you know?”1 “Zis guy” is also a widower twice-over, doing my best to raise my teenagers in a loving home and to live the hope of Christ’s resurrection. I’m also a software developer by…
The Joyful Widower 