Arkabutla Baptist Church

05/04/2020

It was great to see everyone!

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03/19/2019

This humble little spot serves the best catfish you'll ever eat.

05/31/2018

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05/31/2018

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There’s profound joy in the mutual and reckless pursuit of each other in marriage. Marriage requires a fierce tenacity that never gives up and never gives in.
What does this reckless pursuit actually look like in marriage? What enables it within every complex issue and circumstance you will face?

To start, look at Christ’s example. He pursues you without fail. It’s his steady pursuit that drew you to him, and it’s because of his love and grace alone that you’re in a relationship with him.

David writes, “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” (Psalm 139:7-8).

The psalmist is reflecting on God’s limitless pursuit of those he loves. The concept of a pursuing love has immense implications for your marriage.

Pursuit is active, not passive. It means to chase steadily with the goal of capture. This is why it’s vital to keep dating each other long after you marry. When you work with the expressed intent of capturing your spouse’s heart, you’re in active pursuit. And more importantly, when you’re having a hard time connecting, the pursuit continues.

May you throw out any and all backup plans in your marriage. When you do, you’ll enjoy the intimacy that comes only from pursuing unconditionally and being pursued exactly the same way.

Stay fierce,
Ryan & Selena

05/31/2018

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In marriage, you and your spouse will share many unloveable moments. We all make mistakes, we all have weird quirks, bad habits, and unattractive qualities.

But when you love each others' souls, your flaws don't dictate whether or not you act in love. 1 Peter 4:8 says, "love covers a multitude of sins". This doesn't mean you enable, condone, or ignore sin! Instead, it means you don't let the sin dictate your affection for, or commitment to, another person. This is possible because love is primarily a choice and an action as opposed to a feeling or an emotion.

Love overlooks flaws, deals with sin kindly and directly, and seeks full health and reconciliation according to God's word.

May your marriage be marked by a love that is unwavering and full of grace as you're compelled by the radical experience of grace and love in Jesus.

Stay fierce,
Ryan & Selena

02/04/2018

Gods Men worshiping during Brotherhood Breakfast 🍳❤️💙🙏 on February 4th 2018

11/22/2017

Putting together a new page for Arkabulta Baptist Church!