by K. J. Ramsey
To Ryan, my love, you are more like Jesus than you know. You said yes to a lifetime of suffering when you made your vows to me. And you say yes, again and again, with every cup of coffee you hand me on each slow morning, every grace you give in overlooking my irritability, the steadiness you offer in the middle of my storminess, and your fearless willingness to walk with me into every dark corner of suffering and shame. I better know and trust Jesus because I see his face in yours every single day.
And Jesus, this book is my small offering of gratitude for the grace of your life. To dwell with you in sorrow and joy is a gift, and I can’t wait to see your face. Your kingdom is what lasts.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
K. J. Ramsey (BA, Covenant College; MA, Denver Seminary) is a licensed professional counselor, writer, and recovering idealist who believes sorrow and joy coexist. Her writing has been published in Christianity Today, Relevant, The Huffington Post, Fathom Magazine, Health Central, and others on the integration of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation. She and her husband live in Denver, Colorado. Follow K.J.’s writing at kjramsey.com and across social media (with special love for Instagram) at @kjramseywrites.
May you have courage to pay attention to your body, your relationships, and this moment as places where God is already present.
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