Article October 19, 2020 ISSUE

The joy of subduing sin

Allison Eggers

Shortly after graduating high school, I married my sweetheart. My mom shared, “Never let anything get its foot in the door of your marriage.” My parents had a harmonious marriage, so I valued this advice, keeping it close in thought.

My husband and I often hosted card games and fun evenings with friends and family. One frequent visitor to our home at that time was a close childhood friend of my husband’s. He and my husband worked on construction and vehicle projects together. I loved cooking meals and baking treats for them to enjoy after work.

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