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EP 2: Grace Has Been Ready Since 6:22. Andre Is Looking for His Other Shoe
Grace has been ready since 6:22. Andre is still taking out the trash, helping a child find a water bottle, and—somehow—missing one shoe. What looks like a fight about being late turns into a funny, tender lesson about patience, consideration, and learning not to turn every difference into a verdict on the person you love.
Love Is Patient. Unfortunately, Your Spouse Is Taking Forever.
“Love is patient” sounds beautiful until your spouse is moving at a speed that tests your sanctification. What does patience actually look like in the ordinary frustrations of marriage?