In this collection of 85 wedding sermons that could be read simply for enjoyment and encouragement, "One+One+One" draws upon the personal experience of author and retired pastor, Gary Fehring, to remind us of the joy and beauty of the marriage covenant.
Fehring has collected a decade's worth of wedding sermons, each carefully crafted around the love of couples preparing to say, "I do." As Fehring reminds each couple to place God at the center of their marriage, he invariably reminds his reader that marriage is about companionship. "One+One+One "highlights faith, love, gratitude, sacrifice, and countless other attributes that are deeply rooted within the Christian faith. These are the essence of a lasting marriage. Fehring's honest and endearing voice speaks to us from the pages of these sermons, reminding us that marriage is beautiful and calling us back to the bold love proclaimed in our marriage vows.
"One+One+One "is a worthy resource for any pastor looking to deliver fresh and engaging messages to a bride and groom, and the truths contained within each sermon will undoubtedly inspire newly- and golden-wed alike.
Gary W. Fehring has been pastor at several Lutheran churches, including ones in Lacrosse, Wisconsin; St. Charles, Minnesota; and Milaca, Minnesota. He serves on the board of directors at the Milaca Area Food Pantry and is also a member of the Great River Authors Group in St. Cloud, Minnesota, as well as the Mission Table of the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA. He holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He previously authored the CSS title "Dinner With the King" and was one of several authors featured in "Life Everlasting." He resides in Milaca with his wife Mary Lucille (Eide) Fehring, where they have four grown children. Gary's hobbies include writing fiction, gardening, fishing, skiing, and storytelling.