What's Rankin been thinking about lately?

Since the last time I wrote on this page, there have been a few changes in my life. 

The big one is: I am married!

And since so many people have asked for details and pictures, I thought I'd share some with you this week. 
The wedding took place on February 23 in New York City.  The weather: cold and slushy.  The day before was a huge snowstorm, delaying and/or canceling most flights into New York.  Thankfully, almost everyone was able to make it anyway. The ceremony was small, held at the 3 West Club, which is right across the street from Rockefeller Center. 

While, as a pastor, I've often had the privilege of standing on the other side of this holy event, nothing compares to actually being the bridegroom.  My breath caught when the doors opened and I saw Morgen. 
I couldn't take my eyes off her.  All through the ceremony.  A picture of our Lord's passion for us, His bride.
 

We sang Christ the Lord is Risen Today, a hymn often limited to Easter.  But we like it because it reminds us that each day is an opportunity to celebrate new life and practice resurrection.  

It was an honor for us that Tim Keller officiated our ceremony.  As usual he gave a three point sermon, and it was brilliant.  Marriage is radical: radically threatening; radically comforting; radically transforming.

Yes, our cheeks hurt at the end of the day.  We were smiling for hours.

My mother, Anne Wilbourne, with her son and daughter-in-law.

Between the ceremony and reception, we went outside and walked around Rockefeller Center.  We were congratulated by many strangers, in a few different languages.

Two of my best friends, Patrick O'Mara and Paul Cagle.

Would anything say "New York City wedding" more than the subway?  We thought not.

(all pictures by Billy Joe Hoyle)