Is Your Marriage Rock Solid?

John Piper, a noted pastor and theologian, is currently on an extended leave of absence from his home church, Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In a letter written to the church's membership and posted on his Desiring God website, Piper explained that one reason for his need to take some time away is to focus on his marriage:

"Noel and I are rock solid in our commitment to each other, and there is no whiff of unfaithfulness on either side. But, as I told the elders, "rock solid" is not always an emotionally satisfying metaphor, especially to a woman. A rock is not the best image of a woman's tender companion. In other words, the precious garden of my home needs tending."

Here's The Point: I had always thought of being "rock solid" as a positive thing. But every garden needs tending to prevent weeds and to flower as it should.