I was sent this photo yesterday, and as soon as I opened the e-mail attachment I was reminded of how truly blessed I am to know Beall Phillips. Aside from my very beloved mother, no one lady has had such a profound influence on my life. Loyal to her husband and his life mission, a faithful mother, a joyful and steadfast wife, Beall strives to encompass everything a virtuous woman should endeavor to be as she lives her life for the Lord Jesus Christ.

I am grateful that the Lord brought the Phillips family into my life, they are without a doubt my “second family” and are of great encouragement in every aspect of my life. To have Doug as a friend and mentor is a blessing sent from God, and to observe Beall at his side, always serving him with honor and love, is a wonderful example to me as to what I hope to have in my own bride as the Lord would allow that in my own life.

As young men, we should be grateful when the Lord allows us to see glimpses of wise and godly ladies in our lives, so that we may learn from these examples and shape our view of womanhood in the light of the scripture. This will not only allow us to see the bigger picture of Christ as He defines the church but it will also provide us with a great deal of practical knowledge when it comes time to evaluate a potential mate. Praise be to God for the example that Beall Phillips is to my life!


This photo was taken at the after church fellowship lunch on my last Sunday at Bourne Christian Assembly before I moved back to Missouri.