As the Apostle Paul writes to address the church in the book of First Corinthians, he goes on to discuss the Principles of Marriage in the seventh chapter. In verse ten he writes, “And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband;” followed by verse eleven which states, “But if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.” It is this teaching of the Lord spoken through Paul that blesses the holy union of McKenzie Alana Maliden and Wade Nelson Neal. The couple was joined in a quiet elopement on December 31st of 2019 in the beautiful Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park, Tennessee. The following years would bring many trials, ultimately leading to separation. But God! Alana and Wade were not only reunited and blessed with the son they had longed for; but the following years would see them both saved in Jesus’ name. The couple are now dedicated members of Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia, Mississippi, where they seek biblical counsel under the guidance of pastor Bro. Shane Hoes. We pray the Lord to bless this union and thank Him for the many blessings He has provided. ••• ••• ••• ••• A unique story is one that breaks free from clichés and offers the reader hilltops to climb and valleys to explore on an often long and remarkable journey. Here’s to the continuation of the story that is Alana and Wade. Please join us in celebrating their holy union as they climb to this new hilltop.