The Best Valentine's Gift

Sometimes I wonder what Valentine would think of Valentine’s Day. He was, after all, a saint. He performed underground marriage ceremonies when they had been outlawed by the Roman government. He knew that marriage between a man and woman was God’s design. The commercial nature and cupid focus that it has become would probably not sit well with him.

I have no problem with the red hearts, flowers, candy, jewelry that go along with the 14th of February. I just have never spent much money on it. My wife needs my love and romance year-round. I think the holiday can also be painful for those who are...