Ron and Algeretta Logan
Against All Odds
story by NAKEISHA DAWSON-THOMPSON photos by CHARLOTTE BERKELEY and courtesy of THE LOGANS
Ron and Algeretta Logan are witnesses that marriages can be a beautiful picture of the Lord at work if both parties are willing to be obedient to His word and are willing to do the hard work. Ron was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and has three siblings. Their father was in the Marine Corps and served 20 years, which allowed the family to travel to many different duty stations. Ron graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Algeretta grew up in the small rural town of Greensboro, Georgia, and she later attended Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
The two met while working on the same job. Ron admits he was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts when the Lord allowed their paths to cross. Algeretta recognized he was in need and would ask him, “How can I pray for you?” This interaction would continue for a while until one day, Algeretta told a co-worker in confidence, “That’s my husband.” Looking back, she knew that Ron was the man God created for her.
Ron recalls asking her out on their first official date and being excited to spend time with her outside of work. At the time, he had a semi-convertible Volvo, which he cleaned up nicely before their date. When he picked her up, she took off her shoes and put her feet on the windshield. He politely requested for her to kindly remove her feet from the car dashboard. Algeretta boldly responded that she was a country girl, and that if she needed to take her feet down, he could take her home. At that moment, Ron knew that she was a strong woman who knew who she was and what she wanted in life. His desire to commit to Algeretta was sealed after taking a trip to Italy with friends. While away in Italy, he was awakened in his sleep by some friends who told him that he was calling out the name “Algeretta” over and over again. At that moment, Ron realized she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. When he returned home from Italy, he proposed and she accepted.
The two married on October 17, 1992. They share six beautiful children whom they have devoted their lives to raising in the admonition of the Lord. In the fall 2016, Ron accepted a position with Home Depot in Atlanta, GA. Algeretta wasn’t really excited about finding a home in Atlanta, and she began praying about the move. She then told Ron on the way back to Columbia, SC, that she wanted to move to Beaufort, where they had taken many vacations with their children over 17 years.
Ron was being groomed for the position he was prepared to take at Home Depot, but he had a hard decision to make. Ron ultimately chose his family. Ron recalls turning in his letter of resignation and stating to his supervisor, “I am not leaving Home Depot, but instead, I want to dance to the music of my wife’s heartbeat as I continue to pursue her.”
Not knowing where they would land in Beaufort, they began looking for a home. While in Beaufort on vacation, they were introduced to a Realtor Mary Roberts, who happened to be a fellow Christ follower. Mary began showing them homes all over Beaufort County. After viewing a home in the perfect area, Algeretta knew where she wanted to make her new home. But the area she fell in love with was not available. She then began to pray for what she desired, and the Lord made a miraculous way. A home became available in the neighborhood of her heart in perfect timing.
FAMILY
Ron and Algeretta have been committed members and servants at Cross Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Taylor Burgess. Ron serves as an elder, and the two are on the welcome team, prayer team, and host a small community group weekly. Ron also serves on the board of directors for Radiance Women’s Center and is currently a Regional Logistics Manager for the Target Corporation. Algeretta works tirelessly in the community, serving her neighbors and families in need. She also is a caregiver for the elderly and views all the service work she is so happy to do as ministry work.
Ron and Algeretta have grown to love the community and the families they have been blessed to know and love. They are surrogate grandparents to many local military families with no relatives nearby. “Between the church and the community, we are kept very busy. There is no retirement in what we do,” the two shared with smiles on their faces.
Ron and Algeretta would love for couples to know and understand that no marriage is perfect. In fact, trials will arise, and how you respond will either make or break your relationship. Ron shares there was a time in their marriage when he was so focused on work and the required tasks that he neglected his family. Providentially, that job ended, and he was unemployed for an extended amount of time. He couldn’t find work, and the family almost lost their home. The stress of the circumstances put a heavy burden and strain on their relationship. Ron eventually obtained a job with Home Depot, making less than half of the salary he was accustomed to making. During this time, he cried out to the Lord and fully surrendered himself to God’s will for his life, no matter the cost. God began to move in miraculous ways that were noticeable to Algeretta. She began to see Ron become the man of God she had always prayed for. Ron expressed that he had a Saul to Paul experience, and the Lord allowed him to see with a clear vision that his role as a husband and father should always be his first priority. Together, Ron and Algeretta are thankful for God’s sovereignty and love that restored their relationship.
These are some of the tips that this couple would encourage any married or dating couple to commit to:
1. Your relationship is not hopeless, wherever you are.
2. Take a Christian-based spiritual position in your relationship.
3. Self-sacrifice is essential. You must die to yourself daily for your spouse.
4. You must have your own walk with Christ. It takes two people having their own independent walk with Jesus to sustain a healthy and God honoring marriage.
THROUGH THE YEARS
Selflessness is key for any marriage to prosper. Daily self-sacrifice, love unconditionally, and forgiveness are critical. The Lord resurrected their marriage, and He can do the same for anyone who seeks His guidance and puts in the work. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord. Ron and Algeretta are each other’s good and perfect gift!
