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Living Hope has the great privilege of sponsoring and hosting Family Life’s Art of Marriage Conference!
March 30-31, 2012
Please consider investing in your marriage at only $40 per couple! Whether you just need a tune-up or a serious overhaul, this video event is sure to help you and your spouse confront and deal with your issues and encourage you to continue in this amazing adventure called marriage.
Here is a description of the topics covered:
Session 1: love happens (purpose of marriage)
- God designed marriage and has a great plan in mind.
- The primary purpose of marriage is to reflect God’s glory to a watching world.
- It is important to receive your mate as God’s perfect gift for you.
Session 2: love fades (drift to isolation)
- Couples naturally drift toward isolation.
- Our differences and weaknesses push us apart.
- Sin has affected every marriage.
- The gospel brings healing and reconciliation
- Couples must learn to walk by the power of the Holy Spirit in marriage.
Session 3: love dances (roles)
- God designed different responsibilities for men and women in marriage.
- Though their responsibilities are different, men and women are still equal in value.
- God calls men to sacrificially love and lead their wives.
- God calls women to respect and support their husbands.
Session 4: love interrupted (communication)
- Conflict is common to all marriages.
- The goal is not to be conflict-free but to learn to handle conflict correctly when it occurs.
- Healthy conflict resolution occurs when couples are willing to seek and grant forgiveness.
Session 5: love sizzles (romance and sex)
- God created sex and has a wonderful design in mind.
- A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marriage relationship.
- The ultimate purpose of sex is to bring pleasure and glory to God.
Session 6: love always (legacy)
- To leave a godly legacy, we must think about the impact of our lives on future generations.
- Our hope for leaving a lasting legacy is through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Leaving a godly legacy requires putting a stake in the ground.
Be sure to sign up and invite another couple to join you. This is an event that will have an impact for years to come. You can also visit FamilyLife.com for more info.
