Why A Marriage Seminar?

If you have to ask, “Why attend a marriage seminar?” – then it’s time!  

Marriage is a beautiful journey, but it also requires effort, understanding, and continuous growth. Whether you’re newlyweds or have been married for years, attending a marriage seminar can be a valuable investment in your relationship. Seminars are a unique opportunity for couples to learn, grow, and strengthen their bond. 

You might be thinking “We’re ok, we got this,” but did you know that attending a seminar could be a real game-changer for your relationship? In full honesty, there was a time when Tim and I thought we had it, that we could do it. But we weren’t prepared. It wasn’t until a bump in the road became a crater that we realized we had neglected our marriage. That difficult period in our life and relationship led us to want to help other couples to be intentional about their relationships.

The Benefits of Marriage Seminars

So, let’s explore why you should consider attending a marriage seminar and the benefits of it.

1. Enhancing Communication Skills

We all know that effective communication is the foundation of a healthy and thriving marriage. Unfortunately, we aren’t taught good communication–thus we don’t have the skills. A seminar helps couples improve their communication skills through actively listening, expressing themselves honestly, and resolving conflicts peacefully. By learning these essential skills, couples can foster better understanding and connection.

2. Gaining New Perspectives

A seminar is a platform for couples to gain fresh perspectives on their relationship. Time together provides valuable insights into the dynamics of a healthy relationship and inspires couples to implement positive changes in their own lives.

3. Strengthening Emotional Intimacy

I think we all would agree that emotional intimacy is a vital aspect of any successful marriage. Attending a marriage seminar can help couples deepen their emotional connection by providing a safe space to explore their feelings, vulnerabilities, and desires. A deeper level of connection can lead to increased trust, understanding, and overall satisfaction in the relationship.

4. Acquiring Practical Tools and Strategies

A mechanic needs tools to fix the car. A surgeon needs tools to operate. Navigating the ups and downs of married life also requires specialized tools. Attending a seminar equips couples with practical tools and strategies especially for their marriage. Through learning and implementing these tools, couples can overcome challenges more effectively and build a stronger foundation for their marriage.

5. Investing in Your Relationship

A successful marriage requires investing. By dedicating time and effort to attend such an event, you are sending a clear message to your partner that you value them and prioritize your marriage. This act of commitment can reignite the spark in your relationship and demonstrate your willingness to work together towards a fulfilling and lasting partnership.

A Transformative Experience

Attending a marriage seminar can be a transformative experience for couples. It offers an opportunity to enhance communication skills, gain new perspectives, strengthen emotional intimacy, acquire practical tools, and invest in the relationship. By actively participating in these seminars, couples can nurture their bond, learn to overcome challenges, and create a thriving and fulfilling marriage. 

So, why wait? Consider attending the Rekindle That Loving Feeling seminar and embark on a journey of growth and connection with your partner. Your relationship deserves it!

Would you like more information? Get all the seminar details and reserve your spot here:

https://thejourneythrough.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1159132

Special Christmas Gifts

Looking back through the years, I remember some unique and special Christmas gifts I received. I got a stuffed monkey with a banana from my brother (I was only four!), a guitar from my mom and dad, a skirt, a shirt, and a sweater from my son, Matthew. He was three at the time and couldn’t hold a secret. After shopping, Matthew walked in with Tim and said, “I won’t tell Mommy we got her a skirt, shirt, and sweater!” I smile every time I share this memory! I fondly remember the Christmas Tim gave me the ‘journey’ necklace – and so many other precious gifts.  

How about you? Do you have memories of extra meaningful gifts you received through the years? Gifts that have made you smile or touched your heart?

Have you thought about a gift that would enhance your marriage? You can touch your spouse’s heart as they realize you value your relationship enough to make the commitment to do something for your marriage.  

A Gift for Your Marriage

Well, l would love to share with you the upcoming seminar Tim and I are preparing for you and your spouse.  

On February 17th – 18th, 2024, we are presenting ‘Rekindle That Loving Feeling!’

We will cover:

* How we lose that Loving Feeling in the first place

* Steps to regain that Loving Feeling

* Dinner and Entertainment

* Exercises to reignite and keep that Loving Feeling going!

Has Your Fire Burned Down to a Flicker?

In our marriage history, there have been times when the fire in our marriage was just a flicker. I wish I could say it was just us, but we have met so many couples you have experienced the same in their marriages. So, Tim and I felt it was essential to develop and present the Rekindle seminar to help others in the same situation know they are not alone, and restoration is possible. The slow-burning embers of your relationship can be reignited!

Of course, it doesn’t ‘just happen.’ Tim and I had to do the work, showing each other that our marriage was invaluable and reinforcing our commitment to keeping the fire burning strong in our relationship. 

How about you? Are you ready to give your spouse the best gift ever?  Send them the message of how committed you are to your marriage by joining us for the Rekindle That Loving Feeling seminar in February!

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” —Helen Hayes

The Newlywed Game. We may be dating ourselves here, but who else remembers this entertaining game show? Newly married couples played against other couples in a game of ‘who knows their spouse better.’ And it never failed; silliness and sometimes even irritation ensued as someone revealed an incorrect answer. Some couples were stellar examples of knowing their spouse intimately – and others – not so much!

Would you and your spouse pass with flying colors, or nosedive with many different answers and lots of eye-rolling involved?

Building a Stronger Marriage

Here’s what we know: learning to be a student of your spouse will build up your marriage and show your spouse how much you value them. 

The way she snuggles up next to you in bed or sleeps with socks on. The way he doesn’t like his food to touch on his dinner plate. The cute little habit of double-checking her appearance in the mirror each morning. The fun way he interacts with the kids.

While these are all great things to know about your spouse, they can go much deeper. 

How does she prefer to communicate? What really stresses him out? What things can I do or even say to lift her up when she’s having a particularly rough day? How can I make him feel respected and valued in our relationship? 

When we genuinely take the time to know our spouse, we strengthen and build up our spouse and marriage. Whether you’re in the newlywed marriage stage or about to celebrate 25 years (or more!), there’s always something new to be learned. Loving our spouses well requires intentionality and thoughtful inquiries into who they are and what makes them well – uniquely them!

Some ideas for being a straight-A student of your spouse? Try regular date nights and asking questions. They can be fun questions or questions that make it necessary to dig a bit deeper. Keep the conversation going! 

If you haven’t already, read The 5 Love Languages book together, and be sure to take the quiz so you can readily share how you both show and receive love. Of course, both are equally important to know about yourself and your spouse. 
Don’t ever stop observing, asking, and listening to your spouse. Think about A.S.K. – Always Seeking Knowledge about and from your spouse. This will make you a top-tier student, and keep you at the head of your spouse’s class!! There’s certainly no better time to start than now. And besides, nobody wants to be stuck at the novice level for long, right? So work toward becoming an expert-level student of your spouse – and watch the dividends pay off in more extraordinary love, satisfaction, and intimacy in your marriage.

Many of us are resolution-makers and goal-setters, especially when New Year’s rolls around. So how do you and your spouse work toward a goal or keep your relationship moving forward? 

For quite some time, we were resolution-setters, too. We would choose a goal, hope, pray, and put in the effort. We tried to maintain enough steam to pursue the goal and stay on track all year. However, as you know, resolutions and even the best intentions don’t always have staying power. 

Choosing WOTY As A Couple

So we decided to change it up. Now, we choose a Word of the Year (WOTY). But here’s the critical part: we choose our word as a couple. Together, we decide on an area of focus for our marriage and attach a word to that goal. By selecting a word or even a phrase, we find it’s easier and more effective to maintain. It’s a constant reminder of what’s important to us and our marriage. And a bonus is we don’t have to feel guilty if we fall off the resolution bus; we can always go back to our word for the year and reset our sights on the marital goal.

Our clients shared how intentionally choosing a Word of the Year helped restore their marriage. They were on the brink of divorce – to the point of documents filed and a court date set. But God stepped in and spoke to the wife, telling her not to go through with the divorce. She listened, and she and her husband decided the following January to choose a word of the year and stick to it. They chose the word together the first year after the very close call. It was a regular reminder that neither of them was alone in their fight for their marriage, and in fact, they had another in the middle with them. God was walking them through. 

The following year, they selected the word build. And continued to choose their marriage first, building on the foundation God had already given them. 

Choosing Intentionally

That’s a convincing illustration of the power of a word, isn’t it?

We’ve found the process of discovering your word is an intentional practice. As a couple, take time and step away from your daily busyness, reflect on where your relationship is or has been, and envision how you’d each like it to move forward. Then listen. Be deliberate about your listening and reflecting. Finally and most importantly, take the time to pray and ask God for direction in choosing your word together. Seek Him.

Once you’ve settled on a word, it’s helpful to write it down and reflect again. As a couple, can you truly commit to this word for the entire year? Unlike a New Year’s Resolution, which tends to fizzle out quickly, a Word of the Year can bring intentionality to your marriage all year.

Once you’ve worked through the process together and discovered your word, write it down and post it where it can be seen frequently. In your office, on the bathroom mirror, on the refrigerator. Give yourself visual reminders of your word, and repeat the word to yourself and your spouse often. 

Tracking Your Word Is A Blessing

If this is your first time choosing a WOTY, we encourage you to find a place to track your words year over year. We have a running list of my words over the years, and it’s truly a blessing to see how God has brought us through and kept us moving forward to the next thing. All through the power of a word and a Word of the Year. 

Have you and your spouse chosen a word for this year?

We’d love to hear the 2023 word or phrase you’ve chosen together and why!