April 8-10 is the annual marriage retreat in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This year we have an amazing line up of speakers and music, you do not want to miss this incredible time in the breath taking Smokey Mountains! Tiffany and I hope to see everyone there.
Hey guys Valentines Day is just a few days away. This Sunday is that special day when men all across America try and be as romantic as possible.
The other day Tiffany and I were watching a movie and something happened that made Tiffany laugh. This was not just any laugh but a gut wrenching belly laugh. I looked over at her a could not help but smile and laugh at the fact that she was laughing so hard. The scriptures teach us that a merry heart does good like a medicine. When was the last time you laughed with your spouse? Sometime today laugh together, it will do your heart well!
Daily Dare:
Most couples have a pet name for their spouse,
Seven Reasons Why Marriages Fail December 1, 2009 by Perry Noble
The winner to the Real Escapes, Real Date Dare will be announced this Thursday. Check back for pictures of dates and the winner.
This November’s marriage retreat was amazing! The weather was beautiful and the sessions were outstanding. This is a copy of the letter we inserted into everyone’s workbooks at the retreat. I hope that it blesses you as you read it! God bless all the married couple reading this.
This is a recent article by a man named Mark Gungor. It speaks directly to the importance of marriage, the devastation of divorce, and the role the church can play in holding marriages accountable for the covenant they make.
Mark Gungor is a marriage speaker and travels all over the country teaching married couples about marriage in a fun and entertaining way. Check out this video clip to see him speak at one of his laugh your way to a better marriage conferences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuMZ73mT5zM
Have you ever had a day, week, month, or even year when there were so many crazy things going on around you, that you forgot who you are and what God has called you to do? Sometimes in life we tend to focus on everything around us and miss the very thing in front of us that God intended for us to see.
This morning in my quite time God reminded me that if I truly abide in Him (John 15) my eyes will not only see what He desires, but my heart will be content in what He has for me. This morning I encourage you to stop and see what it is that God is doing in your life and then no matter where you are at, to be content in His Hand!
Tiffany and I just returned from celebrating our tenth anniversary. It is amazing to me how fast these last ten years have gone by. When we first were married I thought I knew what love was, but over the years the love that we have developed is much richer and fuller than I could have ever imagined. The journey that we have embarked on together has tooled our relationship in such a way that she truly is my best friend. When a married couple places God in the center of their lives there is no limit to the abundance a marriage can have. I pray that if you are reading this little note that you will take the time to tell your spouse how much you love and appreciate them today!
Hey everyone Valley View is hosting its second marriage retreat in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on November 5th through November 7th 2009. This weekend will be and amazing opportunity to meet other couples, her a encouraging word about marriage, and develop memories that will last a life time. Often times retreats are so filled with sessions that couples have no time to spend together for just hanging out and having fun. This weekend is the perfect blend of powerful sessions and free time to enjoy the breathtaking Smokey Mountains. The information about this retreat is listed under Real Escape tab on the Realmarriages.com home page. I hope everyone will consider attending this amazing weekend, I know Tiffany and I are so excited about what God is going to do! Oh, I almost forgot, for those couples that attended the last retreat I’m ready to race you again, if your not afraid… see you there.
Last Thursday morning at 6:00 Valley View started a men’s study called Morning Manna. The material is based of the series “The Quest for Authentic Manhood.” The cost of this study is $20.00 for the fall semester and a light breakfast will be served each week. The latest statistics state that when a child accepts Christ as their Savior there is a twenty percent chance that the family will follow. When the mother accepts Christ first, there is a twenty-nine percent chance the family will follow. However, when the father accepts Christ there is a ninety-five percent chance the family will follow in his stead. The man in the home has tremendous influence over his family. This new series will help teach us, men, how to be the Biblical Men of God the Bible desires us to be.
Today is the big day Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, will be speaking at Valley View Church’s Towards A Growing Marriage Conference. We are so excited to see what God is going to do in our community as God continues to build strong marriages. After meeting with Dr. Chapman this Friday evening I am glad to say that he is the real deal. His heart for people and marriages is contagious. His passion for ministry is apparent and his love for God is evident. I am so pleased to have him speak to the married couples of the Louisville and the surrounding areas.
It occurred to me the other day that my two boys (9 and 7) think I am old. As I was walking through the halls at church, several of our boys’ friends said “Hello Mr. Hearn” to which I replied, a cool, “what’s up?” Just then my eldest son, Trey, started talking to a friend. When I turned to look at his friend a cold blank stare was written all over his face. After I joked around for a second with the young man I told Trey to come with me and asked him why his friend would not talk with me? Trey replied…
It’s just a little over three weeks away, Gary Chapman will be with us at Valley View Church for the Towards a Growing Marriage conference. You won’t want to miss this amazing day of fellowship, inspiration, and learning. Tiffany and I are so excited about what God is going to do in and through this event. Even if you are thinking “my marriage is great, I don’t need to go to a marriage conference” we recommend you reconsider. Every marriage can grow and get better! Don’t delay register now and we will see you there…
I was watching a movie the other day and it reminded me of the first time Tiffany and I went out on a date.
Check out this video introducing the five love languages: What are the 5 love languages?
Recently I have taken the challenge to start the Love Dare with Tiffany. At the beginning of the book the author writes how “God designed marriage to be a good thing.”
Tiffany and I are so excited about Valley View’s upcoming conference with Dr. Gary Chapman the author of “The Five Love Languages.” This amazing event will be held at Valley View Church August 1, 2009.
Hello everyone! Tiffany and I trust that everything is going well in your lives. We are so excited about the upcoming marriage retreat. The worship is ready, the food has been ordered, the books are available, the hotel is waiting, and sessions are going to be great! I know that the next week will be crazy as many of you will gear up to leave either for the retreat or for a family get away for spring break.
1. Decide to build a love that lasts
2. Decide to be positive
3. Decide to communicate with kindness
4. Decide to fight fair
5. Decide “We” is greater than “Me”
6. Decide to keep the sex sizzling
7. Decide to Discover your Spouse’s life motivation
8. Decide to tackle transitions
9. Decide to Leave a Legacy of Love
10. Decide to Connect to the Author of Love.
The top ten are based on the book The Ten Best Decisions a Couple Can Make by Bill and Pam Farrel.