Marriage Conference

A few weeks ago we drove down to our church in Louisville for a Marriage Conference taught by Heath Lambert.  Michael and I both were encouraged and reminded of simple yet profound truths.  We were reminded that Marriage means death- death to ourselves and "our" way of things- death to our hopes and dreams and learning how to love and serve another.  Marriage is joining two sinful people together.  I was reminded of my wifely role of submitting to my husband's leadership and encouraging and supporting him.  He reminded us- there is no other person standing in line to thank and encourage your husband- you solely have that job.  To the husbands- he reminded them that they will stand before God for their wives' spiritual growth.  He said on his wedding day- the minister challenged him that his bride is to be more beautiful in the years to come than she is on this wedding day.  He has the challenge of seeing to her spiritual growth that she is more beautiful in the days to come.  Some great reminders and challenges.  We also got to visit with our pastor's family- the Wojnickis which was a blessing.

 Can't believe how big Kate is getting- I used to help watch her and her brother before the service so her mom could do worship practice.