Fiscal Year 2022

September 2021 - August 2022

Augusta, GA Top Ten Comments

September 10-12, 2021

Attendance Goal: 400
Final Attendance: 357
Professions of Faith: 5
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 76

This event saved my marriage. My husband had already moved out and we were trying to finalize everything. I honestly started to not return after the first session. We’ve gained valuable godly information and relationship insight that saved our marriage. I am grateful and blessed!!!

(Wife, 19 years married)

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Gave me a different perspective of what the term “marriage” means. Provided me hope and encouragement to “stay the course” while continuing to work on improving myself and developing a better and more Godly marriage.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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HUGE. So many stressful, hurtful, and emotionally draining things in our marriage over the last 3-4 yrs. This was exactly what we needed and we are so thankful.

(Husband, 22 years married)

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As a birthday gift, I wanted this as a gift to myself, to get help and Godly counsel for our marriage. Friday started rough. We were going through a difficult issue before coming. By the end of the night, a shift of heart, mind, and soul happened. We talked all night and ended the night. Saturday morning, the God of miracles showed up. From morning until the end of the night, our 2.0 marriage showed up, love and respect were shared and our spirits were once again joined in ONENESS… We LET GO of our past hurts, failures, disappointments, and our Marriage 1.0. This has definitely been a Weekend to Remember and we will never forget this weekend for the rest of our lives. Thank you all and especially thank you God for restoring our marriage, our hearts, minds, and spirits to accomplish the marriage you created for us.

(Wife, 9 months married)

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Just a beautiful weekend time. Speakers shared and were impactful. Will take away with me the importance of drawing closer to the Lord God and to my husband in new ways. I am renewed and refreshed by this lovely, well-planned out Weekend to Remember.

(Wife, 39 years married)

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It really has set Jeremiah and me up for real success in our new marriage. We got married on August 14th of this year and this was a wedding gift for us. I would say this is the BEST gift we got! I believe that we both have been equipped with tangible tools to be successful in our marriage.

(Wife, 3 weeks married)

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So often, especially as millennials, we are bombarded by the best images and social media posts that don’t give a full picture of marriage. The honest stories shared this weekend by video testimonies and speakers helped encourage the normalcy of real talk about marriage. How refreshing we can all come together and admit there is room for growth in any marriage and walk it together!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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It gave us a chance just to pump our brakes, take a deep breath, and see what we needed to do for each other. We’re usually running around helping others, and we don’t mind, but we have to give that same energy to each other.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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We are not married yet but this seminar has reinforced my commitment to us and giving me direction. I will be proposing soon (she doesn’t know when). I believe this seminar has helped me understand what I need to be in her life and what to expect from us.

(fiancé, pre-married)

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Very positive. We’re communicating like we haven’t done in years. I’m seeing my husband with fresh eyes and I LOVE what I see!

(Wife, 18 years married)

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Pastor Comment

To continue focusing on our marriage. I loved the honesty of the speakers and the real life application. They all spoke with realness!

(Pastor)

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Military Comment

(Military, 1 year married)

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Chattanooga, TN Top Ten Comments

September 10-12, 2021

Attendance Goal: 548
Final Attendance: 488
Professions of Faith: 3
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 15

Living in a world where the sanctity of marriage is under a full-scale assault, this conference gave us a renewed sense of hope that we are among other believers that are fighting the good fight. An incredible reminder that the Holy Spirit is alive and well.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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It gave us the uninterrupted space to have some much-needed conversations. It gave us great tools to use in future situations and conflicts. And it surprised us by giving us so many needed reminders that we had no idea we needed.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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We’ve only been married 5 months, but it helps to have advice for future mishaps that are going to happen.

(Husband, 5 months married)

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Gave us the understanding that our issues do not make us like the elephant in the room. We are not alone. We are human and we struggle.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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This weekend had a positive impact on our marriage. It helped us talk together and draw closer to one another in a good way. It stretched and challenged us to grow in a real and healthy way.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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We opened to each other and we are committed to making a change so we can model a healthy marriage to our kids and be better parents.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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This was exactly what we needed. We’ve been married 5 years with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old. We haven’t been able to break away for a weekend to ourselves since before we had kids. The speakers and sessions spoke to me deeply about how I need to step up for my wife and family. This weekend, the Lord showed up and rejuvenated my love for Him and my wife. 10/10

(Wife, 5 years married)

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As always this event brings new hope to our marriage. It is very helpful to hear, and see fellow couples have the same differences or struggles as us. We will be leaving this event with a list of new tools and confidence to improve our marriage.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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I wish we would have attended on our honeymoon or shortly after. I have a deeper love for my wife and now have tools to help me show that love.

(Husband, 14 years married)

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I don’t know the full impacts yet as I think the days, months, and years will be the full indicator; however, I know it has definitely moved in a positive direction.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Pastor Comment

We’ve heard many of these things before. But the transparency of the hosts and the structure of the book was really good and will be helpful in the future. Marriage retreats can be a mixed bag because the content can bring up difficult issues and create stress. But I felt the speakers did a good job taking the pressure to “deal with it all” which was helpful.

(Pastor)

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Cedar Rapids, IA Top Ten Comments

October 1-3, 2021

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 408
Professions of Faith: 4
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 30

Brought out how I can do more for my wife in the day-to-day tasks. Reminded and reinforced a lot of things. Gave a window of transparent communication which hopefully continues. My wife rarely does words of affirmation so the letter from her was awesome 👌

(Husband, 17 years married)

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It provided an opportunity for my husband and me to refocus on each other, and on our marriage. We have many “holes” in our ship to patch up, for sure. This helped direct us on how to get started with that. After 22 years of marriage, you’d think we’d be good at this by now! 🙂 But we have so much to learn. Thank you for sharing your candid stories and for being so transparent with us. We were blessed by all of the speakers. Thank you!

(Wife, 22 years married)

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It was a very refreshing time for us and gave us a chance to build our communication and be reminded of God’s divine purpose for our marriage.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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I have realized that marriage is a covenant and not a contract. And that my marriage is more important than other trivial stuff in life.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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Brought God back into the marriage. Everything else builds on that.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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Extremely positive impact. The communication between us was dead. It’s far from perfect after this weekend but at least there’s life now and hope for the future.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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We are both divorced and currently engaged we have learned much from the mistakes past and the weekend to remember not only taught us why we made those mistakes but how to avoid them and be so much better in our future together. We recommend the weekend for any couple. Thank you for strengthening our relationship!

(Engaged to be married)

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We feel like we are both on the same page with what was wrong and how to fix it going forward. It’s hard to admit what you’ve done wrong. Just because you’re not being abusive doesn’t mean you haven’t placed your family in an unhealthy situation. This event helped me personally see how I need to act as a father and a husband so that I can help grow my kids as the next generation of Godly men and women.

(Husband, 4 years married)

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WTR provided the environment for us to be encouraged and sharpened in our marriage. We are leaving refreshed and ready to refresh others!

(Husband, 14 years married)

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That my relationship with Christ needs attention if my marriage is to thrive!

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Tampa, FL Top Ten Comments

October 1-3, 2021

Attendance Goal: 600
Final Attendance: 786
Professions of Faith: 1
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 37

We already have a great marriage, but this weekend definitely gave us the tools to be able to have the conversations that are necessary to continue growing.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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All the information was a great reminder of who I am and how I am supposed to emulate Jesus in my Marriage.

(Husband, 18 years married)

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Constructive ways to manage arguments, understanding needs, increasing valuable communication, learning how to work the “emotional muscle.” The speakers were practical, it was rarely cliché. Which came as unexpected, I thought it would be a lot more cliché. The speakers were really honest about their own lives.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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I am grateful to have had the chance for my husband and me to focus on our marriage without any distractions and to receive personal insights, a guide, and lots of tools to help us improve it.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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I realized how much I am self-centered in our marriage and to take his perspective into consideration and know it is valuable. After all, I married him for a reason.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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It brought us closer. Kind of felt like our honeymoon again. It was nice to make time for each other when we have such a busy life.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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It really changes everything, and it redirected me to view my marriage through God’s eyes.

(Husband, 23 years married)

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My wife and I have been married for 16 years and have 2 adopted sons. This conference was a blessing to us and has renewed our marriage richly. The Holy Spirit has been moving this weekend in both our hearts and we have come one closer to oneness through Christ.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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Our marriage was in good shape, but this event gave us a renewed sense of what a marriage is and how we can become closer and better as empty nesters.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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We will definitely have better-coping skills when dealing with conflict if we follow through. We will also be able to redirect our focus back to a God-centered marriage and put each other over all other obligations.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Transformative Impact!

(Pastor)

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Military Comment

Let God. Know God. Love my spouse as God loves me. Hope. I appreciate the transparency with us, in turn, it was helpful to be able to be more transparent to my husband. Being real!

(Military)

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Raleigh, NC Top Ten Comments

October 15-17, 2021

Attendance Goal: 600
Final Attendance: 469
Professions of Faith: 2
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 29

Two weeks ago I was ready to move out. This has changed my perspective on my marriage, the way I view my husband, and the way I view my stepkids.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Hope! Encouragement in our covenant with God. He will continue to sustain us as we seek him together.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Opened up communication. Made us stop and focus on us. Let us listen to role models that showed us we are experiencing normal issues and there is hope. Gave us time with God. We are in reconciliation and are planning on remarrying. To be transparent, my spouse is conquering alcoholism thru a wonderful Christ-centered program at church and with the support of great God-loving men. Miracles all around.

(Not married)

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It gave us a different perspective on how we are to raise our kids and love one another. Challenge accepted.

(Husband, 21 years married)

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Best wedding gift ever…

(Wife, 1 year married)

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This opened up lines of communication that have not been there in our 21 years of marriage. This was our first getaway with just us since our honeymoon and I feel so much closer to my husband now than I ever have.”

(Wife, 21 years married)

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It gave us the opportunity and space to share things that had been on our hearts. We were drifting towards isolation and did not even realize it. It definitely offered a perspective that we needed and I’m so thankful!

(Husband, 9 months married)

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A huge impact. We have hope our sex life will grow and benefit from this. We’ve already learned so much and have had hard but beneficial conversations. Thank you for reminding me that my husband is and will always be my best friend.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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A great impact. We came headed toward isolation and leave headed toward oneness. Truly a life-changing event and a weekend to remember!

(Husband, 7 years married)

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Showed us our “good” marriage could be so much better.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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Gave us hope and a different perspective on each other’s ways of thinking; new ways to discuss problems; better ways to honor each other.

(Husband, 25 years married)

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Pastor Comments

“It has helped us to talk about issues that we didn’t even see.

(Pastor, 13 years married)

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This was a life-changing weekend. Our marriage was not on the brink of failure, but we had certainly drifted towards isolation. This weekend reminded us of each other’s value and the precious gift God has presented us. We have renewed our commitment and love to one another. Thank you, FamilyLife for the Weekend to Remember!

(Pastor, 28 years married)

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Military Comments

Profound.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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We learned how to fight fair and communicate our dreams, fears, and doubts.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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San Diego (La Jolla), CA Top Ten Comments

October 15-17, 2021

Attendance Goal: 576
Final Attendance: 618
Professions of Faith: 24
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 237

We are more open and willing to finally TALK. We spent most of our time avoiding topics over the fear of how the other will take it and hoping it will just “float away and disappear” but it was just stones we were waiting to through at each other for “when the time was right”. We are now hoping to be more willingly open with each other and talk it out.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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It’s our second time and I thought we’ll hear what we’d heard before. But it’s like a movie you watch over and over again and still get meaningful insights.

(Wife, 25 years married)

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It created an incentive to face and resolve our conflicts and engage together in intimacy.

(Husband, 9 years married)

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It was a real encouragement that we have made progress over the years yet still have practical tips we can engage with to improve our struggles in communication and conflict.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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After learning from the marriage mistakes of our family and friends we knew getting into our own wedding, without God as the head of our family, will not end happily ever after. This WTR just confirms what we believed 20 yrs ago is tried and true. I wish all couples take the time to invest in their own marriages and attend WTR.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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The conference was really great. It has presented valuable key points and messages in a very simple, funny, and yet effective way. It inspired us to continue fighting for our marriage, towards oneness!!!

(Husband, 29 years married)

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Very positive! We went to our first WTR about 15 years ago…this new one is vastly improved. I love the tone of grace through all the sessions which made me feel safe. Great marriage refresher and recommend for couples like us who’ve been married 35+ years. We will be encouraging our son and his wife to attend in the near future.

(Husband, 38 years married)

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Leave a legacy of forgiveness, faith, hope, and freedom. Don’t pass down a generation of unforgiveness.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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Got lots of information on how to grow in my own walk with Christ instead of focusing on my husband.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Helping me in guiding my steps to recovering my broken marriage.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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We were in a good place before, but this was the “oil change” our marriage needed. We’ve only been married for 10 months, but I’m so glad we came now because it has helped us to have good conversations about building our foundation and establishing good habits early on. We identified a few areas that we need to work on as a couple, and are definitely leaving refreshed and excited about what is to come.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Hartford, CT Top Ten Comments

October 22-24, 2021

Attendance Goal: 450
Final Attendance: 406
Professions of Faith: Not captured
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 33

A tremendous, life-altering impact: we are separated and were about to file for divorce. This weekend we vowed to not make divorce an option, and work on repairing our marriage and family.

(Wife)

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Huge. Just hearing get divorce off of the table definitely shifted my mindset. I will focus more on working together towards oneness and not towards isolation. My marriage seems softer already and I feel more relaxed to bring up heavy topics.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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Throughout this weekend I learned not only about my husband’s needs but how my own shortcomings and insecurities, recurring habits & patterns, and arguing styles all inhibit God’s plans for our marriage. Going forward fighting fair, reprioritizing Godly priorities, and making time for intimacy will be key and moving forward in our relationship.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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My husband and I have been married for only 5 months. However, we have both been married TWICE previously. Knowing that we desperately want a strong, Godly marriage and that DIVORCE is no longer an option, we knew we must attend this event. WTR has illustrated in a powerful way WHAT marriage is according to God, HOW to DO marriage from communication to intimacy, and WHERE to go for essential resources to begin, continue, or restore a marriage. We are especially grateful for the blended family component. I have realized that I have been married to my kids because I have fear surrounding my divorce from their father. I now have the strength and tools to model a healthy marriage for my girls. My marriage to their Godly stepdad is their only hope to see a healthy marriage within their home. Thank you, FamilyLife!

(Wife, 5 months married)

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The Weekend to Remember helped remind me of the gift God has given me in my spouse. How he uniquely formed her for me and is developing us both to follow in His blueprint design for our lives as One. That we are to strengthen other marriages. Also that other couples, young adults and children are watching us as examples to help them develop their worldview of biblical marriage. It has also given us the necessary building blocks to have a successful, overcoming, forgiving, healthy, and understanding marriage.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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WTR was amazing! My husband and I connected on such a deep level! After 23 years of marriage, it was just what we needed!

(Wife, 23 years married)

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So many ways. I really needed to hear and be reminded of so many truths and facts that I need to improve. Mainly putting my relationship with God first.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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A positive impact on my marriage; a booster for taking the relationship to a higher level.

(Husband, 2 months married)

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Although we have a good marriage, this weekend helped us to see areas that need improvement. It encouraged us not to take each other and our marriage for granted and keep moving toward oneness.

(Wife, 28 years married)

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Our marriage was in a good place but we have received tools to make it even better. We have only been married a little over 6 months but have never had a fight. We learned that we need to communicate on a deeper level and that we are both passive stuffers. We both know now that we don’t have to fear rejection for voicing our concerns and that bottling them is unhealthy.

(Wife, 6 months married)

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Louisville, KY Top Ten Comments

October 22-24, 2021

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 426
Professions of Faith: 3
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 126

Reconciliation and setting of grounds for renewal. Forgiving and moving past infidelity and past failures. Choosing oneness over isolation.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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This getaway has made a lasting impression on my marriage. I am forever changed and renewed in my marriage. I am hopeful that God will continue to show up and out in our lives.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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Realigned my focus as the leader of the marriage and family in communication and conflict resolution in a way that is gospel-centered.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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Before this weekend if you had asked me if I needed to grow in my marriage I would have legitimately said “not much.” But after this weekend I realized a lot of things have crept in and are destroying oneness.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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We really needed this getaway. The drift in our marriage had become visible and was getting wider each day. I have some new tools to work with and goals set to come back together. I’m really encouraged to go home when I was discouraged before. I really enjoyed this Weekend to Remember.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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It’s really opened my eyes to the fact that our road is rockier than we believe, but it’s not too late to lay the asphalt and enjoy the remaining journey together

(Husband, 29 years married)

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I feel it has brought healing and a refreshed commitment to our covenant to each other and God. A renewed sense of value and worth for our family and marriage.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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It was very helpful in getting us re-centered on Jesus and the Holy Ghost leading us to oneness in marriage instead of defaulting toward isolation.

(Husband, 23 years married)

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This retreat helped us to reset and chart a new path for our marriage that was much needed and overdue.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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Realigned my focus as the leader of the marriage and family in communication and conflict resolution in a way that is gospel-centered.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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Pastor Comment

We believe God providentially brought a Weekend to Remember before us at just the right time. Coming off a year of building a house during COVID. The project took a greater toll on us than either of us expected. We have been assessing what we learned about ourselves, each other, and our marriage… We believe God providentially brought a WTR before us at just the right time… Our marriage wasn’t broken, but it was in need of a tune-up. Your generosity allowed that to happen.

(Pastor)

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Parsippany, NJ Top Ten Comments

October 22-24, 2021

Attendance Goal: 530
Final Attendance: 362
Professions of Faith: 5
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 31

We fought the whole way here. And once here, we were given the tools necessary to not only have a good marriage but a great one. A godly one. Now it’s time we unpack the tools WTR has given to us, utilize them weekly, and grow together in Him. Thank you!

(Husband, 11 years married)

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It has been very helpful as we have been in a valley and needed a reboot! It has helped us to open up about some things that need to be addressed and to welcome the Lord into the healing process

(Wife, 24 years married)

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We feel we are at a good place in our marriage. However, the conference gave us some great talking points to evaluate and dig deeper. We are beginning to feel God is prompting us to invest in others and we are preparing ourselves for that.

(Wife, 22 years married)

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This is my second time being here with my wife. I can tell you each time there is an awakening in our marriage, I have messed up so many times but our marriage gets stronger each and every day I live as Christ’s workmanship. I thank you for all of the godly assistance.

(Husband, 15 years married)

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Brought awareness to many areas and gave us tools needed to move towards Oneness and transform our family broken home generational curse into a blessing; godly centered family structure for generations to come!

(Husband, 6 years married)

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This was a huge blessing to us. We feel energized and renewed. I feel reoriented and committed to showing my wife that she is a priority. I have not done a good job of showing her that that will change.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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It has given us an eye-opener, big blessing, and meaning to our marriage. One of the things that have resonated with me is to FIRST look inside my circle, to work on myself regardless of my spouse doing his job or not, and to pray and to continue praying and leave the rest up to God.

(Engaged Female)

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This getaway helped us take time to actually communicate about things that need improvement in our marriage, and how to work on issues in a more loving-positive way.

(Wife, 21 years married)

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We were able to open up to each other and had a breakthrough! I had shared with my husband finally, that I have been suppressing for so long because I didn’t think I could trust him due to past hurt. Hearing the speakers talking about their experience with stonewalling opened my eyes to do this myself…I had no idea!

(Wife, 7 years married)

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Pastor Comment

This was a last-minute decision and has been a great blessing. We are involved in the marriage ministry at our church and give out all week long. It has been so refreshing to be poured into. We have also had the opportunity to purchase resources for upcoming events at our church. Resources that will further the marriage and family ministry. Thank you for the great weekend, the warm welcome, and the sincere concern.

(Pastor, 34 years married)

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San Diego (Del Mar), CA Top Ten Comments

October 22-24, 2021

Attendance Goal: 476
Final Attendance: 477
Professions of Faith: 8
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 41

It provided us tools and UNINTERRUPTED TIME AND SPACE (which was super nice!) to openly and safely communicate about important topics.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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It was great for reminding me and helping me see ways to be intentional to keep growing together in our marriage. The reminder to orient our marriage with respect to Christ and the gospel is always appropriate too. It gave us a chance to make space and have deep conversations and be transparent. I felt more emotionally connected with my wife.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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Commitment to renewal. It is saving my marriage and encouraging

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Huge, we really needed it. We have a big family and a lot of work pressures. Invaluable!

(Wife, 21 years married)

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As a newly engaged couple, my fiancé and I were able to learn practical tools to help us have a healthy marriage. We are leaving the conference with hopeful hearts.

(Engaged Female)

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Reminders to be one unity and oneness with my wife. We need to calendar time together, as it is easy to disconnect with all of life’s busyness

(Husband, 17 years married)

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It helped us resolve one issue and opened up a channel for communication.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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The event was informative regarding spiritual areas that require immediate attention. I was made acutely aware of dangerous thoughts and behaviors that need help to make my marriage that of oneness instead of the current isolation.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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We learned a lot and have taken with us so much encouragement and talking points to continue growing and strengthening our marriage. Learning about the spiritual aspect of marriage and sex is a game-changer.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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It inspired me to seek Jesus more and lean into the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit more in my marriage. We loved all the conversations topics to go over as a couple. They helped us discuss important and enriching issues. They were very very hard and even sad conversations though. Not easy but enriching and challenging in a good way.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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I feel it has given both me and my wife a renewed desire to strengthen our marriage. It gave us some tools to do that and inspired us.

(Husband, 14 years married)

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We don’t really have hectic lives, but even so, having a dedicated time to get away and talk deeply about our relationship, why marriage is a gift, and how to improve it was really impactful for us! We’ve been married for 2 years and I can totally see us doing something like this again in the future because of how great this experience was.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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I came into this weekend not sure of what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. With us approaching 34 years of marriage, as a husband, I can say that our marriage was in what I would call “cruse-control.” The WTR Conference was a wake-up call. The marriage relationship as God has established it is not static. It needs to be nurtured so that it can continually grow into what God intended it to be. Thank you for a blessed and God-glorifying weekend!

(Husband, 33 years married)

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Military Comment

Brought us closer, opened our communication. Gave me hope.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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Cleveland, OH Top Ten Comments

October 29-31, 2021

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 373
Professions of Faith: 0
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 23

This event saved my marriage. My husband had already moved out and we trying to finalize everything. I honestly started to not return after the first session. We’ve gained valuable godly information and relationship insight that save our marriage. I am grateful and blessed!!!

(Wife, 19 years married)

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(Wife, 1 year married)

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WOW… I found out that my marriage is not unique, with stuff, and we are really alright as long as we deal with the stuff from a biblical view. Yes, I can honestly say, I feel so much better than it’s ok to miss it and trust in the One who knows how to fix it and make things alright.

(Wife, 50 years married)

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It opened my eyes to see that I am not alone and that my marriage is ordained by God. I saw my area of weakness and I am willing to work on it for me to enjoy the marriage God planned for me.

(Wife, 18 years married)

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It has unlocked the potential for more meaningful communication that will lead to change and oneness.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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HUGE. So many stressful, hurtful, and emotionally draining things in our marriage over the last 3-4 yrs. This was exactly what we needed and we are so thankful.

(Husband, 23 years married)

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(Husband, 7 years married)

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This weekend is the first time since getting married a year and a half ago that we’ve taken time to focus on ourselves. It’s been an amazing blessing! We’ve been encouraged, inspired, challenged, and equipped, and we’ve enjoyed special time together as a couple. Definitely hope to be back someday.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Pastor Comment

It gave us a chance just to pump or brakes, take a deep breath and see what we needed to do for each other. We’re usually running around helping others, and we don’t mind, but we have to give that same energy to each other.

(Husband, 26 years married)

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Military Comment

It opened my eyes to how to be a better man, a godly man for my wife.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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Delray Beach, FL Top Ten Comments

October 29-31, 2021

Attendance Goal: 460
Final Attendance: 384
Professions of Faith: 8
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 77

It gave us the tools to become one again.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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OMG date night helped us to talk and clear the air which is leading us towards a new beginning. Thank you so much.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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I think it opened some lines of communication about hard topics that weren’t there before.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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It reminded me to always be my husband’s cheerleader. I look forward to a lifetime full of oneness with my best friend.

(Wife, 6 months married)

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It was what we needed to point out the things that are rumble strips in our marriage so we can get back on the road. So we are driving between the lines.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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It gave us the time away to really talk and reconnect. I loved the date night “homework.” It was a great way to really start off the date night.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It gave us new priorities to work on, gave us some great tools for understanding and talking through our common misunderstandings, and allowed us to check out of our busy lives to focus on each other. We have a clearer picture of what we want closeness or “oneness” to look like.

(Wife, 31 years married)

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Pastor Comment

We have a renewed sense of vision and mission for our marriage.

(Pastor, 22 years married)

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Military Comment

Helped us to push a reset button and feel more open to conversation and give us hope for a better marriage. 🙏 It helped open our eyes to better ways of communication and oneness.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Little Rock, AR Top Ten Comments

October 29-31, 2021

Attendance Goal: 300
Final Attendance: 307
Professions of Faith: 19
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 112

My husband and I were contemplating divorce. This getaway has saved our marriage. We have agreed to attend together annually.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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More focus on God’s plan for marriage and our roles and how much impact we can make on family and those around us in the world.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Learned so many things about how to be a good godly wife how to respect and honor my husband and how to live by the true design God has for us.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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We started coming about 5 years ago during a really rough time in our marriage. It literally saved our marriage!! Now we come every year!!

(Wife, 7 years married)

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This getaway gave us both the strength through the Holy Spirit to break barriers and open up to the issues that affect our marriage. The spirit continues to give us hearts of flesh and not of stone.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Phenomenal! This is our fourth Weekend to Remember and each has enhanced our marriage. We have been married for 28 years and our marriage is better than ever. I encourage you to attend a getaway even if you feel you have a good marriage. There are always areas to grow.

(Wife, 28 years married)

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I think every time we attend a conference we learn something new plus reminders of things we have heard. Great tune-up for marriage- young or old!

(Wife, 30 years married)

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Eyes were opened to the 3 threats to “oneness”, and in particular letting my own interests be first over the sacred and spiritual needs of our marriage. The tools for resolving conflict in a productive manner are greatly needed and appreciated. Most important…the need to change my heart

(Husband, 39 years married)

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Prior to this event, my wife and I share the same goals and intentions of strengthening our marriage. We felt like we were stuck and had weren’t making progress resolving conflict. We fought often over little things that damaged our relationship. This weekend provided us with the tools and laid out a plan that we know will help us move forward. We can already see God’s healing us individually so we can become one and protect our marriage. Thank you for giving us hope and guidance. We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to allowing God to work inside us. We pray that we can be an example for our kids and that they will see God’s Love in how we love one another.

(Husband, 8 years married)

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Helped me to realize I need to speak what I feel and what I need in our relationship. I can’t assume he knows … because he doesn’t.

(Wife, 26 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Encouragement. There was not much new material for us but the emphasis on focus and effort to be given in these areas. It’s definitely one thing to know but another to act on. Discussing the invisible enemy was impactful and helpful. Practicing to have that thought in the front of my mind in conflict with my spouse is so helpful.

(Pastor, 2 years married)

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Pittsburgh 1, PA Top Ten Comments

October 29-31, 2021

Attendance Goal: 480
Final Attendance: 275
Professions of Faith: 2
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 48

I’m pretty certain this getaway may have saved our marriage. We were “roommates”. I forgot what it meant to be a wife and although I was so quick to point fingers at my husband, I found out that I too contributed to the problems. Thank you so much Family Life. The speakers were fabulous and made it enjoyable and easy to connect with. I’m so happy my husband and I attended the conference. Also thank you to the Marriott for the awesome accommodations!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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Gave us more tools to continue to build our relationship. Refocused our commitment to our covenant to each other and to God.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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It improved everything for the better.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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This is our second WTR in 3 years of marriage. Second marriage for both of us. It’s a great refresher getaway that brings us closer together and helps us communicate better.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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I’m going to study my wife more. So I can become a better husband and serve her better.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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It helped us answer questions we hadn’t thought about. It brought us closer as we approach our wedding

(Husband)

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It is always a blessing to have the opportunity to reflect on how good God is and set new goals in order to better serve my wife and improve our oneness.

(Husband, 32 years married)

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It challenged me to focus on, invest in, and be intentional about my marriage so that we can better reflect the light of Christ to this world. We want to have a Marriage on Mission, and this certainly has fueled us to pursue that daily!

(Husband, 6 months married)

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Thankfully my wife and I are more on the oneness side of the spectrum, however, it takes work to stay there and weekends like this just help strengthen our bond.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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It has encouraged us to keep on the track we are on and has given us good reminders for keeping a strong relationship and keeping the flame alive.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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Coeur d’Alene 1, ID Top Ten Comments

November 5-7, 2021

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 662
Professions of Faith: 19
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 135

My husband and I were in such a bad place when we entered the building. The spiritual attacks were heavy until Saturday night when we repented to our savior and each other. We have placed mountains of rubbish between our relationship with Christ & each other. Thank God for grace and that minutes of repentance wiped away years of sin… I would guess we were at the top of the most likely to get a divorce soon list at the start of the weekend. God told me he will take care of the (what seems like) 100,000 emotional, spiritual and physical problems in our marriage as I stay connected daily to him and my husband.

(Wife, 34 years married)

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I recommit to remain with my wife for life.

(Husband, 34 years married, husband of the testimony above)

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As a birthday gift, I wanted this as a gift to myself and to get help and Godly counsel for our marriage. Friday started rough. We were going through a difficult issue before coming. By the end of the night, a shift of heart, mind, and soul happened. We talked all night… Saturday morning, the God of miracles showed up. From morning until the end of night, our 2.0 marriage showed up and love and respect was shared and our spirits were once again joined in ONENESS… We LET GO of our past hurts, failures, disappointments, and our Marriage 1.0 This has definitely been a Weekend to Remember and we will never forget this weekend for the rest of our lives. Thank you all and especially thank you God for restoring our marriage, our hearts, minds, and spirits…

(Wife)

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It really has set [my husband] and I up for real success in our new marriage. We got married on August 14th of this year and this was a wedding gift for us. I would say this is the BEST gift we got! I believe that we both have been equipped with tangible tools to be successful in our marriage.

(Wife, 3 months married)

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I really felt like we were drifting apart before this. I think this event opened up the opportunity to be able to address and identify a few challenges that were causing the drift. Now we’re working on getting back closer to the place of oneness.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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I was worried this weekend would be general and cliche. I was dead wrong. It was amazing! I learned some of my blind spots and practical ways to fix my ignorance.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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Huge impact! We’ve been married for 12 years with 4 little kids and we were disconnected from exhaustion and just having 4 little ones with the constant interruptions that comes with having kids. Also, we were lacking intimacy on so many levels especially sexually! Also, it allowed to give us a safe place where we could talk about our insecurities and things that bothered us which we haven’t done! I absolutely loved and adored Venita, Tony, Robyn and Ray!! We already miss them and felt like we could be friends with them as they let us into their lives and experiences! Thank you!

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It helped us take many steps towards oneness. Specifically for me, I am especially grateful for Tony’s explanation of “drift” as an escalator, I need to constantly put energy into our marriage. Furthermore, by Ray’s explanation with lawncare and how a woman reflects her husband’s care I became dislodged from a cycle of coldness and neglect towards my wife. My eyes were opened and our marriage was renewed.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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It changed my attitude towards my wife that I need to give 100% every day and not wait for her performance to dictate my commitment. I will work on having a covenant marriage not a contract.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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I have always felt that we have a “good” marriage. We’ve been married for almost 32 years. This weekend my wife shared some deep hurts that I’ve caused over the past several years causing her to “stuff” things away. So as I’m looking at my “good” marriage, my wife of looking at deep hurts. I don’t think she would have opened up had we not been here this weekend. This weekend has given me information and now I am looking for ways to love and cherish my wife to strengthen our marriage. I would have likely been pressing on without truly knowing how to minister to my wife were it not for this Weekend to Remember.

(Husband, 33 years married)

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We’ve been married for 20 years and we nearly ended our marriage this past year. I feel like we have now turned a corner and our marriage is on it way to being stronger than it has ever been.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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It revealed that while we love each other, we need to both be responsible for communicating and being mindful of each other’s feelings and needs, and we need our relationship to be God centered.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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WOW… I found out that my marriage is not unique, with stuff, and we are really alright as long as we deal with the stuff from a biblical view. Yes, I can honestly say, I feel so much better that it’s ok to miss it and trust in the One who knows how to fix it and make things alright.

(Wife, 50 years married)

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Very positive. We’re communicating like we haven’t done in years. I’m seeing my husband with fresh eyes and I LOVE what I see!

(Wife, 18 years married)

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This weekend is the first time since getting married a year and a half ago that we’ve taken time to focus on us. Its been an amazing blessing! We’ve been encouraged, inspired, challenged, and equipped, and we’ve enjoyed special time together as a couple. Definitely hope to be back someday.

(Wife, 18 months married)

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We have a new Hope to take our marriage from good to great. Celebrating 25 years and ready for 25 more new and improved and moving toward total oneness. Thank you for empowering us with strategies and skills. Awesome!

(Wife, 25 years married)

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Gave me prayer points. Gave space for Holy Spirit to convict.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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This weekend provided tools for us to use. It also gave us the courage to step up and help with the marriage retreat our church is giving.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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Our marriage is in a separation stage and for me it helped me realize what God says about being a wife and how to be supportive of my husband who has chronic illness. That every marriage has its own story and purpose.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Encourage me to be more patience and supportive of my wife.

(Husband, 47 years married)

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I have to open up and talk about things instead of letting it build up, its about communication. We can work through whatever comes up a long as we do it together and focus on how God intended marriage to be. Praying and reading the bible together is important in a marriage.

(Wife, 30 years married)

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Dallas (Las Colinas), TX Top Ten Comments

November 5-7, 2021

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 697
Professions of Faith: 2
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 34

Our relationship was a 5. It was a broken 5 too. I am absolutely blown away that now we have been given the tools to effectively build our relationship back stronger than we ever thought imaginable. I would be lying if I said that we didn’t bring up divorce often in fights and in our sadness and I firmly believe we have learned to forgive. Thank you

(Husband, 27 years married)

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Tremendous impact for us! Our 30th anniversary was this week. The speakers helped my wife and me realize the difficulties we had in our marriage were common pitfalls. It wasn’t only us. The sessions helped us breakthrough past resentment and began the healing process. We are now on a strong footing to begin our next 30 years! Thank you Family Life!! Thank you, Eric, Erika, and Matt!!!

(Husband, 30 years married)

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Huge impact. Heartfelt conversations were had and major things were brought out and change is happening. Thankful for this to realign my marriage.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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It was an eye-opening experience I am thankful that I see how important it is to work on my communication because my husband is not a mind reader.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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It allowed us to slow things down and focus on one another. We didn’t realize how much we missed each other!

(Wife, 18 years married)

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We had some very hard conversations that have allowed us to get back on the same page. I had been feeling disconnected and thought he didn’t care while he was feeling underappreciated. We now have the understanding that we are both working on us to make the marriage better. We can do anything as long as we love each other and put God first.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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A huge impact! God used this weekend in a very pivotal and timely way for His glory and for the good of our marriage. It forced me to address some simmering issues in my own heart and be honest with my husband without the everyday distractions that I was hiding behind.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Came in expecting to end the relationship and received hope over the weekend to pursue my wife, and pursue our marriage.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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Allowed my fiancé and me to have an accurate example of what marriage in God should look like. Which has better prepared us in establishing a foundation before we begin constructing our marriage.

(Male, pre-married)

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Major. We were barely talking when we arrived. We are really enjoying one another now. I have had some major realizations of how I have been responding to her emotions and anger.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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Pastor Comment

God healed our tired and broken hearts. We have been in ministry for 25 years and it’s been hard on our marriage. This weekend was refreshing and renewing for us. Wall came down and we took huge steps toward oneness. Thank you for providing an opportunity for us to attend and an opportunity to heal.

(Pastor)

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Military Comment

It allowed us to have a breakthrough of past hurt & help elevate our relationship. Our conversation was definitely different & led by the Holy Spirit. We definitely serve an almighty God who is so victorious & never fails. So it’s encouraging to know that he will never fail US!

(Wife, 21 years married)

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Estes Park 1, CO Top Ten Comments

November 5-7, 2021

Attendance Goal: 350
Final Attendance: 397
Professions of Faith: 15
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 41

The impact this getaway had on my marriage is that no matter what we have gone through, no matter the sin, no matter our past, no matter the people we were at the altar, we can make it. We will make it through with God in our lives. We can change and be renewed through Christ.

(3 years married)

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It’s the first step in our restoration. We came dealing with a distance in our relationship caused by infidelity and busyness. This weekend has given us the tools and renewed desire to not only improve our relationship with each other but it individual relationship with God.

(18 years married)

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This event made me cherish my husband. I’ve taken him for granted and been extremely critical of him and our relationship. I think I gave up long ago. Today I feel hope. I feel love toward him in a way I haven’t felt in years. I see God’s plan and His healing touch more clearly. Thank you.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It helped me have faith that things will get better. I had a profound thought that I didn’t even know my husband, only what he was capable of. The good and the bad, but not who he truly was deep inside. Now, finally, after 4 years of marriage, I’m getting to know him.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Tremendous! It is always good to be around positive people who believe in marriage and the obstacles we face as couples. So many resources shared with us that will make us better people for one another and the world.

(16 years married)

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It was a great chance for renewal and hope. I am grateful for how God answered my prayers for softening my husband’s heart and mind to be open to this opportunity!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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It helped me to understand the importance of giving up control and what it means to submit to my husband. One thing she said that stuck out to me is, “Sometimes your husband can’t hear God because you’re being too loud”.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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More tools. I grew up with nothing but bad influences and worse examples. These conferences show me a different way.

(13 years married)

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My husband and I were currently going through a season of change with moving recently and him working away for work for a few months. Going to this retreat had helped us reconnect and find our grounding in God again during this season of life. Our flames were reignited and we feel so strongly about where God is taking us in our marriage! We feel closer now than ever!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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It has given me hope for restoring a broken marriage. I’m going to give room for God to work. After all, God is in the restoration business

(12 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Great reminders. Great way to re-invest in dialogue, checking-in, and checkups. It let us know where we are on track and what we needed to adjust. Excellent material, a 10.

(20 years married)

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Monterey, CA Top Ten Comments

November 5-7, 2021

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 664
Professions of Faith: 12
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 163

We came in discouraged and overwhelmed believing our marriage was just about surviving. We have new hope and new tools that we can use to make our marriage better. Also, we need to have more fun!

(Wife, 8 years married)

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It has already helped and we are hoping to apply what we have learned for growing our marriage to one of being an example.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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For both me and my wife the realization that our marriage is never stagnant. It’s always drifting one way or the other.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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There were a couple of unresolved issues that we might have needed some counseling with. We were headed that way at least. After this conference, we have been given more energy and hope in tackling them on our own. We’ll see….

(Husband, 63 years married)

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How deep marriage goes, and how important it is to pray with your spouse every day! My wife and I have been married for 4 months! and we didn’t know how much this conference could change us! It was such an unseen blessing.

(Husband, 4 months married)

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This weekend made us make time to put our marriage first.

(Wife, 16 years married)

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It was a useful opportunity to get back on track for both of us. We are rebuilding (with God of course) our marriage. Things were getting tough just prior to the conference, so I was relieved and blessed by the authentic and thought-provoking topics and relatable personalities of each husband and wife couple.

(Husband, 30 years married)

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Made me realize coasting isn’t a good thing, and I need to be always working towards improving my marriage.

(Husband, 8 years married)

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Good impact. It helped us think through things that we otherwise wouldn’t have, especially not in the way the examples were presented. The practical application resonated with my wife and me.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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This weekend was an important “1 in 365” for us. We’ve really looked forward to it and have been blessed by it. We know our marriage is not where we want it to be, but that alone hasn’t been enough to give us the momentum we need to make forward progress. This weekend has!

(Husband, 35 years married)

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South Padre, TX Top Ten Comments

November 5-7, 2021

Attendance Goal: 424
Final Attendance: 316
Professions of Faith: 18
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 124

Made me realize the truth about myself and how wrong I was. I thought my marriage was fine, but God’s calling is much greater and deeper and better than “fine.”

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Thank god for a weekend to do nothing other than spend time together.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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It was all positive and helped us to see we need to keep committing ourselves to better our love for each other. We have been married for 42 years and both feel the best is yet to come our way. We plan to enjoy the 4th quarter of our life.

(Husband, 42 years married)

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Our first time at Weekend to Remember we were in a bad season of our marriage. Weekend to remember saved our marriage! We are now pastoring a small church and working with the young couples in our church. We are all in different seasons but no matter what season everyone is in. You will get something different every time you attend this amazing conference.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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Helped us open up to one another without starting a fight.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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Great opportunity to slow down and consider growing our marriage intentionally. I love that we have the book to take home and revisit and go through Page by Page topic by topic to continue to be intentional and grow.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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This getaway changed my perspective on marriage, my wife, and allowed God to reveal to me my heart, my downfalls as a husband and father, and gave me hope to improve and change the course of my family.

(Husband, 3 months married)

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Allowed me and my wife to talk more in-depth. We were hard at showing our feelings towards one another. After this weekend I know we will be expressing ourselves very often, allowing our communication skills to skyrocket.

(Husband, 5 Months married)

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Breakthrough & deliverance that my marriage so badly needed.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Help identify ways to work through conflict. Learn how to be an investor rather than a consumer. Created opportunities and guides to open up channels of communication.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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Pastor Comments

This is the 2nd time in our marriage we have been blessed to participate in FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember. Each one has come at key checkpoints in our life together and God has used this time to strengthen our marriage in much-needed ways. We see the growth that has happened in our marriage since the first time, but now see new ways we are being called to reflect the glory of God.

Thank you for your kind generosity that made this possible! Our children, our church and hopefully many more will be touched by what God does through and in us.

To Him be the Glory!

(Husband, 23 years married)

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Destin, FL Top Ten Comments

November 12-14, 2021

Attendance Goal: 386
Final Attendance: 354
Professions of Faith: 11
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 108

I served my husband divorce papers 6 weeks ago. We are working through our issues and this weekend helped us both tremendously, communication is key. A weekend to remember has allowed us to reconnect and learn to like each other again. We are now focusing on becoming one and being best friends instead of roommates.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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I entered hopeless with no expectations, however, I’m leaving with a feeling of restoration and forgiveness. This is a new beginning for my marriage.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It helped us realize some expectations which were not realistic in terms of how long blended family life can take to be comfortable.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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It made me realize that my inability to communicate my feelings was hindering the full potential of our marriage.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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It helped us realize some expectations which were not realistic in terms of how long blended family life can take to be comfortable.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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I definitely think it had a positive impact on our marriage. I came in almost completely annoyed and bitter towards my husband and left this weekend wanting to try new things to help our marriage.

(Wife, 18 years married)

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I’ve been going through individual biblical counseling and this weekend was a great summary of everything I’ve been learning the past 4 months.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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My husband said he wanted to leave 2 weeks ago, we agreed that’s not happening now.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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Paved the way for connection and helped us see the great need for oneness. Also, shining a light on our blind areas and giving us healthy God-centered ways to make changes to apply to our everyday life. Shifted our focus off of fixing each other and really focusing on our individual relationship with Christ.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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The Holy Spirit tore down walls that were keeping us in bondage from being the husband and wife God created us to be, so thankful for His love for us.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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The much-needed tuneup we needed. We’re recent empty nesters and trying to learn to refocus our relationship on each other.

(Wife, 30 years married)

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Pastor Comment

A new start, a new beginning, transforming into oneness, this time applying biblical principles instead of just knowing them. Zechariah 4:10 – Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin!!!

(Wife, 23 years married)

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Military Comment

This was the reset our marriage needed. My husband just returned from a one-year military deployment and we were on the verge of divorce. Today we have hope and a renewed desire for each other.

(18 years married)

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Estes Park 2, CO Top Ten Comments

November 12-14, 2021

Attendance Goal: 350
Final Attendance: 376
Professions of Faith: 4
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 87

Huge impact. My husband and I are at different places in our faith journey. He came to faith a year ago, 5 years after I started my journey. This has created a starting point in our relationship.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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If you’re not being intentional about your marriage, then you’re drifting. You wouldn’t take your hand off the wheel when driving, so why would you take your hand off the wheel of your marriage?

(Husband, 17 years married)

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{What impact did this getaway have on your marriage?} Absolutely EVERYTHING!

(Wife, 42 years married)

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I know our relationship is broken, and the getaway gave us some information on how to help fix it.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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It identified a lack of communication in our marriage that i wasn’t aware of and other things. I realized I don’t pursue and nourish relationships like I should. I just assume they are good. I need to be diligent in several things to improve our marriage and relationships with others.

(Husband, 33 years married)

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It was our first weekend away from our three kids. Allowing us to bond without kids was great for us. Big impact. Such great teaching of understanding God’s word and how we are to apply it to our marriage.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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We’ve been here so many times, I lost count. And it still always provides me with reminders and insights I need to be a better wife, the wife God calls me to be. It’s a good reset and reminder every time.

(Wife, 25 years married)

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We needed this! I learned that I am forgiven and that I need to put my husband first.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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We attended in 2019 and it saved our marriage. We committed to coming back every 2 years. I didn’t know what to expect the 2nd time being in a much better spot but we walked away with new nuggets and tools and just filled up.

(Wife, 16 years married)

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Big impact. Such great teaching of understanding God’s word and how we are to apply it to our marriage.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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Pittsburgh 2, PA Top Ten Comments

November 12-14, 2021

Attendance Goal: 480
Final Attendance: 383
Professions of Faith: 5
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 67

I was an idiot and started a dumb fight over the past… if I didn’t do that I feel like this helped a lot!

(Husband)

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4 years ago we came to our first one married only a year and about ready to quit. Here we are at our 3rd event and love coming. Our marriage has the solid rock of Jesus. Our love is deep and we are enjoying paths to oneness. We look forward to coming back every year!

(Husband, 5 years married)

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We are a family of 10, 8 kids and we both work full time. We haven’t been away with one another week without a child in 6 years. We have been married for 23 years and we so needed this weekend! Thank you!

(Wife, 23 years married)

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We were ready to sign the divorce papers on the way here. I was at a 2. We have suffered from addiction and infidelity. But after this weekend we have hope, we have tools, we are going to find out support. God worked a miracle this weekend.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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Needed so much. We have been married for over 22 years. We stopped listening to each other years ago and we finally admitted that. Now some real work begins!

(Wife, 22 years married)

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I wasn’t even aware of her feelings. Oblivious that our marriage was even struggling. I know now that there are always ways to improve and I’m happy to be shown the way.

(Husband, 14 years married)

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We just got back together after a nearly 2-year separation. This event is just what we needed as we start over.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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It helped me and my husband connect. We have been married for 13 years and this was the 1st marriage counseling we ever had that was tailored to the challenges we had and helped us to celebrate the strides we have made over the years. I cried when I read the love letter my husband wrote me.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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We have been able to take time to evaluate priorities, and we are staying another night in order to take time to commit to making changes.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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I’ll let you know next year!

(Husband, 12 years married)

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Pre-Married

My fiancé and I attended this weekend, and it gave us such a great picture of what marriage is going to be like; it’s going to have its amazing moments and its not-so-amazing moments. We feel like we are in such a good place to reach oneness in our marriage once we tie the knot in a few short months!

(Female)

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Cambridge, MD Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Attendance Goal: 350
Final Attendance: 448
Professions of Faith: 7
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 181

An immense impact. There was a slowly solidifying wall growing between us and our ability to communicate with each other. We didn’t even see it growing. But after just this weekend we are in such a healthy place again, refocused, and *seeing* each other. We’re talking with EASE about God, about sex, about our needs. These weren’t even broachable subjects before. We’ve felt supported this weekend. We were given resources before the weekend, during the weekend, and after it to go home. We’re on the SAME PAGE again. We have a long list of things to work on, but it feels manageable, it feels healthy, and I don’t feel hopeless anymore. God answered my prayers.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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I think it will help set a foundation for continual renewal. A solid bedrock. We have been married for only 3 years but have such a journey ahead of us.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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It has helped us dive into some issues that we were kind of avoiding. And it helped me refocus more back on my wife, with the intent to put her and our marriage before anything else. It also made me realize how much I need God’s power in order to be a true leader and servant in my marriage.

(Husband, 1 month married)

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It was huge to be able to have time to talk together but also to have biblical/ wise structure to have those conversations. We dealt with some things that we didn’t have the tools to deal with before.

(Husband, 27 years married)

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Last weekend we were fighting and separated for a few days. This weekend we have been grounded again and reminded of what our marriage is worth

(Wife, 9 years married)

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It allowed me and my wife to evaluate our marriage and aim to rejuvenate what has been lacking. When you in the trenches of work and family you at times unintentionally abandon what’s comes first. God and Spouse

(Husband, 14 years married)

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Priceless. It helped us remember why we chose each other. LOVE letter was so meaningful. The conference helped us focus on ourselves and our own selfishness rather than blaming each other. It gave me hope for the next 20 years.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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Reminded of the Gift of Marriage & how much my spouse is the BIGGEST BLESSING the Lord has given me. I see him as my partner, friend & lover making an impact on everyone attached to us…children, family friends, & strangers

(Wife, 9 years married)

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I have learned that I need to study my wife as much as I do sports and news!

(Husband, 22 years married)

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I feel like the teaching was so eye-opening. My husband and I had a rough night, but I know our issues won’t be fixed over one weekend. I have hope for our marriage. Beauty for ashes. More hope than I’ve had in a while.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Highlighted areas of improvement and helped us realize our issues aren’t isolated

(Husband, 45 years married)

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Military Comment

Brought us back to what we need to be doing in our marriage. Gives us the much-needed opportunity to focus on each other and the issues we have. It’s so easy to avoid tough conversations, and yet it causes so much damage. This weekend gave allowed us to focus on ourselves.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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Coeur d’Alene 2, ID Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Professions of Faith: 20
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 243

Opened my eyes to what I was doing incorrectly and showed me how to properly love, cherish, and partner with my wife so that we can love each other better, grow together, raise our children together, and build our legacy together. We were on the verge of divorce just a few weeks ago and we made the decision to try and figure this out for each other. I was trying to chase fake happiness and after finally deciding that wasn’t going to make me happy just miserable I finally just gave everything to God I realized how happy I could actually be inside of my marriage. Family Life has been a major blessing for us and I look forward to coming back every year!

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Very impactful! I went into the seminar thinking I wouldn’t get anything out of it and that my husband needed to hear some things and I walked away convicted with things God wanted me to repent and prayerfully seek Him to change behaviors and habits not uplifting to our relationship.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Opened the conversation floodgates. Reunited us. Recommitted to our marriage and am excited about the future. This is the best thing we have ever done.

(Wife, 5 years married)

Super powerful weekend! We learned so much and can’t wait to put into real life and into our marriage what we learned. It has nudged us to start faithfully praying about starting a small group to reach people in our community. Dying to ourselves daily and remember always that our spouse is not our enemy! Surround yourselves with a God squad!

(Wife, 10 years married)

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I loved getting new tools for my toolbox and highlighting some very real items I need to apply to my marriage. I can see my wife and me learning and coming back to reapply tools in a new way based on that season in our life.

(Husband, 21 years married)

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Great value to our relationship, opened both of our eyes to our own concerns. Also, gave us a good amount of time to talk with no distractions. Definitely feels like we are headed towards a much more positive marriage, and both of us now have the goal of transparency and oneness providing fresh hope where much is needed.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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I came hesitantly. Thinking this is going to be another one of those conferences that you sit around a table and pretend to the others that you have it all together. Instead, I came and learned. I was ministered to and learned how to love my wife more.

(Husband, 26 years married)

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I’ve been struggling with codependency with my husband who can be emotionally abusive. I’ve learned to lean more on God and less on my husband. While I am not responsible for my husband’s behaviors, I know the roots of many of his anger outbursts are due to him feeling inadequate and like a failure. I’m going to demonstrate more appreciation when he’s being kind and help encourage him in ways so that he feels less like a failure.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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It’s always good and gives us a boost in our marriage. Especially the love letter. We compared our letters tonight to ones we wrote here 13 years ago, and we’ve been through a lot of hardship since then, but we love each other (and like each other too), because of God, and because of the excellent tools that we’ve gained through things like this. Keep it up! We appreciate you! Marriage is so precious and deserves a weekend devoted to keeping it alive and healthy.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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Pastor Comment

We are so grateful to have received the pastoral scholarship so we could attend WTR. We would not have been able to attend without the scholarship. We needed this time away to connect and rebuild. With Covid and all the extra pressures at church, between funerals, staff changes, congregational expectations, we were worn out, weary, and hadn’t had a lot of time together. This weekend has been an incredible blessing. We have committed to stop the drift of isolation, schedule, both date nights and family nights, and have had many needed conversations. Thank you donors for this incredible gift; you have blessed our marriage and our children more than you will ever know. We are so grateful to you and to FamilyLife.

(Pastor)

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Philadelphia, PA Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Attendance Goal: 575
Final Attendance: 508
Professions of Faith: 12
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 108

My wife and I came into this conference with no major marital issues, but the Lord revealed small cracks in our relationship through this weekend, and we were able to formulate a blueprint to begin mending those cracks, through the Holy Spirit’s help. Without the intentional time, this weekend brought, those small cracks may have turned into gaping holes. We are grateful for this organization and plan to return because our marriage is worth fighting for.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Reminded me that my spouse is a gift specially made for me and that I should care more for him than myself. I should give grace as God has given it to me. We are meant to bring God glory through the way we respect, love, and honor each other.

(Wife, 27 years married)

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Divorce plans CANCELED

(Wife, 6 years married)

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For the first time, I have true hope

(Wife, 12 years married)

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I’m praying it saved my marriage. When we came, we were fighting and contemplating going home. I am so thankful we stayed! God has moved in miraculous ways and we have a GREAT date night!

(Wife, 2 years married)

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It saved our marriage and gave us the tools to continue to grow our marriage and life with God.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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I see now all the ways that I was negatively impacting my husband and our relationship and as a result how that has impacted our sons and even extended family. By the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, this is a new beginning after 22 years of marriage.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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This was the best vacation we ever had! We had a disagreement and knew that the enemy was fighting us the week prior. Having this time away to focus on ourselves made us better for our marriage, our son, and our reflection to others on what a Christ-like marriage should be. We wish we had these teachings when we were engaged and dating ten years prior. Every couple that is married, every couple that is engaged in a serious relationship needs this conference!

(Husband, 10 years married)

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22nd conference still learning and loving.

(Husband, 36 years married)

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This has been a really solid event with worthwhile training and teaching. It is a strong call to greater intentionality in my life as a husband and father.

(Husband, 15 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Spending intentional time away from the kids/work/ family to focus on one of the most important relationships in our lives is so much needed. It strengthened our dependence on God and each other.

(Pastor, 10 years married)

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Military Comment

Time alone with the wife is always good. Some of the things will last a lifetime. “If you always do, what you have always done, you will always get, what you have always got.” “Your spouse is not the enemy” among many others.

(Husband, 4 years married)

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Portland, OR Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 418
Professions of Faith: 4
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 83

Saved our marriage. We were like two fish out of water dying and did not know what to do. Now we are back in the water with tools and directions to live. Thank you!

(Wife, 18 years married)

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Renewed our hope and direction for us rejoining each other in our household after living in 2 separate locations for 6 yrs with 4 teens.

(Husband, 31 years married)

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It completely restored and answered prayers that I had been praying for years. It broke barriers that were put up. God’s light shone in the darkness of our marriage. We were stumbling and groping in the dark and didn’t even know it.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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I was feeling hopeless, broken. We could not see a path forward. While my husband is not a Christian, yet, I am hopeful. Hopeful for our marriage and hopeful he comes to Christ. Thank you

(Wife, 31 years married)

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A huge impact, we entered with talks of separation and this has given us hope to keep going, and tools to do so. It has reminded me of the power of The Holy Spirit, and a list of things to pray for and work towards.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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There was great information mixed with laughter. We will be applying and talking about this event for a long time. I’m encouraged to invite others

(Wife, 28 years married)

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We have been married for 12 years and separated for 6 months we just recently got back together 3 weeks ago and this was our light at the end of the tunnel to see if we could reconnect and we have been able to. This weekend reminded us why we fell In love with each other and how to get back into the steps of our marriage to make it a Godly one again. Thank you

(Wife, 12 years married)

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This conference created the perfect environment for conversations that have been long overdue. Breaking away from routine and being prompted to ask difficult questions has cleared the air between us, resolved misconceptions, and rekindled our friendship.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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Gave us a marked moment to change the trajectory of our marriage where we were both onboard. Gave us hope. Gave us a safer place to start communicating and break the cycle of anger bitterness and hopelessness so we can start to move forward again and try to restore the relationship.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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My husband and I were really unsure of where we stood as a couple. We were fighting to hurt each other. A family member went to a WTR and posted about it. We instantly thought, what more could we lose? We decided to take a leap of faith and be willing to learn and grow together. Since we decided that we wanted to work on our marriage, we’ve made great progress before even getting here. Now after attending the conference, we are able to admit our faults and realize we have things to work on and are working on it daily, together!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Pastor Comment

This event revealed ways in which my husband and I have neglected our relationship with the Lord and how important it is to continue to nurture our individual faith as well as our faith together.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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(Wife, 20 years married)

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It provided rest at a time it was needed in our marriage and gave us good opportunities to talk about important issues.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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I think it helped us both to experience an increased focus on the spiritual mandates God has provided us as husband and wife and has enabled us to feel more intentional about these roles and the part we play in our family. Can’t wait to put into practice the things we heard and experienced this weekend.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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Sacramento, CA Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Attendance Goal: 375
Final Attendance: 338
Professions of Faith: 19
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 108

A positive impact, we will use the tools to continue to grow our relationship and walk with Christ. Modeling a relationship for our kids that shows examples of forgiveness, grace, and restoration will be our mission from this point on.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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My marriage was on the path to change the very first night!!! We did the Homework!!

(Wife)

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I really appreciate the opportunity to have this time to focus on our marriage. I really need opportunities like this to pull away from regular life and spend it with my wife to build up our relationship.

(Husband, 27 years married)

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Just reminded me to keep God as the priority and to make time for my husband and his needs. Being intentional on growing together.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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We were/I was in need of a jump-start & tune-up in our marriage & we got it! Isolation is NOT the direction either of us or God, wants our marriage of 38 years to go. Thanks to all for the U-turn. God is so, so good!!!

(Wife, 38 years married)

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Huge it gave us a good night’s sleep for the first time since our newborn came in August and it allowed us to be intentional about our relationship and talk about tough topics and celebrate our progress.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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I was at a 2 on the chart. And I believe we are back on track to recovery.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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Amazing!!!! Loved it. Will recommend it to others.

(Wife, 6 months married)

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It was a much-needed getaway to re-establish our needs & roles….running on autopilot for too long.

(Husband, 27 years married)

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9th time attending. Always much to take away and learn.

(Husband, 25 years married)

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Pastor Comments

I was reminded how important it is to be intentional in carving out time, quality time to spend with my wife.

(Husband)

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Such an eye-opening weekend.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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It helped us slow down and reevaluate our direction for our future together!

(Husband, 17 years married)

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God Story

One of our coaches was talking to a man whose wife did not come. He was distraught and was taken to the prayer room. The team prayed with him and encouraged him to continue to attend and work on what he needed to do. He stayed for the rest of the weekend. The team is also connecting him with a good counselor.

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San Antonio, TX Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Attendance Goal: 875
Final Attendance: 795
Professions of Faith: 6
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 70

The first time we attended it saved us from signing the divorce papers waiting in our car. This time it helped renew our marriage in areas we haven’t been as consistent with. It’s been such a great experience we wanna continue and make a tradition to invest in our marriage ❤️

(Wife, 11 years married)

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IMMENSE! John & I had good long conversations about things we had not talked about in years, or ever before. After 22-years of wonderful marriage to this man, it was incredible to feel as if we’ve almost just begun again!

(Wife, 22 years married)

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It profoundly helped me to identify a problem I didn’t see!!! Thank you speakers for being so transparent for us all! Many blessings!

(Wife, 11 years married)

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The conference was phenomenal and you acted as a vessel from God to help lead my marriage from failure, running on a 9-volt battery, to awareness of what I need through a God-centered marriage. The conference won’t “fix” my marriage. But it certainly opened my eyes to where I’ve failed and how to begin the steps to build it, brick by brick, through God’s way, instead of my own.

(Husband, 26 years married)

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This was the single greatest gift we received for our wedding. Just 6 months into our marriage, and already I can feel the fruits of this investment being born out in our future.

(Husband, 6 months married)

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It opened avenues of communication that are essential to our marriage. It broke us away from the distractions of the outside world to focus on

(Husband, 39 years married)

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Between the last session on Saturday and our 8:00 pm dinner reservations, we talked more and more deeply than we have in months. We really broke down some barriers and worked through some issues and are better for it.

(Husband, 23 years married)

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My husband and I were on threads this week/months/years. BUT GOD! I loved the break-away homework. It really developed strong conversation and peace between us. We truly opened up about our hurts. One of the biggest ones was God being the head of the household. It dawned on me that I felt like I was the one carrying the weight of having any kind of Jesus in our home. However 4 kids and almost 10 years of marriage later I NEED help from my husband with that. It all finally cliqued where my resentment was lying. My husband was finally able to realize and understand where I’m coming from. I also realized some hurts I have done to him. But we gave those to God and plan to only do the works he has called us to. Celebrate small and big things and be excited to love each other deeply.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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It was an answered prayer. It has restored hope for our marriage and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned! Seeing all the happy couples in tears and hugs and kisses was like seeing the end of a Hallmark movie coming to life… Only better! God bless this ministry. You have changed our life, our marriage and will have an impact for generations!

(Wife, 10 years married)

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Pastor Comments

It rekindled our love and reminded us of our purpose to walk in oneness for the rest of our lives. I felt this weekend will help us for the next 20 Years… as a pastor, I am looking forward to implementing marriage bible studies for our church and community.

(Husband, 22 years married)

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After 19 years of marriage and 4 kids along the way, we lost the focus on prioritizing our relationship first. This weekend was incredibly helpful for us to re-sync, reignite, and remember the beautiful calling of a Christ-centered marriage.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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God Story

One gentleman on staff with the hotel shared that he was a veteran and had been struggling with trauma for a while but was doing better, had recently met a woman, and really wanted to start off right with her and have a good marriage. He had been working when one of FamilyLife’s staff (probably Billy Barber) had told him that he could go to our event for free as he was the hotel staff. He was absolutely elated that God had brought this to him and we had a military breakout at this event. God is good!

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Military Comment

This is our second time doing this getaway. The first time was a week after pre-marriage counseling, we were engaged. We took away so much more this second time around!

(Wife, 2nd anniversary!)

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Williamsburg, VA Top Ten Comments

November 19-21, 2021

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 662
Professions of Faith: 19
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 104

The greatest takeaway is hope. I came to this event feeling so alone; so low; so hopeless about my husband and the future of our family. I am so thankful to be reminded that we are not alone and cannot do this alone. Take everything to God and pray! As someone who is a leader and likes control, what an incredible relief to relinquish our marriage, my husband, our children, our finances, our careers to God!

(Wife, 4 months married)

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Impacted us by setting both me and my husband on a trajectory of serving each other instead of always trying to be heard.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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It helped us to refocus our energies and attention on what is important. I see that my wife is not my enemy and that our marriage should serve as a picture of the gospel.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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This was a great weekend to help us start conversations we would not have had and opened our eyes to the areas we need to work on. Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. I have gained knowledge and had a reset…ONENESS will be our goal! Thank you for this weekend!

(Wife, 24 years married)

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It restored hope. We still have a long way to go but hopefully, we will both intentionally use these resources and this experience to heal and grow toward oneness.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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It has shown me that I was expecting a change in my relationship with my husband to happen without my intentional pursuit of him second and God first. I also was reminded that God loves me. I’ve been struggling to trust His goodness and have had doubts about Him. But He used the Gospel talk on Saturday to remind me that He loves me and is always pursuing me.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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My wife and I have been married 25 years now and this last year was the toughest for us. We lost our 4-year-old son tragically and this event definitely challenged our marriage. We needed this weekend to remember our oneness and commitment to each other. For better or worse, we still do. Thank you.

(Husband, 24 years married)

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My husband and I have been married a few months shy of a year, and have experienced a move to a different state for the first time, and the loss of a parent. I’m 20, he’s 22 and we often feel unequipped to handle these big life changes. Our marriage has been struggling in some ways I don’t think we even realized. This conference has been opening our eyes to some behind-the-scenes things and providing practical ways to move forward. We are so grateful and already feel transformed.

(Wife, 7 months married)

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The getaway made a great impact on us. We now understand what our blueprint is now. Plus we also learned that different doesn’t mean wrong.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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Pastor Comments

Restored our focus and our connection. We experienced a breakthrough that we didn’t expect and it is SUCH A BLESSING!!! Praise God for this weekend, for His presence and the wonderful presenters!

(17 years married)

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It was an amazing experience and we are so thankful for it. We left with so many effective tools to improve our marriage. It would be so advantageous for all married couples, even those who feel like their marriages are flourishing. There is a takeaway for everyone.

(9 years married)

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Helping me understand how to restart pouring into my wife like when we first got married.

(17 years married)

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Military Comments

A fresh restart, a renewed oneness with each other.

(Husband, 21 years married)

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A reminder to prioritize our Marriage and in our oneness to be a Marriage on a mission.

(Wife, 39 years marriage)

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It reminds me that God is the key to my marriage and all my earthly relationships. I need to pray more and be intentional in my marriage for it to be what God’s purposes it to be.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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God Story

A couple separated 18 months attended. The husband had no desire to reconcile but came because he committed to attend pre-Covid. After the conference, she wrote in an email, “God answered my prayers in a big way this weekend. God softened his heart. We said the vows at the end of the weekend, he told me he loves me for the first time in over a year and a half and is now looking forward to our future together.”

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Bellingham, WA Top Ten Comments

December 3-5, 2021

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 360
Professions of Faith: 1
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 31

Rocked us to the core. Reminded us, strengthened us, challenged us. Helped us get focused again and get back on track. Brokedown walls that were unknowingly built, shattered lies we allowed in, helped us to reconnect, sharpen tools, gain new tools and reprioritize.

(Wife, 22 years married)

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A HUGE one!! Being married a year and a half now, we want to take in any and all information we can get on how to improve our marriage and build our life together with the way God made it to be.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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We have a clear vision for walking forward in our marriage!

(Wife, 7 years married)

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God-centered family… submit to Christ love my wife like Christ loves the church… Reflect godliness upon our children…

(Husband, 6 years married)

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This weekend MICE me. Motivated, inspired, challenged, and encouraged me to be a better husband. It showed me areas I can improve on even after 45 years.

(Husband, 45 years married)

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We came six years ago and we’re rating our marriage at a two. This time we both rated it at a six. The changes that have taken place partially due to the conference have been amazing. We are so thankful for the truth shared and the event.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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It had a huge impact. Learned so much, especially during the women-only time. My husband’s need for respect is huge and it has not been given by me. Feels overwhelming how much we need to work on since our marriage is not in the best place right now. But thankfully it is baby steps and God is in all of it. Need to depend on the Lord to guide us and for us to be obedient.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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Marriage is a garden, Produces joy in its season, Yet must be nurtured, tilled, and worked as a labor of love to produce its intended harvests. If not, it withers and dies. This was a weekend of intentional nurturing, the future fruit will be glorious.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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I’m already seeing fruit in the form of deeper conversations and understanding for each other. I’ve already had the chance to use some of the tools for conflict resolution!

(Husband, 5 months married)

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Die to self is something I need to strive for greatness.

(Husband, 28 years married)

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Pastor Comment

We discovered a peaceful place to finish well.

(Pastor)

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It was very needed to have time to slow down and process important things and priorities in marriage.

(Pastor)

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This event fortified the knowledge and events that have led us to be a better couple, and me a better husband.

(Pastor)

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Always good to focus on our relationship. Ultimately, the conference opened dialogue on areas we may not have explored.

(Pastor)

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Military Comment

This is exactly what we both needed. Our minds have been opened to the change in direction we both need to take and the spiritual responsibility we have in our marriage.

(Military)

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It’s such a great reminder that we are on the same team working through separate but similar issues. We call it our oil change lol

(Military)

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Spiritual applications/references to current or tangible marriage issues.

(Military)

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Charleston, SC Top Ten Comments

December 10-12, 2021

Attendance Goal: 450
Final Attendance: 467
Professions of Faith: 6
Recommitted their life and marriage to God: 88

A month ago, my husband found out I was having an affair. Neither of us knew what the future held for us. We spoke to our pastor and our church-sponsored us to come to the Weekend to Remember in Charleston, SC. By the grace of God, we’ve grown closer together through immense hurt and sin. This weekend only further reaffirmed our love and commitment to God and to one another. A month ago, I didn’t know if we would make it together another week, now I am hopeful that we have a lifetime of choosing each other and growing together toward oneness.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Mucho impact! As some of the speakers said, I know what the Bible says about being a husband and about what families should look like. I’ve obviously never let that head knowledge work its way down to my heart and this getaway has helped me with that tremendously. Now I can’t wait to get back home and become her greatest student and servant and love her in ways deeper than either of us could ever have imagined prior. Thank you all so much.

(Husband of Wife above)

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I will be painfully honest. I have cheated on my wife with another man. I never believed we could move on from the hurt until this weekend. I can look into her eyes now without shame. We are starting afresh after a weekend to remember.

(Husband, 4 years married)

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This weekend has literally changed the course of our marriage. Just a few months ago I wasn’t sure that we’d make it as we’ve experienced so much hurt, grief, and confusion. But since being here we remembered why we even fell in love, that God has something bigger for us and we plan to renew our vows and recommit our marriage to each other, for our children, and ultimately recommit to God.

(Wife of Husband above)

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Today is our ONE year anniversary. My husband and I’s first year of marriage was really hard. We endured many trials that we did not handle well and this resulted in bitterness and resentment toward each other. This weekend has been so healing and restorative in our marriage. We have cried happy tears together, repented to one another, and laughed together. We have fallen in love all over again this weekend with zeal for God’s heart consuming us for one another. Thank you so much!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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My wife and I came over our one-year anniversary. Our first year of marriage was the hardest year of both of our lives. Deaths in the family lost jobs, loss of friendships, produced much bitterness and rejection, and fear between us both about the future. This weekend was a time when the Lord restored so much of our marriage by us communicating in deep vulnerability. All glory and praise to God.

(Husband of Wife above)

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It is a great next step. I really want to get to levels 4 & 5. My wife lives in levels 1-3 and that is what her parents modeled for her. This weekend she said she believes they barely made it to level 4 and never made it to level 5. My wife’s mom ingrained in her, “If you open up to a man, he will leave you!” Such a lie! My wife has counseled a bit about this.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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We attended a WTR in 2019 and this weekend allowed us to reflect on the impact it has had. We were drifting very close to isolation in 2019 and the WTR in 2019, changed our entire paradigm. Before it was chaos and now it’s peace. This weekend has gifted us that reflection and reminded us of areas where we still could improve. Weekend to Remember saved our marriage in 2019 and now we are experiencing oneness in a way we never imagined. Thank you!

(Wife, 15 years married)

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We were struggling to the point of having my husband leave our home for some space to think and figure out our next steps. This weekend changed everything. We feel reconnected and like we have actual practical next steps towards continuing our journey towards oneness.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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This was exactly what we needed. The blended family session was perfect and the conflict session was the one I took the most notes in. I think I’ve realized this weekend that most of our conflict comes from the blending of my adult children. And also from my lack of putting our marriage before the kids. Thank you again for EVERYTHING!!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Satan tried to keep us from coming to the event because he knew our marriage would get stronger. We had a major fight over stupid stuff on Friday morning. We persevered and came to the event anyway. Our marriage is stronger because of our decision to follow God’s path.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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As my fiancé and I are about to step into marriage, this conference has opened our eyes to the importance of continuously pursuing oneness, not happiness.

(Pre-married)

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Pastor Comment

The FamilyLife ministries and WTR continues to impact our marriage, so much so that we brought 12 other couples with us this weekend!

(Wife, married 11 years)

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Military Comment

We walked into the weekend really contemplating divorce. We are walking away with hope.

(Husband, 8 years married)

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We were on the verge of divorce before this weekend. We have now learned so many tools to go forward toward oneness together.

(Wife of Husband above)

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Colorado Springs, CO Top Ten Comments

February 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 600
Final Attendance: 935
Professions of Faith: 17

This is our second WTR. I have been holding back tears of THANKFULNESS and GRATITUDE for the positive changes that have occurred in our relationship when I compare our first WTR to this one. God has healed us both in so many ways and the healing in our marriage is so beautiful and evident. We are excited for our future and the purpose God has for our marriage … our future all for His Glory. Thank you to everyone at Family Life and WTR!

(Wife, 25 years married)

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It softened my heart and I recognize my critical, hard ways and strive to get my needs met in an unhealthy way. My husband mentioned he actually thought of the D-word the week before the weekend, which was surprising to me. While I don’t honestly believe he would have followed through it did express his despondency and hopelessness with me and our marriage. He feels he can’t do anything right which is not true. The weekend has been a turning point for me and our marriage.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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I came into this weekend thinking our marriage wasn’t too bad .. after the first session it stirred up some negative feelings I didn’t realize I had. My husband and I are really good at putting bandages on our problems and moving on. Saturday we wanted to have a fun date, but we ended up staying in and fighting for hours. It is not the weekend I imagined, but after some good much-needed fighting/communicating and make-up sex, I think this is the weekend that God intended for us. Thank you for giving us a weekend to really focus on us with no distraction.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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I feel that my husband and I have had the opportunity to do a “do-over.” We needed a restart! Life has been difficult with my parent coming to live with us. We just needed to focus on ourselves for a while.

(Wife, 38 years married)

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I was at a place where I felt entirely alone and wasn’t sure we could make it. My husband was mostly unaware I was in this space. Through this, we have reconnected and talked about the things we were avoiding. I now feel so close to him and know he cares as much as I do to keep us going and heal us.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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It’s been a miracle. I came into this retreat wanting a divorce. We have gone through so many trials from infidelity, to porn, to addictions, bitterness, resentment, and back again, etc. In just a weekend we are communicating better, having sex more, and just loving each other and seeing the value we used to see. God broke me this weekend and helped me see it starts with me. I was living like it didn’t. We will be back and have already encouraged all our couple of friends! Thank you!!!!

(Wife, 11 years married)

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My fiancé and I are engaged and it has been tremendously helpful to us in building a solid foundation in God to strengthen our marriage. I feel equipped with the help of the Holy Spirit to be the leader and husband my fiancé needs. It has helped me recognize some hard truths about myself and my communication habits that need improvement.

(Male, engaged)

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My husband cried during Saturday’s session. We actually discussed the session during dinner. He said “thank you for bringing me here. This has changed my life.” Hearing that has changed my life!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Tremendous. We’ve been holding on by a thread after battling a vicious 14-month long custody trial for my stepdaughters, fighting against parental alienation, struggling with intimacy/oneness/a thoroughly strained sex life. It’s been an all-out attack on our marriage and family … but God… we have new and different tools to march forward in faith toward what God united and created us for. We can go deeper and engage on this path together. Thank you.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Military Comment

We are re-energized and encouraged. As new empty-nesters, we were looking for a marriage booster shot with direction, challenge, wisdom, and encouragement. Bulls-eye!! Thank you.

(Husband, 32 years married)

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Grand Rapids, MI Top Ten Comments

February 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 825
Final Attendance: 782
Professions of Faith: 25

Changed everything!!

(Husband, 21 years married)

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Though not married yet, this weekend has brought further affirmation of each other and our futures together. It helped us open up.

(Engaged)

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The Lord spoke into lies I was believing about things I should not share with Lauren. The Lord led me to walk in being “naked and unashamed”. I opened up, and am experiencing the freedom of God’s initial design for marriage!!

(Husband, 2 years married)

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We have a lot of hurt and mistrust and this helped me see what I should do and where we should go next. We aren’t perfect, this weekend wasn’t even perfect BUT our God is and this weekend helped remind us of that!!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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We came to WTR four years ago when our marriage was a 2, on the verge of failure. WTR gave us the tools to start rebuilding. Today we are 8 1/2 to 9 on our way to oneness with God’s love and lots of hard work. So glad we came back to find even more tools to continue on our journey.

(Husband)

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Our marriage was a 4. I know now what I need to do as a husband to make it a 10! For God’s Glory!

(Husband)

It was a renewal of our marriage. A reset button!

(Wife)

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We loved this intentional time to focus on us. We had time to rekindle the flame and grow even more towards oneness. Thank you!

(Husband)

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The hope for restoration. Coming here I had no hope left and was planning for what seemed like an inevitable divorce.

(Wife)

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We have been drifting for the past year and a half following a death in the family, and not just from each other, but from God. I’m ready to refocus and get our home back to being centered around Him. For our sake and the sake of our children.

(Wife)

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When I came here this weekend, I was a bit dubious. However, we are both prayerfully committed to strengthening our relationship in a more vertical manner. Date night was a wonderful reminder of how our relationship began and how it should be.

(Wife)

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I have been able to find areas to improve our young marriage and help us continue to move towards oneness.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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I am excited it gives us more things to work on and talk about. I am most excited it is bringing us closer to our Dear sweet Lord as soulmates and best friends – as we come together in this unexpected harmony. I am so very thankful and hopeful. Thank you to all the volunteers who have made a difference!!!

(Wife, 28 years married)

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It gave us something to work towards, oneness. In everything I do, I’ll ask myself is this creating oneness or isolation. My husband is not my enemy.

(Wife)

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In the immediate small steps towards oneness but long term hopefully even greater things.

(Husband, 13 years married)

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Helping me hear God’s voice and direction in the areas that I purposefully had deafened myself to. Also having other men, including the speakers sharing their testimony helped me feel “not alone” in my struggles.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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Military Comment

Hearing real stories like our current marriage and knowing that we are not alone and that we can be saved because someone else like us was saved left us with the hope to continue and not give up. We are humbled by the humility, vulnerability, and truth that was spoken so we could relate and apply that to our marriage and relationship with one another. We came into this weekend hopeless. It gave us a new vision of ourselves and hope for our future. it impacted us in such a way that I’m hoping we will be able to stop our divorce and give this marriage to God. Thank you and God bless.

(Husband and Wife)

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Lincoln, NE Top Ten Comments

February 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 556
Final Attendance: 362
Professions of Faith: 22

It was a great weekend. I wish it did not have to end. I believe this was our first hotel stay in our 19 years of marriage and the TV never got turned on. I look forward to all of the experiences that are in store for us for the rest of our lives. Thank you for a great weekend and the tools to reconnect with my wife.

(Husband, 19 years married)

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Opened my eyes to love more and forgive like God loves and forgives! My husband is NOT my enemy.

(Wife, 25 years married)

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Refreshing weekend. Not only to be kid-free, just spending time with my husband, but reaffirming why I married him. He is my best friend and I am so blessed to go through this life with him by my side. The speakers were wonderful. Relatable, funny, and powerful. Don’t want the weekend to end!!!

(Wife, 10 years married)

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This was our second time, but it again gave us time to show each other that we still do. Time and effort towards the marriage go a long way. Opening up to each other about what we feel, what we like and dislike, what we love about each other via the letter, has made our marriage happier and healthier. Seeing and reading and hearing the scripture helps ground everything in Christ.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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It was a positive one! It really identified some major things I need to change in my life and pushed me to be honest with myself and my wife.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Our marriage has been close to divorce and I have renewed faith that we can work forward.

(Wife, 34 years married)

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This weekend gave my wife and me a chance to hit reset on our marriage. There were a lot of things that we had suppressed in our relationship that we were challenged to talk about and work through which greatly helped our marriage.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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This weekend has given my marriage a chance. It’s given me hope and has allowed me to better understand all the hurt I’ve caused. I didn’t know what it meant to be a husband.

(Husband)

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It may have saved it. Many of the lessons forced me to look at myself in a hard way. And it helped my wife finally open up more emotionally.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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This weekend created an opportunity to put down the distractions and reflect on why we chose each other in the first place. I am relieved to know that all marriages naturally drift and it is our job to paddle towards each other.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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Napa 1, CA Top Ten Comments

February 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 325
Final Attendance: 258
Professions of Faith: 4

Created an opportunity to go back to the basic fundamentals and principles to know our unique roles and responsibilities in our marriage. And to learn how to love one another, and so glorify Heavenly Father!

(Husband,6 years married)

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I believe my husband has accepted Jesus and we can put Him in the center of our marriage!

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It fostered some great conversations and discussions between us and inspired us to improve in different ways. It challenged me to be my wife’s biggest fan and to make our home Christ-centered.

(Husband, 21 years married)

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My wife recently had an affair and this event has helped bridge the gap that continues to separate us. With the tools provided and God’s help we will be able to restore what has been destroyed.

(Husband, 22 years married)

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The weekend has had an amazing impact on our marriage. My husband and I have gone through many trials but this weekend has helped us reconnect and learn to value each other’s differences like we’ve never done before. Thank you so much for all the guidance and wisdom. I am looking forward to implementing it into our marriage. I now have hope we can and will make it.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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Put focus on areas that need attention and gave us biblical truths to walk it out.

(Husband, 9 years married)

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This getaway was a great investment, not only in our marriage but our family. It affirmed and confirmed how well we are doing in our marriage and gave us tips to continue to grow together with God.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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This is our second time attending, it has been many years since our last conference and we wish we wouldn’t have waited this long in between. Having a God centered marriage is paramount to the success of our marriage and family life. Having 2 teenage kids that are very active in sports and seem to take up all our weekends this conference re-confirmed our commitment to each other and the lord even through our busyness of life, work and daily family challenges.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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We needed this weekend. We are in the midst of raising teenagers, and with everyday stress on top of that it has taken a toll on our marriage. We have been disconnected, and just not putting in the time for each other. This weekend gave us new perspective and we look forward to using what we learned to strengthen our relationship.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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For us going on 49 plus years of marriage…having walked through many tribulations, losses, etc with the Lord at our side. We took away this great reminder: isolation can happen even at this stage of marriage. We walk away renewed to receive each other once again.

(Wife, 49 years married)

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Hershey, PA Top Ten Comments

February 11-13, 2022

Attendance Goal: 1,500
Final Attendance: 1,809
Professions of Faith: 18

My husband and I recently reconciled with each other after being Separated for a year and a half. This Conference was Amazing! I think this weekend has made a very Big, Profound impact on our Marriage. God spoke to our hearts and moved our Souls towards Oneness. I DO believe in miracles and believe that he is going to transform us, and we are going to keep learning, growing and evolving with each other.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It was great this was our second getaway and was nice to hear when we were in a better place in our marriage. Our first event literally saved our marriage and this one helped drive home some of the concepts from the first one and gave us new insight for the future as well. Best investment in our marriage was coming to the Weekend to Remember.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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My husband and I are struggling. We even had an argument on our way here. I didn’t even want to come inside because I didn’t want to be around happy married couples! God has really worked on our hearts and we are using what we have learned to help us through our conflict. This event was just what our marriage needed. Thank you.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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Tremendous help. Last time I attended, my intent was to end my life shortly after. God has bigger plans for us. I got lots of help and we are both doing much better now

(Wife, 12 years married)

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The Lord used you to save our marriage. We arrived as two individuals and are leaving a couple. Thank you!

(Wife, 8 years married)

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We’ve been married 40 years and we have learned that we still need some help. And now we can pass on a better legacy of what marriage should be to our children and grandchildren.

(Wife, 40 years married)

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I was hopeless when we walked in. We are a new blended family with cultural differences, a difficult former co parent spouse, my inner struggle with submitting to headship because of past trauma, complicated by being married during covid and living with in-laws trying to find our own home. The enemy thought we would be an easy win. But we left with hope, belief in God’s divine purpose for bringing us together, revealing itself each day. We’re leaving with a new vision for our marriage. And HOPE.

(Wife)

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Huge! As we were struggling with just the basics of communication. After 30+ years of marriage-stubbornness had set in on both sides. This helped both of us to reset the clock and remember to respect and honor each other.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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Big. When you come in believing you’re in a good spot, then realize there are needs that are not being met, it makes for an amazing break thru and humbling experience in our marriage. It’s not just about the sex in the hotel suite, granted it’s fun and an amazing bonus, but it means so, so much more when you feel passion after a crying session of openness and oneness

(Wife, 13 years married)

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This getaway impacted me so much. Me and my husband just got married two months ago and I am thankful to God that we came. From the speakers, to the scriptures, to the resources available I am just blown away. We are excited to start applying everything we learned and moving towards oneness..

(Wife, 2 months married)

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Pastor Comment

I am hopeful for our marriage and we plan to work together to apply the lessons learned this weekend. I am so glad we came within the first year of our marriage so that we can grow in many areas together.

(Husband, 6 months married)

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Military Comment

This getaway couldn’t have come at a better time. We had every excuse in the book not to come which could be chalked up to pure stubbornness. Well God thought we were funny and had other plans. We hopped in the car and registered and booked the hotel on the way to the first Friday night session. This is the start to a process I don’t want to end. I feel so empowered and motivated to be a better wife and I think I’m even feeling butterflies again. Thank you for a weekend we won’t ever forget!

(7 months married)

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Hilton Head, SC Top Ten Comments

February 11-13, 2022

Attendance Goal: 550
Final Attendance: 908
Professions of Faith: 21

We have been seriously struggling since October with a major breach of trust in our marriage after 31 years of marriage. We truly felt a shift in our relationship this weekend…only God!

(Wife, 31 years married)

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What started as an event we were dragging our feet to go to. Knowing we would have to ACTUALLY talk. Turned into a blessing to open the door to communication. The prompts and topics throughout the weekend allowed us an opportunity to resolve a conflict that has been weighing heavy on both our hearts for the past year.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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It reminded me as a man that I must first submit to Christ and He will then use me to love my wife the way He wants her to be loved.

(Husband, 39 years married)

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My wife and I will be married 13 years in August but separated for a year six years ago and have been back together for 5. This weekend was amazing and it allowed us to see how God has been truly interceding on our behalf when we didn’t even realize. It’s also shown us the need to make our family truly Christ centered and work to raise godly men as we continue to raise our 13 and 10 year old boys.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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This saved our marriage. I’m so excited about the new spark we have and how God works miracles.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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This has helped me to acknowledge the issues from my first marriage that I unknowingly carried into my current relationship. The blended family I have joined was far more of a challenge than I could have anticipated. I now realize how blessed I am to have the opportunity to move forward with God and my loving wife. I now know I will always be working on my relationship with Christ just as myself and my wife. I don’t need to model myself after Him, but submit to His will in my daily life and strive to follow Him in all things.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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I came here thinking I was bringing my husband along in hopes that HE would make changes. But what God showed me was that I needed just as much change! And I believe this will be a benchmark moment in our marriage. I am hopeful and encouraged and feel a deeper connection with my husband. Thank you and God bless.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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Though we were both taken off aback by the Sex Talk in mixed company, we overcame that and are excited to apply the ideas and fresh perspectives we gained.

(Husband, 26 years married)

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We have a lot of unique barriers to oneness, outside of the typical ones covered here, including 4 adopted disabled children, loss of a spouse, blended family dynamic, and abuse from previous marriage. This was the glue we needed to repair the drift that we have experienced, and the necessary tools needed to communicate and forgive the misunderstandings that originally isolated us… and prevent that unintentional drift and isolation from creeping back in! It was absolutely life-giving!!!

(Wife, 3 years married)

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This was our 5th or 6th Weekend to Remember (in fact, we had the privilege of attending the very first one in 1976–where we had our last questions answered and where we got engaged!!)

This was a very good getaway for us! We had Time for daily walks on the beach & very good communication while relaxing together. We are thankful to see that we have worked through very many issues over the 45 years of our marriage —and Yes! These Weekend to Remember conferences have played an important part and while we sure aren’t perfect, we are thankful that we have come a long way, by God’s grace & by understanding the importance of walking moment by moment in the Power of the Holy Spirit!

(Wife, 44 years married)

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Pastor Comment

The rut was deep and wide but we feel like we have come out of it this weekend.

(Pastoral Couple, 23 years married)

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Military Comment

A great impact. I understand the tools I have available to help improve my marriage and relationship with my spouse. Prior to this weekend my thought process was it’s about me and my partner needs to change. I’m the head of household and what I say is the way it will be. This experience was a punch in the gut. I was emotional and left hating myself for my inactions. I realized how hateful and passive I was. I was living a contract life. Not a covenant. My wife should be the other half of me as without her, I am nothing.

(Military Couple, 13 years married)

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Napa 2, CA Top Ten Comments

February 11-13, 2022

Attendance Goal: 322
Final Attendance: 308
Professions of Faith: 5

This was such a blessing. My wife and I wanted a better and more intimate marriage but we just didn’t know how to do that. This weekend the speakers were amazing as they not only taught the material in a clear and concise way but they shared their lives with us in a real way that helped us take the lessons deeper into our hearts and minds! This is an incredible biblically based program on marriage and it undoubtedly is helping us to change our marriage in a way that will bring God all the glory!

(Husband, 22 years married)

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We’re closer. So much closer. We’ve talked about things that I never thought I’d have a space to speak up about. There’s been healing to my heart for things that triggered me thanks to the vulnerability of the speakers. My husband has already started being more affectionate and loving well.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Reminds us to love our spouses with a Godly Love first! Reminds us that they are not our enemy, that the enemy is Satan and he was to destroy Godly marriages. Now I know how to fight and pray for my marriage.

(Wife, 33 years married)

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So many great tips…perfect reminders on what we/I should be doing. I appreciate the knowledge that was shared and the real life examples…we all have gaps and have our stories that should be shared and used to encourage. We have been in the hard places…praise God that’s not where we are now…but with your help we can be and are better.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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The getaway encouraged thought-provoking and Spirit-led conversation between my husband and I that is transforming our marriage into how God intended.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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We’ve been through a lot of hard times with affair and anger. We’ve connected the best we have in yrs during this weekend. Actually being able to talk to each other and listen instead of just saying “ok”.

(Husband, 9 years married)

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The event was a blessing. God revealed to me things I was doing that was causing me my husband and I to drift apart. I will take the tools I learned to help rebuild my marriage the way the Lord intended it to be. Thank you.

(Wife, 18 years married)

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I think it really helped us realize that in our blended family we need to be a team and show the kids the unity. We are going to “move through life as a team!”

(Wife, 3 years married)

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As we are preparing for our marriage, knowing what lies ahead and being better equipped to support and love my future husband. Knowing that it’s never too late to get help during the challenges and encouraging each other to be more prayerful .

(Female, engaged)

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Significant impact. I am so grateful God spoke to my husband’s heart and he was open to attending this with me. This has changed my perspective on how to view our marriage and am committed to acting in more God like way.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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Tulsa, OK Top Ten Comments

February 11-13, 2022

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 585
Professions of Faith: 6

We came here, not speaking to each other with years of compiled hurts, despondence, and stuck in the cycle of hurt. We are leaving here not fixed, but with a lot of tools in our box and eager to get to work on all of the things we have been doing wrong. We are leaving here with hope and I am forever grateful to WTR.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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It brought rejuvenation to our marriage after we drifted apart following the birth of our first baby. We were very focused on being good parents and forgot how to be good to each other. We are coming home to our son more in love and equipped to model a strong marriage for him.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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This weekend has been the most amazing day in our marriage. We have done marriage retreats & conferences before but this supersedes in that we go more practical with things. We had drifted so apart and it was not just hurting our marriage but the kids too. Our sex life was sparked off this weekend like never before. We were able to come up with an actionable plan for handling one major conflict of parenting as a blended family!! I am so looking forward to the next WTR. Can’t wait to tell others about it.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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This was an excellent way to boost any marriage towards oneness! The world gives a distorted view of Marriage and we loved meeting new people with like-minded ideas about marriage! We had many great conversations on how to change our little corner of the world and have been inspired to start another small group for married couples.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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It gave me tools to use in my relationship. It gave me words to describe and understand. It helped create a place where we could nourish and grow our relationship. It gave me the determination to do this. I’ve been looking at the dark walls in this tunnel, but I see the light more brightly at the end now.

(Male, Engaged)

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This weekend allowed my husband and I to spend an intimate weekend together without distractions and have quality conversations. Because of our Weekend to Remember, we have committed to reading the Bible & praying together, and making intimate time more of a priority. Thank you, FamilyLife, for such a memorable and invaluable weekend! May God bless countless more marriages through your ministry!!

(Wife, 12 years married)

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A very positive impact. We have endured infidelity in our marriage, we have worked through many emotions and honestly, he is in a much better place in his faith walk today than he was back then. I am in a much better place in my faith journey as well. I have learned just how much I do rely on my faith to hold me up and encourage me. I still have insecurities and comparison issues, but I am aware when they come and I no longer get angry at myself, or him. I learn to work through them and affirm my worth through the love of Jesus. This weekend has shown us just how far we have come since his infidelity and how much stronger we are now.

(Wife, 26 years married)

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We were able to discuss some topics that we had both been holding onto as we did not have an “in” to bring up the topic(s) in a loving way during our day-to-day. This was a safe place to have any topic open and free for discussion. Having true child-free time is also amazing.

Help us talk and hopefully saved our marriage from divorce or living as roommates for the rest of our lives

(Husband, 5 years married)

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This weekend has been an amazing reminder of the call of Christ in regard to my marriage. I WILL pursue my bride with reckless love to ensure she knows how important she is. I WILL show my boys what it truly looks like to cherish my bride and I WILL continue to be a student learning new ways to serve my bride in our day-to-day lives.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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Military Comment

It was an ordeal to get scheduled, but so very meaningful. — Not sure if there is an appropriate place to put this…but wanted to share it. I was previously married. (Military marriage ended due to extreme abuse, adultery, and ultimately abandonment.) This event so adequately addressed and gave space for safety. Thank you. And thank you for giving to Military families – they need you/this. This event also provided a safe bubble for what could have been difficult conversations with my husband about the past.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Albuquerque, NM Top Ten Comments

February 18-20, 2022

Attendance Goal: 600
Final Attendance: 566
Professions of Faith: 13

It was just what we needed. We have had such a difficult time lately with so much going on that taking the time to invest in our marriage now more than likely saved it. I was so unhappy in my marriage and brought up divorce so much. Just this week my husband told me he was ready to just let me leave and move on. But he found this conference as a desperate attempt to bring us back. And it has truly worked! Thank you.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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It will have long-lasting benefits. I believe that we will be able to use the conflict topics in moving forward. We will also use praying together to help us grow closer together and build up our children.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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We were on the verge of divorce and this weekend opened our eyes to what we have been missing and how both of us have been hurting each other.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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Confirmation of what God has already to talk to me about. It provided an understanding of the differences between men and women. It has pulled me out of a spiritual blockage of pride and wants to be the wife and friend I’m meant to be for my husband.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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High impact. We’re already close. We don’t have big problems in our marriage, we’ve just gotten lazy & distracted. This weekend has helped us remember that after our commitment to God, the commitment to each other is most important to do this crazy life together. Thank you for the sessions, the books, & reminders.

(Wife, 29 years married)

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It really helped me to see things how God sees them…more love and how to do things with love and grace. The speakers – the words – everything helps couples bring a piece of heaven here with us as we celebrate and value our relationship with God and our spouse. Thank you!

(Wife, 2 years married)

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This getaway had an incredibly positive impact on our marriage. We will continue to apply the principles we have learned here. We were also able to have delicate but necessary conversations in a safe and positive environment.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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I think it was wonderful! As someone who has only been married for 3.5 years, I wasn’t sure how helpful it would be. We certainly have been drifting but I never would have called it that. I’ve always, unfortunately, been ok with coasting and settling for the mediocre. This has been a good wake-up call to how to treat my marriage and rejoice in the man the Lord gave me as a partner for glorifying Him.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Really appreciated the tools and resources we got this weekend and the conversations it sparked and the dreams it helped us to dream together.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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Pastor Comment

This experience has been one of a kind. Being married for 10 years, we’ve had the opportunity to have one getaway in that time and this was #2. The largest difference between the two is that this weekend was solely focused on our marriage and impacting it in the most positive way. Together, we were able to focus on our communication and make/see progress through our intentionality. Thank you for this opportunity!

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Appleton, WI Top Ten Comments

February 18-20, 2022

Attendance Goal: 575
Final Attendance: 430
Professions of Faith: 5

This conference gave God an opportunity to work in us individually and together…He ain’t done yet…we were separated for a year and set to divorce in the coming weeks. We have committed to fighting for our marriage and have already had more difficult conversations in healthy ways in 48-72 hours than we have had in four years of marriage. Infidelity, affairs of many forms, and we believe he can work through it all. Hard work, heart work, we gonna do the work.

(Husband, 4 years married)

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Brought to mind practical steps to strengthen our marriage and ideas on how I can support my wife better, by focusing on my relationship with Christ first and foremost, allowing me to be the best version of myself to lead my wife and family in Him.

(Husband, 15 years married)

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It gave us breathing space for talking about some vulnerable needs we’d been unable to share before. We rested and relaxed together, and practiced healthier communication habits to model at home for “our corner of the garden”.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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We separated in ’21, both of us struggling with addiction and trauma. This weekend was an intentional commitment to God and each other to stay the course and find that “We Still Do”.

(Wife, 16 years married)

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The impact has been HUGE. We are talking more, working through our issues, and opening up. We feel like we are a team again! We have already noticed an incredible difference, and we are excited to put this in play back home.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Opened me up to a lot of my flaws and areas I’ve failed my wife. Also reminded me how much I love her and need to prioritize her above all else (besides God). It has emboldened me to do a better job of growing in my faith with the Lord and walking with Him, and in turn, being a better husband and father.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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Huge!! I and my wife thought we were doing great and we received it this weekend as a gift. We had no idea how much work we still had left. I am so glad we came, our life, kids, and marriage will be positively changed for generations to come because of a weekend to remember.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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We are currently legally separated and haven’t been able to see a way to make things work. The tools we learned and the encouragement we received during this weekend have given us hope to keep fighting for our marriage and have softened our hearts toward each other.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Huge. We learned together how to love more like Christ and learned how to understand each other. Our marriage is going well but this conference takes it up a level.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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We were feeling like roommates, and this has helped equip us with ways to communicate better and reconnect again. Having this time without home distractions has been really helpful to focus on what really matters.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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Military Comment

Found the will to confess to each other our shortcomings, and agree to work on each other, with each other, for the better of our future together.

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Kansas City, KS Top Ten Comments

February 18-20, 2022

Attendance Goal: 575
Final Attendance: 430
Professions of Faith: 5

We are a blended interracial family in which I brought two children (teen and adult) and he had no children. He has been married before and I am a survivor of an emotionally and verbally abusive situation. We have all the baggage! But we know the Lord is with us and this retreat was exactly what we needed. Absolutely loved the vulnerability of the speakers and really had a great date night. We were also very pleasantly surprised at the level of sensitivity toward people dealing with abuse and a couple who had not imagined a better session than the blended families. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! May God continue to bless marriages and families through this ministry. I know God will use our mess and our marriage to further His kingdom. Amen!

(Wife, 2 years married)

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We really were in need of something like this. We have been married for 3.5 years. There were lingering issues that weren’t being resolved and this gave us tools to move forward with grace and love. This also strengthened upon things we were doing well and gave us an opportunity to reconnect with love in many ways. This also gave us great guidance as we are a blended family and how we can move forward with love and patience as we work through situations that occasionally linger. We are blessed to learn and to utilize God’s guidance to work on all aspects of our marriage moving forward.

(Husband, 3.5 years married)

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We first came to a conference when my husband and I were engaged – it was actually one of my dad’s requests when my now husband asked him for his blessing to marry me. We attended and were blown away by the plethora of information of the design the Lord had for marriage. However, we were still in the “love struck” engagement period. Then came marriage – fast forward 5 years and we are at a conference again, but our own willingness. Came here thinking we had a strong marriage, and it would just be a nice refresher. Little did we know, we are walking away wrecked with such a stronger desire to serve the Lord together, bless one another, and lay down our own self. Thank you so much for investing time into our marriage through the conference!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Amazing impact! I was able to communicate some of my worries about having my needs met with him, and he was able to understand me. I was able to show him the way I see things when he speaks to me, which sometimes are incorrect and not what he’s trying to say, which helped me understand him more.

(Female, Engaged)

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We have been married for 29 years…22 of those were spent as an Active-duty soldier and ARMY wife. Sadly, very few of our Army family friends are still married. We have faced many trials, as all married couples do, but have faced other things that only other military couples might understand. This weekend has given us a safe space to discuss issues that have been there, avoided and have caused distance between us over the years. I am so excited that we have been given “permission” (homework) to discuss and face some of the things that have been pushing us apart. At home, trying to discuss these things usually ends in argument and avoidance for these two hardheaded people! Now that they are in the open, I am praying that we can continue to now face them together and work through them.

(Wife, 29 years married)

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I feel a little speechless on how amazing this conference was… We are on the path to restoration. Thank you for the clear, real, practical resources. It was paced well, not too much, just the right amount of information. So grateful we got a pastor’s scholarship. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and love again. What a great weekend.

(Wife, 18 years married)

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A big impact. We are committed but feeling stagnant or complacent. This has reignited an effort for our marriage to truly flourish. Thank you! It wasn’t overwhelming and feels doable to make our marriage stronger with simple ideas and tips from the workbook.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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Let us know other people have some of the same issues and how to fix them and be intentional. Really feel passionate about moving forward and fixing 11 years of mess ups. Knowing that husband and parent leadership is of the utmost importance. I want to take this and use it and share with others. I am a leader in a 35 person police agency and want to help others with their relationships now.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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We are in a season of constant tiredness with the physical and mental demands of three young children. Our intimacy and even our marriage is good, and we are extremely committed to each other, but it had become stagnant… More so performing a duty or living with a roommate than a selfless, God-glorifying marriage. This weekend helped us refresh and re-strategize on simple ways we can be better and be more intentional about connecting and staying connected.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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This is our second WTR conference. We were gifted our first one as a wedding present, 12 years ago. Lots has changed and we have grown as a couple, parents, and individuals in that time! The first time was wonderful, but we didn’t have much life and marriage experience a year in! This time, we have really been able to grow, work more on our transparency and intimacy and are leaving so connected and one. Not to mention a weekend kid-free has been amazing! Thank you for a special, rejuvenating time.

(Husband, 13 years married)

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Cincinnati, OH Top Ten Comments

February 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 550
Final Attendance: 855
Professions of Faith: 8

My wife and I have been separated for 4 months and this was the first two nights we have slept in the same bed or under the same roof in four months. We had been working on things but were coming together very slowly. With God’s help, putting him first and attending and PARTICIPATING in “Weekend to Remember” This weekend has saved our marriage. I love my wife very much and I was hoping that she loves me too, but I really wasn’t sure… After this weekend… Our marriage will be restored and NOW, I know she loves me AND I am pretty sure she even likes me!!

(Husband, 5 years married)

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It was great! We had what I would call a breakthrough conversation regarding how we communicate with each other and just allowing the Holy Spirit to address some unhealthy patterns in our lives which is impacting our oneness. The conflict resolution content was great and the fact that it was all grounded in the gospel was just so refreshing for our souls! Thanks to you all for all you do. Ed and Any were so encouraging to us and are such gifted speakers! We were totally engaged and laughing and just made what can be heavy stuff light and easy.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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Coming into this event, I did not feel close to my husband. I felt like life had moved us more toward roommates than a married couple. The first night, we had a tough conversation that really opened the door for us to move toward each other. We are leaving here in a great place and ready to implement what we’ve learned.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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Everything that the speakers have discussed has really hit home for me. My husband and I came here in a very dark, hopeless spot in our marriage and we are going into the last day with HOPE! This has given us the tools to change the course of our marriage and I am so thankful.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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Helps us prioritize our marriage and take steps to make it healthier. It gave us a setting to romance each other, permission to discuss some hard topics, and step into the application of loving each other better.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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Huge!! This is our second WTR and I love the new format. We had a group of 26 come from our church because our last event was so good we wanted other couples to experience this!

(Wife, 2 years married)

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It stimulated good conversation as we continue to work on loving each other better even after being married for 32 years. Every phase of life has its new challenges so we must continue to grow. Writing the love letter and reading it out loud to one another was powerful.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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Loved it! Great way to rekindle our marriage. Talked about things we’ve never discussed in 22 years of marriage. Made our bond stronger.

(Wife, 22 years married)

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Massive we learned so so so much! We have been living as roommates and I feel like this was “maintenance” we needed! Just like cars need an oil change so does your marriage and this was our oil change!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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We are approaching three years in marriage, and this getaway has allowed us to reflect and praise God for the work he’s done in our marriage. It allowed us to joke, laugh, and smile about how far we’ve come. It was a sweet moment. This getaway has also challenged us. We have learned so much that we can implement into our marriage. The workbook won’t be getting stored on the bookshelf anytime soon. We can’t wait to dig deep into the material.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Huge. We were at a crossroads that we didn’t even know we were at. Pivotal things happened on Saturday night as we left to return home but then turned back after an hour on the road. God is doing a new thing

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Military Comment

We learned how vital the role God plays in our marriage. He is present in every aspect. We hope to use the lessons learned to stay committed to each other and strong in Christ until death do us part.

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This weekend was so powerful for us. We are recommitting to each other and the work we need to do to continually move towards oneness. This weekend gave us practical tools to use in the restoration of our marriage.

(Spouse)

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Myrtle Beach, SC Top Ten Comments

February 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 600
Final Attendance: 518
Professions of Faith: 4

Life-Changing!!! We have hope again! We have been dealing with a huge issue in our marriage and almost didn’t come. I know that this weekend was planned by God and it was meant for us to be here!!! Thank you!

(Wife)

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Very positive, we were on a track for divorce. This weekend has saved our marriage. I have learned that my wife needs a husband, not just a man in the house.

(Husband)

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Gave us hope. My wife and I were on the brink of divorce and this weekend has given us a renewal of our marriage.

(Husband)

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I appreciated having a space for my husband to learn together with me. Being with real people, face to face, and talking about things churches usually avoid, was a huge blessing. Our speakers were genuine, which helped us understand how to have realistic and biblically grounded aspirations and expectations.

(Wife)

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It has been a much-needed time to remember, reflect, repent, recommit, and recharge.

(Wife, 31 years married)

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So much, I’ve been to a few marriage conferences and by far this is my favorite. I highly recommend and encourage all couples to attend. This isn’t just for couples who need help but is great for maintenance on your marriage. I love that there are people of all ages and marriage lengths- it’s inspirational to see those couples here investing in their marriage.

(Wife)

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This is our second time attending WTR. 2 years ago it saved our marriage as it was the last effort before separating. It has been refreshing coming back to reevaluate ourselves in a much better stage of our marriage. We are continuing our journey to oneness.

(Husband)

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We are not yet married, and are getting married in April! This was a wonderful time to lay a foundation and build a toolkit for our future marriage!

(Wife)

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We have been separated for 18 months. This weekend helped us develop a plan for reconciliation. We addressed many issues and learned a lot about communication and conflict resolution. We recommitted to one another.

(Wife)

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Pastor Comment

It was a great reminder for us. Helped us see how the trying times we faced over the years I served as a pastor have led to us drifting apart.

(Spouse)

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Military Comment

We have been married for 49 years and still, we learned more ways to grow.

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Norfolk, VA Top Ten Comments

February 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 800
Final Attendance: 720
Professions of Faith: 24

God-breathed truth and inspiration into our marriage struggle this weekend! We are encouraged to move forward as a team, as one equal partnership. 😃

(Wife, 13 years married)

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It opened up and further enhanced the lines of communication that my wife and I have truly been working on over this quarter-century of marriage. I never thought about “Oneness” as a tangible asset, but now we know we can achieve “Oneness”.

(Husband, 25 years married)

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I have been able to recognize my mistakes, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to regain my marriage, specifically after hearing the testimony of the speakers and other participants, I know that I’m not alone, others have been going through similar problems, and have overcome by GOD grace and the help of brothers and sisters in CHRIST.

(Wife, 18 years married)

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My husband realized he has been punishing me for past things he didn’t like about the way we interacted but didn’t discuss by withholding sex for the past 10 years and telling me he is not attracted to me. He agreed not to threaten to leave anymore and to stop extramarital affairs. There’s hope! (Wife, 22 years married)

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We’ve had a number of really rough years with our oldest daughter, we’re both worn and struggling, and I’ve turned to a number of bad habits to cope. My wife has been working diligently to reconnect with God and lead a faith-based life. I’ve been lagging in that return, blaming anything and everything for my continued pain and hurt, especially my wife, and I believe this has opened my eyes that I have to step up and find my way back. We have a Bright Future Together thanks to you all !! 🙂

(Husband, 24 years married)

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A much-needed infusion of hope.

(Husband, 35 years married)

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My marriage hasn’t started yet but it quelled any fears and doubts I may have had lingering in the back of my head about how to be a good wife. It also helped me see my fiancé in a new light and become infinitely more excited to marry him.

(Engaged)

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Our marriage wasn’t “broken”, so I didn’t really see how much we stood to gain by coming. What I now realize is how much “better” our marriage could be if we invest in it like this.

(Husband, 4 years married)

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The information received was awesome and life-changing – the best marriage retreat we have ever attended.

(Husband, 42 years married)

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I threw away the word Divorce. Seeing successful happy couples who have struggled and hearing their stories was inspiring.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Positive. We lost our daughter last month, and it opened conversations to deal with our grief.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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I wanted a divorce due to serious marital problems including infidelities and this gave us both hope and solutions. Because of this weekend “divorce is not an option” we will fight for our marriage. My heart is moving towards healing. Thank you!

(Wife, 10 years married)

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Well didn’t realize we needed this but came just excited to hang out together. But it gave a direction and strengthened our purpose and mission. Truly amazing.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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I feel more connected to God and my husband. I feel empowered to be the wife I was called to be.

(Wife, 11 years married)

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We were at a really rough spot. Friday gave us hope, and by Sunday we had confidence.

(Husband, 6 months married)

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We have bonded even deeper in our relationship. We had a conversation for 3 hours last night where we unpacked a lot of items not discussed prior. This was such a freeing soul connection.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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Our marriage has been through several issues that required extreme forgiveness. As a result, we have lost some of the ability to successfully navigate conflict, and I personally had lost the confidence to be the head of my marriage as Christ has called me to be. I heard things this weekend that certainly help fix both of those issues, and I know my marriage will be better for it.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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Pastor Comments

Transformational!

(38 years married)

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This was the best date getaway ever!

(Spouse, 42 years married)

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Oh gosh. Seeing God’s design for our marriage awakened a desire in us that was there under the surface. Now, having it identified, we are able to work toward that goal. I realized that my husband isn’t supposed to provide for all of my needs. That isn’t the design of marriage. I was looking to him to fulfill things in my heart that truly need to be filled by God.

(8 years married)

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Military Comments

This was fantastic, we didn’t know we needed this to help refocus and strengthen our marriage bond. It was amazing to see into my wife’s heart and share in the mission of marriage.

(Husband, 9 years married)

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This weekend has taught me to not be passive in my marriage. To consistently and actively strive for oneness with God and my husband.

(Spouse, 10 years married)

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This platform saved my marriage 13 years ago. Had it not been for prayer, Weekend to Remember Reston, and the renewal of my vows there, we would not be approaching our 20th wedding anniversary like we are next month!

(20 years married)

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Minneapolis, MN Top Ten Comments

March 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 800
Final Attendance: 991
Professions of Faith: 5

Before coming here, I was dreading the time thinking that my husband and I were both so cold that nothing would sink in. We’re both committed to our vows, but have almost replaced our spouse status with roommate/business partner status. From the first session to the last, we’ve been soaking in information and hope to use the tools to continue to strengthen our marriage. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we have been softened and recommitted to one another. This was our first step forward together!

(Wife, 10 years married)

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Refocused on the importance of my marriage. With a young family, it is easy to forget about my first love. This getaway showed me again how the best thing for my family is a strong marriage.

(Husband, 13 years married)

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It really helped us to address issues that I knew were there but didn’t know how to get started fixing. The speakers were engaging and relevant! We will be back. with friends!

(Husband, 17 years married)

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We got married only 6 months ago so I didn’t think there would be much to learn but I was wrong! The two of us are on fire for each other still, but there are a few things that have already crept in that neither of us likes and this gave us measured words and helpful tools to quash the small negative things before they become looming shadows over our marriage.

(Husband, 6 months married)

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We came into this getaway not knowing what to expect. We were hoping to find a way to connect at a deeper level. We didn’t expect all of the information that actually helped us reframe our entire relationship. This has given us a much better understanding of the value of our marriage. We found our purpose and a direction that we can follow. This getaway weekend has exceeded all of our expectations!

(Husband, 6 months married)

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The WTR had a very positive impact on the trajectory of our marriage. One of the couple’s check-ins on the app showed that for both my wife and me, our strength was our commitment to our marriage, but as my wife said as long as we are going to be together for life we might as well have some fun. The WTR has helped us to get back on track to enjoying each other and pursuing greater adventures in our life together.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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This weekend has had a great impact on me, as a husband and father. I have made a few key commitments to God, myself, and to my wife coming out this weekend. This weekend will have a large impact on our faith as a couple, and our marriage as a result. We will definitely be coming back within the next couple of years to ensure we continue to invest in our relationship and take inventory of our marriage to be the best spouses, parents, and faithful servants we can be.

(Husband, 4 years married)

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My husband and I have been able to sit and talk through some big issues in our marriage. Just having the time to express ourselves and listen to each other has been amazing!

(Wife, 20 years married)

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A Lot! This was my first marriage retreat and back then I always believed that I and my wife don’t need this since we were good and know what to do. But coming to this weekend to remember I got my eyes peeled on what I thought I knew. I was able to see the gaps we have; how to improve A LOT of areas of our marriage and how to properly connect with my wife. This was indeed a great weekend to remember.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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WTR was a great opportunity to connect and reflect. Our marriage was strong walking in, and even stronger walking out. In a season of growing our family, investing in ‘us’ and coming back to our foundation is incredibly helpful!

(Husband, 17 years married)

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Pastor Comment

I think our marriage has been suffering for a long time. God has used your ministry to break our hearts and motivate us to make some crucial changes. Thank you for the hope that we can have a new beginning 🙂

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Military Comment

Definitely a recalibration!! We were drifting big time and now we have hope and a new direction.

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Rochester, NY Top Ten Comments

March 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 400
Final Attendance: 366
Professions of Faith: 1

This weekend played a huge role in redirecting and reshaping the trajectory of our marriage.
A few days before the weekend, we were at an impasse and faced a hard decision about the future of our marriage. We looked up a conference near us, found childcare, and signed up. Y’all helped to encourage us to keep working on oneness instead of existing as business partners and living in lonely isolation together. Thank you!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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I feel it has been a turning point in bringing hope for the restoration of our dramatically broken marriage.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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I don’t even have the words to describe it. I am so beyond thankful for this weekend. I can feel the Lord working in myself, I can see Him working in my husband, and I have a hope I didn’t have before. Thank you all so much for coming to Rochester, NY.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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We can’t really put into words the impact this weekend has and will have on our marriage for eternity however we can say that this weekend has changed our lives and will be changing the lives of many people we interact with daily. We look forward to seeing the ripple effect from the fruit of this weekend.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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We have really come to a place where we can view each other as a gift and blessing from God, and now we are eager to honor Him by treating each other that way.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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I LOVE this conference! Each year it is a time to refocus, where we reorient our marriage to God’s glory.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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It certainly helped us both come out of isolation and bridge the gap that has been thrust upon us with addictions and infidelity. We are leaving here vowing to “Still Do.”

(Wife, 6 years married)

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Reinforced principles we already knew. Great reminders presented well and new practical insights into timeless Biblical truths.

(Husband, 54 years married)

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Pastor Comment

It provided a kid-free space to connect in deeper ways than we have had the opportunity to in our 5 years of marriage. We are thankful for the wisdom gleaned and for the prompts given to take us deeper.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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Military Comment

Our marriage was on the brink of divorce we had no hope. Through this getaway and therapy, our marriage was reborn and we realized what we needed to do to get our marriage on the right track. We walked away with a whole new marriage.

(Wife, 6 months married)

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Sunriver, OR Top Ten Comments

March 4-6, 2022

Attendance Goal: 475
Final Attendance: 527
Professions of Faith: 13

The retreat was centered around halting the drift. That’s exactly how this has impacted my marriage. We drift and have been drifting. Marriage requires maintenance; this weekend is regularly scheduled maintenance. I used to say my wife requires maintenance, but the truth is I require maintenance otherwise I drift from God, my wife, and any other good thing in my life. If I don’t perform maintenance on myself and my relationships, I’ll end up lost in a sea of sin wondering what went wrong. FYI, don’t tell your wife she needs maintenance. Trust me in this.

(Husband, 8 years married)

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So awesome. The sessions were packed with biblical, relative, and applicable information that we can bring home and start to use in our marriage. We have already started resolving a long-standing underlying conflict that we didn’t realize was woven into the fabric of our marriage.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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Spiritual leadership for me as the husband! We came into this conference in a good place, but we are leaving in a better place! It was a great recharge/springboard to grow stronger in the lord together and how to work through empty cisterns and fill each other up in a way that lost effectively helps each other’s individual needs.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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It facilitated the opportunity to have the hard conversations that we (I) wanted to avoid. It unearthed issues that ran deeper than we realized as well. The hope came in the reminder of who God is as well as the practice steps towards healing and new rhythms.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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Oh, man. Tools, network, encouragement, laughter, and fun. It was deep, enriching, and awesome! “Halt the drift”…. That alone- as a statement to remember -is a key to feeding your marriage…. Will be such an unlocking start for us to continue to engage and maximize our potential as a God-fearing and God-loving marriage and family. We are so grateful for all you have procured over time and as a team for us! We thank God for you!

(Husband, 4 years married)

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We didn’t realize there had been a drift away. It helped us recognize and pinpoint where this started and how to come back together. We are leaving more intentionally and bonded than we have been in a long time. We have the tools and resources to connect and continually dive deeper into oneness.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Finally, after almost 25 years of marriage, we had a completely open honest conversation about our roles in the marriage and what our expectations are moving forward

(Wife, 25 years married)

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I learned that the best way to love my spouse is to love Jesus.

(Husband, 31 years married)

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We will find out. The stuff learned here will take time to implement! I think it gave me more courage! I learned I need to be more intentional in nurturing my marriage and wife. I need to be willing to be led by Jesus to lead my wife.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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My husband and I were able to come together to build our marriage and gain insight from couples who have overcome hurdles while depending on strength from Christ.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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This event has greatly blessed our marriage. We went to one in crisis last year and we’re celebrating that our marriage has been redeemed! We love Family Life WTR!!!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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Charlotte, NC Top Ten Comments

March 11-13, 2022

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 575
Professions of Faith: 8

We have been in a critical place in our marriage since the end of last year. I wasn’t sure we would even be together once January rolled around. This weekend was exactly what we needed. The Holy Spirit has been speaking to both of us. It’s like this weekend is a line in the sand… we will move forward together.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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We were encouraged to see our strengths and honestly say how well we are doing. I was encouraged to be reminded that God can use even our suffering and grief as a couple to bring life to others and future generations. We just lost our baby boy last month so having this time to see our strengths as a couple and how much we are already leaning on each other and God has been encouraging to me.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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Having been separated for three months, the event was our first time back together, and it facilitated the conversation we needed to have to move forward in our relationship.

(Husband, 22 years married)

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Played a huge part in our reconciliation and reconnection in the midst of a separation.

(Wife, 22 years married)

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We are realizing how God gifted us to one another. It was not an accident or a mistake. We are beginning to reconcile our dreams for our marriage, family, and purpose.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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We are now empty-nesters, and it helped us to think through this next stage of our marriage…being intentional to invest in our marriage, continue to learn about each other, and think about how God will use our marriage in this next chapter.

(Wife, 28 years married)

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It convicted me of the need to be a better wife and draw closer to God with the wonderful resources that are out there that I hadn’t thought about until now. I was deeply hurt in our marriage and had separated from my husband a few months ago. I got back together with him two months ago, but I still was having a lot of doubts, even as we arrived at this conference. I have been given so much hope through The Weekend To Remember and the resources it provided. Thank you all so much!!!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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We’re not married yet, but it helped us lay a good foundation for it. Can’t wait to come back after we’re married!

(Engaged)

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It had a significant impact on our marriage. We are both working on significant issues and the conference helped us recognize that we don’t need to be afraid to openly communicate and resolve conflicts.

(Husband, 40 years married)

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It was a delight to be reminded that my marriage is precious to God and my husband and that it is never too late in marriage to learn new skills or sharpen old ones. #married36years.

(Wife, 36 years married)

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Pastor Comment

It refocused me on what’s truly important and the tremendous gift that I have been given to my wife. It challenged me and encouraged me to put in the work I need to put in, in order to honor and love my wife as Christ loves the church.

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Military Comment

New tools to move forward after a period/season of isolation. After blending a family and raising blended children and three of our own children new tools for the impending new battlefield were needed.

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Boise, ID Top Ten Comments

March 18-20, 2022

Attendance Goal: 650
Final Attendance: 590
Professions of Faith: 30

We decided instead of ending our marriage and dividing a family with children (and one on the way) that we would confess our sins to each other, repent to each other, & forgive like Jesus. It was the most eye-opening, difficult, painful, and beautiful example of the gospel I’ve ever witnessed to see my husband view me vulnerable and exposed and tell me he forgives me and loves me and for us to reconcile. We are both so hopeful and excited to see what will be next for us and to raise our kids in a solid home that’s not broken, that puts God first; and where we are on the same team. It’s the best gift we could ever give them and give each other.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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We have had divorce papers in our house for the last 3 months. Last night, we burned them.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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WOW, how did it not impact our marriage? Tools for productive fighting and APOLOGIZING. An important part of the fighting. The sex session was so good. The Church often seems scared to talk about sex. We are thankful to have been given resources that are scientific info on how to enjoy this gift from God.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Reinvigorated my purpose as a man, husband, and father. I am leaving empowered and ready to do life with my best friend!!

(Husband, 14 years married)

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I think if anything else, this was all such a sweet reminder! Our marriage was so strengthened three years ago when we came to WTR, so it was cool to see that what we implemented before has really stuck and helped!

(Wife, 13 years married)

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This was our third Weekend to Remember conference. The first one we attended was over 20 years ago when our marriage was in crisis. The second one was 7 years ago. We were in a better place, but still had a lot of baggage and pain. This conference was the first one that we got to enjoy as a much more healed couple. We have learned many tools to help sharpen our marriage and continue to grow. It was the absolute best way we could have spent our 28th anniversary weekend! Thank you so much for your ministry.

(Wife, 28 years married)

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Our marriage has been a hot mess and we gave up on one another. I had to beg, plead and fight to get him to come home. In so many ways, we are newlyweds in a four-year marriage. This getaway has allowed us to create a better pathway to continue to have an amazing second chance with one another.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Amazing impact. We were drowning and we needed to be brought back together to be able to parent our 4 children as a team. We needed some refreshment in our marriage to draw closer to one another. My husband lost his pastorate after 12 years and it was a very difficult time for our marriage and our home…we are finally ready to look up as a family again and this came at a perfect time. Thank you

(Wife, 19 years married)

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The getaway definitely made me, as a man, see the areas in which I need to work on. This will surely improve our marriage! We had a great time and will be signing our married children up to go as well!

(Husband, 9 years married)

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Thank you for saving my marriage. We desperately needed this weekend away.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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Omaha, NE Top Ten Comments

March 18-20, 2022

Attendance Goal: 640
Final Attendance: 738
Professions of Faith: 32

Coming to the event, we had been talking about separating for 2 months. Our parents blessed us by sending us to the event with a “deal” that we wouldn’t make any big decisions until after the event. We are leaving with so much hope that the tools and resources given, plus the reminder that we aren’t on this journey alone, will renew our marriage. Our issues are not resolved yet, but we have a plan and will continue working through them as a team and partnership that we were able to remember is how we started so many years ago. So, thank you!

(Wife, 9 years married)

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We’re talking again 🙂

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Renewed hope. Renewed Purpose. A weekend that made me remember why we married. A weekend I’ll never forget.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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We were in a fight the day we came. And, I left myself a note at home saying to take a deep breath, that I have hope and faith in this conference that when we get back we will no longer be fighting. And, that is exactly what happened. This conference was like a jolt of electricity giving life back to our marriage. Sometimes we can get distracted by the seasons of life and forget why we got married. So this was an amazing reminder of the perfect plan God has for us. Thank you and God Bless!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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It really helped show me areas I need to work on to be a better wife, helper, and friend to my love! It’s time to break down the walls of anger and resentment and move forward as ONE!

(Wife, 18 years married)

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Hopefully, a fresh start to work things out and keep it going but with now with supernatural strength and unconditional love to do this as a team. We each do our own thing but after this getaway, I’m sure our relationship won’t be one-sided anymore. I no longer want to give up, I want to stay together.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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I’m engaged. My fiancée has been married previously and I come from a past of abusive relationships. As we have built our relationship, we have built our faith. This weekend has helped the final cementing as we build our covenant marriage. Additionally, it has reopened my eyes to this amazing, God-seeking, faithful, and loving man that God placed in my life.

(Female, Engaged)

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Well, we bought 17 books. So we’ll be reading for a while, we’ve made scheduled prayer time. We’ve scheduled time together.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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We attended this event as newlyweds in 2016. Now five years into marriage, we needed to revisit some of these concepts. We feel refreshed and better equipped after this weekend to tackle some of the challenges and conflicts that have surfaced in these five years. The practical advice on communication was very helpful!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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Military Comment

We learned how to communicate in a healthy manner. I also learned that I need to follow a Better Man to become a better man.
(Male, Engaged)

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Poconos 1, PA Top Ten Comments

March 18-20, 2022

Attendance Goal: 375
Final Attendance: 355
Professions of Faith: 5

Life Changer! My wife and I were D O N E! This was basically a last-ditch effort just to say we gave it our all for our kids. Lots of soul-searching and brutal honesty this weekend. Tears, Fears, and Beers! (Wine for her). Thank you so much for giving us the blueprint to live our lives through God. We are excited to dig in and do the work. Many blessings to you all!

(Husband, 14 years married)

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I came into the event thinking our marriage was good but hoping it would bring up discussion points with my wife which would challenge me to be a better husband and father. Wow, this event really whacked me over the head and showed me there’s A LOT more I could be doing better. The speakers were outstanding, well-spoken, and vulnerable with their message. All the staff were very friendly and just beamed with genuine God’s love. Overall, just Blown away on how great this event has been. Praying for strength and durability to up my game to apply these principles daily moving forward and not revert back as we return to our busy lifestyle. Thanks again and God bless you all.

(Husband, 18 years married)

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Allowed & enabled me to have the courage to speak about past hurts in our marriage. Did not “defend” myself on Friday night’s discussion. That was tough! But brought a sweet atmosphere after our discussion and allowed me to feel encouraged and braver for the future. The transparency from all 3 couples was pivotal in providing hope, encouragement & bravery. Thank you!!!.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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This weekend was everything I prayed for and more. My wife and I connected on emotional and spiritual levels as deeply as we ever have in our 7-year marriage. We will be highly recommending this to our married friends.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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I am ignorant of God’s marriage! I did not realize my marriage was so culturally influenced by my view of marriage! And I have not handed any legacy of God’s marriage covenant to my children.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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It was life-changing. We were at our end, a last-ditch effort and we restarted. Back to day one, our first date last night.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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I feel replenished and encouraged by the resources and wisdom given to us this weekend. We’re expecting our first child and I am so hopeful that God is already equipping us to be faithful parents but first and foremost, faithful spouses to each other.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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We are currently separated and working to reconcile our marriage through God’s Word and prayer. I believe this conference gave us a better foundation to go home with and put our family back on stable ground.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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It was such a helpful time to pause and slow down to talk. Thankful for the great questions that allowed us to work through things that we tend to let sit for long periods. Looking forward to launching out this weekend as ONE!

(Husband, 8 years married)

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It gave me a lot to think about in regard to how I treat my husband, especially in front of our kids. And that it’s okay for me to initiate intimacy.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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Pastor Comment

God created space for my wife and me to have difficult yet very good conversations in a safe space.

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Military Comment

My wife and I were finally able to have the conversation we needed to have. We slowed down, connected, and talked about how we could work on our marriage. This getaway might have saved our marriage!.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Des Moines, IA Top Ten Comments

March 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 462
Professions of Faith: 14

I was able to share some things that have been bottled up for years on Friday night and I was afraid my marriage was over. However, my spouse was able to receive it and accept me because of the safety net the Weekend to Remember provides. Our priorities, schedule, and our worship have had a dramatic shift because of this weekend and we are excited to finish our lives well together.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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We recommitted to our relationship. I was ready to pull the plug. He did not have a clue I felt this way because he was committed and thought I was also but I was not until this weekend. I have great hope in “us” ♥️ Forever and a day. Till death do us part.

(Wife)

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I have been listening to Family Life Today, Focus on the Family, and Revive Our Hearts for years, even before I met my husband. So, I came this weekend thinking my husband would “learn more” but I am humbled and so grateful for how much I’ve learned!! This weekend has opened my eyes to so much of my own behavior and my own unrealistic expectations toward my husband. I have prayed for God to change him and after this weekend, I will pray for God to change me!! So that I may bless and support my husband and give him his rightful place as head of our household! I’m so thankful I came this weekend!

(Wife, 12 years married)

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It allowed us to safely and comfortably talk about things that were hard for us to talk about before, things that were having a negative impact on our marriage yet didn’t want to admit. We now have a greater foundation and tools to be able to continue on that path and feel encouraged that our marriage will continue to grow deeper and stronger, in spite of challenges that will undoubtedly come our way.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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It stoked a lot of conversations and ideas for us. I think the speakers were right to say marriages aren’t static. This getaway gave us practical ideas to improve and move forward. Last week I was talking with my wife about moving out. This week I feel there’s hope and we’re committed to making it work thanks to God through Weekend To Remember.

(Husband, 9 years married)

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(Wife, 1 ½ years married)

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My wife and I attended a Weekend to Remember back in 2017 and God used that conference to literally save our marriage as divorce had been filed at that time. It was just as impactful this time around, and a great and powerful reminder of how much importance and value God places on our marriages.

(Husband, 11 ½ years married)

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We have always thought we have a good marriage, but with this weekend, we were able to step away from kids and other distractions and take our marriage to another level. We have loved the challenges and resources to keep us challenged and growing closer together.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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I have been reminded that my wife has more value and worth than anyone on this planet. I have realized the necessity for intentionality. I will shake any hesitancy to lead spiritually, knowing this is foundational to God’s plan for our family.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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A refreshing weekend for us. We walk away praising the Lord for the good things and with some areas to work on and things we are planning to do together. Thank you!

(Husband, 24 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Profound! My wife and I needed to learn how to connect better, and I struggle to get away from my work. I’m a pastor in a very stressful time in our church and I have a difficult time switching “pastor mode” off. I was able to do that this weekend and just be present with my wife as her husband, not her pastor.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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Military Comment

Our marriage has had very many hard times since the time my husband retired from the military. Our biggest struggle was infidelity- we have found so much peace in Family Life and it has had such a positive impact on our life. We have had a choice to walk away or to invest in ourselves. We both assured one another that divorce is not an option for us. So we continue to participate in what we can with Family Life, including the Weekend to Remember because we feel heard and understood but also we are growing in our faith and putting God as a priority in our life.

(Wife, 2 ½ years married)

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Nashville, TN Top Ten Comments

March 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 650
Final Attendance: 911
Professions of Faith: 15

To be honest yesterday I was so very discouraged and was already thinking that the divorce papers were the next step but the Lord did a mighty work in both of our hearts and we are so very hopeful to continue this journey together ❤️.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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It has helped me to realize our marriage is more than just loving and being loved and making a family. Together we are part of God’s plan for something better than our best dreams and to model God’s unity and love. Together, with our God-centered family, we can have an impact on the world.

(Wife, 16 years married)

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It was reaffirming to hear how important God is in the marital relationship and gave us an opportunity to review how we are doing in our marriage and our relationship with each other. I think this is a very good program and the speakers were all excellent! I liked it so much, I bought tickets to this for all of my married children.

(Husband, 17 years married)

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It was the catalyst we needed to resolve some walls that were starting in our marriage and the encouragement I needed to be a man, lift my head, do what I have been called to do to lead and love my wife as I have been called to do

(Husband, 31 years married)

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Renewal, we’ve been married for 31 years and wish we had taken this 30.5 years ago. I really like the communication and finding resolution sessions.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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We came into this weekend mad at each other and in the middle of a big conflict. This weekend was a perfect getaway for us. We needed the positive association and it has helped us grow as individuals and our marriage.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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It was an absolute blessing for our marriage! There were so many things to help with daily life, and the time alone together was very much needed. This is exactly what we needed to rekindle the fire in our marriage! We have been blessed in so many ways, and we can’t wait to attend another one!

(Wife, 3 years married)

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We were close to calling it quits many times the last 2 years but I genuinely feel like we’ve leveled up this weekend. I can genuinely say this weekend has given us a fresh start and a new beginning to a marriage focused on oneness!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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A huge impact I needed this weekend to open my eyes before I lost my beautiful wife and best friend

(Husband, 2 years married)

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I feel like a newlywed!!! I am so ready to implement all we have learned!!! It was really the best thing that has happened to our marriage in 21years!

(Wife, 21 years married)

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It helped me to see that I and my wife are on the same side. She isn’t against me. After 39 years of marriage, my eyes have been opened to that. I failed her for 34 years because I was unfaithful to her. She showed me in real life that forgiveness is possible. She showed me in human skin an example of how God loves us by forgiving our sins. I also was shown that in order to love my wife I must love myself. I must move forward and not beat myself up for my past actions. Thank you for opening my eyes.

(Husband, 39 years married)

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Pastor Comment

It was definitely a weekend to remember. I think it will help remove my Pastor husband from his bud to realize marriage is fun and not so serious about everything. I really think it’s helping me learn more about being a pastor’s wife and balancing our ministries into Oneness!!

(Wife, 7 years married)

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Military Comment

This has been the best marriage getaway we’ve been to. We’re fortunate to have done many with our military chaplains, but they did not provide nearly as much value. I can’t wait to come back.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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Newport, RI Top Ten Comments

March 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 614
Final Attendance: 604
Professions of Faith: 12

For me, this weekend has helped me to recognize that I need to love and appreciate my wife more consistently. Also, we both recognize more fully the responsibility of our testimony to our kids, extended family, friends, employees, church, and community.

(Husband)

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It made me realize how much I truly love my wife of 25 years. It brought me back to Jesus.

(Husband)

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We are engaged to be married on July 30th of this year. Prior to this weekend I was so hurt and questioning if I should move forward with this marriage. This weekend, God taught me that He is working not just in Jayme but in me as well, preparing me to be the helper Jayme needs and together we will work for God’s glory!

(Wife)

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It was extremely healing to hear a healthy understanding of marriage roles. I grew up very fundamentalist and it was amazing to hear a biblical, balanced perspective so that I can unlearn harmful narratives that hurt both myself and my husband.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Our first event helped my wife and me to begin healing our brokenness in our marriage. We were heading close to destruction. This second event has helped us to solidify what we learned the first time attending. We just celebrated 25 years of marriage and are looking forward to what the next 25 years will bring. Thank you for everything and looking forward to attending our third event in the future.

(Husband, 26 years married)

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This was the best thing we could have ever done. We are so excited to share our experience with other couples.

(Husband)

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We have been married for 6 months as of this weekend. This was a perfect check-in to help us to adjust communication, conflict resolution, and how we honor, care for and serve each other going forward. We have said this is a weekend we want to have on a regular basis. Thank you for the principles you share with honesty, humor, depth, and purpose.

(Wife, 6 months married)

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We were heading to divorce and this helped me stop and re-think my actions and the process that was going to take place within this week.

(Husband)

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So good to see that after several years of attending WTR events, our marriage is better than ever with applied principles. These tools work!

(Wife)

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We have been confronted, challenged, humbled, and healed. A Weekend to Remember it certainly is. God has turned our “oneMess into oneNess”. You did it, God. Thank you Family Life.

(Wife)

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Pastor Comment

It had a positive impact. We’re challenged and learned some things we never knew about marriage and being on this journey to oneness.

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Military Comment

This event moved us from a stagnated marriage toward oneness in our marriage again. The event has given us a renewed sense of who we are together in Christ and given me a renewed challenge to be a loving and involved husband and father again. Furthermore, I have a legacy to leave my family, which starts with me being more intentionally loving and serving my wife and kids.

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Poconos 2, PA Top Ten Comments

March 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 375
Final Attendance: 384
Professions of Faith: 5

We were on the fence; we almost didn’t come because we were ready to take a break after 25 years of marriage! This was a Godsend! God is using your ministry to heal, and mend! Praise God for that! Really can’t tell all of you how blessed we were by your ministry!
(Husband, 25 years married)

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What an amazing outcome it is having on our marriage!! We have been able to talk through some things we were at an impasse with. We CONNECTED for the first time in a long time because of the things we learned during this weekend. We will be coming back and bringing other couples as well.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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It was like an AED used on a dying couple – offering a jolt of lifesaving energy.

(Wife, 23 years married)

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It honestly saved our marriage. I Had one foot out the door when we came and now both of my feet are back inside.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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A great impact! Die to self-and serve. Serving is loving Jesus. Which translates to loving your wife and others.

(Husband, 16 years married)

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Night and day. It’s changing direction 180-degrees, primarily through the changes I need to make. I’ve been the problem. I’ve got work to do – thanks for turning on the light!

(Husband, 27 years married)

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It brought my husband and me closer. It opened my eyes to see what my role is as his wife & helper. The information helped break walls down that I’ve been struggling with & I want to continue to be whole and open with my husband.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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It taught me so much about myself and realizing my spouse isn’t the problem nor the enemy, but the issues are with me! I feel revived to be a better wife and can’t wait to see where the Lord takes us!

(Wife, 1 month married)

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We didn’t even know how far we had drifted away from each other. This event gave us practical tools to create unity in our marriage. We will leave changed!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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Powerful as long as I follow through after the weekend.

(Husband, 32 years married)

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Pastor Comment

After 37 years of marriage – drifting is something very real if we don’t intentionally work on building or maintaining oneness. This event serves as a reminder of what we need to be doing to strengthen what we already have.

(Husband, 37 years married)

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Redondo Beach, CA Top Ten Comments

March 25-27, 2022

Attendance Goal: 350
Final Attendance: 451
Professions of Faith: 10

(Wife, 10 years married)

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It has impacted us to make changes on handling conflict instead of stuffing it.

(Wife, 39 years married)

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Reminded me of the work it takes to have a strong, vibrant marriage.

(Husband, 41 years married)

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It strengthened our foundation to prepare us for starting a family.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Great conversations between my husband and me. And an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and kids and really enjoy each other

(Wife, 16 years married)

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The thought that I have a lot to work on and the marriage expectations that I had were wrong. It’s not a contract!

(Husband, 8 years married)

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I believe we walked away respecting each other more, having a deeper knowledge of how to resolve the conflict together, and steps to move towards our love with Christ together.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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This event helped us focus on what we had forgotten to do in our marriage after 42 years to keep it strong and fresh. It also confirmed the positive things we still do and feel for each other in the marriage.

(Husband, 44 years married)

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I think this has been one of the best conferences we have ever attended. I saw my husband even taking notes for the 1st time ever.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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Huge huge breakthroughs we are on a better path now!

(Husband, 25 years married)

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Branson, MO Top Ten Comments

April 1-3, 2022

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 990
Professions of Faith: 13

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Chicago, IL Top Ten Comments

April 1-3, 2022

Attendance Goal: 400
Final Attendance: 861
Professions of Faith: 47

Hands down saved it. To God be the glory!

(Wife, 33 years married)

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After starting over with a new spouse after 38 years of previous marriage (we were both widow{ed}) we thought it would be easy – ha! We need all the help God can give – and Family Life!

(Wife, 5 months married)

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It has helped us both recognize & name our own individual pieces in the problems of our marriage. It taught us that the drift is normal and not a death sentence to our marriage- there is still hope. The tools we’ve learned here will provide the foundation for fighting our way back to oneness.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Realize that it is my heart that needs work, it’s not all his.

(Wife, 20 years married)

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This getaway did not go the way I intended but it definitely went the way God intended. Just when I thought it was my husband, the Lord showed me that I belong to Him and He is drawing me to himself. The Lord is transforming my heart and making me into that godly wife He desires for me to become.

(Wife, 1.5 years married)

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I am so grateful for this conference. We have been together more times than I can remember, but each time it has been such a wonderful springboard into important, impactful conversations that truly do lead us out of isolation and into deeper oneness. Thank you so much for all the hard work and prayer that went into such a life-changing, family-changing, legacy-leaving event.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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God is weeding out the ugly and making room for the flowers.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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I can’t begin to tell how much you have helped our marriage. I have so many tools to be a Godly wife. Thank you isn’t enough- but Thank you!!! I will tell every married couple to come to a seminar! Even engaged couples – what a great start to a Godly marriage!

(Wife, 25 years married)

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There’s always something to learn. This is our 2nd WTR and we’ve led the Art of Marriage 3x, but yet God still spoke to us again.

(Husband, 20 years married)

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Military Comment

It completely changed our perspectives. We came into this weekend contemplating our relationship and for months wanting to end it and for the first time in a long time we reconnected and heard what we’ve been trying to say.

(Female, Engaged)

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Anaheim, CA Top Ten Comments

April 8-10, 2022

Attendance Goal: 600
Final Attendance: 580
Professions of Faith: 22

I came here so I could say I had done everything. Before I came, I was resigning myself to staying in a marriage because I was afraid to leave. I felt no love in my heart. I am leaving here truly wanting to stay married and grow toward oneness together and find God’s purpose for our marriage. God has softened my heart and I have experienced tender feelings towards my husband for the first time in years. I did not expect this.

(Wife, 32 years married)

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I believe it impacted us in so many different ways but mostly it opened our eyes to things that we never knew about each other or knew affected each other… We definitely realized how our actions or our lack of them can impact one another in a positive or a negative way and how to adjust to keep our marriage strong and solid for the years to come.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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Amazing! My husband and I are just 4 months into the marriage, and it helped us realize what habits we can build now to continue in oneness and unity. Also what habits to end or avoid to stay away from isolation. Very eye-opening, thank you!!

(Wife, 4 months married)

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A lifelong one, like seriously this weekend is going to help us change the dynamics in our home and change the legacy we leave behind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

(Wife, 14 years married)

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A big impact. We were going to not come and now we’re using the tools and seeing a difference before we even leave.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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Being married for 37years, the lessons and pointers that we hear and learn from the conference reaffirm that God loves us both. I am thankful for giving us the principles that are God-breathed and Spirit inspired. God bless you all in Family Life.

(Wife, 37 years married)

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Brought us closer and gave us space to have important and meaningful conversations about the past, present, and dreams for the future. Leaving feeling refreshed and excited to tackle our mission as a married couple and family.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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I think overall, the feeling that we both are investing in our marriage has been epic! The speakers were all great! I feel that taking the time to come to an event like this, shows your spouse that you are willing and ready to continue fighting for your marriage. All the information and materials provided during this seminar, transparency from the speakers, punctuality, and just overall flow centered around GOD and biblical teachings have definitely made this a weekend to remember!

(Husband, 8 years married)

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It reminded me that my love for my wife was still alive after satan had convinced me that it was dead and over. I had resolved to live a life of defeat. But by God’s grace, my marriage was restored. Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world

(Husband, 55 years married)

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It taught me so much about marriage that I did not know, after 32 years of marriage. I would love to see something like this required to get married.

(Husband, 32 years married)

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Really appreciate the practical God-centered advice. We are rebuilding our relationship after we almost divorced and this conference has given me some foundational principles as we redefine a God-centered relationship. Thank you!

(Wife, 7 months married)

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Restoration, honor, and respect This is our 3rd event (with none during Covid) and it always gives us the shot in the arm our marriage needs.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Anchorage, AK Top Ten Comments

April 8-10, 2022

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Indianapolis, IN Top Ten Comments

April 8-10, 2022

Attendance Goal: 800
Final Attendance: 769
Professions of Faith: 2

I’m not sure we really had a marriage before we came! I did not realize we were even on a raft, let alone that its natural drift is towards isolation. I knew things weren’t great and that I had to “do the work”, but I did not understand how or what that even meant. This weekend gave me the tools I needed to turn my commitment to my wife into a verb and created a safe environment to practice what I learned before returning back into the chaos of our everyday lives.

(Husband, 15 years married)

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This was marriage maintenance weekend and we know with God and FamilyLife, WE GOT THIS!!

(Husband, 12 years married)

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Helped us recognize where we are out of step and how to improve. I LOVE the guided questions! Sometimes we don’t know where to start conversations about healing, but those gave us the start.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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Last night we spontaneously laughed together for the first time in months!!

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Came in hopes that there would be something that would help my wife figure out how to trust, support, and submit to me. I think she found it… not realizing she had to come to the conference… because what she needed was a husband listening to her needs and desires… who was with her all the time. I told her I would come with an open mind, not realizing it was going to be split wide open!

(Husband, 8 years married)

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It was exactly what we didn’t even know we needed!!

(Wife, 16 years married)

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Continuing to improve our marriage! This is our second Weekend to Remember! The first time, we were on the brink of divorce, and this time we are here because we just want to continue to get better as a couple. We love it!

(Wife, 16 years married)

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The first night was horrible – a huge fight! Thought about leaving. Showed up for day 2 – breakthrough! It’s been hard, but we know it’s worth working this out.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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We are currently engaged, but this getaway showed us and has readied us for married life! It gives us an idea of how to be married, and a headstart when it comes to married life.

(Engaged, Male)

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Our marriage has felt like it’s been on autopilot and I think we lost sight that marriage takes effort and work. It hasn’t been amazing and it hasn’t been terrible, but who wants to have a lukewarm marriage? We are grateful to have the time to get away from distractions and be given tools on how to better communicate to really enhance the goodness and value that God has given us in one another and make us a more effective team.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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We are entering our “pseudo” empty nest phase as our youngest goes off to college in the fall. This was a good way for us to pause and take stock of where we are and where we want to be, reminding us of the importance of being intentional with our marriage and our relationship.

(Wife, 26 years married)

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Military Comment

Our greatest struggle has been communication. Our poor communication created calloused skin, but yearning hearts. Being a military family has been extremely tough, but only through the power of God, we have made it this far. He continues His goodness through this weekend. We are better for it!

(Wife, 15 years married)

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Lake Tahoe, NV Top Ten Comments

April 8-10, 2022

Attendance Goal: 375
Final Attendance: 390
Professions of Faith: 6

1.5 years of courtship and premarital counseling didn’t hold a candle to what we learned this one weekend.

(Husband, 1 month married)

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A huge one. I was done with our marriage and now I feel like I want to work on it with my husband and God. I could sense the Holy Spirit as soon as I was in the ballroom. Tears would stream down my face the entire time.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Honestly, this getaway showed me that I didn’t really understand what it means to be married, and now that I do I have a brand new sense of excitement for our future that is so much greater than the butterflies I felt on our wedding day.

(Husband, married 7 months)

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My wife and I have been greatly impacted this weekend. We came here because we’ve been struggling against each other for at least a year and have been stuck in a cycle of withdrawal, bitterness, and criticality. The holy spirit started working on us from the second we walked in and continued to widdle away at our defensive layers and we began to talk to each other about the real issues. It all came to a head when we read our love letters to each other last night… and many tears were shed and I feel like at last, we can begin to move forward with hope in our hearts! To the wonderful speakers and amazing prayer warriors, thank you THANK YOU for everything you have done and are doing

(Husband, 13 years married)

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We came as an engaged couple and have had a number of on-again, off-again issues in our relationship due to fear on my part. We both have been married more than once and have been single now for several years. We both love the Lord very much and want a covenant marriage for life that leaves a legacy for our 6 grown children (combined) and 7 grandchildren. This conference has impacted and inspired us to help others in the future as well.

(Wife)

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We felt we were in a good place currently in our relationship but we have been through difficult times. We were able to enjoy some time alone while strengthening our marriage. We got tools and learned how to point ourselves, our marriage, and our family toward God. It was better than we imagined and we will definitely make this an annual trip.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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This event helped us recalibrate our covenant and commitment to each other, and realign God’s plan for our marriage!

(Husband, 21 years married)

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This has added some very potent tools to help us navigate challenges that await us. It has also helped focus our attention on actively maintaining our relationship rather than reacting after the fact.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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To remember to put the busyness aside more often and grow closer to each other as we grow closer to God.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Pastor Comment

It gave us an opportunity to come together and go back to the basics of our faith and our relationship. We are encouraged and challenged on our journey of oneness both with God and each other.

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Military Comment

My husband and I have been married for 21 years. We were high school sweethearts and he joined the Air Force shortly after we graduated. He got stationed overseas and it was hard being apart. We got married shortly after and I really thought, ‘this is how we can actually BE together’. After all these years, he has missed SO much of our marriage, lives, children being born, and many more milestones. Naturally, spending SO much time apart, we drifted significantly. Things were really bad after he returned from his latest year away overseas. We’ve been working on things, have been to counseling and this event was something we really needed, more than I think either of us really realized. We still have things to work on, but we are definitely moving towards Oneness. Thank you for this event and for making it affordable for military families that struggle and need this so much.

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Kalamazoo, MI Top Ten Comments

April 22-24, 2022

Attendance Goal: 500
Final Attendance: 572
Professions of Faith: 6

Huge! My husband broke down last night and he admitted his faults for the first time. He cried for hours and God softened his heart. I realized I had put my relationship with God on the back burner constantly trying to pursue my husband who wasn’t responding. It hurts but this weekend changed us both and we will forever be grateful. We will one day contribute to helping a couple like us one day.

(Wife, 8 months married)

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A refocus on Oneness in our marriage. With teenage kids to chase around, we’ve gotten away from “us”. The weekend provided the opportunity to remember how much we enjoy each other and we are committed to being more diligent about finding time for ourselves.

(Husband, 18 years married)

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My husband and I had the opportunity to talk about past hurts and create a plan on how to move forward. This saved our relationship. We were ready to go our separate ways and this gave us hope.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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Gave us an opportunity to talk in a non-stressful situation about issues that come up in our blended family.

(Wife, 2 years married, Blended)

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After 36 years of marriage, it has re-opened communication. It has expressed the need for intentional transparency. While being very challenging, even for two people who thought they knew each other, it has re-centered our lives, once again, on Christ. It reminded us that we were made for His purpose.

(Wife, 36 years married)

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Opened the doors to conversations that we didn’t know how to start! Helped us agree that we are each other’s safe place, what we both desire to be for each other.

(Wife, 26 years married)

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Reaffirmed our commitment and love. Last time we were here 6-7 years ago we were in a bad place. Much better now and it was so nice to experience it from a good place too!

(Wife, 28 years married)

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Pastor Comments

It helped us to see/discuss many areas that need work. It gave us time to plan and agree on how to work together and reminded us of the priority that our marriage has in God’s redemptive plan.

(Male, 16 years married)

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More than I expected since I was dragged here. 🤣 It has opened the doors for transparency, something that has been missing for us. It has allowed us to open the doors of communication and to really dig into things “behind the scenes” to strengthen the bond we have.

(Female, 10 years married)

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Our marriage was not bad but it was lacking emotional safety and security was little to no transparency. Both of us were failing to see things from the other’s perspective. This weekend we had a much-needed breakthrough in understanding, respect, and communication. We are leaving this weekend much more connected and happier with our marriage.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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Madison, WI Top Ten Comments

April 22-24, 2022

Attendance Goal: 575
Final Attendance: 634
Professions of Faith: 48

We came into the weekend not speaking, divorce was a real possibility. This weekend really opened our eyes. We both agreed we do not want to divorce. We both learned we both need to change to keep that from happening. We both agreed we feel we went into marriage all wrong from the beginning. I believe this weekend will be the reason my marriage will reverse course.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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I came in thinking this was our last resort. I didn’t think I could forgive. We’ve both admitted God has never been the center of our marriage and we need to make it our priority. This weekend was Marriage changing.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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I’ve prayed for the first time in 2-3 months and emotionally connected with my husband during date night. I’ve admitted to hurting him and taking responsibility for my emotional and spiritual well-being. It’s been great to notice at an early stage of our marriage how easy it is to drift away. Now, we can work on preventing isolation and supporting each other.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Huge impact; very helpful, inspirational. Great reminders of things we’ve heard before but in a different, very impactful manner; loved the speakers, very different styles, but so meaningful/helpful. Very helpful to hear the speakers talk about their struggles/challenges rather than just hear about how good/perfect their marriages are.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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It gave us hope!!! Hope for our marriage, hope for life, hope for love.

(Wife, 7 years married)

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Filled me with a new desire to respect and honor my husband.

(Wife, 30 years married)

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Our marriage was in such a state of lonely isolation. This weekend was so powerful and encouraging! We have learned tools that can help to work towards oneness! We are on the same team!

(Wife, 7 years married)

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It made us both appreciate and value what we have in a marriage and have some great takeaway materials to continue to support having a healthy and God-centered marriage. It also is providing us a way to stay connected in our local community with other like-minded couples.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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It was really sweet to have intentional time to devote to growing our marriage. I felt loved by my husband’s commitment to this weekend. We feel connected and committed to each other, which feels like a sweet spot to be in as we move forward!

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Renewed desire to work harder to make my marriage better and a renewed passion to leave a legacy worth leaving for my kids and my corner of the world.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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It was a breath of fresh air. An opportunity for us to “reset”, recharge, and reevaluate our relationship.

(Husband, 5 years married)

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Pastor Comment

Improved communication, more tools for our toolbox, and a unified vision of what to work on next.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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Portland, ME Top Ten Comments

April 22-24, 2022

Attendance Goal: 450
Final Attendance: 522
Professions of Faith: 3

This really offered us the chance to talk and reflect on what was going well and what we needed to change. From the speakers’ advice, we were able to develop some simple changes and commitments to change our marriage for the better. We came here after a huge fight the night before (encouraged us to hear we weren’t the only ones) and were really struggling with our relationship and in despair. We’ve completely rekindled our affections and joyful devotion to each other and now look towards the future with excitement and hope. It won’t always be easy or change overnight, but we have a suite of tools at our disposal to treat each other with dignity and ensure that God is at the center of our marriage at every moment.

(Husband, 11 months married)

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This getaway is wonderful! It saved our marriage 17 years ago and we have attended one every year since! The speakers help bring the information to life. We walk away every year with tools to apply to making our marriage the best it can be! We are so grateful for family life and this resource as well as the other resources as they help us to give back to our community!

(Wife, 17 years married)

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There were many key truths that I needed to hear. I came in with a hard heart. I viewed my husband as my enemy which I am ashamed to even state. This event has affirmed my need/desire to make God a priority first and my husband second. I am no longer considering the “d” word.

(Wife, 21 years married)

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This weekend has opened our hearts and minds. We had a breakthrough last night. The concept of oneness will transform our marriage! I look forward to the conversations that we will have reflecting on what we learned and applying it in our marriage. We will be back!!! THANK YOU FAMILYLIFE!!!!!

(Wife, 3 months married)

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I am engaged and this gave us information to keep in mind as we venture into this new portion of our relationship. Especially looking at weak spots in our communication with each other that will help us work through future conflicts and conversations.

(Engaged, Female)

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We realized why we fell in love and how to get through life as a team. We aren’t young and in love but will grow old and in love.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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This conference made a huge impact on our marriage! It brought to light some hard conversations, forgiveness, and so much more. We are starting again and have great tools to strengthen and build our marriage in a way that honors God!

(Wife, 12 years married)

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My husband and I have been a bit stuck. Communication became so difficult we were both walking on eggshells, and we were both feeling isolated, alone, and unsupported. This weekend helped us to reconnect and gave us the tools to begin communicating again. The check-in survey was super helpful.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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So many to name: but it changed our perspective for our marriage to move to ONENESS. It broke down so many walls we had erected. So grateful I was introduced to it. The first-night hubby said: if I knew about it, I wouldn’t come. Then yesterday during our “talk” he expressed the desire to learn more about a certain topic We will be back by God’s Grace

(Wife, 17 years married)

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Restored our spark and gave us a path forward to keep us strong.

(Husband, 1 year married)

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Pastor Comment

We grew closer and opened up more and entered a new level of vulnerability

(Wife, 8 years married)

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Military Comment

Tremendous impact. It created an environment to allow my wife and me to be transparent enough to deal with long-standing struggles with pornography.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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San Francisco, CA Top Ten Comments

April 22-24, 2022

Attendance Goal: 350
Final Attendance: 267
Professions of Faith: 3

We were over, dealing with infidelity. My husband had drifted away & actually rented another place to live. But we realized that forgiveness was a reality & it reignited a long-lost spark. I came very skeptical that any of this could happen but was fully reminded that God can restore ANYTHING!

(Wife, 17 years married)

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One of the main lessons that I learned to remember is that my wife is not my enemy. I really enjoyed the little nuggets of Truth that were taught. Hopefully, I will be able to apply what I learned to my marriage. I especially enjoyed the parts about a man being the head. It gave me a new perspective on what it meant. The story that was shared about the speaker’s grandfather really touched my heart. I would like to leave that kind of legacy to my future generations.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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It’s sparked a new excitement to love each other greater and because of the blended family session, it helped to encourage me as the stepmom to reach out more to my adult stepchildren.

(Wife, 15 years married)

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We were able to recommit to our marriage journey, gain a deeper understanding of how to treat one another, and also welcomed God into our marriage as a first for us.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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It is helping us rebuild our marriage. We didn’t know if we were going to make it and lost hope one week before this event. But this has helped us forgive and get on the path to healing. Thank you.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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It made us talk about some tough stuff. We rarely have arguments, but when they do, it’s like someone gave up the nuclear codes to us! But it was great because we were able to talk it through and ended it with a love letter to each other. The day ended well.

(Husband, 14 years married)

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Helped me see my part in conflict and communication issues and how to do the next right thing

(Wife, 46 years married)

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Such a wonderful and very positive impact on our marriage. It has given us so many resources and tools to be able to grow in our relationship with God and with each other!

(Wife, 13 years married)

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It made us talk about things that have been brewing for a while and we just didn’t have time to think through/talk through. Net positive, but some hard times.

(Wife, 12 years married)

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So much. It created a space for my husband and me to have intentional time & to pour into our marriage. On our date night, we laughed the hardest we have in a while <3 We both are leaving this weekend ready to invite other couples!

(Wife, 4 years married)

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Reston, VA Top Ten Comments

April 29 – May 1, 2022

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 964
Professions of Faith: 21

This was our “make it or break it” weekend. Friday, after the event, we fought until 12am and I slept on the couch in our hotel room. It carried on into the morning (I’m not proud of this, and it was only 1/2 mile), but I left him at the hotel and he had to walk to the event center. But by the grace of God, we stuck the weekend through. We now are on the road to relationship recovery and have total faith that we are going to do whatever it takes to thrive in a beautiful life together. Thank you for giving us all of the tools we never had to build a solid foundation in Christ.

(Wife)

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Profound, we are walking through the beginning steps of resolving infidelity in our marriage and need all these tools. I never imagined where we are right now that my husband would agree to come, but I was bold to ask and he said yes! It was an answer to earnest prayer.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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Newlyweds here (8 months) – my parents graciously gifted us this weekend so we could diver deeper into various topics. We have enjoyed hearing the experiences of other couples and realizing “oh, I guess we aren’t alone in this, huh?” It’s been very eye-opening for both of us! It certainly hasn’t been easy so far as we continue to learn about each other and grow together. We are excited to utilize the materials we have been given this weekend to further our relationship with each and with God. We can’t wait to join another weekend in the future and invite our friends who are getting married this year!

(Wife, 8 months married)

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Tremendous positive impact. We’ve been in couples counseling and couples group, but there’s something about the way the material was presented that either resonated more deeply for me or the Lord had been preparing my heart to attend WTR at this timing to encourage me and make me actually excited to move forward with my wife in His journey and purpose for us.

(Husband, 3 years married)

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Overall, the topics, presentations, content, and resources were excellent!! We have already shared the event with friends and family. Personally, the sessions have encouraged me and reminded me that servant leadership continues at home. It’s a lifestyle that doesn’t stop and when drained I must draw strength from the power source – Jesus, and let HIM supply my needs as I support my spouse and family!

(Husband, 7 years married)

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We’re so glad we came this weekend! Nothing will reveal the cracks in your marriage like having a baby! Our daughter is almost 3, and we realized we needed a marriage ‘tune-up.’ The sessions were a nice reminder about how to love each other better.

(Wife, 17 years married)

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We agreed to come in with open and willing hearts and minds. To let God work in each of us and together! This event impacted us both individually and as a married couple in ways that I have difficulty putting into words. We are a few weeks away from our 15-year anniversary.. and with 4 kids this was truly a game-changer. With a marriage on the brink of collapse. All I can say is thank you!

(Husband, 15 years married)

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This was like rinsing your mouth with a strong mouthwash. You know it’s good for you but Lord, how hard is to keep doing the good stuff for more than a minute.

(Wife, 13 years married)

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This getaway gave us a whole weekend away from the demands of work so that we could focus on and invest in our marriage. As we approach our 10th anniversary next week, this conference helped us realize that we’ve begun to drift toward the rumble strips on the road. Thankfully we made commitments to steer the car back to the road. We feel refreshed and encouraged to continue the drive together hand in hand.

(Wife, 10 years married)

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My wife is not the enemy and how blessed we are to have survived affairs, deployments, death of our daughter, 5 miscarriages, the trouble teen years with a son Who was suicidal due to trauma, addiction…and we’re still together and in love

(Husband, 31 years married)

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Cru Comment

This weekend came at the perfect time. My husband and I are full-time campus staff missionaries with Cru. We got married exactly 6 months before the world shut down for Covid, and last year my husband became our team’s new team leader. Within this past year, I have also been diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression as a result of some unhealthy team dynamics with our staff team. God has blessed our marriage tremendously despite a lot of unexpected challenges and transitions, but this weekend felt like coming up for air in a lot of ways.

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Pastor Comment

As someone involved in biblical counseling, the sessions were filled with great reminders and refreshers. “A Weekend to Remember” gave me a great opportunity to look at my own marriage and focus on those areas where there is still lots of room for growth and improvement.

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Military Comment

Provided hope, encouragement, and confidence as I’ve debated walking out of marriage after years of disappointment and discouragement

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Atlanta, GA Top Ten Comments

April 29 – May 1, 2022

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 767
Professions of Faith: 6

I came to this weekend tapped out of my marriage. Friday night was my husband and I’s first night sleeping in the bed together or even under the same roof. I didn’t have much hope that anything would change by the end of the weekend. And quite frankly up until Saturday night, I was confident we would leave here Sunday and go back to separate homes. But Saturday night Date Night really changed so much for us and we were able to discuss him moving back home. I am so grateful that we attended this weekend and were open to allowing the Lord to change our hearts. This truly was a Weekend To Remember!

(Wife, 9 years married)

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This weekend allowed us to take the first steps towards reconciliation. We were living separated for a week because I broke my wife’s trust. God spoke to both of us, softened our hearts, and allowed us to believe that there was hope again.

(Husband, 9 years married)

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Our marriage was headed for divorce, but after this Weekend to Remember I believe our marriage will last a lifetime.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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We recently had discussions about divorce. We NEEDED this weekend together to get refocused & back on track. I saw areas where we could improve starting immediately. I’m hopeful after this weekend!

(Wife, 18 years married)

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Tremendous positive impact! Can’t wait for the next one. My husband and I haven’t laughed together this much in a year. Our communication has improved and the spark is definitely back in our eyes.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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We are entering this new season of marriage this month and feel like we have tools to help us as we move forward being newlyweds. Everything has been super helpful and a great addition to premarital counseling. Thank you!

(Engaged, Female)

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It broke up the ground to begin having a healthy dialogue regarding difficult situations. It was a reason to start again.

(Husband, 15 years married)

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The team prayed for my wife and me in the prayer room, and it changed our whole attitude. I now have hope for our marriage.

(Husband, 33 years married)

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Definitely improved our marriage on so many levels!!! We’ve been married for 32 years- raised our 4 kids and lived lots of life- some hard seasons and some great seasons… this conference was a GREAT reset and refresh!

(Wife, 32 years married)

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Gave us the restart we needed! Had sex for the first time in two years.

(Wife, 25 years married)

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A HUGE one! My husband and I haven’t had a single night away from our foster kiddos since we opened our home 8 months ago! We can’t wait to get home and start working on prioritizing our own relationship as well as growing in our relationship together with the Lord! We are both good at growing in our own personal walks with the Lord individually, but we need to work on growing in the Lord together!

(Wife, 2 years married)

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I feel more connected to my husband and looking forward to implementing what we learned going forward. We’ve been married for 19 years and are leaving here feeling like newlyweds.

(Wife, 19 years married)

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Huge. We’ve been walking through the impact that sexual addiction has had on our marriage for years, and this helped open up conversations that have been necessary and have brought light to areas that have been in the dark for so long.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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It gave us the tools and perspective to take a better than average marriage and make it great.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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Military Comment

100% pivotal point in our relationship. We came into the weekend with hard hearts, and are leaving with a renewed hope and excitement for our future.

(Engaged, Female)

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Las Vegas, NV Top Ten Comments

May 20-22, 2022

Attendance Goal: 400
Final Attendance: 451
Professions of Faith: 16

We were on the verge of divorce and this weekend opened our eyes to what we have been missing and how both of us have been hurting each other.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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It will have a great impact we will switch roles of who is driving our household.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Learning how to be more of a Godly man, than a “man’s man”. To rely on God and not my own understanding of things.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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I was so unhappy in my marriage and brought up divorce so much. Just this week my husband told me he was ready to just let me leave and move on. But he found this conference as a desperate attempt to bring us back. And it has truly worked! Thank you.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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I am ready to work at my marriage again! I came asking the Lord to make me willing and He has. Thank you!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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The insight that I have a lot to work on and my marriage expectations were wrong. It’s not a contract!

(Husband, 7 years married)

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To put into practice the road to oneness, and to pursue each other daily. So excited to continue our journey under our union in Christ Jesus. To be servants of Christ and follow His design of marriage.

(Husband, 11 years married)

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Realized we really weren’t here for just a “check-up” and that we could just coast through a long weekend!

(Wife, 32 years married)

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It gave us time to breathe and refocus on each other. Also to identify areas where we BOTH need to improve. It reminded us that we are journeying together not here to derail each other.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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Love my husband as he is and quit comparing him to the Hollywood husband. LOL

(Wife, 9 years married)

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Jacksonville, FL Top Ten Comments

May 20-22, 2022

Attendance Goal: 400
Final Attendance: 451
Professions of Faith: 16

We were on the verge of divorce and this weekend opened our eyes to what we have been missing and how both of us have been hurting each other.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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It will have a great impact we will switch roles of who is driving our household.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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Learning how to be more of a Godly man, than a “man’s man”. To rely on God and not my own understanding of things.

(Husband, 7 years married)

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I am ready to work at my marriage again! I came asking the Lord to make me willing and He has. Thank you!

(Wife, 6 years married)

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The insight that I have a lot to work on and my marriage expectations were wrong. It’s not a contract!

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(Husband, 11 years married)

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Realized we really weren’t here for just a “check-up” and that we could just coast through a long weekend!

(Wife, 32 years married)

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It gave us time to breathe and refocus on each other. Also to identify areas where we BOTH need to improve. It reminded us that we are journeying together not here to derail each other.

(Wife, 8 years married)

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Love my husband as he is and quit comparing him to the Hollywood husband. LOL

(Wife, 9 years married)

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Asheville, NC Top Ten Comments

June 3-5, 2022

Attendance Goal: 808
Final Attendance: 422
Professions of Faith: 0

This has changed the dynamic of our marriage! We can’t thank you enough for all the time and preparation it took. We have such a renewed hope and plan for the future. You created a safe place to have real conversations and be vulnerable to grow and move forward! Everyone needs to attend this event, no matter what stage of marriage you’re in!! God bless y’all!!

(Wife, 21 years married)

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Since I am separated, the experience was different. It was still super helpful to see what “normative” marriage should look like as opposed to the dysfunction that persists in abusive relationships. I would definitely recommend that spouses still come even if their partner will not. It is still helpful, insightful, and enjoyable.

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We came here wondering if we were going to make it in our marriage. This has made us look at our issues completely differently and turned everything around with a complete 360! This was exactly what my wife and I needed.

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A huge impact. I was able to use the love letter to speak from my heart about what had been impacting our marriage negatively for the past 2 years. We were in a safe space to communicate openly, create boundaries, and make changes. Thank you for that!! We are heading home with a different outlook and I know our marriage will be forever changed.

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We are coming from a 7-month separation. This weekend was spent bringing our hearts back together and hanging up our past hurts. Thank you!

(Wife)

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This getaway led my wife and me to let our guard down, see each other as teammates, and not only recharge but charge into our marriage with the purpose of honoring God by serving and loving each other more fully. Bravo to Family Life for tackling the challenges that modern families face every single day!

(Wife, 7 years married)

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This weekend was really the last straw for me and my husband.. dealing with health issues and children seeing our mess. It was nearly over. He would have either filed for divorce or I would have just settled for whatever came my way. This weekend was a bright light that if we together, work and show up in this marriage there is still hope.

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This is our fourth WtR. They’ve gotten better and better every time! We always feel encouraged by seeing so many other couples committed to improving their marriages. Each getaway happened at different stages of our marriage. This getaway has helped solidify our closeness after almost 37 years of marriage. Thanks to Family Life for their ministry. God is Good. Always.

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We are not signing divorce papers!

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A major impact! We weren’t in a terrible position, but I constantly felt that we couldn’t get on the same page with things & I struggled to find a way to communicate how I felt about something without sounding like I was trying to crush his spirit. Learning ways to effectively communicate & work through conflict has been something I have really wanted to work on. It’s always nice to have the reminder that you aren’t alone either! Thank you so much!

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Enormous. We are having the toughest 6 month time period of our marriage, and this event could not have come at a better time.

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So much, that we learned ways we can actually connect with each other and learned to actually appreciate each other. Had really deep convos we needed for so so long! We are also going to connect with each other more and actually listen to each other. I’m in the Army and away from my wife at the moment and this is the first time we’ve seen each other in 2 months! This weekend was so needed!

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Dallas (Frisco), TX Top Ten Comments

June 3-5, 2022

Attendance Goal: 650
Final Attendance: 779
Professions of Faith: 4

My husband is a physician and I am a nurse. We have two young children and have prioritized our careers or kids before our marriage and it has taken a toll. Our fights have gotten so bad we’ve considered divorce. But this getaway has given us hope and perspective and it’s true- this wasn’t about our spouse becoming better but us learning what we can improve on so that we can grow together and become closer to God’s plan for us. This was so good, I remember the first day feeling like I didn’t even want to be here, but now I’m walking away making plans with my husband to come back and do this as a recharge for our marriage every couple of years!!

(Wife, 3 years married)

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We are newlyweds! This conference gave us the opportunity to grow even more together. But more importantly, to take hold of the negative habits that have been developing and work to cut them out of our marriage before they have the chance to take deep roots in our lives.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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A very positive one! As we have both been married before…we should already know these things but had developed some bad habits. We found that each session gave us good reminders of how important it is to have The Lord as the head of our marriage!!! Thank you for reminding us of the importance of oneness!!🙏🙏

(Wife, 1 year married)

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Literally saved our marriage. We were at a 3 and I can honestly say we’re at an 8 now. I fell back in love with my husband.

(Wife, 4 years married)

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A great reminder of how my words build up or tear down! Take time for us! Just a reminder of what legacy do I want to pass down? I want my kids to see how awesome marriage can be, in a world that is so confused about marriage, sexuality & gender identity.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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Restored my faith in my marriage by reminding me that my spouse is a wonderful gift to me from God! As a husband, I do not need to be the perfect man, but be perfect by following the perfect man, Jesus Christ!

(Husband, 21 years married)

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Weekend to Remember was an incredible refresh for our marriage! I came in aware of my sin & need to submit! There was wonderful truth based on the Word of God alone! I am excited to know to continue to surrender my life to God, submit to His will for my life as a wife, a helper & to support my husband! So excited to see what the Holy Spirit does as I apply what I have learned!

(Wife, 5 years married)

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It was a great opportunity for us to take a serious look at our marriage and evaluate what is working and what needs to work. We’ve been able to talk through real issues and not just at the surface level. We’ve reconnected – in some ways even better than when we were dating. This is definitely one of those “defining moments” we will be able to look back on for years to come and see an intentional shift toward oneness from this point forward.

(Wife, 9 years married)

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This saved our marriage. It woke us up again, to the truth about the oneness in Jesus and our martial purpose together! With tears I can’t express enough, the depths of my gratitude to Jesus and the mission He’s doing through family life WTR! Praise God, although we stayed for a bit toward isolation, Jesus still pursued us to come back to oneness in His grace… we both have a future, a hope, a calling He’s prepared for us in advance! Can’t wait to live it out with my Love! Through God all things are possible!

(Wife, 16 years married)

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My wife and I had drifted into a state of surviving. Little to no communication. This weekend has allowed us to reconnect, work on ourselves and start communicating again.

(Husband, 10 years married)

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Pastor Comment

It was a great refresh. As an Associate Care Pastor, I became very weary over the last few years. I didn’t self-identify because I didn’t want to be anyone’s focus or resource, to be honest, but I realize now that was probably unnecessary. Thanks for the break. It meant a lot.

(Wife, 36 years married)

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Military Comment

It has been life-changing. When we arrived, I was ready to separate. This weekend has helped to uncover feelings I thought were gone forever. I’ve learned much about myself and my role as wife and partner. I am ready to face our challenges.

(Husband, 12 years married)

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Orlando, FL Top Ten Comments

June 10-12, 2022

Attendance Goal: 700
Final Attendance: 988
Professions of Faith: 13

The WTR had a meaningful impact on our marriage, it was long overdue…our original WTR was canceled due to COVID. By the grace of God, we were able to reschedule…We were greatly encouraged & it was refreshing to see marriages being invested in & valued! The Struggle is Real and I am glad to know we are not ALONE. Thank You for upholding A Biblical View of Marriage, for presenting the Gospel, and for speaking the TRUTH in Love!

(Husband, 8 years married)

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This weekend helped us to see what areas of our marriage need improvement and how we can work towards oneness. We’ve been in a stalemate lately and have felt more like roommates than a married couple. But this weekend has given us hope that we don’t have to remain in isolation, and we can have a marriage like God intended.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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This conference will change the trajectory of our marriage! It has helped us to realize that our expectations in marriage were not clear and that we will be able to have the space to communicate more clearly and with less tension because of being here. This has opened our eyes to the individual ways we can grow.

(Husband, 2 years married)

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Man to Man presentation is the best teaching ever. Forever changed my thinking about myself and my wife. I feel like I have won the lottery for the investment I received for my marriage.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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The past year has been the toughest year of my life. Our marriage has faced some of the worst days, but this weekend I felt like the walls were torn down. I haven’t felt this close to my husband in years. I know that the promise of “Completion” God gave me for my marriage in January 2021, He is continuing to do that work. So thankful for this weekend to affirm, teach, and aid in the restoration of our marriage.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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It had a tremendous impact on both of us! I feel like we will take many things that we learned and apply them to our marriage immediately. There is so much material that I feel like we can utilize in small groups, and with just friends that we connect with. We will also be referring many people to this event, it was fantastic!

(Husband, 5 years married)

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Having Faith and believing in God should have been in our marriage from the start. Not just the idea of it but living through him through us. We lacked in that, and I pray and hope that it’s not too late for us. Like Molly said if God can bring man back to life then this is easy for him to do. We just need to do our part and follow the path Jesus created for us. God is good.

(Husband, 29 years married)

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We were able to take time together with God to evaluate whether we would be able to get past a severe issue in our marriage. This event helped us by providing biblical principles and another perspective. It has made me think differently and I am now looking at forgiveness and reconciliation with my husband.

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We arrived in a terrible place, and we are leaving encouraged, renewed, and hopeful.

(Wife, 24 years married)

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I was convicted and encouraged by the Holy Spirit through everything couple speaking and the ones in attendance why I should keep fighting for my marriage instead of against it. This was more of a Weekend to Remember but also to renew, restore, and revive the flaming love in my heart for my wife that I’d allowed to grow cold.

(Husband, 24 ½ years married)

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Sugar Land, TX Top Ten Comments

June 10-12, 2022

Attendance Goal: 550
Final Attendance: 653
Professions of Faith: 13

Reignited my Marriage. I told my husband I wanted a divorce last Sunday. I’m proud to say I put my ring back on yesterday.

(Wife, 3 years married)

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Everything! We have hope for a new and brighter future. God can fix this mess we’ve created!

(Wife, 19 years married)

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I was able to see marriage from a different perspective. When in conflict, I realize I’d rather be happy than right. Even when it seems our marriage has hit rock bottom, allow Christ to be that rock at the bottom!!!

(Husband, 3 years married)

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My marriage is so broken right now after 22 years of marriage I honestly didn’t think this would help us. I felt we needed intense couples Therapy. Much to my surprise, I learned more about myself and my part in this marriage. I am completely excited, renewed, and not only hopeful but I know my God’s grace He will heal by marriage. Thank you.

(Wife, 22 years married)

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Much needed time away together. Reinforced that we are in a healthy marriage that is going in the right direction. Reviewed the foundation of marriage… reinforcing God’s principles and reminding us that our purpose is to teach our kids and others.

(Wife, 2 years married)

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After years of me feeling like I need to meet my wife’s expectations of leading our marriage, I have learned that I need to lead my marriage through God’s expectations and to submit to his intentions for our marriage and not my wife’s. Let my wife fall in love with Christ in me and not myself.

(Husband, 6 years married)

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We are ready to start walking toward oneness after 5 years of walking toward isolation.

(Wife, 5 years married)

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We were on our way towards separating—in fact, my husband went apartment hunting last weekend. We had mutually decided we made a mistake by getting married. I had not changed my name because I didn’t see us making it past one year.

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After the conference, my husband now wants to put God first in our relationship and pray together daily. This is the first step towards oneness.

(Wife, 1 year married)

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It was the reset that our marriage needed. We both took away so many great resources that we immediately started to implement. We recognized what we personally did wrong and apologized. We have been married since 2008 and I can honestly say this is the first time we connected on a deep level.

(Wife, 14 years married)

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We’ve been married for 32 years. Our marriage was on cruise control – we avoided conflict and conversations by having our separate rooms to hang out in and avoid each other. We are moving past that way of life and back towards oneness. Thank you!

(Husband, 33 years married)

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Renewed faith.

(Wife, 6 years married)

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Pastor Comment

My wife and I were excited to be able to participate, it was so great!! We hope to attend it so many times again!! Thanks to the Lord for the expertise he gave all the team of Family Life WTR !! Once again thank you so much!! Pastor Widne Telfort for PMCIR (www.PMCIR.org) Let’s work together for the Glory of God !! In his Name!!

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