Columbia, SC Marriage Conference

We had a very productive conference June  7-8 with Russ and Kim Humphries and the folks from their home group. Most of those attending were couples, but we were also very happy to have 5 singles join in. It was a joy to see their hunger to learn.

“How blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” Jesus, from Matthew 5.

God reminded us that in the same way that HE began a good work in us at salvation, “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns,” Philippians 1:6, that HE began our marriages and would complete them! “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.” Matthew 19:6 It was encouraging to be reminded that our marriages were His idea, have His blessing, and His strong support.

We simply need to align ourselves under His Spirit and His leadership to help complete this beautiful work. We looked at Ephesians 5:15-33 and noticed that we can not love our wives, or be subject to our husbands (respect), without first being filled with the Spirit. We also discussed 1 Peter 2 and 3 about how all of us are called to be humble; to be subject to one another, just as Jesus Christ was subject to His Father, and suffered to do so. Saturday morning Danelle spoke about how to be godly wives, and how to raise children who love God. (photo of the Saturday morning session)

Thank you all for your prayers for this time! Please pray for the saints who attended to apply the truths they heard. God knows Columbia and South Carolina need to see Jesus alive in our marriages and families! Marriages where Jesus is seen and love is abounding are a powerful testimony of His grace!