Awesome Marriage Conference Weekend - 2.13.15 - 2.15.15

I wanted to share some pictures from my Valentine's weekend away at Hilton Head.  Trish and I went to a FamilyLife "Weekend to Remember" marriage conference.  The conference was held at a beautiful resort on Hilton Head Island.  Although we attended this conference two years ago, we didn't stay at the resort at that time.  And, although we have gone to a conference 7 out of the last 8 years and continue to find it refreshing,  educational, and helpful for the strength of our marriage.

This past weekend was great.  We learned some new things about commitment, and working together as a unified team.

The most important unit in society is the family, and the highest priority within the family is the marriage relationship.

We uncovered and unpacked some of the keys to better communication, working towards oneness, and building our marriage upon grace.  

I learned about Biblical manhood, being a servant leader and owning up to and seeking forgiveness for failing to lead my own family well.  I also learned more about the incomprehensible and undeserved grace that must be received and given in order to make it all click.

Grace: an undeserved but desperately needed gift from God to us,  to be shared with our spouse, kids, and others.

I have several pages of notes and I hope to get them typed to share.  Things like:

• The 50/50 plan (you do you half and I do mine, or meet me half way) fails b/c "every mule thinks his load is heaviest."
• Headship is about accountability, not dictatorship.
• A wife will do almost anything for the man who loves her unconditionally and sacrificially 
• Weddings and divorces are a billion dollar industry, but how much do we willingly spend on staying together?
• A husband needs to do only 2 things well.  #1 - Outrageously and sacrificially love his wife.  #2 - Courageously and faithfully lead his family

All in all, the resort was amazing and the fresh seafood was unbelievable.  The many different sights and sounds of nature reminded me of the blessings, creativity and majesty of God.  Who else could create such stunning sunrises, and elegant waters.

For me, the time away was so refreshing and enjoyable. The best part was having time with Trish to reconnect and rekindle our marriage and commit to loving each other more and making our marriage thrive.

FamilyLife offers more conferences throughout the year at www.familylife.com/weekend.  I probably haven't told you anything you didn't already know, and you may not need it, but if you do or just want to experience the conference let me know.

Cassius