The Song of Solomon Conference

So what does the Bible really say about love, dating, courtship, marriage, intimacy and resolving conflict?

Author, pastor and speaker Mark Driscoll reveals an Old Testament understanding for today’s cultural climate in a one-day conference on Jan. 30, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Eagle Brook’s Pre-Marriage class has used this curriculum the past several years and we have found it to be informative, enlightening, relatable and absolutely funny. Driscoll will unpack this “racy” poetic book of the Bible and you’ll see its incredible truth and how it applies to today’s culture. I highly recommend this one!

For more information — and to register — visit ktis.com.

Gary Chapman the Love Language Guru is in Town!

The EBC Grace Staff wanted to personally invite you to come and listen to Gary Chapman a relationship expert with more than 35 years of experience in marriage and family counseling experience. Known for his humor he’ll keep you laughing as you learn about successful relationships. As a Grace staff we encorporate his teaching into our own Pre-marriage seminar. Reserve September 12th, 9 am – 4 pm – Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way, Fridley MN 55432. Cost is $75/couple. To find out more visit www.redeemerfridley.org or call Becca Benson 763-242-9766.

So, Is Your Spouse #2?

That was kind of harsh to hear at first – but Speaking Pastor Jason Anderson hit the nail on the head this weekend in his message – “Two Commitments Every Couple Must Make.” Is your relationship with God really number one in your life – even above your relationship with your spouse? We all struggle (including me) with balancing life, and priorities can really get out of kilter. I find that my marriage works best when I’m growing in my relationship with God.

The second big question and challenge to consider – is our marriage more of a covenant or a contract? God views and desires our marriage to be a covenant and that is way different that a contract:

A Contract….
is based on mutual distrust
looks for loopholes
looks for a way out
is about feelings
is about selfishness

A Covenant….
is based on mutual commitment
is about loyality
looks for a way through
is about faith
is about selflessness

So this week – how is your marriage? More importantly – how is your relationship with God doing? Post any ideas you have that you think can make your marriage more covenant based.