I recently had the privilege of serving during the Hilton Head Weekend to Remember and want to share some of the top comments we received from the 592 people attending. In addition to the comments below, 55 people recommitted their lives to the Lord and 5 made a first-time decision to make Christ, Lord of their lives! Thank you for continuing to partner with us in what the Lord is doing in families all over the world!

"Our marriage had stalemated and with kids growing older life became different.  Our marriage came into focus and we found we didn't relate or even know how to talk to each other.  This conference helped us examine what was going on - the problems and why, and ways to improve.  Affection has returned to our marriage and we can't wait to put these solutions into action.  It helped us remember why we got married to begin with!" (husband, Married 27 years) 

"This weekend has changed my perspective on marriage; on my marriage; has changed my despair and “acceptance” of my marriage as “I guess this is just going to be how it is” to a new sense of hope for the possibility of a true Oneness." (wife, Married 6 years)

"Outstanding! Wish we had this 35 years ago.  Our children have attended prior to getting married and am so grateful.  It is a must (in my opinion) for all couples to attend at least every 5 years (or sooner).  That’s our commitment." (wife, Married 36 years) 

"My spouse and I both grew up in families with very dysfunctional marriages.  We carried a lot of those same attitudes and habits into our marriage.  We realized this at only 3 months into our marriage.  The Weekend to Remember getaway has made us thankful for the tools and principles shared so that we can change bad patterns and build new ones.  Putting hope into our marriage." (husband, Married 2 years)

"Great Speakers!  This Weekend to Remember allowed us to be open and transparent with each other.  God used it to reveal unconfessed sin thus moving us forward to forgiveness and healing." (wife, Married 5 years)

"AWESOME!  I had been in rebellion for a while.  I struggled with porn before I was saved in 2001 and it had a stronghold on me again.  It was affecting our marriage.  God met me here and spoke into my heart and showed me not only was I unfaithful to my wife in this, but most of all I was unfaithful to Him!  I CONFESSED AND COMMITTED TO BOTH Him and my wife and repent! We have committed to fast and pray for my struggle!  Thank you Lord for Ray and his faithfulness in being your spokesperson this week!  Also for this ministry may you bless it in Jesus’ name!" (husband of wife above, Married 5 years)

"I came here hoping that my husband would get right with God and see himself.  After the first day I started to realize that I was not right with God.  I was angry and bitter.  I asked God to fill me with His Holy Spirit and feel I have the tools to help me be a better wife and mother." (wife, Married 7 years)

"Before this retreat we were on our way to divorce.  This trip was our last hoorah to make it work.  Now we both see a lasting future for our marriage.  With the help from FamilyLife we now have hope." (husband, Married  2 years)

"You can never know what this has done for our marriage.  I was at the point of leaving and was hoping this weekend would change our marriage.  I know that it has!  It has changed not only him but me too.  As I said, this has been life changing.  It has changed the way we both look at our marriage.  It has changed the way I see not only him but myself (and my flaws).  I truly believe this is going to change our lives.  I hope it will also carry over and change the way our kids see marriage and what they see family life is supposed to look like.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!" (wife, Married 13 years)

"We were able to open up to each other and connect in a positive way.  Our journey has been tough.  These tools have helped us take a new direction.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank You." (wife, Married 10 years)

Pastor Couple

"It has allowed us to break down walls that had been building for years.  Very uncomfortable at times since we hadn’t communicated in a very long time." (wife, Married 24 years)

Military Couple

"The Weekend to Remember getaway allowed us to communicate on topics that we normally or openly wouldn’t discuss." (wife, Married 1½  years)

• Praise that two of our new evaluators are beginning to work with their first couples in the application process of joining our staff.

• Praise for the good visit we had with Rachel at JBU Family Weekend.

• Pray for Rachel as she has a very full school load and she is walking with two friends during difficult circumstances.

• Pray for Rachel as she tries to secure an internship and job for this summer.

• Pray for us as we try to balance our ministry and personal schedules over the next several months.

• Pray for us as we take Dialoguing and Defending the Gospel class at work next month.

Several spring events where you can invest in and strengthen your marriage and family.

• • • • • • Nashville - Marriott Cool Springs - March 3 -5

          • Branson - Chateau on the Lake - March 31 - April 2

          • Dallas (Frisco) - Embassy Suites - March 31 - April 2 

More locations at familylife.com/events.