Do you have extra time on your hands with events being canceled left and right? We thought we would recommend a good book and the first two people that reach out to us via phone call, text or email will get a copy of the Vertical Marriage book described below. 

He never saw it coming. It was the night of Dave and Ann’s tenth wedding anniversary and if asked how their marriage was doing, Dave would have said a 9.8 out of 10 and he even guaranteed Ann would say the same. But instead of giving a celebratory kiss, Ann whispered, “I’ve lost my feelings for you.”

Divorce seemed inevitable. But starting that night, God began to reveal to Dave and Ann the most overlooked secret of getting the marriage we are looking for: the horizontal marriage relationship just doesn’t work until the vertical relationship with Christ is first.

Dave and Ann share the hard-earned but easy-to-apply biblical principles that ensure a strong marriage. Written in a funny and highly relatable dialogue between both husband and wife, Vertical Marriage will guide you toward building a vibrant relationship at every level including communication, conflict, intimacy, and romance—though Dave is still figuring that last one out. Through their unique perspectives, they share an intimate, sometimes hilarious and at times deeply poignant narrative of one couple’s journey to reconnecting with God and discovering the joy and power of a vertical marriage.

For anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or desperate to save a relationship teetering on the edge of disaster, Dave and Ann offer hope and strategies that really work. Vertical Marriage will give you the insight, applications, and inspiration to reconnect with God together and to transform your marriage to everything you hoped it would be.

After reading the book, you might be interested to know we have a Verticle Marriage Small group series. This is a fantastic outreach tool that introduces and walks couples through the basics of centering marriage (and self) on Christ. It is simple, Bible-based and low-cost, and because it features Dave and Ann Wilson, you know it's fun and transparent!

Each session includes a group kickstarter to get everyone engaged and a 25-minute video session full of applicable truth, relatable anecdotes, and laugh out loud humor. 

Session Topics Include:

• The Elusive Secret – Focus on your relationship with God first

• Fight Me Like a Man! – Having and Resolving Conflict

• To Cheer and to Cherish – Top relationship needs for men and women

• God in the Bedroom – Physical Intimacy

• ALL IN! – Committing to be “All In” with God, your marriage, and your mission

The video sessions are paired with discussion prompts for the group and a special Couple’s Connection project designed to be completed onsite - so busy group members can leave with NO HOMEWORK.

(Omaha Weekend to Remember)

We knew we were in a bad place, but I didn’t realize just how bad.  This conference gave us tools we will take home and put into practice to hopefully save our marriage!

Husband, married - 10 years

Brought up topics and conversations we otherwise had not discussed.  Helped us determine our priorities and frankly helped me decide I was willing to try to work on things instead of leave..  

Wife, married 19 years

It helped us break open our hearts and get what was not working out in the open to start work on US!  

Wife, married 17 years

We have a healthy marriage.  This weekend has been refreshing, we learned so much.  We plan on implementing many new ideas we learned. I commit to pray with my wife each day.  

Husband, married 22 years 

• • • • • • We are praying for YOU to stay well and to feel the peace and love of God in this time of uncertainty.  We give thanks to God because He is in control.

          • Pray for FamilyLife as our events have been cancelled through March with other cancellations most likely coming. 

          • Pray God would continue to direct our steps in the midst of this work transition and give peace in the process.

          • Although our move is still a ways away, pray God would direct us to where He wants us in the DFW area.

Put one of these on your calendar or join us next fall at a Weekend to Remember, use our group code thebarbers to save $100. 

Weekend to Remember Getaways - click any below to register. 

• • • Most likely all April events will be canceled.

    • Anaheim - Hyatt Regency Orange County - May 29 - 31 - I am the planner for this one, if it doesn't get canceled. 

    • Sugar Land - Marriott Town Square - June 12 - 14 - I am the planner for this one, if it doesn't get canceled. 

?? events this Spring and more information at familylife.com/events.