As I write this, the Louisville Weekend to Remember ended just hours ago and what an encouraging display of a covenant marriage we got to see. Ray and Robyn, one of our long standing speaker couples (30 years!) were able to speak for the first time in two and a half years. They were actually speaking for FamilyLife in the spring of 2023 when Robyn had a stroke and has since had several more. This has had them on a long, unexpected journey and even wondering if they would ever be able to speak again for FamilyLife. 

This weekend Ray was able to use their story as a living example of what it is to have a covenant marriage. At the end of a session, he had Robyn join him on stage and it was a holy moment. He shared several times that he had told her that he thought their Weekend to Remember speaking days had ended because the strokes had taken away her public speaking ability and he didn’t want to do it without her. However, Robyn told him that “this is marriage too”. We are so glad Ray was willing to share their story and it had a powerful impact on all who attended.

The following are comments from those personally impacted by Ray and Robyn’s testimony and our other speaker couple, Brian and Jen, in Louisville.

A very good resource for us as a young married couple that didn’t have any examples of Godly  relationships and marriages growing up. We have been relying on what we know we “didn’t want” and this  has empowered us with tools resources to go further in our ministry as God’s children in covenant. Wife, married. 2 years 

I learned a lot about marriage I was completely ignorant to. This was surprising to me having grown up a  pastors son and a fair knowledge of the Bible and biblical principles. Husband, married 4 years 

This has helped strengthen our marriage. It as given us guidance on how to grow and move forward in our  marriage and how we raise our children with God first in all we do. I am excited to see how we can use  these tools to grow deeper in our relationship with each other and the Lord. Wife, married 15 years 

We are so thankful for the continued opportunity to play a part in what God does, over and over in ballrooms across the country. We could not do this without each of you, your prayers and financial support. May God bless each of you and your families.

• • • • • • Pray for us as we are in our busy season of work travel, ministry and caring for family.

          • Angie’s mom is not doing well. Pray for Jane, Richard and our family during this difficult time.

          • Praise for 5 coming to Christ at the Louisville Weekend to Remember! 

          • Praise that Ben, Rachel’s foster kiddo, is having a great school year! 

This fall, we have 18 events still to come. Check the website for the locations and current information. Register now for fall events - call us today for discounted registration. 

• • • Dallas - Omni Las Colinas - November 7 - 9

    • Monterey - Hyatt Regency - November. 14 - 16

    • San Antonio - Hyatt Hill Country - November 21 - 23

More event locations and information at familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/#where.