MERCY

08/23/2026

Another Time to Talk from Growing Your Marriage -

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲. 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 - 𝘕𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦
𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Love is something we say, but it's also something we do.
Often it's the small, ordinary acts of service—the things that say "I see you, and you matter to me"—that make love tangible.
𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 10–15 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬. 𝘚𝘪𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦-𝘵𝘰-𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦.
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.
1. What is something I do for you that may seem small but means more to you than I realize?
2. Is there an everyday responsibility or task that has been taking more out of you than I might recognize?
3. What's one practical way I could serve you this week that would make you feel especially loved?
𝘗𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬. 𝘋𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘥.
1 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 3:18
"Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."

08/22/2026

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08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Great marriages don’t just happen—they’re built. 💛
Take time to slow down, reconnect, and invest in the relationship that matters most. Join us for the Weekend to Remember getaway and give your marriage the dedicated focus it deserves!
Event Details
When: October 23–25
Where: Hyatt Regency, Downtown Louisville
Discount Code: Use group name GossomMarriage at checkout for the best rate!
🗓️ Can’t make these dates or this location? No problem! FamilyLife hosts Weekend to Remember events at dozens of locations nationwide all year long. You can use our group name GossomMarriage for any event across the US to lock in the same great discount!
Whether you need a tune-up, a fresh start, or just a fun weekend away together, this is your sign to book it.
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08/21/2026

Marriage Revolution

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When people say their marriage doesn’t feel the way it used to, they usually say it like a diagnosis. Something must be wrong. Something must be broken.
But think about what a vow actually is. Nobody needs a promise to keep doing what they already feel like doing. You promise precisely because feelings move.
That’s not a sad thing. That’s the design working. A marriage held together by feeling alone would come apart the first hard year, and every couple hits a hard year. What carries two people through is a decision made in advance and kept when it costs something.
God has loved us the same way. His love for you was never a mood He was in. It’s a covenant, made and kept, held to people who gave Him plenty of reasons to walk (Lamentations 3:22-23). Jesus stayed on the cross when everything in Him wanted out. That’s not feeling. That’s promise doing its work.
So on the days you don’t feel it, don’t panic. Act. Show up. That’s the whole thing you promised, and it’s usually what brings the feeling back around eventually.
What helps you keep showing up on the days you don’t feel it?
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08/21/2026

Focus on the Family

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Don’t let this year look like the last.
For many couples, last year brought more stress than closeness. Busyness, to-do lists, and long days can slowly pull you apart until it feels less like a marriage and more like living with a roommate.
That’s why we created Reconnected—a free video series designed to help couples start the year with intention. Relationship experts Greg and Erin Smalley share heartfelt, practical guidance to help you rebuild connection and rediscover the closeness you may be missing.
Thousands of couples have already used Reconnected to overcome “roommate syndrome” and move into a new season of joy, warmth, and connection together.
Click learn more and get lifetime access to all seven episodes

08/19/2026

Testimonies behind the Matrimonies is this Saturday (Aug 22) @ 6 PM. Come hear real stories of love, redemption, and faith in action with speakers Ryan Naville & Brittany Brianne Naville and Alan Schaefer & Penny Long Schaefer. See less

08/18/2026

Grace Marriage

Grace never asks you to ignore what is causing serious harm.
Abuse, ongoing infidelity, and po*******hy require honesty, wisdom, boundaries, and help. Extending grace does not mean enabling destructive behavior or remaining silent while it continues.
If any of these are present in your marriage, prioritize safety and bring trusted, qualified people into the situation. Reach out to a church leader, professional Christian counselor, or ministry equipped to help.
Grace and truth belong together. Seeking help can be a courageous step toward both

08/17/2026

It’s up to you! Make a change! It’s your marriage to cherish and be intentional!