Why We Do What We Do

Kellie and I are in the middle of leading a six-week Married Life Prep series with many lovely and fun couples. Personally, this is one of the most enjoyable things we get to do in life. This current class series, as always, is full of just the most precious people. Most of these men and women are engaged to be married. Some of them are actually already newly married. Some couples are young; some are older. A few of the couples have been married before. But all of them seem quite excited about their future together.

In spite of national marriage statistics, we genuinely believe that every one of these Married Life Prep couples will have successful marriages. The reason? It's certainly not because we are extraordinary speakers or teachers--we're neither. Instead, we believe it's primarily because of two main assets these couples now have. First of all, they know that if they will just be intentional from day one of their marriage together, looking for ways to move toward each other instead of away, this joined determination together will set their marriage on a completely different and more positive course than might occur otherwise.

Beyond that, we know we will personally be praying for these couples. And we believe that they will be praying together throughout the years of their marriage. That's the greatest advantage anyone could have in a married life. With God's help, anything can be accomplished. (Philippians 4:13) That's pretty exciting news when you consider all the potential that a married couple has to make a difference in the lives of so many others in the future.

That's why we do what we do. We're here to help married couples have the best possible marriage and family that God could provide them. Frankly, Kellie and I are actually just satisfied customers ourselves! Our lives are far from perfect, but we do have a very fun and happy marriage--thanks to a lot of hard work. And we believe that any other couple can have this if they are both committed to prayer and enjoying the good and hard aspects of life together. If we can help encourage your future marriage in any way, please don't hesitate to contact us at thehursts@homeencouragement.org