I remember the day a couple in our small group shared they were getting divorced. We’d been in a group with them for years, and I knew they had some hard things they were working through, but I was still shocked.
I started replaying the many conversations we’ve had over the years—about our kids, Netflix, weekend plans. But marriage … we had somehow skimmed over that.
Maybe, unlike me, you’ve really noticed some friends struggling in their marriage and wished you could encourage them. Or maybe you’ve seen your own relationship grow, and have wondered about how to talk about marriage and share what’s changed without sounding like you’re preaching.
The truth is, we’re not meant to do marriage in isolation. When we talk about marriage openly in our small groups, around the dinner table, or over coffee, we help create a community where honesty, grace, and growth are normal.
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