Preparing for Marriage

Mark your calendars for June 2nd!

Marriage preparations are falling a little behind: we still need to find a church to get married in. Our home church, Sequoia, is pretty transient, and meets in a highschool gym. So it's not really an option for a Saturday wedding. So if you know of any good venues in Ottawa, let me know!

But really, the most important aspect of getting ready for marriage, is going extremely well. Premarital counseling. I'd advise any couples to go through it once they're engaged. It will help you build that foundation that will hold your marriage together for the years to come.

With the help of our pastor, Rick Lamothe, we're studying Preparing for Marriage: God's Way.

Shannon and I have had our first session, and are already off to a great start. The book covers everything from interests, faith, communication, finances, to love languages, relationships and commitment.

Pastors, pick up a copy of the book, and go through it with every couple who comes to you wanting to be married.