Here are some Testimonies of Conferences, thank you Jesus

I wanted to share with you how you both blessed our lives and marriage.  Two years ago (2008) we were able to attend our first FOM event in Glorietta.  The first workshop we attended was conducted by you. Steve shared a story about a couple where the husband had been through cancer; the story you shared was us (although you did not know it) and I remember we both had tears falling a great portion of the session.  I also remember Steve sharing that tears falling is okay because as it falls it softens our hearts.  That entire weekend was a blessing and we came home and made immediate arrangements to be able to attend last year's event.  We looked forward to having you both as the 2009 keynote speakers.  We had purchased some of your materials and used them throughout the year.  When last year's event happened, we were once again blessed.  We came home with a stronger marriage and memories that will last a lifetime (and yes, we still have some of our notes from both years sessions handy).  While we had not had some the challenges that were discussed, our relationship had experienced highs and lows over our 18+ years; I truly say without a doubt our marriage was the strongest it had been thanks to the time we had to just be us during the FOM events.  I want to thank you for your willingness to care about others and help marriages in such a personal and caring way.  I can still hear Steve saying "Thank you Jesus". 

As I write to you now, I regret that we will not be attending a FOM event this year.  My husband became ill in May and while doctors did many tests and procedures, the medical team working on his case was not able to make a diagnosed and what treatments that were given did not provide improvement; he went home to the Lord on July 4th.  While my heart hurts, I can say that God is in control and I can see him working in the blessings that the boys and I have received. While I knew that I loved him deeply/with all my being, I didn't know the magnitude of that love until the evening of July 4th.   I miss him greatly, but I can rejoice that we had almost 19 years together.  We were able to keep God as the center of our marriage and served Him in ways that I would have never expected when we started our lives together.  My prayer is the love we had for each other will leave a positive legacy that will have a lasting effect on our two boys and maybe other couples that we had the privilege to share/serve with.

Please know that when God brings you to mind, I do pray for you and your ministry.  I pray that your gifts will impact many couples and enrich marriages in ways that make our story seem minor.  I do thank God for bringing you into my life. In God's Love.

Feb. 2011

Steve & Debbie,
I am a member of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. You spoke to our 11am service this past Sunday. I was so happy you did, since my husband and I could not make the weekend event you had prior. I really enjoyed you both.; You had some great points that we as a married couple knew...and some we didnt. I laughed and cried, and just wanted you to know you were wonderful and I will be getting your book. Thank you and God Bless.

March 2011

We just finished leading a class at Denver UMC with 10 couples and the results were enormous. The main point was of course putting God first in oue marriage. Debbie and I will lead another class in May. Our journey began when we discover that all of our best friends were divorced, (I know what you are thinking you need to find different friends) and this just killed us. So this is where our journey began and continues. Thanks so much for the inspiration you have given us and the class. We have horses so watching City Sliskers and talking about our best and worst days opened up huge discussions. We used also the movie Fireproof to stimulate discussion in the last two misquitoes.You and your Debbie are leading a retreat for Denver in the next few weeks and unfortunately we will not be able to attend. Our prayers and thanks are with you & Debbie as I know you will continue to make a difference in marriages everwhere. PS The couples in our class enjoyed the class so much that they didnt want it to end.