Theory’s great! But when it comes to facing another day of a marriage that feels stagnant, practical advice and proven methods are like gold. In this program, Chip shares some of the wealth he’s gained over the years - practices that have made the difference in his marriage -from the daily routine, to the long-term plan.

Biblical practices great marriages have in common:

Love
Hope

Jesus gives hope to His bride, the Church:

John 14:1-21
Hope is a picture of the future that says, what we are doing today is going to produce a better tomorrow.

Principles:

Long-term planning provides HOPE and PERSPECTIVE to overcome short-term pain and challenges.
Great plans provide a specific PATH and create HOPE for tomorrow and forever.
Hope rises and falls with how we keep our PROMISES.

Practical implications:

If you fail to PLAN, you plan to FAIL.
If you don’t have a plan, you don’t have HOPE.

Tools for transformation:

1. Clarity

You are a trophy of God’s grace – you share hope when you share your brokenness.
Assignment: Add 10 years – see the goal, plan to get there.

2. Structure – work together on:

Finances
Calendars

3. If necessary, get outside help

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