This picture was taken on December 27, 2017 as my husband and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary at a special restaurant. (We usually spend our anniversary “side by side” as we are driving 9 hours home from our Christmas holidays!)

God’s plan for marriage is good! (Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 1:27, 2:24) It’s the sinful nature of men and women that causes problems. When pain and suffering hit home, the only real solution is to turn to God for His forgiveness, comfort and healing.

I’m happy to post this lesson on Valentine’s Day, after receiving a lovely card AND a box of chocolates from my dear husband!! Whether you are single, married, widowed, or divorced, I pray that you will know the unconditional and unfailing love of Jesus Christ today.

Handout: Marriage and Divorce

(my lecture corresponds to Follow Me workbook: Unit 8, Lessons 4, 5, 6)

p.s. Check out the surprising blooms in our house this Valentine’s day on Instagram: @elizabethficken