Intentional Living

Watching friends who never wanted divorce ultimately separate after years of marriage deeply burdened us. They felt trapped in negative patterns, unable to see a way forward or believe that change was possible and were deeply hurting and we felt so inadequate to help. Several years ago we attended the Dare to Be Different Marriage Mentor Training. We were skeptical that we were in any way qualified to counsel other couples but were curious. We learned that mentoring is not the same as counseling, but more like discipling. The unique dynamic of the couple-to-couple strategy to walk alongside couples empowering them with skills to work through conflict in their marriages gave us courage that maybe we could help struggling couples. As we began to step out and mentor couples, we got to experience God use us to help couples in their relationships. One of the most memorable couples we worked with had been separated but were back under the same roof, seeking help. With each session we witnessed a beautiful transformation as they moved from avoiding eye contact and physical touch to openly discussing their issues, facing each other and sitting closer together. We are so blessed that God allowed us to be part of His process of restoring their marriage. They have four children and knowing these four kids still have their mom and dad together gives them all a brighter future. All glory to God! Now we have been mentoring couples for many years and love it! It is one of our favorite ways to minister together as a couple. We are forever grateful for the training we received from Wyoming Strong Families that gave us the courage to offer help to couples. We’ve learned that marriage mentoring isn’t about having a perfect relationship; it’s about being willing to walk beside others with humility, honesty, and hope. You don’t have to have all the answers; you just have to make yourself available for God to work through your story. When couples choose to invest in other couples, something powerful happens: faith grows, hope returns, and communities are strengthened one marriage at a time. If you’ve ever wondered if God could use your story to make a difference—He can. The miracle isn’t just in seeing a marriage saved; it’s in watching two people discover that with God there is always a way forward.

Ashley didn't think marriage ministry was for her.

Her husband's confession nearly tore them apart, but their willingness to work together saved their marriage and brought them closer to Christ.