The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

They All Moved Out—Now What?  Children change everything. Typically God brings children to parents by birth. As soon as you and your spouse discovered that you were having a baby, things began to change, didn’t they? It was no longer the “you and me” in your thoughts; it suddenly became the “we three!” What great […]

Do you remember when you first discovered that the Lord was bringing a child into your life? Whether your little one was planned or was a surprise to you, that child wonderfully changed everything! The leap was huge when it changed from being “just you and me” to “now it is we three!” How quickly […]

Congratulations on your engagement! This can be a wonderful time for you and your future partner. Make the most of your engagement by including the Lord Jesus in everything you do. Here are the top ten best things to do during your engagement.   1. This is a good time to be absolutely sure you know […]

This is new territory for you. Have you wondered who pays for all the different things for the wedding? While there are no absolutes, typically the following individuals pay for these various items in the wedding ceremony. Be sure to communicate well and not to assume everyone knows who will pay for specifics. Don’t forget […]

Guideline for Countdown to the Wedding Enjoy your engagement. Don’t procrastinate and then feel the pressure of trying to catch up with deadlines. This is a suggested list to help you plan your wedding and to take a little pressure off by helping you plan early!   As soon as you are engaged:  Begin to […]