All too often, couples who have been married fifteen, twenty-five, thirty years are no closer to each other than they were as newlyweds. Rather than developing as a couple, they have stagnated. Instead of getting further along, they’ve fallen into ruts of hurtful relational habits. Rather than growing closer to one another, they become distant or even hostile. How does this happen? Actually, a better question is, "How can we keep this from happening to us?" In this study, we look at three ways to intentionally pursue growth as a couple.

In a world filled with noise, confusion, and imitation, the call to walk in both truth and love has never been more needed. John’s message to the believers wasn’t just about knowing doctrine or showing kindness—it was about living out a faith that holds both together. Truth without love can become cold and rigid, while love without truth loses its strength and direction. But when truth and love work hand in hand, they reveal the beauty of Christ in us—a faith that is real, balanced, and transformative.

Pastor Chuck McQueen, of Southside Baptist Church, Denison, Texas, brings a message contrasting our expectations vs. the realities of our daily effort to live for God. 1st. We’re forgiven, but we still struggle with sin. 2nd. We are fully dependent on God in every way. 3rd. The Christian life is not just difficult — it’s impossible. & 4th. We are unconditionally loved by our Savior in spite of our failures.