Rekindling the Flame - 2025 MES Pocket Seminar

Marriage, a divine institution designed by God, is a journey of love, friendship, and commitment. Like a flame, it requires careful tending to burn brightly through the seasons of life. The Marriage Enrichment Seminar 2025 in Plain City, themed Rekindling the Flame: Keeping the Fire Alive, was born out of a desire to help couples nurture and strengthen their marriages. This book captures the heart of that seminar, offering timeless insights and practical guidance rooted in Biblical principles to help couples cultivate a thriving, Christ-centered relationship.

The seminar, and now this book, uses the metaphor of a flame to represent the vibrant elements of a Christian marriage: love, care, friendship, and loyalty. Just as a fire needs fuel, oxygen, and heat to flourish, a marriage requires intentional effort, mutual commitment, and God’s grace to remain strong. Whether your marriage is a steady blaze or in need of rekindling, the chapters ahead provide a roadmap to deepen your bond and ensure your relationship reflects God’s divine design.

We begin with Divine Design, exploring God’s purpose for marriage as a sacred partnership rooted in love, commitment, and friendship. This foundational understanding sets the stage for the journey ahead. From there, we address the Fire Extinguishers—the challenges and pitfalls that threaten to dampen the flame—and offer strategies to protect and nurture your relationship. In Fuel: The Little Things, we emphasize the power of small, consistent acts of kindness that sustain love and keep the marriage vibrant.

Friendship, the Oxygen of marriage, is celebrated as the life-giving force that fosters joy and endurance. Through practical advice, couples are encouraged to strengthen their companionship, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of their relationship. The Life Story chapter shares the inspiring testimony of a couple whose faith and love grew stronger through trials, offering hope that God can redeem even the most difficult seasons.

In Heat: Love, we explore the sacrificial, Christ-like love that ignites and sustains a marriage, providing warmth and resilience. Finally, Rainy Day Resilience equips couples to face life’s storms with a mindset that transforms adversity into opportunities for growth. By approaching challenges with faith and unity, couples can fan their marriage flame into a stronger, more enduring fire.

This book is for every couple—those newly married, those celebrating decades together, and those seeking renewal. Our prayer is that these pages inspire you to rekindle the flame of your marriage, drawing you closer to each other and to God. May your relationship become a beacon of His love, a testament to the beauty of a marriage built on His truth. As you read, may you find encouragement, practical wisdom, and the courage to keep the fire alive.