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Eclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
REFERENCES: EPHESIANS 5:22-33
Marriage is much more than just a wedding celebration or a change of status. It has a bigger and deeper meaning. If you’ve ever attended a wedding and have taken a moment to analyze the picture in a spiritual sense, you’ll see how the image of God is all over. The bride represents the church, and the father walking her down the aisle represents the Holy Spirit, who is bringing her to the groom, Jesus. This picture of marriage is interwoven throughout scripture. The Bible starts and ends with a marriage, with the creation of Adam and Eve and the return of Jesus for his bride, the church. So as we can see, marriage is not only a big deal, but it was also God’s idea from the very beginning. At times we might be tempted to only focus on how high or how far we can get with our relationships, but instead let us focus on who binds us together, the Holy Spirit. If we make Jesus our foundation, we can live secure and confident in our relationships, displaying the gospel to the world around us.
Marriage is not completion, it’s a new creation
While the weight of marriage and relationships is big, the small things should never be overlooked.
As the keys in a piano are limited yet make endless melodies, so can the little things in life create endless beauty. For example, being more intentional with our speech, celebrating others, and choosing to see the 80% good in people rather than the 20% bad are sure ways to start the journey to healthier relationships.
If we don’t dig, we won’t go deep. Relationships take real work, and oftentimes there’s some dirt along the way. Don’t let the mess hinder you from the meaning. Our relationships are some of the most valuable things we hold. A relationship is the sum of two healthy individuals.
Intimate relationships tend to expose our values. When you spend a lot of time with a person, you start to see their true nature. A healthy relationship will help you strengthen good values and encourage you to work on your weaknesses. It will sharpen who you are and lift you up when you're feeling down. Who we choose to walk our life with is crucial. When we surround ourselves with people who live in God's purpose to lift the name of Jesus, we become stronger than we think. We are all created uniquely as individuals but stand united as the beautiful bride of Christ.
Write down the 80% you appreciate about the people closest to you and how you can continuously celebrate them.
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
VOUSCon is here! On Wednesday before kicking off VOUSCon 2025 in strength and unity we are going to pray.
Don't miss the moment to join us in prayer. Please RSVP by clicking here for our FREE VOUSCon Prayer Night
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
Serve Day is happening Saturday, July 12th, and we want to get ALL of our crews involved in loving our city so please sign your crew up for a Serve Day project! To see the projects and sign up, please click here! Please have your form in by Wednesday, July 2nd.
When: Saturday, July 12th
Where: All VOUS Locations
Time: 10:00 AM
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
