Marriage Before Parenting

May 25, 2019May 25, 2019wiwien123

To nail parenting, you have to place your marriage before parenting.

Before the kids came along, it was just you and your spouse.

And guess what, when your kids are all grown up and move out…

It will once again, just be you and your spouse.

I know this sounds bizarre, but our children will grow up and start a family of their own. It’s our job as parents to show them what unity in marriage looks like. What love looks like. What a healthy argument sounds like. Most importantly, how to communicate with your spouse.

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11 Tiny Things That Make Any Relationship Stronger & Happier, No Matter What

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019wiwien123

When couples have problems, or they feel like they’re not as happy as they should be, they pretty much always think there’s one big shift or change that will fix everything. But in reality, it’s more often the case that relationships get stronger and happier because of a collection of tiny changes. It’s the little, daily work that make the biggest impact.

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Enthusiasm: The Secret Ingredient to Intimacy

January 2, 2019January 8, 2019wiwien123

One of the best gifts you can give your spouse is enthusiasm; not just accepting each other’s differences, but celebrating those differences, admiring those differences, and being thankful that your life together will be that much richer and more well-rounded because the two of you are different.

Let me give you an example from my own marriage.

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11 Benefits of Long-Distance Relationships

December 11, 2018May 24, 2019wiwien123

Yes. They are hard and they suck most of the time. Can’t deny that. But this kind of relationship has many perks too! You just need to remember them more often. It’s always good to look at the bright side of any situation. And if you are blessed to be in one. You will understand these 11 benefits of long distance relationships. Don’t forget: in the long term, they are totally worth it. Read more…

European BFD Annual Meeting

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018wiwien123

Neumühle, Bad Camberg, Germany, 11th – 14th October 2018

Around 60 representatives from all of Europe, including Russia, the Middle East, gathered for our Annual BFD meeting. The weather was warm and sunny with breathtaking autumn colours in the surrounding forest.

The overall theme of the meeting was “Creating a community that cares” – to develop caring communities where everyone feels supported in growing and becoming an ideal family. Continue reading →

Parents Education for young Families

July 3, 2018wiwien123

Last weekend many Young parents with their families gathered in the beautiful place of Seebenstein. We held a Workshop on the topic of education specially for younger children. Continue reading →

Blessed Couples Retreat May 2018

June 15, 2018June 20, 2018wiwien123

On May 24th to 27th, five couples and five staff met for a Blessed Couples Retreat in Czech Republic.. We kicked off the retreat with a delicious dinner and an unexpectedly exciting round of bowling! Continue reading →

European Blessing in Camberg 2017

September 20, 2017December 22, 2017wiwien123

Representatives from every continent, a total of 17 couples, including one from the Muslim faith, participated in the Holy Wine and Holy Blessing Ceremony in the German workshop center Camberg.
On the eve of the event the couples attended a lecture on family relationships and listened to the testimony of a young 2nd Gen couple.

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European Parents Matching Convocation

February 23, 2017March 8, 2017wiwien123

More than fifty parents gathered at the seminar centre in Camberg, Germany, for a Parents Matching Convocation (PMC) on the weekend of 7-9 October. Organised by the Blessed Family Department (BFD) with European Second Generation Department (ESGD) support, these events offer practical and spiritual support to parents who are working to find a spouse for their son or daughter. Continue reading →

“Help! I’m getting old and I’m not matched and blessed yet.”

February 23, 2017March 8, 2017wiwien123

We just held a “25+ Matching and Blessing Preparation Workshop” in Neumühle, Camberg, from 14-17 April. Organised specifically for this older age group and their parents, this was a new style of workshop that we intend to hold twice a year. Continue reading →