On Jan. 5 best selling author Gary Thomas will be at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho to lead the Sacred Marriage Conference for Couples.
The conference will focus on turning marital struggles into personal appreciation, loving one's spouse with a sense of purpose, partnering in the spiritual growth and character formation of one's spouse and transforming a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect, according to an announcement from Real Life.
Thomas, author of “Every Body Matters” is known for uniting scriptures, church history and Christian classics as a way to foster deeper spiritual relationships.
The conference will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $15 per person. Registration is available online or by calling (208) 777-7325.

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