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"Jim Marshall has developed a powerful program for getting to the core issues of relationships and helping couples stay together. It is not only powerful, but fun. You'll learn a great deal about yourself, your marriage and your soul. Don't miss this opportunity."

- Bill O'Hanlon, M.S., marriage and family therapist and author/co-author of 19 books, including "Love is a Verb", "Stop Blaming", "Start Loving and Rewriting Love Stories"                 

And what our Love in Action Alumni have to say…

In evaluations following the past 10 Love in Action retreats, participants have been asked to respond to the statement: "I would recommend this retreat to a friend". They could choose one of any five responses: “Strongly disagree…disagree…somewhat agree…agree… (or) strongly agree” Over 94 percent of the men and women stated that they “agree” or “highly agree”. Here are just a few of their comments…

"I would love to send some friends to this workshop. Matter of fact, (I) already talked to someone about it."

"Thank you for letting God work through you...You are blessed"

"Very helpful: I learned a lot."

"This was great! Even for those who are not married, the information presented was great groundwork."

"The retreat greatly helped our marriage (get) on the right track."

"Obviously, there's a lot of time and work put into the retreat.  Very organized and fun! BIG THANKS."

“Absolutely” (would recommend Love in Action to a friend)

 

Here's What Love in Action! is all about...                         

Love In Action! (L.i.A.) provides a unique opportunity for you to gain fresh insight and vision for your marriage, richer intimacy, stronger communication skills, and solid plans to lead the relationship for the years to come. The L.i.A. retreat mixes lively presentations with group interaction, and time alone for reflection as a couple. And L.i.A. is also for Singles desiring to prepare for successful relationships in the future! Couples who have attended Love in Action! over the years have given it consistently  high marks for excellence in quality of presentation, information, and enjoyment. The retreat leader is marriage specialist James Marshall, M.A., who founded MasterCare Institute in 1996.

MasterCare’s mission includes equipping  men and women to “survive and thrive” in marriage, to heal after unfortunate divorces, and to grow emotionally and spiritually as individuals. L.i.A. helps fulfill this mission to couples by providing them a carefully prepared, refreshing and stimulating weekend in a world-class resort setting where beautiful small coastal towns and nature combine to create great opportunities to assure you can enrich your marriage and truly "get away".  

Each year of marriage brings with it incredible challenges for every couple trying to fulfill their wedding vows " to love, honor, and cherish...for ...better or worse, richer or poorer... till death do us part". As husbands and wives we are called to love and serve each other sacrificially—and we may try to do so with the best of intentions yet still feel "things could be a lot better". Challenges in parenting, finances, broken trust, job demands, parents-in-law, are some of the "cares of the world" that can wear and tear at even the strongest marriages. But, Love in Action! is "One weekend that can make a Lifelong difference in Your Relationship".

You can choose where in the Petoskey area you wish to lodge and dine. Some couples choose to commute to make the weekend more affordable while others stay right on site. This May's location is Walloon Lake Community Church. Couples can opt to attend Friday evening, return home or choose to stay overnight at any one of the areas' hotels or Bed & Breakfast's.    

Space is limited to assure the retreat’s character and quality, so reserve your place now. 

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  Love in Action! Program Description

“Why Don’t We Just Pull Over and Ask for Directions?”                                           

Introduction: Getting Ready for the Love in Action Journey (Retreat Goals & Workbook Introduction)                                                                                           

Adopting A Heavenly View of the Marriage Pathway (Makes it Harder to Get Lost!)                                                                                                       

“From Honeymoon to Separate Beds in 10 Quick Years!" (An Entertaining Look at “The Cares of this World” that Can Wear and Tear Us Apart)         

A Journey to Love’s Lost & Found Department to Recover the Ultimate Foundations for the Love-Rich Marriage)                                                                

session adjourns~ Couples on your own to enjoy the area and the Gaslight District 

Getting Equipped to Travel God's Pathway for Your Marriage

Morning Reflection: Living Water & Jars of Clay

Putting Love into Action: Step One~ Empowerment to Grow Through Personal Ownership and Healthy Expectations

“You Really do Understand Me!”: Following The A-B Pathway to Communicate Effectively, Build Trust, Manage Vulnerability, and Deepen Your Love

“C3” Freedom: Identifying and Escaping Your “Couple Conflict Cycles”     

Lunch on your own or, Consultations with Jim M. by request)

Turning Swords Into Plowshares: Honoring our Differences in Gender, Personality, Body & Brains

Good Guide to Discovering and Planning to Fulfill Each Other's Greatest Relationship Needs: Gary Chapman's Love Languages                                                                                     

     Adjourn and Date Night: Enjoy Dinner on your own, downtown entertainment...
     Or optional by request: Private sessions for couples with J.Marshall; Feedback on Requested Relationship Inventories.

(Optional) Sunday 9:00a.m.: Journeying Into The Land of SoulMates*

8:45 a.m. Morning Reflection: Quenching Our Thirst for Love

Traveling Further Along the A-B Pathway: becoming "Healing Partners"      

Mapping Out Your CoupleSteps to Experience Love in Action Beyond the Weekend  

Closing Connections For Partners: Joining Together on the Solid Ground of Commitment and Devotion    

Goodbyes by Noon  

*Note: Not all LiA weekend retreats run through Sunday.

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