At times, the stress of nonstop activity can push a family to the breaking point. Life's twisters may have slammed into your marriage. What can you do?

    “You hear the sound of an oncoming locomotive. The sky seems blacker than night. Impending danger is near. The wind whips in and begins to carry off everything you own.” Those are the opening words of the book, Marriage in the Whirlwind by Bill and Pam Farrel. They use the imagery of a tornado to describe how some marriages feel when caught in the swirl of an overextended lifestyle.

    They finally said no to the madness. They’ve now written a book to help couples exchange the fast track for a more sane lifestyle. right now YOU may feel worn down by a hectic, out of control pace. How will you survive the storm?

    The Farrels suggest a place to start: a marriage mission statement. They’ve purposed to make their home an oasis where guests could see Christ at work in their family. Where people are valued above things. Children are raised to know Christ and commit themselves to the Great Commission.

    What a great place to start! I pray you’ll slow down long enough to evaluate your marriage and dedicate it to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He alone can restore order and purpose to a stressed out life.