Vital Truths We Wish We Had Known Before Marriage

During one of the student sessions earlier in the Family Conference, Gil Bates asked the students for their most pressing questions.

Self-government is the measure of a man. Irritations and mistakes are sure to arise in every home but whether they are allowed to threaten our closest relationships is a choice that is ours.

When and where does a stable, loving marriage relationship begin? As a single, young person, what if you could avoid one of the biggest mistakes the couples experience currently? How can you start laying a better foundation for marriage now?

Gil Bates owns and runs a small company while his wife cares for the home.  With a large family and a significant amount of public attention, one would assume their marriage would be under tremendous stress.  In this message, Gil and Kelly Bates share how accountability provides a daily