Family, before we talk about marriage, family, or any other relationship, Scripture points us back to one foundation that matters most. Your relationship with Christ shapes every other relationship in your life. When that foundation is steady, everything built on it has the chance to grow healthy and strong. “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:19–22) This is why preparation matters—not just spiritually, but relationally. What we allow to form us will eventually influence how we love, communicate, and commit. As you reflect today, consider: Is my relationship with Christ shaping the way I relate to others? When He is first, everything else begins to find its proper place. If you’re reading along with us: This reflection comes from Relationship Goals, available inside the ITC Classroom. You can find it here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals → Chapter 1 → The Foundation for Every Relationship

Family, we cannot stress this enough. Foundations matter—especially when life begins to shake. Scripture reminds us that lasting faith isn’t built on feelings or experiences, but on truth. ““Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24–25) Prayer and worship are vital, but the Word of God is what holds everything steady when circumstances change. When the Word remains central, faith stays anchored. When it drifts to the edges, everything else eventually feels unstable. Today, consider this: What am I building my life and relationships on right now? God is faithful to strengthen what is built on Him. If you’re reading along with us: This reflection comes from Relationship Goals, available inside the ITC Classroom. You can find it here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals → Chapter 1 → The Foundation for Every Relationship

Family, sometimes the hardest part of faith isn’t believing—it’s waiting. Jesus spoke about a delay that tested readiness, not devotion. “As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.” (Matthew 25:5) When answers don’t come the way or the timing we expect, it’s easy for weariness to creep in. Waiting has a way of revealing what we’re truly anchored to. Faithfulness isn’t proven in the moment of excitement, but in the quiet seasons when nothing seems to be happening. This is often where hearts are shaped and convictions are strengthened. Take a moment today to ask: How am I responding in the waiting—and what is God forming in me through it? God is not absent in delay. He is working, even when the process feels slow. If you’re reading along with us: This reflection comes from Relationship Goals, available inside the ITC Classroom. You can find it here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals → Chapter 1 → The Foundation for Every Relationship

Family, I want to invite you into something we’re going to walk through slowly and intentionally together. Inside the ITC Community, there’s a book called “Relationship Goals”. Over time, I’m going to share short reflections from it here—not to give everything away, but to open conversations that matter around marriage, family, faith, and covenant. At the heart of this book is a simple truth: our relationships thrive when they’re built on faith, not pressure… on covenant, not convenience. God designed marriage and family with purpose. And when those foundations are strong, everything connected to them—our homes, our churches, even our communities—are strengthened too. If you’re a Premium member and want to read along as we go, you can find the book here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals If you’re not reading along, you’re still very much part of the conversation. These posts are meant to serve the whole family. For now, I’ll ask just one gentle question: Where do you sense God inviting you to grow—personally or relationally—in this season? We’ll take this one step at a time. No rush. No pressure. Just moving forward together.

Scripture often uses simple pictures to reveal deeper truth. Jesus spoke of lamps and oil when describing readiness—not to create fear, but to call us to faithfulness (Matthew 25:1–13). A lamp is only useful if it stays lit, and Scripture tells us that the Word of God is a lamp meant to guide our steps. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) Over time, it’s easy for light to grow dim—not because we stop believing, but because we stop tending what fuels it. Staying ready isn’t about intensity; it’s about consistency. Remaining in the Word keeps our hearts clear and our direction steady. Today, consider: What is currently fueling my spiritual life—and am I giving attention to what keeps the light burning? God honors a heart that chooses faithfulness, even in quiet, unseen ways. For those reading along with us: This reflection comes from Relationship Goals, available inside the ITC Classroom. You can find it here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals → Chapter 1 → The Foundation for Every Relationship