Earlier this year several thousand Lake Pointe attendees completed a self-graded appraisal in which we asked ourselves several important questions:

□       Have I intentionally nurtured a strong marriage?

□       Have I been intentional about passing the faith to my children or grandchildren?

□       Am I living out my faith at home where it matters most?

I hold in my hands the results of those surveys.  It turns out we graded ourselves only slightly above mediocre; a C+ average.  That grade might keep us out of summer school, but it certainly won’t land us on the honor roll.    

As you may recall, the HomePointe Appraisal provides a list of common activities that characterize a God-honoring marriage as well as being an intentional parent or grandparent.  Here is a list of the activities we said we do well and those we don’t…

Married Couples are MOST likely to.... 

• - Demonstrate meaningful touch and/or verbal affirmation at least once per day
•  - Have a time of focused, non-task driven communication at least three times weekly
• - Make an effort to take care of self physically and emotionally to be best partner possible

Married Couples are LEAST likely to.... 

• - Pray with spouse at least twice per week (excluding saying grace at meals)
• - Write a note, give a flower, etc. at least twice per month
• - Have a “date night” twice or more per month