“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” — Proverbs 11:14 Sometimes the bravest next step in a marriage crisis is simply this: Slow down. Get wise counsel. And take the next faithful step. There can be an abundant story on the other side of this chapter. 🤍

If your marriage is in crisis, we want you to know this: crisis does not have to be the end of your story. We’ve seen Jesus use some of the hardest seasons in a marriage as a catalyst toward the covenant abundance He intended all along. But when a marriage is in crisis, giving it the attention and care it deserves is critical. One of the simplest and bravest first steps is this: tell someone you trust. Don’t carry it alone or wait until things get worse. And if you don’t know what your next step should be, we would love to help point you toward resources and support. Please email us rather than DM us so your message doesn’t get missed and we can make sure we respond and help you find the right next step. katie@joshandkatiewalters.com josh@joshandkatiewalters.com There is hope. There is help. And taking one faithful step today matters.

Marriage Monday’s kicked off @seacoastmtp this week! Over 150 couples leaning in to community, incredible content and the one who created marriage 🙌🏻! We are studying @unstoppablegrowthorg in our small group kick off and @lesandleslie SYMBIS pre-marital curriculum with engaged couples. It was not easy for these couples to make this time a priority, but the investment will bear so much fruit. What are you committing to studying in marriage and who will you let in to do it beside you?

Don’t heal alone. Crisis whispers: Hide this. Protect your image. Don’t let anyone know. But isolation gives shame room to grow. You don’t need to tell everyone. But you probably need to tell someone safe. A counselor. A pastor. A mentor. A trusted couple. A close friend. Healing after a crisis needs community. This is our heart and calling, please don’t hesitate to reach out.