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From Mountaintop to Diagnosis: How One Cruise Prepared Us for Both

For five years, mentors hinted to Mike and Tara Maxheimer, “You should really go on this marriage cruise.” Mike and Tara’s marriage wasn’t struggling, nor did they feel they “needed” this.

With some convincing, they went on their first Love Like You Mean It® marriage cruise and their hearts were transformed by the Holy Spirit. As their marriage grew, so did a lifelong friendship with another couple on board. Mike and Tara didn’t know at the time, but after the cruise, they’d begin walking through their darkest valley.

Whatever your marriage looks like today, the Love Like You Mean It marriage cruise may be the very place God meets with you, speaks into your marriage, and brings you into lifelong friendship. Learn more today.

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