You're listening to Family Talk, the radio broadcasting division of the James Dobson Family Institute.

I am that James Dobson, and I'm so pleased that you've joined us today. I'm Roger Marsh. You know when we think back to the Garden of Eden and the story of Adam and Eve,

we read that God did not want for a man to be by himself.

The Lord God says in Genesis chapter 2 verse 18, it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for

him. As we were designed to have companionship, many of us seek to go through life with that special

person by our side, a husband or a wife.

So when the right young man and young woman do meet, they fall in love, and then there is a

proposal for marriage as the couple dreams and makes plans about their future together. is the the test of time. Chances are they are not planning for their marriages to turn

sour and eventually to end. But not everyone knows how to reach the destination of

a lifelong marriage, so if you're engaged, single, or single again, you'll want to pay

close attention to today's useful message here on Family Talk. And if you are married, whether

it's only been a few days or several years,

there's lots of wisdom here to help ensure your union

is one that will last a lifetime.

In today's classic program,

we're going to hear a heartwarming and practical presentation given by

Reverend Bob Kraning from 1982 at Forest Home Christian Conference Center.

At that time Bob had just celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife,

Carol.

Reverend Cranin was the associate pastor at Evangelical Free Church in California.

He also served as Executive Director of Forest Home Christian Conference Center.

Bob went home to be with the Lord in 2020.

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