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Today we're going to talk about how God can redeem stories of brokenness and

work in blended families. I'm John Fuller along with Greg and Aaron Smolley who

lead the marriage team here at the ministry and Aaron, you do a lot of

counseling and I wonder how often you notice people who are saying, you know

what? I saw a bad marriage as I was growing up and I was affected by my

parents divorce. I don't want anything to do with marriage. All that I see

that all the time. Yes, because our parents' marriage is basically our

blueprint for marriage as we walk out of our home, our family of origin. And it's

always say it's the DNA of our relationships as we walk out. And so it's

important to step back and recognize our parents are human and they modeled

something that either worked or didn't work for them. And sometimes it's

dysfunctionally functional. And recognizing what do you want in marriage and

whatever you want become that. So set set yourself on that journey of continuing

to grow and become the spouse you're looking for. Because you're going to

attract somebody that is of equal help. And so if you are unhealthy, then it's

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