Tory Farina

Marraige Q&A...

What would you ask a professional about marriage? If nothing were of limits. If things were good, bad or ugly what might help you refocus?

Marriage was meant to be the most powerful relationship we have on earth. It is a partnership between two who are completely committed to a common life's goal. Or at least in its perfect state it should be. Our culture gives us different definitions and understandings of marriage. So it is important as a church and community to talk about how to Find "The ONE", Strengthen the Bond and Live on mission with one another.

"The Vow" Starts Sunday. I invited a professional to come and talk with us about his experience on the Subject. (You are not going to want to miss it.) At the end of our time together He is going to answer questions you might have. Then we will have him at our Valentine banquet and I'll share the next two weeks in our series.

Ask anything? Something about sex? Maybe about being empty nesters? What happens when the "LOVE" Fades? How do you fix things when the other person isn't interested?  How do I confront my mate about my suspicion of cheating? Maybe you want to ask about starting over again? Or about healing from an abusive or hurtful relationship?

The Goal is to deal with whatever is on your mind. Here is how this is done... You can email, facebook, Leave a comment, or send a text starting now through the end of service to 612.293.6756. We will expand on the subjects and themes you bring up over the next three weeks, via, Sunday Morning and here on the blog.

Whats on your mind about marriage?

My Dad...

I love my Dad! And I love this picture of him. It captures his personality and maturity. Check it out.

Secret Service...

I got an email today that simply said this... "I told Elizabeth I would take this sickness for her if I could and have been praying for her frequently ever since."

What a statement!!!

I was shocked and moved nearly to tears. The image of a president or dignitary popped into my head. We do not deserve this. Thank you for your prayers through this season we are in! It means a great deal to Elizabeth and I that you all would have our back in such a way. We feel stronger and more confident knowing that you are supporting us in prayer!

Elizabeth is pregnant and we are so excited that she is having another baby but she has been extremely sick. Last week we spent a couple days in the hospital and E.R. with complications. The baby is fine:) The little person is swimming without a care in the world. Elizabeth on the other hand is not swimming around fine.

Here are some ways you can specifically pray...

• Elizabeth isn't eating much so pray that things sound good and she can keep it down.
• That her picc line doesn't get infected.
• That she would stay encouraged. Feeling Sick for so long plays with your emotional well being. She is sick and tired of feeling sick and tired all the time.
• Gods protection over our family.
  
• She needs to now get a root canal. Pray that the Lord heals it so she doesn't have to deal with it.

Thank you for your support during this time. Elizabeth and I are ever grateful!

This Doesnt Have to be...

I just saw this video...

And it made me think about how we treat the ones we hold most dearly to our heart. It made me think about some friends I have who are going through a nasty divorce right now.

It made me think about how for many this is the reality of their marriage... what it doesn't show is the stray bullets hitting those around them. The kids, the neighbors, the other family members. So often married couples zero in on their own fight and try and win but in the end...

No one really wins... This doesn't have to be...

Gods ideal looks like this...

Ephesians 5:21-33 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— for we are members of his body. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Farina BABY #2 is on its way...

This past Sunday I announced to the church that we are having another baby in the Farina family. We would not have normally announced it this early but Elizabeth has been very, very sick so we felt we needed to let people know why.  We are very excited about this because last time it took two years to get pregnant with Olivia. Please pray for Elizabeth that she would feel better soon.

In case you were wondering what our new baby looks like I happen to have a picture...

9 Weeks Pregnant

Caption please...

I sure did enjoy myself!

This Mothers day I had my wife (Elizabeth), my mother (Vicki) and My grandmother (Sue/ Meme). This is the second time Meme has come up to visit me. The last time was eight years ago on our wedding day. It was a special trip and we had a lot of fun! I took her to my favorite breakfast place- Jenson's, to the MOA, to my favorite church- High Point and to my home. It was a blast to show her our life.

 

You know you gave your grandmother a great mothers day when they call and give you a voice mail like this.

	Voicemail You'll Love Share this ...

Olivia And the SCARY Easter Bunny...

Olive was a little frightened by the giant bunny we put her on. Yes those are real tears.

She liked being next to Daddy a whole lot more...

office VIP...

Olivia stopped by the office today. It is important for her to see what mommy and daddy do because our life mission at this age is her life mission too.

Holiday...

I love holiday. I like to get away. The stress of family and strange beds and funny foods is worth it. Here are the reasons why I love the Hoidayz...

• You see people you love and who love you for nothing more than because you are related.
• You get to eat the yummy things you remember from your childhood... like "Chocolate Pie" and "Clara Hall Cake".
• You get out of your daily routine and have time to reflect and process things with a different view. Often you get to talk about life with your family and they give you great insight.
• God speaks to me when I am away from home. That is why Love to travel. (I am personally being rocked in a few very exciting ways.)
• You realize whats important when you watch your child interact with their Grand and Great Grand Parents.
• You take a ton of pictures and can compare year to year how fat or skinny you have gotten. I look to prove that next year.
• You give gifts and and receive gifts. That never gets old.
• You make memories and then share  them with one another until you see one another again to make some more.

Go make some memories tomorrow. Talk about what God has doing in your life this year. Talk about how good He is and how those who do not know him in your family are missing out. Share and talk and laugh. Let the weight of life pass away and simply be in community with those who love you.