Reviews & Stories

This was the first time ever cruising and for it to be on the LLYMI cruise made it extra special. Thank God for our friends Anthone & Marissa Wallace, who were on the cruise last year, and could not stop talking about what a wonderful time they had and encouraged us to go!! We can now join in the many voices that are singing the praises of this much needed cruise. The messages shared by the speakers were inspiring and challenging, encouraging and convicting. As a result, we have been challenged to recommit ourselves and our marriage to the One, Who instituted marriage. We pray that the example we set as a result of our commitment, will paint a true picture of the love of Christ and His bride, the Church and they would be drawn into a relationship with Him. Thank you Family Life and to God be the glory!!

2015 was our second LLYMI Cruise and once again our expectations were exceeded. Each day was filled with great uplifting entertainment, speakers and great like-minded people to share the cruise with. We loved our time both on and off the ship. The cruise's theme is "Relax, Renew, Romance, Remember." and we truly did. We've already made reservations to do it again in 2016. We look at this cruise as maintenance and upkeep for our marriage just like we ensure maintenance and upkeep of our vehicles and our residence. This cruise is well worth the investment for the benefit of your relationship with God, your marriage, your children, your family, your friends, your church, and your community.

The 2016 "Love Like You Mean It" Marriage Cruise was our first ever cruise, and it was an awesome experience! For us, the main takeaway was the opportunity to unplug and slow down for a week, and concentrate on our marriage. Life had become so fast and busy; in 2015 I worked almost 800 hours overtime. This cruise was a perfect opportunity to reconnect. Additionally, the teachings were very grounded and appropriate, and the music was worshipful and uplifting. Also, this is a very safe cruise, without all the distractions and nonsense of a secular cruise. We signed up for the 2017 LLYMI Marriage Cruise while onboard, and the Prize Patrol caught up with us at dinner and surprised us with a hundred dollars! Thank you, Family Life!

We went on the cruise to Grand Turk this past February. My husband and I have been married for 11 years. And litho ugh our relationship is strong and we didn't feel that we had any "problems" per say, it was so nice to be able to get away together. Our relationship was lacking in together time. Kids, jobs, and every day life. It gave us an opportunity to reconnect. We met several other wonderful couples. The entertainment, and speakers were amazing. It was just a good time. So much so, we rebooked for next years cruise, and plan on making it an annual marriage refresher. Everyone should take advantage of this!

We celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary with the folks that were our mentors throughout our marriage. Without the Weekend to Remember Get-aways we would not have made it through our thirty years of military deployments, raising children far away from the majority of family and the trials of life in general. Because of the dedication of the Rainey's and the rest of the staff at Family Life Ministries , we have matured in the Lord, learned how to communicate and laugh - well, sometimes after the tears;) - and came to understand that our differences as a man and woman were normal. I truly appreciate the way that your ministry approaches the differences of husband/wife with such a great sense of humour. My husband and I truly appreciate the great role models that we have seen and experienced by attending the various seminars over the years. God bless the Rainey's and all those that serve the Lord at this ministry.

This was our first cruise. We so much fun so we are going again in Feb 2015! This cruise to Grand Turk really changed our marriage so much that we are stronger. God has really made a big difference since we have been home. I would advise anyone who struggles like we have to go on this cruise it will impact your marriage in a good way!!!

In 2011, me and Mike were separated!! Came across this web page with the Love Like You Mean It Cruise information!!! We decided to try one last time in making our marriage work!!! We packed up And gave it all we had!!! We have been every year since!!!! Each year we walk away better!!! This cruise has changed our marriage!!! I am proud to say me and Mike McCammond will be married 15 years in May!!! Not easy but thanks to the tools we have learned on this cruise, We know we will make it another 15 years!!!! I love u Mike!!!!!

We celebrated our tenth anniversary by taking part in the 2014 Love Like You Mean It Cruise! Words cannot fully express how wonderful and romantic the experience was for us. We have both been through divorce previously and have been through some ups and downs in our marriage but the commitment to the marriage covenant is what has kept us together. The statistics for divorce in first marriages are horrible at about 50% -- the statistics for divorce in second marriages are even worse, but God has helped us defy the statistics and kept us together. Opportunities like the Love Like You Mean It Cruise and programs like Family Life Today make a difference. We thoroughly enjoyed the sessions each day on the cruise with phenomenal speakers! Ron Deal's 4 Pillars of Stepparent Success was especially good for us. The concerts we attended and comedy and "Moms' Night Out" Movie Premiere were all so much a blessing and entertaining! The dining was exceptionally good. Grand Turk Island was beautiful. We will not wait another ten years to do this again!

The trip of a lifetime! What an amazing experience of spending 4 wonderful days together, just my husband and I ! This was our very first marriage cruise and we couldn't have been happier! The first day on board we sat down and circled all the events we wanted to attend because we didn't one to miss one thing! Not only did we have an awesome experience it gave us so much un-interrupted time because with 5 children that rarely happens! We were able to be just husband and wife for those 4 days. It definitely re-newed our love for each other and for God! Mission Accomplished!!! We will be going again!