Truly Conjugial Love, or True Marriage Love comes from the Lord and is intended to last to eternity. The relationship between a husband and wife can bring the greatest joy the Lord can give, and He wants to give this joy to every one of us-to eternity. Our loves continue after our earthly death, for they are the substance of our spiritual life. Whether or not we are married on this earth, we can prepare ourselves to receive the blessings of conjugial love in heaven. One way to prepare is to learn what the Lord teaches about spiritual marriage and to look toward the beautiful ideal He presents to us, particularly in the book, Conjugial Love.

An ideal heavenly marriage is not achieved without effort. We should not despair over problems in marriage or other relationships. Rather, these present opportunities for us to work on our spiritual growth as we deal with temptations and hardships. Keeping the eternal perspective can help us persevere in the face of the challenges to happy marriage that exist in this world.

We hope that the materials in this month's website will help you explore the ideal of everlasting marriage and suggest ideas for looking to the eternal in your own preparations for life in heaven. You might want to start by reading the quotes From the Word and Together As One, the concept article. Projects for all ages include Spiritual Valentines, a Unique Friendship Bracelet, An Angel Couple in Heaven, and a Heart Snowflake. There is a story for children, "Anna Discovers the Wonders of Heaven," and a sermon for adults on "Developing Respect for Marriage."