Recording of the Marriage Workshop: From "me" to "we"

Marriage is a partnership. However, it is often practiced as two individuals pursuing their own agendas: two people who happen to live in the same house, while sharing some overlapping goals and principles. A marriage described like this is bound for unmet expectations, misunderstandings and constant friction. 

In marriage, we are supposed to leave behind the “me” and fully put on the “we”. Every decision, every spoken word, and every intention has to be understood in the context of a relationship. The foundation of this relationship is to be built on the practice of putting the other person's needs above your own. This way of thinking is not common to people who live in an “individualistic” society.  Within our society, the idea of considering even just one person ahead of yourself challenges our spirit of independence and freedom. And yet, this transition from "me to we"is the Biblical key to a long-lasting and fulfilling marriage. 

Winston and Xin Batino have been married for over 20 years. They have served In the ministry for two decades in various positions within Chicago the Chicago church of Christ and currently serve as evangelist and women’s ministry leader of the North Region.