I’m really excited about the launch of our first series in 2010. On Sunday, we start “The Naked Truth: Uncovering the Realities of Relationships” at West Ridge.

Brian will start us off this weekend by debunking some of the myths of marriage. Many of these myths create false expectations and become the source of frustration and division for many couples. If you are single, I can’t think of anything better than to understand God’s expectations for a marriage before you make that covenant with someone else.

Here are the specific marriage myths that Brian will be hitting on Sunday:

1. If a couple truly loves one another they won’t ever argue or have problems.
2. A marriage makes a person a complete human being.
3. Sex is really not that important in a marriage.
4. The key to having a lasting marriage is finding Mr. or Mrs. Right.
5. The purpose of marriage is happiness.
6. Married couples should do everything together.
7. Having children will make two people in a marriage closer and increase happiness.
8. Once I get married he/she will change.
9. Spouses should be able to read one another’s minds.
10. A person’s family background has little effect on their marriage.
11. Bonus: A marriage can never survive an affair.

We will pull no punches in this series. We will be talking about affair-proofing your marriage and what to do if you’ve messed up. We’ll talk about divorce and brokenness and healing. We will address singles and those that are single again. And, yes, we will even be talking about sex.

For those of you who live in and around northwest Atlanta, we’d love for you to join us. But don’t come alone. Invite some friends to join you. This should be an easy ask. Just about everyone is interested in the realities of relationships.

The question is this… Can you handle the naked truth?