Author Archives: RichWildman

Weekly Devotions

We got the idea of weekly devotions from our friends, Clint and Penny Bragg at Inverse Ministries. Here is a post from them about how they do their weekly devotions. We actually started our own devotions by using their book … Continue reading

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Five Worst Dates

As a break from some of the heavy stuff I share I thought this might be worth  a chuckle. I was someone’s worse date one night when I forgot her name. Never admitted it to her, but I probably had … Continue reading

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Testimony / Intense Emotions

During our separation sometimes I would go from crying to being in a rage within just a few minutes, and sometimes it was from raging to crying. Over time I learned to process these intense emotions with God through worship … Continue reading

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God’s Love and Never Giving Up

I think this is a great song by Misty Edwards who leads worship at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. The lyrics emphasize God’s love for us and that we should never give up. I think this might … Continue reading

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Testimony / Libraries

I personally have always enjoyed libraries. During our separation I lived in our RV. I went into our house to work in my office when Sharon wasn’t there.  Lots of times I just needed someplace to go that was quiet, … Continue reading

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Hope for Separated Men

I just recently came across a Facebook page for separated men connected with Saddleback Church in California. It looks pretty good. Check it out at this link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/SeparatedMen (need to be signed into Facebook) or here on the … Continue reading

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Affair Resources

Marriage Missions International has this post that links to several organizations who have lots of information about affairs. If you are hurting because of an affair, please take time to read the information found here. Things You Need to Know … Continue reading

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Testimony / Encouragement Just When Needed

During our separation there were times when God brought some amazing encouragement to me just when I needed it. Once I was at a church in Michigan that was pastored by a friend. At the end of the service they … Continue reading

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Testimony/Surviving Down Days

There were days during our separation where I was so down it was hard to function. One thing I found helpful on those days was to speak aloud the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm. Usually, a little while later … Continue reading

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Nurturing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

This was  a great post by Julie Sibert about how important sexual intimacy is in marriage. She emphasizes that when sexual intimacy in marriage is going well the couple does better in all of life, and if there are struggles … Continue reading

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