Author Archives: RichWildman

Love is?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by RichWildman

I just read the other day that love is commitment. In pop culture love is a feeling as portrayed in movies and song. I got to thinking more deeply about the Biblical view of love. I am not a Greek … Continue reading →

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Divorce Waiting Period

Posted on January 13, 2011 by RichWildman

I know some states impose a waiting period for getting a divorce. My encouragement is that if you are in a state with a waiting period and your spouse wants out of your marriage, take that waiting period and make … Continue reading →

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Wyoming Marriage/Divorce Counseling Proposal

Posted on January 13, 2011 by RichWildman

This sounds like something worth some debate. Wyoming is thinking about requiring marriage counseling before a marriage license is granted, or counseling before a divorce is granted. http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2011/01/11/news/20local_01-11-11.txt

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Questions for Married People

Posted on January 13, 2011 by RichWildman

Whether you are in a solid marriage or a struggling marriage a couple of good questions to ask yourself on a regular basis, and then act upon your answers, are: 1. What is one thing I can do today to … Continue reading →

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Wedding Rings as Protection during Separation

Posted on January 10, 2011 by RichWildman

I wore my wedding ring throughout our 16-month separation. Although I can’t prove it I often wonder if my ring didn’t protect me from unwanted advances from women. I cannot think of a time in 16 months that I was … Continue reading →

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Children’s Art re:Divorce

Posted on January 7, 2011 by RichWildman

The sadness and anger of children effected by divorce really comes through in these pictures. I wish more people really thought about the effects of divorce on their children. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/07/kids-depict-their-parents_n_805593.html#s220329

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John Piper: Thoughts on Sabbatical and Marriage

Posted on January 7, 2011 by RichWildman

John Piper, a well known preacher and writer, took a sabbatical for the last eight months. In the following post he gives an update on that sabbatical. I admire his wisdom and humility in his comments on marriage about half … Continue reading →

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When Christmas Isn’t So Merry

Posted on December 24, 2010 by RichWildman

If you are separated or divorced, I am so sorry for your pain during this season. Thankfully we were only separated one year, but the holidays were extremely painful. I thought this post by Kay Arthur offered a lot of … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Reflection Questions

Posted on December 20, 2010 by RichWildman

During our trip for our 25th anniversary my wife and I had some great conversation around two questions. A. What do we think we have done right the last 25 years that we need to continue and to build upon? … Continue reading →

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25 Years for Us

Posted on December 20, 2010 by RichWildman

We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last Tuesday and are so thankful to Jesus for getting us this far. Here are a few reflections we had over the past 25 years. We have seen “for better”: The birth and growth of … Continue reading →

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