Author Archives: RichWildman

“Love and War” by Eldredges (Book Review)

I just finished reading “Love and War” by John and Stasi Eldredge. It’s an awesome book that gives you a lot to think about. If you were hoping for 10 steps to live blissfully ever after, this isn’t the book. … Continue reading

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Carville and Matalin on Marriage

I often hear couples talk about being so different. In my book that doesn’t mean you can’t be happily married. This little clip is of James Carville, who was instrumental in the Clinton  administration, and Mary Matalin, who was very … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

Well, I am day late but Merry Christmas everyone. I hope my readers have all had a wonderful holiday, however, I know from experience that if you are separated from your spouse there is probably a lot of pain involved. … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods: Why the Surprise?

As I ponder the allegations of Tiger Woods’ affairs I realize that but for the grace of God there go I. All sorts of pundits, both Christians and non-Christians, have opinions about “Why?”.  I really don’t know since I haven’t … Continue reading

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Miserable Marriage (Michael Smalley)

http://www.gosmalley.com/what-to-do-when-youre-truly-miserable-in-your-relationship I thought Michael’s theme of stick-to-it-ness  in marriage goes right along with our concept of Stubborn Pursuits. Similar message, said just a little different. I like his message.

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Updating Facebook at the Altar (Humorous)

This is a funny clip – just in case you think I deal with so many crumbling marriages that you thought I had lost any sense of humor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSkT5XykJzo&feature=player_embedded

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News Flash: Good Marriages Take Hard Work!

My wife and I are so thankful that God reconciled our marriage. I admire long-term marriages that have survived the ups and downs through the years. I admire any marriage, no matter how long, that has survived a major crisis. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Right to Divorce vs. Pursuing Reconciliation

Over the last several years it seems like I have read and heard more debates between Christians about the circumstances in a marriage that might allow for a Biblical divorce than I have heard discussion of how to reconcile and … Continue reading

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I Don’t Have All The Answers, But I Know The One Who Does

I encounter various people along the way in distressed marriages desperately looking for answers. Often they wonder what I think about this or that situation. I am also involved in various message boards in conversations about marriage, I listen to … Continue reading

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What To Say To Couples?

I run across different situations where I am not sure what to say. I am aware of situations where one spouse or the other refuses to work on the marriage. Sometimes that spouse files for divorce, sometimes the other one … Continue reading

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