Author Archives: RichWildman

If your marriage is in crisis the number one thing to do is to seek God like you never have before. Jesus promises that if we seek Him, we will find Him. The apostle Paul tells us that the weapons … Continue reading →

This past Saturday was the five year anniversary of the beginning of the end of our 16-month separation. With much reluctance Sharon joined me at a PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) seminar led by Jeff and Jill Williams … Continue reading →

Our friends Clint and Penny Bragg (www.inverseministries.org or  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inverse-Ministries/95179338810) were in town last week. As a date night out they offered salsa lessons to couples from our church and the community. The lessons were interspersed with marriage principles that I found … Continue reading →

I just watched a webinar last night from Divorce Care about their one session video called “Surviving the Holidays.” If you are a Divorce Care Leader this would be a great way to get people interested in Divorce Care and … Continue reading →

Here are some more videos by Michelle Weiner-Davis of Divorce Busting about saving your marriage and an offer to get more of her teaching on DVD. http://divorcebusting.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/save-your-marriage-with-the-marriage-breakthrough/

Well, in the past few weeks we have gotten our kids off to college so we are now empty-nesters. Weather has been good so we have been starting fall field work. One of the things I ponder is why some … Continue reading →

I went to a wedding last Saturday. You know you are getting older when you knew the parents before their kids were born and now they’re getting married (the kids, not the parents!). One of the pastors officiating the marriage encouraged the … Continue reading →

Saw this interview by Julie Baumgardner with author Mae Chambers and marriage counselor Dr. David Banks. http://wtcitv.org/video/1026

In my opinion a primary key to a long lasting marriage – maybe even THE key – is commitment. Commitment to God first and then to each other. Commitment can overcome differences in personality, religious views, sexual desires, intelligence, health, … Continue reading →

One of the newer resources I’ve found that highly impresses me is “Before ‘I Do’” written by K. Jason Krafsky from http://www.fullmarriageexperience.com/ This is a multi-week study for people who are getting married. What I really liked is that there … Continue reading →