Author Archives: RichWildman

AMFM and Reconciling Troubled Marriages Focus Group

I just returned from the AMFM (Association of Marriage and Family Ministries) conference in Phoenix, Arizona. I had a chance to sit in workshops by several of the members of the Reconciling Troubled Marriages Focus Group. This is a brief … Continue reading

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Searching For Help?

I hope you find many helpful resources on this website. If you are looking for even more I suggest that you do keyword searches at the library, on bookstore websites, on the web, and on YouTube. Some keywords to try … Continue reading

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Readers’ Input?

For various reasons we have switched from Blogger to Word Press. As you can see we have set up a website. I figure this is a good time to ask you for any input you might have about what you would like to … Continue reading

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Temptation

God says throughout the Bible “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” He also says “The wages of sin is death.”. Those two statements should be enough to help us keep on the right track, but sometimes I am sobered and hopefully … Continue reading

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Refocusing on Jesus Throughout the Day

I have found it helpful over time to refocus my thoughts during the day on Jesus and His Word. Here’s a couple of new ways I have found to do this. I have several Christian friends and family on Facebook … Continue reading

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Vacationing with the Ex

I found this to be an interesting post about taking a vacation with your ex to help give the kids some sense of family. I realize how powerful the pull to be a family can be – which is a … Continue reading

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Disposable Marriage (Leah Ward Sears)

This is a great article by retiring Georgia Supreme Court Judge Leah Ward Sears. http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/07/02/sears.family.divorce/index.html

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Loving Listening (Jeff Williams)

My friend Jeff Williams, of Grace & Truth Relationship Education, wrote this about learning to engage in “loving listening” in marriage. If just one person of a couple really focused on learning this skill with the heart Jeff describes, a … Continue reading

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Marriage Tip: Is It Good Enough? (Michael Smalley)

This is from Michael Smalley. Is It Good Enough? Here are the last lines in the article that really grabbed my attention. So ask yourself how it’s going and then do something about it. Stop waiting for your spouse to … Continue reading

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Civil Divorce or Civil Marriage

I just read an article in my local paper today about how to work out a civilized post divorce relationship that works for everyone. Here were their recommendations: 1. Recognize your role in the conflict. “Hard as it may be … Continue reading

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