Author Archives: sewildman
Simple Reconciliation Strategy
Psalm 37:4 ~ Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Are you separated or in a highly stressed marriage, but long for a wonderful marriage with your spouse? I encourage you to … Continue reading
"I’ll do anything to save my marriage!" Really?
I so often hear from men who are separated, “I’ll do anything to save my marriage!” Now, I assume that means anything that is not illegal, immoral, or against Scripture. I am becoming more and more skeptical when I hear … Continue reading
God Getting Started
Sometime during our separation I read or heard someone say, “Do everything you can think of to save your marriage, and when you have done all that, God is just getting started.” That concept really inspired me to keep on … Continue reading
Marriage and College Students
I found this article about the Ruth Institute interesting. http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000010034.cfm I was really drawn to the concept that most college students today really want a life long marriage but don’t know how to go about it, and many have no … Continue reading
Love Dare Titles, Scriptures, Summaries
Below you will find the Love Dare titles, scriptures and summaries listed for all 40 days. JohnK at http://www.40daylovedare.com/mb/default.asp had listed the scriptures and the summaries on their discussion board. I got it all in one document because I want … Continue reading
Love Dare Stories
Here are some stories from people who have watched the movie Fireproof or done some of “The Love Dare.” Some of these stories are wonderful testimonies, some are very sad, and some are still unfolding. As I read these and … Continue reading
Emergency Wakeup for Separated
If you are separated from your spouse now, especially against your wishes, I am sorry. Please see my prior post about compassion for the separated. However, I feel compelled to give you some warnings and some wake up calls. For … Continue reading
Compassionate Encouragement for the Separated
If you are separated from your spouse now, either physically or emotionally, I am so sorry. I was separated for 16 months from my wife at her request, before we reconciled. I know this is probably a time for you … Continue reading
Team of Two
A concept I originally heard from Dave and Dawn Lind of Focus on Purpose Ministries is the idea that we as a married couple are a team of two. This has greatly encouraged me in my own marriage. I have … Continue reading
Bigger Picture of Marriage
I am just starting to read “From Eternity to Here” by Frank Viola. He helps the reader to think about what God’s big purpose was for creation before the Fall. He contends that God created us (the church) to be … Continue reading

