Category Archives: Marriage
She Hated Her Husband
I thought this was a great testimony. What I found so realistic about it was the many ups and downs this couple had before they really got tracking together to save their marriage with Christ’s help. http://www.familylife.com/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=dnJHKLNnFoG&b=3842489&ct=8534231
General Observations on Marriage
I am by no means an expert on marriage, however, over the last several years through mentoring and coaching my wife and I have gotten to know several pre-married couples and several married but struggling couples. Here are some general … Continue reading
Overcoming Marriage
Great article about the truth that marriage can be tough but worth the struggle. Reminds me of our own marriage. A key concept is that you can either have an overcoming marriage or be overcome. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/sex_and_intimacy/the_overcoming_marriage.aspx
Facebook and Your Marriage (K. Jason & Kelli Krafsky)
I just finished reading an awesome book entitled “Facebook and Your Marriage” by K. Jason and Kelli Krafsky. This is a fast read with a lot of practical tips about what Facebook is and how to use it, as well … Continue reading
Anything is better than divorce lawyers and court!
During the low point of our separation, when we were basically not speaking or communicating except for the bare essentials of operating our farm business, addressing serious issues with our children, or meeting for marriage mediation, I kept telling myself … Continue reading
Infidelity Recovery (Smart Marriages)
Here is a great list of resources at the Smart Marriages website to help recover from infidelity. Remember, Smart Marriages has both secular and Christian resources listed. http://smartmarriages.com/infidelity.resources.html
Your Emotions During Separation
During our separation I felt emotions more intensely than at almost any other time in my life. I would go from raging, to crying and back again in a very short time. Eventually I learned to pour out my heart … Continue reading
The Private Language of Marriage
This came up as a random post on WordPress. I found it to be interesting about how long-term marriages have their own private language. http://realdelia.com/2010/07/12/the-private-language-of-marriage/
Jesus
If you are a believer in Christ I cannot promise that your marriage will be saved, but based on the Word of God I can encourage you with many things. He will never leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) … Continue reading
An old post worth repeating. . .
We posted this back in February 2008. I think it’s worth repeating now as someone may find hope and encouragement through it. Long after Sharon and I reconciled I heard about Father McGinnis and his Seventeen Action Statements. He is … Continue reading
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