Category Archives: Random
Love and Respect Now
I am very encouraged about how much the younger generation of 20- and 30-somethings seem to really want to learn how to do marriage well. One great resource for them is Love and Respect Now. This blog is written by … Continue reading
Our Farming Life
Stubborn Pursuits is our marriage ministry. Our full time profession is farming. I thought some of our readers might be interested in Sharon’s blog about our farm life. Avalon Farms Ohio I (Richard) have either lived on the farm or … Continue reading
Honest With God
I thought this was an excellent post by Beth Moore about being gut level honest with God. One Slender Streak of Clarity During our separation I remember times when I walked and talked to God at the top of my … Continue reading
Thankfulness
I thought that Ann Voskamp had a great reminder in this post on how foundational thankfulness is to our lives. I know that during the worst days of our separation it was such a struggle to be thankful about anything. But, I … Continue reading
Make Your Spouse’s Day a Little Brighter
What is one thing you could do today to make your spouse’s day just a little brighter? Here are some some ideas that cross my mind: Put a smile or a heart on a post it note. Use a dry … Continue reading
“A Year Without Internet”
If you read this or many other blog sites, have email or Facebook, or surf the web on a regular basis, you have probably questioned yourself if you’ve been on the internet too much, if you truly need it in … Continue reading
The Power of Facebook’s “Like”
The other day I made a post on Facebook and I realized that I had a feeling of being encouraged when a couple of people liked it. I started thinking, “Why would such a simple thing as a Facebook like give … Continue reading
Confessions of a Marriage Blogger
My fellow bloggers have been doing some confessions lately at One Flesh Marriage, The Generous Wife, Hot, Holy and Humorous, The Romantic Vineyard, and Intimacy in Marriage. I got inspired to share also. 1. I get very frustrated when my … Continue reading
Guest Post by Andre Furmanov
Our friend, Andre Furmanov, from Vyborg Christian Church in Vyborg, Russia (near the Finnish border), wrote a very thoughtful and encouraging newletter this week about suffering. We would like to share it with you with his permission. Dear friends! This … Continue reading
Mark Gungor: Selling Divorce
This is a great post by Mark Gungor of Laugh Your Way talking about the long-term, sometimes unintended consequences of divorce. Selling Divorce
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