Category Archives: Separation
Our Story: The Condensed Version
From time to time on this blog I have shared parts of our story and how Jesus has worked through us. I want to share a condensed version of it so that it will make more sense in context of … Continue reading
Persisting for Reconciliation
If Kathryn Stockett, best selling author of “The Help”, can keep persisting to get a book published even with 60 rejection letters, how much more should a Christian continue to pursue their spouse to reconcile a marriage? So much is … Continue reading
Separation and Reconciliation are Just Hard
I had an opportunity the other day to review many of the emails, letters, and psychological tests from the time of our separation. I could see where both of us in our own time and way honestly and intensely sought … Continue reading
Another perspective on “If your wife wants out”
In various places on this blog I share some of the things I did when Sharon wanted out of our marriage and I have suggested some ideas I have thought of since. Below is another man’s perspective on what to … Continue reading
A Recipe for Changing Our Men?!
I thought this was excellent advice on how to pray to change your man and I don’t see any reason it can’t be reversed to pray for your wife. A Recipe for Changing Our Men?! During our separation I learned … Continue reading
Daily Encouragement During Separation or Divorce
I found getting these daily emails from Divorce Care and Rejoice Ministries were very helpful and encouraging during our separation. It was amazing how many times they hit the nail on the head on something I needed to hear that … Continue reading
A Little Frustration with Men . . .
I often have men call me saying how much pain they are in because their wife wants out of the marriage, and how they will do anything to save their marriage. Typically I make several suggestions for them to try … Continue reading
Overcoming the “She’s Done” Crowd
One of my struggles during our separation were the well meaning people around me who were trying to convince me that “Sharon’s done” or “It’s over” and encouraging me in subtle ways to quietly accept that, give her a dissolution, … Continue reading
Are You Encountering Rapids?
The hubby and I went to breakfast this morning after church. We went to Clifton Mill and were able to watch the water wheel for the mill running and gushing water and the Little Miami River rushing by. Rushing being … Continue reading
Saving Your Marriage By Yourself
So often during our own separation I people told me that I couldn’t save my marriage by myself. I hear the same thing now from people whose spouse wants out and they are teetering on giving up. Okay, I will … Continue reading
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