Category Archives: Separation
Divorced and Remarried
Here are several links to websites for couples who were divorced and remarried. Think long and hard before getting divorced. God might surprise you and put you back together. Reflections of a Ragamuffin Inverse Ministries Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs Rejoice … Continue reading
So, You Think You’re More Spiritual?
Are you in a conflicted marriage? Are you looking at your spouse and thinking thoughts like, I read and know my Bible more than my partner. I pray more than my partner. I go to church more than my partner. … Continue reading
Love Never Fails
During our separation I often reminded myself of 1 Cor 13:8 (NIV) – Love never fails. Over and over I asked myself what is the loving thing to do in this situation today with Sharon – whether we were together, … Continue reading
Top Couples Therapy Advice Blogs
I thought this was an interesting list of couples therapy advice blogs. Some are Christian, some secular. I have not had time to review every one, but I see several that I do respect. http://www.mastersinpsychology.net/making-it-work-top-25-couples-therapy-advice-blogs
Practical Considerations for Wedding Ring During Separation
I know I have heavily emphasized wearing your wedding ring during separation and I do strongly believe that is important, however, I realize that there are practical considerations where some may not believe that is best to do 24/7. For … Continue reading
Bumps in the Road after Reconciliation
By God’s grace we had a dramatic reconciliation after a 16-month separation. At that time, just like honeymoon time after our wedding, it seemed like nothing in the past would hold us back. Well, from time to time some of … Continue reading
Divorce Waiting Period
I know some states impose a waiting period for getting a divorce. My encouragement is that if you are in a state with a waiting period and your spouse wants out of your marriage, take that waiting period and make … Continue reading
Wedding Rings as Protection during Separation
I wore my wedding ring throughout our 16-month separation. Although I can’t prove it I often wonder if my ring didn’t protect me from unwanted advances from women. I cannot think of a time in 16 months that I was … Continue reading
When Christmas Isn’t So Merry
If you are separated or divorced, I am so sorry for your pain during this season. Thankfully we were only separated one year, but the holidays were extremely painful. I thought this post by Kay Arthur offered a lot of … Continue reading
Speech to Struggling Couples
Lots of times I am not very articulate in a tense situation so maybe if I practice here I will be ready at the appropriate time. Sometimes when I have had a struggling couple come to me who are still … Continue reading
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