Category Archives: Separation
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
Three Keys for Marital Reconciliation
From my observation and experience there are at least three keys to marital reconciliation. 1. Passionately seeking Jesus and trusting Him to be changing you and your spouse. 2. Realizing that one party to a marriage can make a huge … Continue reading
Is Love a Decision or a Feeling?
I read many blogs and often come across ones that communicate what I think, but are able to do so much better. Here is a triple good find. Read the main post and then click on the two embedded links. I … Continue reading
Wilkerson Posts About Grace and Hurt
I thought these two posts were very encouraging for those who are in pain from separation or divorce. They reminded of how Jesus met me in my deepest pain during our separation. http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/devotions/2010/all-the-grace-you-need-to-overcome http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/devotions/2010/when-you-hurt
Jesus, Restorer of Our Marriage
Sometimes I think that I don’t remember to emphasize enough the many ways I sought Jesus during our separation, nor give Him the credit for healing our marriage. Sometimes maybe I make it sound too easy – like we were … Continue reading
Getting Real with God
I often tell people who are separated that I radically sought God during our own separation, and I encourage them to do the same because He is the ultimate Healer of relationships. I probably don’t emphasize enough that although much … Continue reading
If You Loved Me, You Would Give Me a Dissolution
I think Solomon was right about there being nothing new under the sun. This week, within a time span of 24 to 48 hours, I had messages from two men who don’t know each other, who live in completely different … Continue reading
“The Man I Want to Be” by Chris Young
I often mention seeking God for help in your marriage. This simple song illustrates so well the power of a simple prayer from the heart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWcs1GmJRQs
I don’t do “separation with the possibility of divorce” very well
I have shared bits and pieces of our separation on this blog. We have plans to share more of our story in a book sometime. Part of the struggle with writing our story is that if we are honest enough … Continue reading
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