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Here are some stories from people who have watched the movie Fireproof or done some of “The Love Dare.” Some of these stories are wonderful testimonies, some are very sad, and some are still unfolding. As I read these and … Continue reading →

If you are separated from your spouse now, especially against your wishes, I am sorry. Please see my prior post about compassion for the separated. However, I feel compelled to give you some warnings and some wake up calls. For … Continue reading →

If you are separated from your spouse now, either physically or emotionally, I am so sorry. I was separated for 16 months from my wife at her request, before we reconciled. I know this is probably a time for you … Continue reading →

A concept I originally heard from Dave and Dawn Lind of Focus on Purpose Ministries is the idea that we as a married couple are a team of two. This has greatly encouraged me in my own marriage. I have … Continue reading →

I am just starting to read “From Eternity to Here” by Frank Viola. He helps the reader to think about what God’s big purpose was for creation before the Fall. He contends that God created us (the church) to be … Continue reading →

http://www.detnews.com/article/20090428/OPINION01/904280313/1008/Faith-inspired+sessions+could+save+marriages Thought this was a great article about Retrouvaille intensive weekends.

This article by K. Jason Krafsky http://marriagejunkie.com/2009/04/30/churches-effectively-promote-premarital-ministry-on-your-website/ is meant to showcase effective ways to market a church’s marriage ministry. The article had an added bonus for me in that it showcased the high value that some churches are putting on … Continue reading →

Thankfully, my wife and I didn’t have to deal with an affair. I know many people do, so I wanted to post this story of a marriage healed from adultery. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1173014/My-husbands-affair-BEST-thing-happened-marriage.html See more info about recovering from affairs at http://www.beyondaffairs.com/.

I wish I could say things as succinctly as Josh McDowell sometimes does. I really liked this post on his Facebook. Divorce—It’s Never Over Last time I said that I believe that divorce has a greater negative impact on a … Continue reading →

If you look under our Links/Community Marriage Resources you will find a link for Winshape Retreat in Georgia. My understanding is that Winshape has been hugely influenced by the Truet Cathy family, the founders of Chick-Fil-A, and is dedicated to … Continue reading →