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Thankful for 23 years of Marriage

Yesterday was our 23rd wedding anniversary. I just want to say that I am thankful that our marriage has survived those years. This year we went for the simple celebration. We went to a state park. Went for a walk. … Continue reading

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Attention Pastors: Fireproof Site Licenses for Churches

I have just read that the movie Fireproof will be available for site license to churches so it can be shared in church settings. Even though the movie won’t be out on DVD for the general public until late January, … Continue reading

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Surviving the Holidays for Divorced or Separated

If you are separated or divorced and are dreading the holidays, then you may want to check out Divorce Care’s website and go to the section “Surviving the Holidays.” There are some tips and videos on line. Divorce Care also … Continue reading

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Another Marriage Resource

I just came across another marriage resource, http://www.foryourmarriage.org. It is sponsored by Catholic bishops and even though I am not Catholic it seems to have some solid info.

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Obama Marriage

I have read several articles about Barak and Michelle Obama’s marriage and I have enjoyed watching interviews they have done together as a couple. This one inspires me to be even more passionately in love with my wife and to … Continue reading

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Growthtrac

I have recently come across a new resource for marriages called http://www.growthtrac.com and http://www.growthtracradio.com. I haven’t had much time to study them but there appears to be a broad range of help for marriages. I really enjoy http://www.growthtracradio.com. It is … Continue reading

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Thoughts on My Love Dare Journey

I watched the movie Fireproof on opening weekend in late September. Right after the movie I went across the street to Barnes and Noble and bought the book “The Love Dare”. The next day I started doing it. My daily … Continue reading

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Fireproof: Love Is . . .

I found the daily titles for The Love Dare to be a great description of love, and just reading them gives me a practical reminder of ways to love my wife. 1: Love is Patient 2: Love is Kind 3: … Continue reading

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Ways to Encourage Couples to Fight For Their Marriages

I keep wrestling with what to say to struggling couples to really inspire them to go all out in saving their marriage. I keep practicing a message if a struggling couple comes to me wanting help. I am so sorry … Continue reading

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What I Sometimes Feel Like Saying

When a couple comes to me about their marriage being fractured, what I feel like saying is “I challenge both of you to watch the movie ‘Fireproof”, to get the book “The Love Dare”, and actually do The Love Dare … Continue reading

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