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Line of Reconciliation (Dr. Jim Talley)
One of the more memorable concepts I got from Divorce Care, which really gave me a lot of hope and inspired more determination on my part, was the concept of the Line of Reconciliation as taught by Jim Talley, professional … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Divorce Analogy
I know I may be saying the same things I have said before, but I am trying to figure out a way to really help people slow down, think, and then put their all into saving their marriage even when … Continue reading
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Shirley Jones’ Marriage
Reading Parade magazine, Feb 3, 2008, I saw this quote: Q. “As a fan of Shirley Jones since her goody-two shoes days on The Partridge Family, I’ve always wondered how she managed to stay married to a brash comic like … Continue reading
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Contrasting Authors Adams/McLuhan/Piper
One reason I like to read different authors and encourage others to do the same, as well as study Scriptures themselves, is that even very strong, biblical Christians see things differently. McLuhan I think emphasized more of God joining couples … Continue reading
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Review of Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible by Jay Adams
Adams reviews what marriage is. He focuses on the promises that each person made to each other before God, and reviews a lot of what is known about marriage in Jewish culture. He spends much time sharing about Moses’ regulations … Continue reading
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Long Term Legal Complications
Yesterday, I just spent a half hour or an hour in the bookstore and pulled some divorce legal books off the shelf. First off, I am so thankful that Sharon and I didn’t get into the court system. My purpose … Continue reading
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Review of Marriage & Divorce – God’s Call and God’s Compassion by M.G. McLuhan
The author M.G. McLuhan, has been in ministry for over 50 years and has been married over 50 years. He has now retired. Over the years he has been exposed to and believed a very strict interpretation of the Bible … Continue reading
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Personal Comments On Legal Issues
For a primer about legal issues see related blog “Overview of Legal Issues”. Thankfully, during our 16 month separation my wife never filed any legal papers, although she did retain an attorney. I decided very early on that I would … Continue reading
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Overview of Legal Issues
First I am not an attorney, and thankfully during our separation we never got into the court system. My wife hired an attorney and I talked to our farm attorney to get an overview of the law. We had a … Continue reading
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Shock and Awe and Then Persistence
This is written primarily with those in mind who are right in the midst of an extreme marital crisis. One partner is seriously threatening divorce, or one partner has left or been asked to move out. I often talk to … Continue reading
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