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Loving Listening (Jeff Williams)

My friend Jeff Williams, of Grace & Truth Relationship Education, wrote this about learning to engage in “loving listening” in marriage. If just one person of a couple really focused on learning this skill with the heart Jeff describes, a … Continue reading

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Marriage Tip: Is It Good Enough? (Michael Smalley)

This is from Michael Smalley. Is It Good Enough? Here are the last lines in the article that really grabbed my attention. So ask yourself how it’s going and then do something about it. Stop waiting for your spouse to … Continue reading

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Civil Divorce or Civil Marriage

I just read an article in my local paper today about how to work out a civilized post divorce relationship that works for everyone. Here were their recommendations: 1. Recognize your role in the conflict. “Hard as it may be … Continue reading

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Relationship Quote

“…the key to succeeding in marriage is NOT finding the right person; it’s YOU becoming the right person. Your relationship is not simply a function of who you pick; it’s also a function of who you are.” – Dr. Mort … Continue reading

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Letter to Kate from Today’s Christian Woman

I found this letter to Kate Gosselin from a Today’s Christian Woman writer to be a passionate but tactful call to rise up and fight for her marriage. Wish I was more eloquent at times in calling people to honor … Continue reading

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Mistakes in Marriage

Just happened across this article by a writer who was reflecting on her mistakes in marriage. I realized that I make some of the same mistakes. I liked her encouragement to touch more, hug more, and kiss more. I also … Continue reading

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“I Stayed” (Christianity Today)

I found this a great article about the power and necessity of commitment in marriage. http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/2009/2009web-only/istayed.html If you like this you might want to subscribe to Christianity Today’s marriage e-newsletter.

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"I will, if they will."

So often I hear a spouse who is separated even against their wishes, say something like “I am willing to work on our marriage if my spouse will.” That is great, but that may not be enough to save a … Continue reading

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Awesome Marriage Post by Amanda Jones, Beth Moore’s daughter

I found this to be an awesome post about marriage. It was written by Amanda Jones, Beth Moore’s daughter. http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009/06/burning-down-house.html There were some great comments about this post, including this one that really caught my eye by The Skaggs. I … Continue reading

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Random Ponderings

As I look over my list of resources and as I read books and other websites I realize that there is a huge amount of help for marriages, both secular and Christian. Wonder why people don’t utilize them more. I … Continue reading

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