Tag Archives: Commitment

Inspiring Couples To Use What They’re Taught

One of the hardest things for usĀ about helping crisis couples, or even one personĀ of the crisis couple, is inspiring them to use and practice what they are taught. Sharon and I can teach many communication and conflict resolution skills and … Continue reading

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Encouragement for Tough Marriages by Sheila Wray Gregoire

I thought this was an awesome post by Sheila Wray Gregoire to encourage those in tough marriages. Having been at a tough spot in our own marriage, I agree with her that you have to depend on God. Other people … Continue reading

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Changing Your Marriage Alone: One Flesh Marriage Testimony

A wonderful blog that I follow at One Flesh Marriage just had a series that gave testimony about how Kate inspired incredible change in her marriage, even when her husband Brad wasn’t on board yet. Here are the posts. Be … Continue reading

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Changing Your Marriage by Yourself

If you are in a crisis marriage it is so easy to think that there is nothing you can do if you partner won’t cooperate. One of the first principles to understand is that if you change yourself in a … Continue reading

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Get On With Your Life – NOT

It is quite common if you are separated from your spouse for many friends and family, even Christians, to encourage you to get on with your life, ie. get a divorce and find a new partner, even if your desire … Continue reading

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Long Shots

As I watch politics, sports, and business stories it is always amazing how some people come out of nowhere when no one thought they had a chance. I recently watched an Ohio State/Nebraska football came where Nebraska was down by … Continue reading

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Tiil Death Do Us Part by Mark Gungor

I thought this gave an excellent perspective on the vows “Till Death Do Us Part.” Another Perspective on the Pat Robertson/Alzheimer’s controversy.

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If Only You Want to Improve Your Marriage

I have blogged several times about if you are the only one who wants to improve your marriage. I think this blog post from Jill Savage gives another good perspective on the same topic. Jill Savage – Keeping Hearts at … Continue reading

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A Recipe for Changing Our Men?!

I thought this was excellent advice on how to pray to change your man and I don’t see any reason it can’t be reversed to pray for your wife. A Recipe for Changing Our Men?! During our separation I learned … Continue reading

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A Little Frustration with Men . . .

I often have men call me saying how much pain they are in because their wife wants out of the marriage, and how they will do anything to save their marriage. Typically I make several suggestions for them to try … Continue reading

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