Tag Archives: Reconciliation

Affair Recovery/Restoration Resources (Buttrey)

Tim and Linda Buttrey have walked the hard road of affair recovery. They now have a ministry born out of their pain and healing (www.restorationresources.us). Their weekend seminar, “True Intimacy”, shares their story and gives hope to other struggling couples. … Continue reading

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Life After Reconciliation

We have been reconciled a little over five and a half years. Here are some things that I have learned in that time. Reconciliation is a long term process. Our marriage didn’t fall apart in a short time and it … Continue reading

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She Hated Her Husband

I thought this was a great testimony. What I found so realistic about it was the many ups and downs this couple had before they really got tracking together to save their marriage with Christ’s help. http://www.familylife.com/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=dnJHKLNnFoG&b=3842489&ct=8534231

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General Observations on Marriage

I am by no means an expert on marriage, however, over the last several years through mentoring and coaching my wife and I have gotten to know several pre-married couples and several married but struggling couples. Here are some general … Continue reading

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The Last Resort Technique

Michelle Weiner-Davis of Divorce Busting shares The Last Resort Technique on her blog. I did most of what she cautions against during our separation. She is right. I would probably have been farther ahead if I had I not done … Continue reading

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Anything is better than divorce lawyers and court!

During the low point of our separation, when we were basically not speaking or communicating except for the bare essentials of operating our farm business, addressing serious issues with our children, or meeting for marriage mediation, I kept telling myself … Continue reading

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Conciliation in Ohio

Conciliation is a process laid out in Ohio law to help divorcing couples reconcile. This is the best article that I have ever seen about it. http://www.hcmmlaw.com/blog/2009/01/03/the-conciliation-process-in-montgomery-county-ohio/

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An old post worth repeating. . .

We posted this back in February 2008. I think it’s worth repeating now as someone may find hope and encouragement through it. Long after Sharon and I reconciled I heard about Father McGinnis and his Seventeen Action Statements. He is … Continue reading

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Three Keys for Marital Reconciliation

From my observation and experience there are at least three keys to marital reconciliation. 1. Passionately seeking Jesus and trusting Him to be changing you and your spouse. 2. Realizing that one party to a marriage can make a huge … Continue reading

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Is Love a Decision or a Feeling?

I read many blogs and often come across ones that communicate what I think, but are able to do so much better. Here is a triple good find. Read the main post and then click on the two embedded links. I … Continue reading

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