Monthly Archives: January 2017

Marriage is not for the faint hearted


Marriage is a complex relationship. I write this from the perspective of a strong and good marriage of 48 years. Jennifer and I delight in our son and daughters choices of a partner. We love to pieces our five grandchildren.

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This Impossible Day

Give me this fleeting day.
Walk by my side; I will be still.
Hold my hand; I will hope.
Today, this fleeting day belongs to us.

Awake with me in the dawn.
Be my side as the night thoughts cling to me.
Share with me your dreams.
And in this day we will embrace.

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Prayer: A Conversation with Jesus


Finding renewal and healing through prayer is a grace Jesus offers us. Prayer is a critical grace in rebuilding your marriage. Healing prayer is especially needed for deep emotional hurt.

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Anger: Constructive or Destructive


My purpose is to show that anger can either be the force that destroys a marriage or be the motivation to rebuild it. We need ancient words to understand the scope and intensity of anger. I write from the perspective of the Bible.

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Conflict: Coping with Confusing and Depleting Relationships


Conflict is necessary to rebuild a marriage or a relationship. The hope and promise of being understood and accepted are on the other side of our conflicts. On this side of our conflicts, we say nothing or we go viral. Why do we do this? Conflict is confusing.

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