The Sorrow of Christmas (and Broken Marriages)
On Christmas day this year, whilst standing in church singing a carol, an overwhelming feeling of sorrow enveloped me and the tears started to stream down my face. No matter how hard I tried to stop...
View ArticleWhat Legacy Will You Leave Behind?
During this past week I was going through some slides that my dad had taken whilst he and my mom were living in Nigeria. My mom and dad had gone out there, from South Africa, to work as missionaries...
View ArticleEveryday Vows for Lifelong Marriages
Perhaps you wore a gorgeous gown or a dashing tux when you stood before God and spoke your vows. You chose someone—out of all the people on the face of the earth—to be “the one” for you. You made noble...
View ArticleMaking Your Marriage Last
A beautiful young lady, who is in the process of planning her wedding day, wrote and asked me the following question: “How do I make my marriage last?” Her parents divorced when she was young and her...
View ArticleVision for Your Marriage
This was posted to Facebook a while back: The human brain is amazing. It functions 24/7 from when we are born and only stops when you take a test or talk to someone attractive. The second part of this...
View ArticleCommit To Your Marriage Before Saying “I Do”
Before you decide to get married think about getting divorced and all the ramifications that divorce brings. Think about the enormous commitment you are making! If you are already married and are...
View ArticleThe Most Important Decision in Marriage
What Was I Thinking? I have a close friend named Brian and we often joke about writing a book titled, “What Was I Thinking: A Real-Life Guide to Marriage.” Why that title? Because we each had reached a...
View ArticleCommitment Conversations
She’s pushed your buttons by doing the very thing she said she would never do. You are incensed! These actions feel like a violation of trust. Out of aggravation, your response is unkind and loud. For...
View ArticleCOVID-19, Lockdown, and Marriage
One of the saddest posts that I have seen thus far on Facebook regarding the lockdown was this: “Dear single friends, stay positive and optimistic. After 3 weeks of lockdown there will be plenty...
View ArticleThe Thorn of Divorce at Christmas
Christmas is not, and never has been, my favorite time of the year. Christmas, for me, represents heartache and pain, separation and loneliness. This year was no different. It is not that I don’t enjoy...
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