Showing results 1 - 10 of 35 for the category: Restoring A Wife's Heart.
4 Steps to Repairing Trust in Your Relationship
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Since we are all sinful
dysfunctional people who at some time will prove ourselves to be untrustworthy,
every important relationship in our life will require the rebuilding of trust
at some point in time. Sometimes it may only be a slight ‘remodeling’ while at
other times it will be a complete ‘rebuilding’ process. In some of our
relationships it may [...]
Men Need Good Men
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Stephen L. Cervantes
I would like to share some observations about men. Below are two observations for your consideration. First, have you noticed how some men have a healthy variety of adult males in their life? That is to say, some men have good male buddies. They spend time together. They periodically eat meals together. They [...]
Reason for Hope
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Jim Phillis
“I have prayed for God to deliver me so many times and He hasn’t done it. He must not be listening to my prayers any more because I keep sinning.’
Whether you’ve said this or only thought it, you know the tone of voice that expresses these words’sad, halting words that trail off at [...]
Hope for the Broken Marriage
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Jonathan Daugherty
(A ‘broken marriage’ – in the context I am writing – is one damaged by sexually inappropriate conduct.)
There are a growing number of broken marriages in the United States today. Men, and a rapidly increasing number of women, are falling prey to the schemes of pornographers and a culture saturated in sexual gratification [...]
Lost in the Wake of Lust
Tuesday, March 13th, 2007Bob Damrau
I remember, as a boy, constructing a model boat and setting it sail in a bay lagoon. I was thrilled that it remained afloat and was so hopeful that it would reach the other shore. But its journey was cut short when a ski boat, more concerned about staying on plane then obeying the [...]
The Challenge and Importance of Disclosure – Part 2
Thursday, November 30th, 2006Brad Stenberg
When inappropriate sexual behavior is discovered, it’s natural for men to attempt “damage control,” by minimizing, rationalizing, excusing, or denying their behavior. We fear our wife will leave if the full extent of our behavior is known. Or we may just want to spare our wife more pain. We want an [...]
Rebuilding Trust in Friendships
Thursday, July 13th, 2006Clint Thomas
Friendships can be an incredible source of stability, encouragement and strength. God said in Genesis 2:18, ‘It is not good for man to be alone,’ thus the friendship between Adam and Eve began. Also in Hebrews 10:24-25 we are exhorted to, ’spur one another on toward love and good deeds as well as maintain [...]
Finances and Recovery
Friday, June 9th, 2006Bob Damrau, MS, LPC
How would you answer the question, ‘Am I doing all I can in my recovery today?’ If you strongly respond in the affirmative, then skip down to the closing paragraph’you are probably due a reward. On the other hand, if you find yourself reframing the question”Am I doing what others perceive as [...]
The Challenge and Importance of Disclosure – Part 1
Friday, May 5th, 2006Brad Stenberg
One of the most difficult issues a man has to face is disclosing his sexual sin to his wife. The issue is loaded with both honest and resistant questions: Why bring up something that is only going to hurt my wife? What good is there in bringing up the past? Where does [...]
Rebuilding Trust in Marriage
Wednesday, March 8th, 2006Bob Damrau
‘Our lives will never be the same,’ voiced my wife as we drove home from our respective 12-Step groups. Then, we looked at each other and smiled with the realization that we wouldn’t have it any other way. Repairing our marriage was not easy, yet the hard work was yielding a sense of connection [...]
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