Marriage after Sexual Abuse

Abby and Eason, I didn’t think I was going to write about this in the letters because it isn’t about the core topics I was writing about in the marriage letters. But, I thought about it, and I think it is important. This is a harder letter, so please read it when you are ready. […]

Forgiveness in Marriage

Abby and Eason, You know my favorite verse is Jeremiah 31:3. I love the image of the loving kindness of God drawing us. And it is that same loving kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans 2:3-4). Forgiveness is an act of love. When we realize how great Jesus’ love is for us, we ask […]

A Quick End to Marriage

Abby and Eason, When I tell this story, it is easy to say that my marriage ending was my husband’s fault. I even said that for a long time. But, for you to really learn about marriage, you have to hear me say that is not true. We are both equally responsible for our marriage […]

The Beginning of Our Marriage Ending

Abby and Eason, Today’s letter isn’t about the end of my marriage. It’s about the middle and the lessons I learned in the middle. I hope they will help you when, one day, you get married. When I got married, I moved to another state. I moved from a place where I was involved in […]