My grandmother once gave me the advice, “Marriage isn’t 50-50; it’s 100-100.” Obviously she meant that marriage required giving 100%. As I reflected upon my failed marriage I realized marriage was sometimes 100-100 but more often it was 100-35 or 70-100. Marriage is about giving your best even when the other person isn’t. Continue reading
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The Perspective of an Adulteress
Growing up, my church was on the extreme side of charismatic. I was immersed in Focus on the Family material. My favorite non-fiction authors were Dr James Dobson and Charles Swindoll. If anyone knew that adultery was wrong, it was me. My parents’ marriage deteriorated due to adultery. And yet, I was not prepared for how it can sneak up on you. Continue reading