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Elizabeth and I occasionally have conversations, and we occasionally publish them as podcasts. I also occasionally preach.

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So excited to be sharing some of my story over at The Gottman Institute today. I hope it helps someone. Link in profile and here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/outlawed-grief/ #grief #outlawedgrief #gottmaninstitute
New episode! Listen via iTunes, Stitcher, or trotters41.com. #alifeoverseas #velvetashes #anxiety #ocd
Don't settle for spiritual unity in your marriage. Hear me out. In the Christian world, it seems that theological oneness is the end-all-be-all, never mind any emotional union or even deep satisfaction or happiness with each other. Sharing a theology of marriage with your spouse is important, of course, but don't stop there. Because while that may be enough to keep you married, it will probably not be enough to sustain a mutually enjoyable and delightful union. It's an important starting place, a foundation, but too many people never get around to building something on the foundation. So build a strong theology of marriage. Read Keller. But then build some skills for marriage. Read Gottman and Sue Johnson. Build a house on the solid foundation, a house that’s warm and inviting, a place where you’d actually want to live.
These musings about discouragement and temptation spilled out six years ago; perhaps they can encourage people even still… We moved to Cambodia about two years ago, and it’s been good. But it’s also been very hard. I’ve had my days of doubt, fear, and deep discouragement. I’ve looked around at the poverty, abuse, corruption, and I’ve despaired. I’ve heard that raspy, wicked voice taunt, “What can you do? Why are you even here? What about your kids, think of what you’re doing to them? You are completely ill-equipped for this. Did God really call you here?” Link in profile. #alifeoverseas
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