My husband and I married 10 years ago. It was a second marriage for both of us. I recently found out that after five years of marriage, he put all of our assets into trusts controlled by him alone.
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Marriage or Happiness?
(Thoughts on a thread of comments from social media in early 2023.) Joy like breathing He said, “Committing to joy is like breathing. You don’t have to think about it. Joy is easy. Commitment is hard. Commit to hard things.” This viewpoint seems incredibly detached from a life lived in reality and truth. It comesContinueContinue reading “Marriage or Happiness?”
My divorce was not a battle.
Divorce does not equal failure. We did not fail; it simply did not work. I pray for his wellbeing as I do my own and I wish him nothing but God’s choosiest blessings.
Video: “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person”
by Alain de Botton This is such a phenomenal human teaching. https://youtu.be/-EvvPZFdjyk Phrases I had to pause the video for (i.e., my notes): Love is a skill, not an instinct. It needs time be learned. We’re taught to follow our feelings, which usually lead us astray. Vulnerability is key. We don’t know how to love.ContinueContinue reading “Video: “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person””
Video MR3.4: Partnership of Different Strengths
This portion of the discussion explores the concept of partnership of different strengths. Is the last part of our #Zoom discussion on Adam/Adamah and Chavah/Eve in Part 3 of Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Principles. All told, we were on the line for about four hours and touched on many topics and themes.ContinueContinue reading “Video MR3.4: Partnership of Different Strengths”
Video MR3.2: Oneness in Humanity & Community in Creation
Video Part 3.2: Oneness of Humanity + Community in Creation Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Principles Bible Study Series Part 3: Adam/Adamah + Chavah/EveMan + WomanHuman + Spirit A rib, a half or a whole? – Who came first or what were we first? Human first – merging of body and spirit. GenderContinueContinue reading “Video MR3.2: Oneness in Humanity & Community in Creation”
Video MR2.0: Marriage & Relationship Series Intro
This first video for the Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Principles series is an introduction of me (LaShawnda), my company and the study series. I also begin to explore the importance of naming. Each meeting is focused on one or two Biblical couples. We explore the main theme, elements, issues and lessons ofContinueContinue reading “Video MR2.0: Marriage & Relationship Series Intro”
Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 3
Join me Tuesday, November 17, 2020 for Part 3 of the Marriage & Relationships: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles virtual study. We will explore the marriage of Adam/Adamah & Chavah/Eve and the relationship between Man/Woman and Human/Spirit. Text: Genesis 1-5, Revelation 22 Discussion questions will be posted in advance of the Zoom call. Feel freeContinueContinue reading “Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 3”
Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 2
Naming and Storytelling Of the four stories we’re reviewing (Pt 1: Jacob/Leah/Rachel, Naomi/Ruth/Boaz; Pt 2: Abram/Sarai, Hosea/Gomer): Which two names and meanings resonate with you and why? What does your name mean? What is the root or history of your name? How does your name relate to your overall story? What does your name tellContinueContinue reading “Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 2”
Virtual Bible Study: Marriage & Relationship
This is a follow-up to You’re Invited: Virtual Bible Study. The first discussion has been scheduled. Yay! It will be a recorded Zoom call on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 9:00am Central Time. The topic is Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Principles. Text: Book of Ruth: Naomi, Ruth and Boaz Text: Genesis 29-31:ContinueContinue reading “Virtual Bible Study: Marriage & Relationship”
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