Category Archives: Marriage

Recently I read a fascinating book, Same Kind of Different As Me, co-authored by Ron Hall a wealthy upscale art dealer and Denver Moore, a homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual poverty.

At the center of the story was Ron’s wife, Debbie, who had a heart for the homeless. And how her persistence and compassion continues to make a difference to thousands of people in the inner city.

As a sub plot to the story was the relationship between Ron and Debbie. At one point in their marriage they began drifting apart. In Ron’s words they were “an affluent Christian couple who had faked it for about five years.” During this time he was unfaithful to Debbie twice while traveling on business. Continue reading →

Our annual anniversary blogging break ends today It’s also the actual day of our 53rd wedding anniversary.

Once you’ve been married for 50+ years, strangers you meet express both surprise coupled with admiration that anyone could be married that long.  Especially to one person. Friends, family, and brethren who know your values, understand and share their appreciation and congratulations.

However, when seriously discussing a 50-year marriage, there’s one frequently asked question:  “What’s your secret?”

Three years ago, while celebrating our 50th, Norma Jean and I came up with some answers that continue to work for us.  We hope you find them helpful.

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