Preparing for Marriage or Divorce
My views about marriage and divorce have been refined in recent years. When Deb and I were engaged, we decided that the word “divorce” would never be an option. Like every marriage, we’ve gone through trials, coming out stronger and closer on the other side of each relational bump-in-the-road. It’s not been easy, but as we celebrate our 20th anniversary this month I can say without hesitation that it’s been worth it! I love her intensely and would not want to have spent these past couple decades with anyone else. So for all intents and purposes, the word “divorce” was not in my vocabulary, and whenever I’ve heard of a couple considering the option, I’ve just wanted to yell something to encourage them to hang in there, to find the good thing that God has for them in the marriage, to not settle for just an “okay” marriage, and to fight for a great marriage! Now, in my heart, I know that God really does work all things together for good, but I’ve also come to understand just how depr