And, when you put into that mix marriage issues, things can get really
interesting!
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| Dorothy was the wife of an early cross-cultural worker. When she
married William, he was a shoemaker, then he became a pastor. However,
he soon became burdened for people in other cultures and felt called to
serve them. Their marriage faced increasing problems. |
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| How do you handle the situation where one spouse feels called to
go, but the other is simply unwilling to go. How do you deal with
children who won't go. |
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| In this brochure, Ron explores the interesting issues in marriage
when one spouse is called, while the other does not share that call but
it willing to be supportive. |
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In a cross cultural setting, getting enough time together to nurture a
relationship can be difficult. But, as Ron points out in this
brochure, it is essential, and with some creativity, it can be done. |
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| Cyberporn is accessable and anonymous, and is an issue even in
missionary marriages. Ron explores this, and points the way to
freedom. |
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| Every deep relationship bring with it the potential for deep hurt.
This brochure explores this issue, and helps provide a framework for
understanding. |
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| The discipline of children (and the varying opinions on the best way
to do it) is a hot topic everywhere, and the complication of
cross-cultural living adds to the complexity. Here are some ideas
to jumpstart your thinking. |
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| Serving cross-culturally is difficult on any marriage at any time.
However, it is especially difficult during the first term of service and
during the early years of marriage. Here are some tips to help. |
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| Opposites may attract, but living with someone with different basic
values can be difficult. Here are some problems to watch for and some
suggestions to help solve them. |
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| Parents often have a difficult time when their children “leave”
them, especially if their grandchildren go too. Here are some tips to
help. |
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| There are so many electronic things to distract us! The
internet, blackberrys, Facebook, chat, satellite radio and tv.
Here are some tips to keep them from distracting you from the more
important things. |
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| Sometimes it seems that you be married, or be in ministry. But
not both! This brochure give some handles to find a manageable balance
that will allow you thrive in both. |
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| Money management in marriage is a big challenge to many. Here
are some ideas to help you have some productive and effective
conversations with your spouse on these key issues. |
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| A trailing spouse is one that follows their spouse as the partner
takes a job in another place. It's a unique challenge, but one
that can have great rewards. |
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| Most couples do not have to raise their salaries as do many
cross-cultural workers. This fund raising may become a serious issue
between spouses, so here are some suggestions to help resolve problems
that may occur. |
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| After Dorothy Carey died, William remarried. His second wife
Charlotte was quite different than Dorothy. Here Ron explores the
implications of this. |
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