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10 Oct 2011
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Marriage: A Three-Ring Circus

The Circus, by Georges Seurat, painted 1891. O...
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I love the circus, especially the large three-ring circus where there are always at least three shows happening at once. If you love the circus and want to know more about its interesting history and role in popular culture…

this blog post will be of no help at all with that.

On the other hand, I have some thoughts about work and responsibility in marriage. These seem to organize themselves rather nicely into three areas  or circles of responsibility.

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Posted by David Hamilton in Marriage and tagged , , , , , , ,
09 Dec 2009
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Are you sure that’s on the table?

You’re in a competition, a heated discussion, an argument…

Somewhere, deep inside, you have an idea of what’s really being debated, what’s really on the table. What will be won or lost? Pride, bragging rights, your job, your marriage, money?

How about that job interview? What is really on the table? What does it feel like is on the table? Is it your personal value, your professional value, God’s blessing on your life, your economic future, the approval of a parent, the chance to change jobs, the chance to get this particular job at this particular time?

How about that argument with your spouse? What does it feel like is up for debate? The love of your spouse, your marriage, your pride, your free time, your independence?

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Posted by David Hamilton in Relationships and tagged , , , , , , , , ,

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