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A Marriage Confession PRO
Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008 (message contributor)
A Marriage Confession
I have a confession to make this morning. I am really not sure how to say this to you. I am embarrassed, ashamed, and really fearful of what you might think of me once you know the truth. I must confess to you this morning that my wife, Ronda, and I have irreconcilable differences. After more than 30 years of marriage, I am sure that these differences cannot be resolved. While the differences between us have rarely caused heated arguments, they are often dealt with on a daily basis. These differences can bring a sigh to the voice and sometimes frustration to one or both of us.
It has come to the point that I must get this off my chest. As your pastor, I need to let you know what we are dealing with. Please allow me to continue my confession of these irreconcilable differences. And I beg your understanding and forgiveness.
First of all, I confess to you that my seat-buckling habits can drive Ronda up the wall. She is religious about buckling her seat-belt BEFORE starting the car. I mean she does it FIRST thing, as soon as she closes the door. Sometimes she even does it BEFORE the door closes. I'm sorry, but I rarely buckle that belt before starting the car. I can't help it. I guess I like the chime and the little red light flashing at me. Please forgive me, but I have even been known to put the car in gear and, yes, even round the corner before getting my seat-belt fastened. I don't believe that my wife and I will ever agree on this!
The other irreconcilable difference between Ronda and I is far more drastic and daily than the seat belt problem. I've...
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