When Grandpa Jones celebrated his 100th birthday and 75th wedding anniversary simultaneously, his friends were impressed. “What is the key to your longevity?” they asked him.
Grandpa Jones: “Long walks in the outdoors.”
His friends asked what led him to spend so much time walking outside.
Grandpa Jones: “When we got married 75 years ago, my wife and I made a solemn pledge. Whenever we had a fight, the one who was wrong would go outside and take a walk.”
Let’s be specific. Guys, if you are the one whose habit traumatized your spouse, learn to listen to her, minister to her, and, when necessary, to take a walk.
Recovery Step: In the long process of husband and wife “becoming one” (Genesis 2:24), it is critical to learn when to speak, when to listen, and when to take a walk.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
