Yes, Dr. Gary Chapman, Divorce CAN Lead to Personal Happiness Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages says: "Understand That Divorce Will Never Lead To Personal...
Abuse and Divorce
How to Defend Yourself against “You Made Your Bed; Now Lie in It”
How to Defend Yourself against “You Made Your Bed; Now Lie in It” 3 Reasons You Didn’t See Warning Signs or Red Flags One of the clearest signs someone is not a safe friend is...
“Why Didn’t You Just Leave?” 50 Abused Wives & Husbands Explain
50 Abused Wives and Husbands Answer the Question: "Why Did You Stay So Long?" People wonder why abused women and men stay with a dangerous spouse for so long. I asked...
How Do I Know If My Abusive Spouse Has Really Changed? 3 Signs That Matter
How Do I Know If My Spouse Has Really Changed? Summary: This article gives 3 ways you can know if your abusive or addicted spouse has really changed and 3 signs that they have...
Male Victims of Marital Abuse: David and John’s Stories
Male Victims of Marital Abuse: David and John’s Stories We don’t talk enough about male victims of marital abuse. But men can be chronically manipulated, emotionally abused,...
Free Abuse & Danger Assessments (Christian-Friendly)
Am I Being Abused? Am I in Danger? Free Questionnaires and Assessments Are you wondering whether you’re being abused—or whether this is a typical marriage with normal highs and...
The Bible Teaches Us to Get Away from Abusers
Bible Verses That Support Leaving Destructive People Have Nothing to Do with Them: Abuse and Boundaries in Scripture We were taught to love, love, love. And forgive, forgive,...
11 Ways to Know if a Church is Safe for Abuse Victims or Divorcees
11 Ways to Know if a Church is Safe for Abuse Victims or Divorcees Are you looking for a new church when you need a separation or divorce? Did you know that nearly 6 in 10...
Sermon Ideas for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October): A Biblical Guide for Pastors
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and many pastors are asking: How should the church address domestic violence from the pulpit? If you are looking for sermon ideas on...
Will Your Church Support Divorce for Abuse? 48 Christian Denominations Compared
About Me: If you're new to my blog, read this first. I'm a committed Evangelical Christian. I began leading Christian divorce recovery groups in conservative churches in 1998....
Luke 13 Shows Jesus Prioritizes Rescue Over Remaining in Bondage
Luke 13 Shows Jesus Prioritizes Rescue Over Staying in an Abusive Marriage Jesus Does Not Glorify Endurance in Bondage—He Interrupts It Luke 13 teaches that when someone is...
I Thought It Was God’s Will To Marry This Person—Why Is This Marriage Unsafe?
When a God-Ordained Marriage Becomes Unsafe I thought it was God’s will for us to marry. I prayed earnestly. I asked for God’s guidance. I sought counsel from trusted...
John Piper on Divorce: Does Divorce Destroy the Image of Christ and the Church?
Will Your Divorce Destroy the Image of Christ and the Church? John Piper’s Counsel to Christians Whose Friends Are Divorcing In a widely circulated “Ask Pastor John” video...