Why Dr. David Instone-Brewer believes Jesus condemned invalid divorce—not every remarriage Dr. David Instone-Brewer believes that remarriage after a valid divorce is permitted....
Do I have biblical grounds for divorce?
“Let No Man Separate” Doesn’t Mean No Divorce for Any Reason — Matthew 19:6
Jesus Gave a Command Against Breaking a Marriage through Marriage-Endangering Sin Not a Statement of Impossibility of Divorce When Jesus said, "let no man separate" he was not...
1 Corinthians 7:10 Explained: What Paul Meant About Separation and Remarriage
What Did Paul Really Mean in 1 Corinthians 7:10? Understanding His Command to the Woman Few passages about marriage create more confusion than 1 Corinthians 7:10–11. Paul writes:...
What Is DARVO? How Abuse Survivors Are Silenced by Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim Offender
What Is DARVO? How Harm Is Silenced by "Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim & Offender" Why You Feel Unheard When You Name Harm If you have ever told your story and mentioned...
Christian Man Uses Abuse Tactics to Shame Victims on a Domestic-Violence Post
When Churches Protect Marriage More Than People A Facebook Comment That Proved the Point I posted this statement and meme on Facebook—and got an interesting comment (below):...
Can I Divorce for Abuse? Can Christians Divorce for Abuse?
MYTH: God forbids all divorce, or all divorce is sin unless it's for adultery. TRUTH: Scripture shows that God gives permission for divorce in many situations, including sexual...
God Hates Abuse
God's View on Cruel Treatment The Bible says that cruel treatment is serious. Even slaves were to be treated with respect. In Exodus 21:26-27, we learn that a slave owner had to...
Is “The Devil will exaggerate your mate’s failures” a Real Bible Verse?
There's meme going around in social media that appears to be a verse from the Bible, but it is not. It is a note in a study Bible placed just above a Bible verse. (And it's got...
Churches & Christian Denominations with Unsafe Divorce Policies for Abused Spouses
Churches & Denominations with Unsafe Official Divorce Policies for Abused Spouses If you belong to one of these denominations or attend one of their churches, please contact...
Why Did I Stay So Long When I Had Serious Grounds for Divorce?
Why did I stay so long when I had 100% serious biblical grounds for divorce? I asked this question in my private Facebook group, and here are some of the answers I received...
Jesus Said, “Love My Enemy”—Can I Still Divorce Them?
If you’re new to my blog, please start here: https://lifesavingdivorce.com/about/. I’m a committed Evangelical Christian. I began leading Christian divorce recovery groups in...
Abuse, Abandonment, and Adultery Are Biblical Grounds for Divorce
Adultery, Abuse, and Abandonment Are Biblical Grounds for Divorce MYTH: God Forbids All Divorce Except for Adultery TRUTH: Scripture permits divorce in more than one situation....
Marriage Is a Conditional Covenant (Not an Unbreakable Promise)
Marriage Is a Conditional Covenant (Not an Unbreakable Promise) Biblically, marriage is a conditional covenant—not an unconditional one. Marriage includes mutual vows, and...
But He Never Hit Me: Divorce for Neglect, Emotional, and Financial Abuse
As a lay divorce recovery leader in churches for the past 20 years, it's been my privilege to hear a lot of stories of committed Christians who had to leave their destructive...
Help! I’m Married to a Cheater! To Stay or to Go?
What does a Christian do when adultery is discovered? We were taught to value the sanctity of marriage. We learned that marriage was for life, and that God can save any marriage....
What is a Life-Saving Divorce?
What Is a Life-Saving Divorce? Not a Frivolous Exit — It Is A Divorce for Serious Harm The Opposite of “I’m Bored” or “The Grass Is Greener” A life-saving divorce is a divorce...