Forgiveness Is Complex because Abuse, Betrayal, and Neglect Are Complex Let's say your spouse slaps you on the face. If you were confident it was accidental-perhaps he/she was...
Christians and Divorce
What Forgiveness Is—and Isn’t
FORGIVENESS IS NOT SWEEPING EVERYTHING UNDER THE CARPET Forgiveness is not… Forgiveness is… Forgiveness is not letting the offender off scot-free. Forgiveness is holding...
~Forgiveness Takes Time Where There’s Marital Abuse or Betrayal
Forgiveness Is Complex because Abuse, Betrayal, and Neglect Are Complex Let’s say your spouse slaps you on the face. If you were confident it was accidental—perhaps he/she was...
Critique of Misleading Articles on Divorce, Parents, and Kids
Who is this post for? For people who are divorced or considering it and want to defend themselves against misleading articles This page is for you if you are in...
Why Do So Many Christian Marriages Have Sexual Abuse and Marital Rape?
Painful sex, marital rape, sexless marriages, and sexual coercion in Christian marriages are serious problems. Why do they exist? What can be done? VIDEO #1 HOW CAN WE...
Divorce Isn’t Proof You’re Weak — It May Be Proof You’re Strong
Does A Divorce Mean My Faith Is Weak?No, not if you needed a life-saving divorce to save your life and sanity—and your children's. In fact, it takes tremendous FAITH to say, "I...
#1 Divorce Book in Amazon’s Christian Counseling & Recovery Category
Wow! Thank you! Today you guys put my book on the best-seller list for Amazon's Christian Counseling & Recovery category. The Kindle version of "THE LIFE-SAVING DIVORCE" is...
7 Reasons to Have Hope for Your Kids After Abuse and Divorce
Overview of this Presentation: Thirty years of family research have shown that high-conflict homes are incredibly damaging to children. When researchers studied kids brought up...
Malachi 2:16 Timeline: When “God Hates Divorce” Entered English Bibles
DOES THE BIBLE SAY "GOD HATES DIVORCE"? The so-called "God hates divorce" verse is from Malachi 2:16. The book of Malachi was written more than 2,400 years ago, nearly 500 years...
Harvard Study: No-Fault Divorce Saves Lives (Suicide, Violence, Homicide Drop)
Divorce Saves Lives When unilateral "no fault" divorce laws started passing one state at a time, starting with Governor Ronald Reagan in California in 1969, researchers wanted to...
What Was the Puritan View of Divorce?
What Was the Puritan View of Divorce? Were There Any Puritan Divorces? Although the Puritans wanted to create a godly society in America, they were realistic about abuse,...
When Your Friend Doesn’t Believe You’re Being Abused
When Your Friend Doesn’t Believe You’re Being Abused When a Christian Friend Questions Your Divorce What do you say if a dear Christian friend disagrees with your decision to...
List of Puritan Divorces Between 1639 and 1692
This table shows every known divorce among the Massachusetts Puritans 1639-1692. There are 40 divorces listed and the columns give the record location and page, the date, the...
Does God Hate Divorce? What Malachi 2:16 Really Means
This page includes a timeline and side-by-side translation charts for visual learners. Or view 11-minute video [multiple language option] Does God Hate Divorce? What Malachi 2:16...
Life-Saving Divorce Book Study Videos Ch. 1-10 (2020)
FREE CHRISTIAN DIVORCE RECOVERY CURRICULUM for The Life-Saving Divorce Book Study FREE DIVORCE RECOVERY CURRICULUM FOR CHRISTIANS: Lead your own divorce recovery group with this...
130 Examples of Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Spiritual, Financial and Neglect
130 Examples of Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Spiritual, Financial and Neglect Overt and covert abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial, spiritual, or...
Marriage Counseling in Abusive Situations is Unethical
Why Couples Counseling When There’s Abuse Isn’t Just Unhelpful—It Can Be Dangerous Many well-meaning therapists don’t understand: couples counseling is clinically...
Do my pastors have a say about me getting a divorce?
Do My Pastors Have a Say About Me Getting a Divorce? No. Your pastor does not get to decide or grant permission. Your pastors may have influence in your church community, but...
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...
50 Most Popular Blog Posts
50 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS 50 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS What is a Life-Saving Divorce? How Do We Know Half of Divorces are “Life-Saving”? (or watch the video) Life-Saving Divorce:...