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...
Christians and Divorce
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?
Does my pastor have to give permission for me to divorce? No. Your pastor does not get to decide or grant permission. Your pastors may have influence in your church community,...
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:...
Will I Find Love Again After Divorce? Remarry or Stay Single
Will I Find Love Again After Divorce? Remarry or Stay Single If you type “will I find…” into Google, the first suggestion is “love.” Many divorced people aren’t just asking if...
Will I Find Happiness Again? Remarry or Stay Single After Divorce!
About Me: If you’re new to my blog, read this first. I’m a committed Evangelical Christian. I attend, tithe, serve, volunteer, and lead Bible studies. I began leading Christian...
Official Christian Denominational Divorce Rules: Abuse, Adultery, and Remarriage
Official Christian Denominational Divorce Rules: Abuse, Adultery, and Remarriage Side-by-side comparison chart of more than 45 church denominations' public policies ▶️ Watch the...
Dear Pastor (Notes from an Abused Christian Wife)
(Background: Here are two letters from devout Christian wives who were abuse victims. Brenda Linn gave me permission to share her notes publicly. When she went to her former...
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...
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....
Why So Many Faithful Divorcees Can’t Find a Safe Church Home
The Hidden Divorce Attendance Gap in Evangelical Churches Why Many Faithful Divorcees Aren’t in the Pew — And Churches May Not Realize It Why So Many Divorced Christians Cannot...
Thriving After Divorce: 5 Christian Stories After Abuse, Betrayal, and Control
5 Christians Who Divorced and Are Thriving Now About Me: If you're new to my blog, read this first. I started leading Christian divorce recovery groups in Evangelical churches in...