Knowing what to say when a close friend goes through a divorce is difficult, yet there are several ways you can ease your friend’s burden.
Divorce
If you’re considering divorce, think and pray before you make that choice. I believe God expects you to do your absolute best to save your marriage. I’ve seen couples succeed — it’s worth the fight.
Marriage struggles are normal. But often, couples ask, “Is divorce the right answer?” These 15 questions will help you evaluate your marriage.
Divorce was never a part of God’s original, ideal design for mankind.
Fallout from the data breach at Ashley Madison has been devastating, and as a result, many people have had their hearts broken. What now?
Consider the following ways to avoid or end an extramarital affair and learn about the importance of knowing your spouse’s primary needs.
Whether you’ve been married for 30 days or 30 years, you’re never really immune to an extramarital affair.
In spite of the legal system’s best efforts to make divorce “easier,” it’s still a messy process.
The financial consequences of divorce on single mothers are often devastating. In my experience in counseling those who have gone through a divorce, I’ve concluded that couples rarely do as well separately as they did together. It’s important from a biblical perspective, however, not to be resentful, bitter, or fearful. Rather, you need to be …
With the right spirit and actions, any marriage can be restored.
A troubled marriage ignites a rush to find an immediate solution, a quick fix to save the marriage. Instead, you must choose to pursue God and wait on Him, not on your spouse or your circumstances.
Marriage is not a competition. Too much conflict in marriage does not create a safe or fun relationship.
Understanding the challenges of stepfamily living can help you make an informed decision about remarriage.
Only one man and one woman existed in the beginning. For that very obvious reason, divorce and remarriage were not options in the divine plan for man.
If you’re struggling with the difficult choice of whether to stay in a less than perfect marriage, the answer you seek feels heartbreakingly complicated. Because it is.
God, the Creator of humanity and of marriage itself, has laid out His plan for marriage as a lifelong union.
A marital affair can be devastating to a family. There is no one easy answer for talking to your kids, as every child and situation is different. If you are facing this situation in your family, here are seven tips for talking to your kids after any sort of marital crisis has occurred.
While reconciliation is God’s desire for struggling couples, there are all sorts of situations that can bring a marriage to the crisis point — and separation can be an act of love.
Lauren Reitsema experienced divorce first-hand when her parents separated after almost 20 years of marriage. Drawing from her own experience, Lauren will help parents and stepparents uncover common points of grief and loss for children after divorce. And, she’ll offer helpful advice for building a stronger blended family.
When you first got married, you hoped it would last for a lifetime. Sadly, many couples who say their vows are choosing to get a divorce. John, Erin and Greg offer encouragement to couples who are questioning if they will make it. Featuring Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs.
