Even with their marriage on the brink of divorce, God softened Ron’s and Opal’s hearts, giving them a hope that shone brightly enough to lead them on a path to restoration.
Separation
Sometimes even the best of intentions can lead to more problems.
One couple learned to restore the joy in their relationship with a visit to the National Institute of Marriage.
When a couple reaches the point of separation, the entire situation gets further complicated when children are involved.
In spite of the legal system’s best efforts to make divorce “easier,” it’s still a messy process.
With the right spirit and actions, any marriage can be restored.
When dealing with an abusive spouse, you need to be bold, take action, and draw clear boundaries for your own safety. God loves you. And He hates the abuse you endure.
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.
Focus on the Family is dedicated to bringing healing and restoration to couples who are struggling in their marriage. But God’s design for marriage never included abuse, violence or coercive control. Even emotional abuse can bruise or severely harm a person’s heart, mind and soul. If you are in an abusive relationship, go to a …
Speaker and author Juana Mikels shares the dramatic story of how she abandoned her marriage after three years, found faith in Jesus Christ and reconciled with her husband. (Part 1 of 2)
At the Fall, the battle of the sexes began, and one of the most tragic consequences of that battle is the propensity to divorce.
Juana Mikels decided that she had married the wrong person, so she left her husband. Then she became a Christian and had a change of heart. She shares a few ideas to help get your marriage back on track.
Respected theologian John MacArthur points to Scripture to discern what God says about divorce and remarriage and how those guidelines apply to specific situations. (Part 2 of 2)
Respected theologian John MacArthur points to Scripture to discern what God says about divorce and remarriage and how those guidelines apply to specific situations. (Part 1 of 2)
What if reconciliation proves to be impossible and divorce is inevitable? Dr. Gary Chapman offers hope to individuals starting again on their own.
While reconciliation is God’s desire for struggling couples, there are all sorts of situations that can bring a marriage to the crisis point. Dr. Gary Chapman offers hope and help for the separated.
On average, the high of new love lasts approximately two years, and then every couple has to work toward a deeper sense of emotional love.
You need to confront the what-ifs and how-tos before the separation to lessen the worry.
It takes more than an opinion to discover the right thing.
You might not feel like planning, but a little inconvenience now can save a lot of heartache later.
