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By looking closely at the biblical texts on divorce and remarriage in light of the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman world, this book shows that the original audience of the New Testament heard these teachings differently. Through a careful exploration of the background literature of the Old Testament, the ancient Near East, and especially ancient Judaism, the author constructs a biblical view of divorce and remarriage that is wider in scope than...
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If you are considering remarriage and want to do everything you can to ensure a happy and fulfilling union, turn to Ron Deal and the Smart Stepfamily series.
This is the ideal book for engaged or pre-engaged couples who have at least one child from a previous relationship, offering premarital counsel about how to prepare to blend family relationships, parenting, finances, rituals, and daily routines for your new life together. You will be able to:
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What happens when the author of happily-ever-after romances gets divorced?
As a divorce survivor and single mom, Betsy St. Amant Haddox--known for her charming rom-coms--shares her own raw, unfiltered story of what happens after the fairy tale ends. Complete with plenty of what-not-to-do tales, Once Upon a Divorce features what she learned on her bumbling journey to wholeness.
In her humorous, vulnerable, and authentic way, Betsy recounts how she...
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What to do when your partner is done
"My spouse left and I don't know what to do."
"This pain won't go away; what's wrong with me?"
"How can I save my marriage?"
These are common questions from hurting spouses encountering unwanted separation. When you're the only one who wants to save your marriage, what do you do? Clint and Penny Bragg have experienced the excruciating pain of separation firsthand. They also have a decade of helping hundreds of...
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With abandonment and adultery, there is no five-step plan for survival, but there can be hope and healing. When Happily Ever After Shatters will be a comfort to those who grieve in solitude, and a hope-filled practical guide for those whose lives have changed irrevocably. Susan Birdseye will help readers learn to honor God when there is no hope of restoration, survive abandonment in and out of marriage, glorify God during a divorce, walk children...
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GOD WANTS TO SPEAK TO YOU.
Have you ever wondered why you have not been able to stay married? There is hope and restoration for you if you have pondered these questions:
Have you lost hope for ever being a happy wife?
Have you ever felt that you had to fight for your sanity?
Do you know what you want?
Do you feel as if no one gets you?
Have you cried until you couldn't cry anymore?
Have you ever thought to yourself, I just don't get it?
You are...
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DIVORCEE?
"Sorry, you can't teach that class...by the way, don't forget next week's missions offering! I wish I could perform your wedding, but it would cause so much trouble...see you Sunday!" Murder is forgiven under the blood, divorce not so much.
Learn the true freedom we have in Christ. Although divorce is never God's perfect will, it does not mean the divorcee is a second-class Christian. God had no second-class children!
Find out what the Bible...
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THE DIVORCE RATE FOR BLENDED FAMILIES IS 70%. BUT WHEN YOU DO IT GOD'S WAY, YOU HAVE A 100% CHANCE OF SUCCESS! Couples in blended-or "step"-families often feel misunderstood, even in the church. They struggle with complicated child behavioral issues, battle-pitched custody fights, and difficulty finding unity in co-parenting. Emotions such as guilt, shame, fear, or isolation threaten to overwhelm them. Now is the time for these families to feel heard,...
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These pages were written by one hand and many hearts ... by separated spouses faithful to the sacrament because they are convinced this total gift of self is not an anachronism imposed by the Church to be accepted with patient resignation, but a path of sanctification lived out in the joyous paradox of the Gospel. This book, besides offering numerous points for reflection on the theme of separation, proposes a true and proper path subdivided into...
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What if you could have the marriage of your dreams--even when you think it's too late?
Everyone wants to have healthy relationships. But too many women who've gone through divorce find themselves feeling lost and unsure about how to move forward into readiness for strong future relationships.
Barbie and Richard Armenta both have plenty of brokenness in their pasts. Richard's party lifestyle put him one step away from disaster time and time again....
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Wait, Stay or Go is about the journey of a woman, who was trying to decide whether to stay married or divorce her husband of 11 years. In the middle of this journey, she decided to seek God for the answers she needed instead of making the decision on her own.
Wait, Stay or Go tracks the process Donna R. Martin took in order to come to her decision. Her need for God's guidance becomes clear as she asks herself, and God, several questions:
• Does...
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Good Love Heals
Marriage is the oldest and most coveted institution that most men and women want to experience. They want the ideal "goals" of marriage. However, they fall short when it comes to putting in the work required to achieve a healthy and passionate marriage. How badly do you want your marriage to be the successful one that you dream of? Are you willing to implement new strategies to help you overcome the things that hurt you? Is having...
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Most people considered David Edwards a typical young Christian. Before his latest encounters with the supernatural, he would have agreed with them. Then his life was changed forever.
David has found the love of his life. With a successful career, the blessings of both parents and a strong spiritual upbringing, there was nothing standing in his way of pursuing marriage. So, when he suddenly called off the wedding, everyone including his fiancé was...
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Divorce and remarriage are perhaps two of the most controversial doctrinal topics of our time. With many on each side claiming that they are right, it is difficult sometimes to discern the truth. Living in a time of delusion, lies, and a famine of truth that threaten the very foundation of Christianity, Lambert and Kim Sands provide a fresh and insightful approach to this age-old doctrinal dilemma. In this book, they scripturally and skillfully defend...
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Healing the Wounds of Divorce helps those suffering from divorce go from grieving to hoping, and from surviving to thriving.
After experiencing the pain and agony of divorce, ordained minister Freda R. Wilson now helps others to build their futures that are better, both inside and out. With her more than twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples, she helps those suffering from divorce recover from what may seem like the darkest...
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Because divorce can happen, even to Christians.
Marriage is supposed to be for life, but divorce still happens. How can a Christian reconcile the reality of divorce with the biblical view of marriage? How can a wronged spouse forgive? And, how can God still be good, when bad things happen?
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After 9 years of building a marriage, growing our little family, and moving across the country, my husband walked out on us and left me spiraling. I searched for answers to fix my marriage but I only found reasons to get divorced. I knew deep down that God wanted something different for me.
When your husband walks out on you, it flips your whole world upside down. Everyone will give you advice, but It's your choice to follow the world, or run to God....
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A 31-day guide towards healing. This guide was written from a broken heart as the result of an unfaithful spouse. A broken heart can be mended if we approach healing the correct way. Your heart can be broken for many reasons but it doesn't have to leave you bitter. You can rise above and live life with HOPE!
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My Marriage Miracle
The Power of Prayer
This book is a wonderful true story of heartache and blessing, the joy of raising a family and overcoming the struggles of married life.
An inspiring account of a husband, who gave his heart felt effort to win back his wife's heart, during pending divorce after 43-years of being married.
See the strange way God answered; his prayer.
If you are a wife, husband or contemplating being one, this book is for you....
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Historically, Christians have been divided on the issue of divorce and remarriage; many institutions and theologies coming down on the side that it is adultery to remarry while one's former spouse is still alive. This is consistent with the words of Jesus in Matthew and the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans. Others stand by the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians where he clearly declares that it is not a sin to marry again if you were "put away" (abandoned...
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