Divorce

God Understands Divorce: A Biblical Message of Grace

How to survive the life, death, and rebirth of marriage. Forgiveness removes any walls between you and God. Forgiveness is vertical as well as horizontal. –Myles Munroe (excerpt from Single, Married, Separated, and Life After Divorce) God Understands Divorce is a comprehensive compilation of real-life marriage situations that explain how quickly relationships can deteriorate, how to bring life back to terminally ill marriages–and how to let go. Whether you are divorced or thinking about it, you will discover: * How and why God understands divorce. * How to cope and become refreshed and respected. * A variety of real-life scenarios designed to change your perspective. * An interactive, friendly conversation to help revive the best part of you. *...

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This book, Divorce, from The Student Library series of P&R Publishing takes a look at the Old Testament provision for divorce, Jesus’ teaching in the Gospels, and the teaching of Paul in his letters to analyze the subject. The author includes case studies to demonstrate that the Bible is applicable to modern...

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But I Didn’t Want a Divorce

I didn’t want a divorce — but the marriage had already died. I didn’t want a divorce — but my spouse left me and got one anyway. I didn’t want a divorce — but even though my religious convictions opposed it, I had to do it for my mental health and physical well-being. No matter how opposed to divorce you and your church may be, and no matter how much you may want to stay married, you may become a divorce statistic this year. Divorce affects one out of every four marriages today. Andre Bustanoby writes this book to people caught in a trap and seeking to put their lives back together. In the author’s words, ‘You must be...

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Lord Save My Marriage or Save My Life

I ASKED GOD TO SAVE MY MARRIAGE, AND HE CHOSE TO SAVE MY LIFE. There are currently over 50% of marriages ending in divorce in today’s society, and most of tem are happening in the church! Though we can think of many reasons why marriages end, you can still see the grace and love of God in the midst of difficult relational situations. Sabrina Barfield shares a passionate testimony Lord Save My Marriage or Save My Life of how God’s grace and love kept her during the most difficult days of her life. She learns to depend on God and adapt a “can do attitude” in a “can’t do atmosphere” while she waits on God to answer her cry....

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What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce?

This companion to Speaking of Divorce is for kids ages 7–12. In a simple question-and-answer format, the book gently explains what divorce is, why parents decide to divorce, new living arrangements, how to handle feelings, and other basics to help children understand what’s happening in their lives. With honesty and simplicity, the authors help children realize that divorce isn’t their fault, strong emotions are okay, and families can survive difficult changes. Written to and for kids, this book is also recommended for parents, educators, counselors, and youth...

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I Will Change Your Name! : Messages from The Father to a Heart Broken by Divorce

Writing out of her own experience of a heartbreaking divorce, Dana Hood shares 53 devotional messages to encourage and inspire women going through divorce. The author writes: Through the excruciating pain of divorce, the Lord was truly changing my name. From abandoned to welcomed. From rejected to cherished. From defeated to victorious. At times I listen to the deceiver’s lies and forget my name. But the Father is always there to remind me of my true identity: I am his. And so it is with you. If you will call on him, he will change your name, too. What names do you carry? Lonely? Abandoned? Bitter? Hopeless? Go to the Father, and let him speak your true name into...

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