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Divorce
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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Blended Families: Creating Harmony As You Build a New Home Life
When re-married couples bring their families together, they face unique challenges. Somehow, they must bring unity out of diversity. Maxine Marsolini points to biblical solutions to the conflict commonly found in divorce and remarriage situations. ‘Growth and Application’ questions make this an excellent resource for small groups or Christian counseling. About Maxine Marsolini Maxine Marsolini is a free-lance writer, author, poet, pastor’s wife and homemaker. Maxine writes from what she calls “wisdom born of pain” through the difficult soil of a blended home. She and her husband Charlie, reside in the state of Oregon where they serve in ministry together working with couples who are struggling with relationship and financial issues. Maxine and Charlie have seven children in their...
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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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Now What Do I Do?: A Guide to Help Teenagers with Their Parents’ Separation or Divorce
In Now What Do I Do? author Lynn Cassella-Kapusinki offers a workbook for teens that helps them flush out their feelings and fears. The author writes with a style that teens can easily relate to without feeling talked down to. The empathetic tone of Now What Do I Do? helps teens confront and define their losses, guiding them through their grief and other difficulties that can result from their parentsÂ’ separation or divorce, whether the breakup is recent or years in the past. Each chapter includes exercises and activities that can be done alone or with friends. Now What Do I Do? helps teens:Remove feelings of guilt; Know the steps to emotional recovery; Improve communication with parents; Reexamine family...
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Moving Forward After Divorce: Practical Steps To: Healing Your Hurts; Finding Fresh Perspective
Divorce is a time of loss—it also becomes a time of change with the possibility that each partner might move forward toward personal restoration and wholeness. But how? David and Lisa Frisbie, authors of Happily Remarried, share godly wisdom, sound advice, and encouragement to help readers: heal from feelings of anger and abandonment discover the sufficiency of God develop interests, dreams, and skills raise healthy kids alone or as a co–parent manage money (or the lack of it) This excellent resource provides great help for those with children and will guide any divorced reader to see the hope of a second chance as they learn to depend on God’s grace, sufficiency, and promises. About...
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