Category Archives: Divorce

Conference on forgiveness

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

As I travel and teach about forgiveness and restoring broken relationships, people share many stories with me. Some have sinned in ways that make them feel beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. Trapped in a prison of regret and guilt, … Continue reading →

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A closer look at love

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Relationships are miserable when love is absent. But is there an objective way to identify true love?  Love defined The fourteen qualities of love in First Corinthians thirteen offer the best available description of love known to humans. This text remains one of … Continue reading →

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What should we know about marriage?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Someone once asked why so many married people seem so miserable. “Perhaps,” another responded, “it’s because so many miserable people are married.” Maybe marriage itself is not the problem. There is never a time in my ministry when I am … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Divorce

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

  In her landmark book: “The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce,” Judith Wallerstein revealed disturbing evidence about the long-term affects of divorce.  For 25 years, Wallerstein (and her team) followed the lives of more than a hundred children from the time … Continue reading →

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When confronting others

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

  Loving confrontation is sometimes necessary in genuine relationships. We participate in deception when we allow people to believe they’re on good terms with us despite their violations of the relationship. Confrontation is simply a matter of integrity for those who won’t … Continue reading →

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Marriage: What It Is, Why It Matters …

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

  “Marriage is based on the truth that men and women are complementary, the biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman, and the reality that children need a mother and a father. Redefining marriage does not … Continue reading →

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Don’t give up on your marriage

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

  Marriage problems? How bad is it? Has the “D” come up? Do you feel hopeless about things ever getting better? Perhaps you’ve thought about divorce but you’re afraid of the consequences. What would your family and friends think? Could you … Continue reading →

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12 truths about marriage from the original plan

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

  If you hope to do well in the relationship of marriage, you’ll need a shared vision of the nature and meaning of marriage. Most people who get married do not tend to think very deeply about the meaning and … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Love

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

  Some people tell me they want to be married because of love and others say they want out of marriage because they no longer feel love. This has led me to ask some questions about the nature of love. … Continue reading →

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Marriage Ministries in the Church

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

  Although I’ve never considered separation or divorce in 29 years of marriage, I’ve walked closely with many couples who have experienced both. I don’t expect there to be a time in pastoral ministry when I am not helping (directly … Continue reading →

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