Divorce and Remarriage Archives

Pastors need to acknowledge that domestic abuse in the church is a problem, and learn how to counsel women wisely, not just continually tell them...

Well-meaning people, when they learn of or recognize abuse, tell their friends to simply leave or “stand up and don’t tolerate it.” But, this...

Rather than approaching food and sex reasonably and in a similar way, we have opted for what Mary Eberstadt calls “mindful eating and mindless...

In his book Desperate Marriages, Dr. Gary Chapman seeks to dispel the common myth that "some marriages are just hopeless." Here’s what he has to...

As featured in the movie "Fireproof," The Love Dare is a 40-day Scripture-based journey that helps couples learn truly to love one another...

Just because you have brokenness in your past does not mean you have to remain broken for the rest of your life. Kristine Steakley, author of Child...

If you can’t control your appetite, don’t go to the buffet. If you can’t look without lusting, look away. Don’t think you’re stronger than your...

Tracy's marriage to Mark began as a fairy tale but quickly transformed into a nightmare. Today, their love shines as a testimony to the special...

What specific steps can church leaders take to help domestic abuse victims?

Some say the sour economy is accomplishing a moral turnaround that ministers couldn't: convincing couples to not walk away when things get tough,...

About four million women a year are physically abused by their husbands or boyfriends. What can churches do to bring hope and help to those...

As the family goes, so goes the culture. I would dare to add “so goes the Church.” Given the state of marriage and the family within the Church...

Researchers in Sweden recently announced what makes men good “husband material.” The key, they say, lies not in his religion, his morals, or even...

The relentless push for benefits for same-sex partners has eroded the status of marriage in our society. So if a same-sex couple can have benefits,...

Living in the wake of divorce will push you to the limit. You might feel like you don’t have the resources you need to move forward. Start with...