“Marriage should never provide a haven for sin.” For those of us who have been compelled to end our toxic marriages, we may find ourselves condemned by those who passionately assert that marriage is an unbreakable covenant. So we must clarify: 1) What defines the marriage covenant, and 2) Is it unbreakable? The weighty issue … Continue reading Understanding the Marriage Covenant
“Reformulating the Christian Marriage Counseling Model Where Abuse Is Involved” is now available on Amazon as a paperback and a Kindle e-book. This book is a culmination of my experiences in the counseling environment coupled with the 12 years I have spent ministering to victims of abuse. I have heard countless stories from many … Continue reading My New Book on Christian Marriage Counseling Is Now Available!
In my conversations with abuse victims, as I listen to them while they peel away layer after layer of marital heartbreak, there may come a point when I find myself engaged in an internal wrestling match, when I am thoroughly convinced that I need to use the dreaded “D” word, but I wonder: Is it … Continue reading The Dreaded “D” Word
Dear Readers: It will probably take 10-15 minutes to read this piece in its entirety, but if you have doubts or questions about what you have been taught about divorce, I firmly believe your time will be well-spent here. I pray that seeing the truth brings you closer to the One who loves us and … Continue reading Letter to a Pastor Explaining Biblical Divorce
We have traditionally been taught that the marriage covenant is unbreakable with the exceptions of adultery and abandonment; therefore divorce for any other cause must be characterized as a sin. So it is instructive to examine the only actual divorce in the Bible. Found in the Book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament, most people are … Continue reading The Only Divorce in the Bible
