Divorce

Does the Bible Allow Divorced Men to be a Pastor or Elder or Deacon?

The Bible tells us specifically who can and who can’t be a pastor, elder or deacon, but what if they’ve been married before? Biblical Qualifications The Bible tells us specifically who can and who can’t be a pastor, elder or deacon, but what if they’ve been married before? The qualifications from the Word of God […]

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Is Abuse An Acceptable Reason For Divorce?

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible say is grounds for divorce? Is it only for adultery? Or is physical abuse or a spouse leaving also grounds for divorce? Unequally Yoked The Bible warns us to not be joined in close, intimate relationships with those in the world, and especially to marry an unbeliever. This is not a […]

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4 Things That Can Destroy Your Family

by Pamela Rose Williams

Family trouble today is at an all-time high. Marriages are falling apart, children are disobedient and quite frankly, love is waxing cold. But the fact of the matter is that “…there is no new thing under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Though there are so many things that contribute to the breakup of families, I have […]

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What Did Jesus Teach About Marriage?

by Jack Wellman

Jesus taught several things about marriage, so what was Jesus’ exact teaching on the institution of marriage, remarriage, and divorce? A Divine Institution Marriage is not an institution created by mankind. It is an institution designed and created by God, and for the glory of God. After the creation of the universe and all living […]

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7 Steps to Healing from Adultery and Separation

by Dr. Michael L. Williams

Today, we are experiencing an epidemic of adultery and separation. Sadly, it has even become very common among self-professing Christians to have physical relationships with other self-professing Christians that they are not married to. Likewise, we are now seeing where the leaders in many churches are encouraging separation and divorce, even in cases where there […]

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7 Bad Habits That Will Lead To Divorce

by Jack Wellman

Here are seven bad habits that might lead to divorce. 1. Flirting or Adultery One of the greatest problems of couples today is that the world is constantly pulling on their natural desires. At some places of employment, unless you look like a Barbie or Ken Doll, you’re probably not going to get the job. […]

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5 Bad Reasons To Leave A Marriage

by David Peach

Many of the problems that come up in marriages and drive couples apart aren’t the earth-shattering kind that arrive shockingly. No, what normally drives a wedge in a marriage relationship are seemingly insignificant daily choices. But is your lack of self-control and communication a good reason to leave a marriage? I believe entering into a […]

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7 Good Bible Verses To Help Cope With a Divorce

by Crystal McDowell

While divorce is shockingly prevalent in our generation—the pain, discouragement, and abandonment of it still hurts. Many people who are divorced didn’t plan for it or even expect it to ever come to their marriage. In spite of the fact that God hates divorce, it happened in Moses’ day, Jesus’ day, and our day as […]

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Asking God’s Help For An Estranged Spouse

by Pamela Rose Williams

In today’s fast-paced world married couples often get so busy that they lose time for one another. One thing leads to another and before you know it either the husband or the wife decides that they need to be separated or even divorced. In this article I will share some things that will give hope […]

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5 Ways Separation Can Help to Save a Struggling Marriage

by Crystal McDowell

Rather than make a rush judgment towards divorce, Christian couples may choose to separate for a period of time. In serious cases of verbal, physical, or emotional abuse where the victim is under severe stress—a separation gives time for healing. However before considering separation, both parties should seek out godly counsel from a pastor, respected […]

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