Divorce & Remarriage

The Wisdom of Seeking Counsel

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

When is the right time to seek counseling help for your marriage? Follow the wise counsel of scripture and choose to seek help for your relationship.

Single Again

Rev. Deb Koster

Struggling to cope after a relationship ends? Consider this wisdom for navigating the transition to single life and discover God's all sufficient grace.

Coping as a Single Parent: Four ways God Showed He Would Not Leave

Christopher Hunt

Are you feeling alone in your struggles? Consider this wisdom from scripture on how God perseveres with you through difficulties and guides your steps.

Cultivating Relationships with Stepchildren

Rev. Deb Koster

Struggling to build relationships with stepchildren? Is blending a family harder than you planned? Find wisdom for building family relationships.

What is Marriage?

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Is marriage a sacrament, contract, or a covenant? Discover how God views marriage and how you can establish your relationship on a godly foundation.

Have Hope For Your Marriage

Dr. Robert Ritzema

Marriage can go through seasons of unhappiness, but don't lose hope, God will walk with you. Discover great advice for restoring hope in your marriage.

Living in an Imperfect Marriage

Kim Sullivan

Sometimes the way to demonstrate love to a spouse requires setting limits around behavior. Discover when God wants submission and when action is required.

The Romans 12 Guide to Dealing with Difficult People

Rev. Deb Koster

Struggling with difficult people in your life? Wonder what the Bible says about dealing with unreasonable people? Find guidance and peace in Romans 12.

Establishing Discipline in the Blended Family Home

Rev. Deb Koster

Blended families face unique challenges. Find helpful advice for establishing discipline in your home to build healthy relationships within your family.

Finding Healing after Betrayal

Christopher Hunt

Have you experienced a painful betrayal? Betrayal breaks our trust and causes emotional injury. Let God lead you to process the pain and find healing.

Coping with Betrayal

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you struggling with betrayal? Consider what scripture says about navigating abusive relationships and moving forward to find healing for your heart.

Help for Forgiving Yourself

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Are you struggling to forgive yourself for the things you have done? Consider the forgiveness that we have in Jesus and his invitation to offer it freely.
Date Title Author Topics
October 16, 2022 The Wisdom of Seeking Counsel Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 27, 2022 Single Again Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
July 24, 2022 Coping as a Single Parent: Four ways God Showed He Would Not Leave Christopher Hunt Dating, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Single Parenting, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 3, 2022 Cultivating Relationships with Stepchildren Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
April 24, 2022 What is Marriage? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
December 1, 2021 Have Hope For Your Marriage Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
October 31, 2021 Living in an Imperfect Marriage Kim Sullivan Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 21, 2021 The Romans 12 Guide to Dealing with Difficult People Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
April 25, 2021 Establishing Discipline in the Blended Family Home Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Discipline
April 14, 2021 Finding Healing after Betrayal Christopher Hunt Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
April 11, 2021 Coping with Betrayal Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 9, 2020 Help for Forgiving Yourself Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 11, 2020 How Do I Forgive Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
July 29, 2020 Navigating Life's Disappointments Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 22, 2020 One Sided Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 19, 2020 Should We Seek Counseling? Restore Your Marriage Now! Steve Augustus Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 5, 2020 Live Your Own Life - Letting Go of Codependency Charlene Brouwer, MA, LAMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 1, 2020 Building a Partnership in Your Marriage Leah Travis, MS, LMFT Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
March 15, 2020 Is My Marriage Salvageable? Recognizing Emotional Abuse Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
February 12, 2020 Marriage Tips for Blending Families Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
November 13, 2019 Protecting Your Peace With Healthy Boundaries - 3 Steps to Dealing with Your Ex Kim Sullivan Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
November 6, 2019 While You Wait for Your Marriage to be Healed Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
November 3, 2019 Walking Through the Darkness After Infidelity Kim Sullivan Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
October 6, 2019 Jesus' Guide to Rebuilding Trust Kim Sullivan Marriage, In-Law Relationships, Divorce & Remarriage
September 11, 2019 Marital Therapy…Alone? When a Spouse Refuses Counseling Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 18, 2019 What to Expect in Couples Counseling Jennie Sawye Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 2, 2019 Navigating Difficulties with Your Ex Rev. Joel Vande Werken Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
April 14, 2019 Coping When Your Loved One is in Active Addiction Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
December 7, 2018 Blended Families and Holidays Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
June 28, 2018 Rebuilding After Separation Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
February 19, 2018 So, What is Therapy Anyway? Josephine Martinez, MSW, LCSW Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
September 21, 2017 When to End a Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
September 18, 2017 When to Fight for Your Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
March 30, 2017 Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
March 20, 2017 Fighting For Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
February 27, 2017 Avoiding Gray Divorce: Marriage Risk After 50 Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
February 16, 2017 Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict
August 4, 2016 Respect, Love, and Care: Even After Divorce Gregory Rodriguez, MA, LCPC Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
April 18, 2016 Child-Centered Life After Divorce: 7 Ways to Protect your Children Dr. Melinda Hammond, LCP Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Single Parenting, Blended Families
April 11, 2016 Life After Divorce Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
February 22, 2016 Remarriage: How Can I Be Sure I Am Ready? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Marriage Preparation, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
September 24, 2015 Family Brokenness: God Uses Our Mess Rev. Mark Pluimer Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 7, 2015 Navigating an Unequally Yoked Marriage Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
June 22, 2015 Work on Creating a Good and Godly Marriage Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
May 3, 2015 When is Divorce OK? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Single Again, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
February 23, 2015 Why should I forgive? Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Grandparenting, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
June 19, 2014 8 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage Doug Van Til, MSW, LCSW Dating, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Newlyweds, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Marriage
June 4, 2014 Can anything good come from divorce? Christopher Hunt Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 24, 2013 Divorce Without Despair Terry Top Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
October 4, 2010 What Forgiveness is Not Rev. Deb Koster Dating, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Grandparenting, Boundaries & Conflict

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