Divorce & Remarriage

When is Divorce OK?

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Wondering what the Bible says about divorce? Divorce is always painful and it is never God's intention for marriage, but at times it is best choice.

Remarriage: How Can I Be Sure I Am Ready?

Rev. Deb Koster

How can you be sure that you are ready for a new relationship? Consider this remarriage checklist for helping you determine if you are ready to move on.

Fighting For Your Marriage

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Marriage can be challenging. Commit to some healthy guidelines for managing conflict to help your marriage to find healing after weathering adversity.

Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Why do pastors have affairs? Explore the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual doors of intimacy you open and close to safeguard your marriage.

Beginning to Date Again

Amanda Mason

Are you stepping back into the dating world after a previous relationship fails? Consider how you can make wise choices to engage the next season of life.

Getting Ready to Date Again

Amanda Mason

Are you considering dating again and wondering if you are ready? Consider these steps that you can take to be ready for engaging in a new relationship.

Seeking Help After Abuse

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

It is important to seek safety and support if your relationship is unhealthy. Take steps to break free of an abusive relationship to find healing.

Is It Abuse? And What Should I Do?

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Are you concerned that a relationship may have become abusive? Consider what abuse looks like and learn how to to respond to protect you and your family.

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.
Date Title Author Topics
October 23, 2024 When is Divorce OK? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Single Again, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
October 20, 2024 Remarriage: How Can I Be Sure I Am Ready? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Marriage Preparation, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Blended Families
October 2, 2024 Fighting For Your Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
November 1, 2023 Why Pastors Have Affairs: Sacred Boundaries and Sexual Abuse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Sex & Dating, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Sex & Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Sexuality, Sex & Dating, Sex & Marriage, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
September 20, 2023 Beginning to Date Again Amanda Mason Singles, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
September 17, 2023 Getting Ready to Date Again Amanda Mason Singles, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
August 2, 2023 Seeking Help After Abuse Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 30, 2023 Is It Abuse? And What Should I Do? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
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 Singles, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
July 24, 2022 Coping as a Single Parent: Four ways God Showed He Would Not Leave Christopher Hunt Singles, 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 Singles, 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 Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, 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 Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, 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 5, 2020 Live Your Own Life - Letting Go of Codependency Charlene Brouwer, MA, LAMFT Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 1, 2020 Building a Partnership in Your Marriage Leah Travis, MS, LMFT Singles, 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
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 Singles, 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, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Family Holidays
June 28, 2018 Rebuilding After Separation Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your 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
February 27, 2017 Avoiding Gray Divorce: Marriage Risk After 50 Dr. Robert Ritzema Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
February 16, 2017 Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
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
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
February 23, 2015 Why should I forgive? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
June 19, 2014 8 Tips for Caring for Your Marriage Doug Van Til, MSW, LCSW Singles, 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 Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict

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