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Divorce
Since marriage is a representation of Christ’s union with the church, divorce can be a difficult subject for Christians. It isn’t a new concern—the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce—but if half of all current marriages end in divorce (as is commonly suggested), it’s a urgent crisis with many facets. Do Christian couples get divorced just as often as non-Christians, and what does that say about Christian marriage? What impact does divorce have on a family? What methods—political, sociological, or ecclesial—can we use to keep families intact?
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She Wrote Love Stories. Then Her Marriage Ended.
How a romance author journeyed with God through an unwanted divorce.
Five Books to Encourage Single Parents
Chosen by Anna Meade Harris, author of ‘God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well.’
Review
Shannon Harris Wasn’t Content with Being a Purity Culture Stagehand
Her new memoir brings her voice into the story of “I Kissed Dating Goodbye.” It also brings in an entirely different gospel.
Review
How to Stay Hitched When Your Wife Ditches You
Harrison Scott Key’s latest book gives a tragi-comic take on the Christian humility required to stay married.
News
Died: Superstar Billy Graham, Teenage Evangelist Who Became a Wrestling Legend
In the ring and life, Wayne Coleman was a “heel” who wanted to be a “babyface.”
The Russell Moore Show
Rainn Wilson Tells Me Where I’m Wrong on Spirituality
The actor and writer hopes today’s young people will give faith a chance.
News
Grace Community Church Rejected Elder’s Calls to ‘Do Justice’ in Abuse Case
While a former leader hopes for change, women who sought refuge in biblical counseling at John MacArthur’s church say they feared discipline for seeking safety from their abusive marriages.
Public Theology Project
There’s No Such Thing as a Good Divorce
While divorce may sometimes be warranted and even necessary, it is never a cause for celebration.
Testimony
Police Work Nearly Broke Me
I was a narcotics officer on the brink of suicide when God began his mighty healing work.
Public Theology Project
Divorcing an Abusive Spouse Is Not a Sin
Not only is it morally justified, it also aligns with Christ’s heart for the vulnerable.