Divorce

"Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so" (Matthew 19:8).

Divorce—the very word can carry all manner of pain, shattered trust and unwanted memories. Many know from experience that the dissolution of a marriage can have serious, lifelong repercussions. Learn when divorce is acceptable and why it should be avoided whenever possible.

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How Can You Manage Marriage Stress in Troubling Times?
How Can You Manage Marriage Stress in Troubling Times?
by Becky Sweat

When half of all marriages break up in some countries, it's obvious that many couples are in trouble. Sadly, the stress seems to be only increasing from many directions. What are the pressures many husbands and wives face today, and what can they do to manage them to be sure their marriages survive?

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Setting A Good Example
David Mills

What kind of light do you shine to those around you? It's very important that we all set a good example to the world. Our lives are to witness the standard and values of the Kingdom of God.

Posted June 26, 2012 | 2 comments
Marriage: Soon Obsolete?
Gary Petty

Is marriage outdated and antiquated? Some people think so. But what does your Creator say? Discover the vital truth.

Posted May 18, 2012 | 6 comments
Learning to be a Godly Wife - The Blessings of Prayer
A blog post by Sabrina Peabody
Learning to be a Godly Wife—The Blessings of Prayer

I am new to this institution called marriage and a novice when it comes to saying and doing all the “right” things in this covenant relationship.
Posted May 10, 2012 | 4 comments
In the News: "Good Divorce" Not So Good
Amanda Stiver

A popular theory holds that "good divorces" - where separated couples remain on relatively good terms - are harmless to children and parents. But a recent study shows this idea has no basis in reality.

Posted April 19, 2012 | 0 comments
Insightful Local Area Ministerial Conference Held in Cincinnati
Roy Holladay
Insightful Local Area Ministerial Conference Held in Cincinnati

The first of seven local ministerial conferences was conducted on Monday and Tuesday, November 14-15, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Posted December 18, 2011 | 0 comments
Calling Evil Good
Steve Myers
Gary Petty
Darris McNeely

Where are the voices crying out against dishonesty, injustice and moral evil? And where are people who will heed the warnings?

Posted October 29, 2011 | 10 comments
May They Live Happily Ever After
A blog post by Darris McNeely
May They Live Happily Ever After

I did not plan to join more than 2 billion other people in watching this morning's royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William. But my wife talked me into getting up at 5:30 A.M. and turning on the television. I'm glad I did. I watched William's father and mother's marriage all those years ago and decided I should do the same today.
Posted April 29, 2011 | 1 comments
The Seventh Commandment: Protect the Marital Relationship

Unless the natural desires that attract us to members of the opposite sex are channeled exclusively toward a loving marriage relationship, the temptation to engage in sexual immorality can easily overpower our self-control. This weakness is the focus of the Seventh Commandment.

Posted February 14, 2011 | 0 comments
Single-Parenting Success

Is it possible to successfully raise godly children even as a single parent?

Posted December 8, 2010 | 0 comments
Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

Because so many marriages—particularly in modern Western countries—end in failure, couples trying to live godly lives and make their relationships last will look for ways to protect and preserve their marriages.

Posted December 8, 2010 | 0 comments

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Marriage: Soon Obsolete?

Is marriage outdated and antiquated? Some people think so. But what does your Creator say? Discover the vital truth.

Divorce Sermons

David Mills
Setting A Good Example
Presented by David Mills

What kind of light do you shine to those around you? It's very important that we all set a good example to the world. Our lives are to witness the standard and values of the Kingdom of God.


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Posted June 26, 2012 | 2 comments
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Commitment of Marriage
Presented by United Church of God

Everyone probably dreams of marriage as a journey through life with one person who knows how to make us smile, believes in us, holds us close, and treasures us always. While we hope the commitment path will take us to the mountaintops, sometimes it takes us through deep valleys and dark times. One of the major of keys to a successful marriage, is fully understanding the vow of commitment in marriage.

Posted August 24, 2002 | 0 comments |
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Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension

Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension

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