Divorce

What could be good about a bad marriage? The good news is, you can get beyond that old marriage and its destructive habits, and build a brand-new one with the same spouse. And you can do it in just 90 days, even if only one spouse is committed to change.

Thousands of couples in marriages that are on the brink will never enter a therapist's office, and for others it's too late by the time they do agree to come. But for more than 20 years, David Clarke has seen marriages turn around in just 12 weeks. Here he takes his 90-day plan and presents it using humor, Scripture, and personal stories to help couples turn difficult marriages into great ones. Whether the issue is communication, the kids, negative attitudes, or even serious sin, Clarke's personalized approach will put readers on the road to a great marriage.

"In this readable and practical book, Dr. Flesberg addresses the needs of approximately 18-20 million children under age 18 who face parental divorce with lifestyle changes in the liminal place known as the "switching hour." The "switching hour" is Flesberg's term for the psychological, physical, and spiritual space between the respective homes of divorced parents measured by clock time as well as the context and lifestyle in which these children seek to balance the different ways of being that these homes represent. The book invites parents, grandparents, other relatives, and caregivers to enter responsibly into the world of the children of divorce.

"Chapters 1-7 begin with a child's letter. These letters plus intermingled vignettes lead the reader to connect with the soul and angst of each child. For Dr. Flesberg this connection is a prerequisite to the reader's responding redemptively to these children of divorce. Each chapter illustrates and defines the needs of children of divorce and then offers guidelines for appropriate response. A suggested reading list is included in the final chapter. This is useful for personal or group reflection.

"Her use of the children's narratives is diverse and compelling. Seminal themes and commentary are clinically accurate and creatively presented. The caring guidelines for response are well thought out and useable. The book is theologically sound, interfaith sensitive and inclusive, and gracious to the reader. This reader was touched profoundly by the uniqueness yet commonality of the children's stories. The Switching Hour offers hope and suggestions to those who seek to care responsibly and effectively for children of divorce."

James W. Pruett, Ph.D.; D.Min.; LMFT; LPC; CFBPPC

There is joy, strength, and healing available to you in the midst of separation or divorce.

Things may look bleak right now. Your world is a mix of shock, anger, hurt, and hopelessness. Many of the people around you don't understand the depth of your pain or the complexity of the challenges you face. You feel rejected, betrayed, and exhausted. You wonder if the pain will ever end. But recovery from separation and divorce is possible.

In this 365-day devotional, you will meet men and women who have come through the darkness of separation and divorce and who now walk in the bright hope of God's love and healing. You will be encouraged and inspired by some of today's most respected and well-known Christian leaders and psychologists, including Kay Arthur, Dr. Tim Clinton, H. Norman Wright, and Dr. Tony Evans. The daily readings and heartfelt prayers in DivorceCare affirm God's love for you. You'll discover that the divorce process can be a powerful catalyst for good in your life, transforming deep loss into meaningful growth with God.

"DivorceCare is the finest material . . . it will provide help, hope, and healing for your life and family." -- Dr. Dennis Rainey, President, FamilyLife™

"DivorceCare is a wonderful combination of wise advice and assurances that God still loves you." -- Dr. Tim Clinton, President, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

"This devotional encourages, inspires, and brings hope to healing hearts. Daily you will be reminded that you are loved, cared for, and can face life with a renewed confidence that comes only from God." -- Dr. Linda Mintle, Author of Divorce Proofing Your Marriage and Breaking Free from Anger and Unforgiveness

Discusses basic concepts of marriage and divorce. Offers children a creative way to sort out the stressful feelings of grief caused by change.