Diagnosed with cancer at age twenty-seven, I was surrounded by patients the age of my grandparents. I felt incredibly alone. After treatment I shed my hospital gown and hit the road, recording intimate conversations with other twenty and thirty-something cancer patients. From … [Read more...]
Mindfulness
How to use mindfulness in divorce to pause, focus, discern sources of suffering and degrees of control, respond wisely, and act with integrity
Divorce Care for Christians: What does God say about divorce?
Does God consider you a second-class citizen now that you’re divorced? What if you now realize that you sinned by asking for a divorce for the wrong reasons? What does god say about divorce? As mentioned before, God “forgets” our sin the moment we confess it to Him, and … [Read more...]
Christians and divorce: What if I’m seeking divorce for the wrong reasons and I know It?
You didn’t plan it, anticipate it, or expect it, but there it was: When they walked into the room, you were a goner. The chemistry between you was undeniable. You tried to ignore it, deny it, even purge it, but the magnetism was like the irresistible force meeting the immovable … [Read more...]
Divorce Care for Christians: cures for loneliness
The cure for loneliness begins when we decide to embrace being single - for a season or for the rest of our lives. Singleness is a station in life that frees us to explore God and His plans for our lives without considering the wants, needs and expectations of others. God wants … [Read more...]
Divorce Care: What does it say about divorce in the bible?
What, exactly, does it say about divorce in the Bible and when is it okay to call it quits with a broken heart and a clear conscience? The institution of marriage was inspired by God. This sacred covenant was intended to ensure that two people entering into a marriage were … [Read more...]
Divorce Care for angry christians: Demystifying your anger during divorce
Rejection hurts: It causes us to question our worth and to recognize (painfully) our need for love even as it challenges our convictions. In the vast majority of cases, going through a separation or divorce makes us feel, at least at times, “fit to be tied” – so enraged that we … [Read more...]