Our brains can be our worst enemies when it comes to decision making because, different parts of our brains cause us to want different, and often conflicting, things. The NAcc might want to buy something pretty "but the insula knows that you can't afford it, or the prefrontal … [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
Everything changes: cancer and divorce
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...]
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...]