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Entries by Renee Ettline
3 Tips for Christian Healing from Divorce
What’s Different about Christian Healing from Divorce? Healing from divorce is, like the rest of life, enhanced when you are walking with your creator. I’m a strong believer that true healing from divorce is a decision, a process, and a journey of faith. For if anything can make you realize you need a power outside […]
What Divorce Does to Children
Are you concerned about what divorce does to children? Then you’re on the right path. The lives of children are often turned upside down by the divorce of their parents. Yet, there are actions you can take to soften the impact of divorce on your children. Your Choices Impact What Divorce Does to Children Sometimes, […]
Why Staying Friends with Your Ex May Not be Good for You
Staying friends with my ex is what I want to do.” Staying friends with your ex seems nice but is it really a good idea? You have to decide for yourself but I’m not so sure. Let’s take a look at some things to consider before you decide staying friends with your ex is what’s […]
Feeling Empty and Lonely after Divorce
…I am in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble.” When you’re feeling empty and lonely after divorce you may feel like you’re living this Psalm. (25:16-17) Coping with the heartache of loss is draining and painful. It’s hard to […]
Christian Divorce Myth 4: Accepting Divorce Shows a Lack of Faith
Christian divorce can be confusing for everyone. Fellow Christians don’t know what to say and church staff can be lost as to how to help. This means opportunities to support healing may be missed. This series of 4 posts dispels myths about divorce and intends to inspire the church and its members to reach out […]
Christian Divorce Myth 3: Divorced are 2nd Rate Christians
Christian divorce can be confusing for everyone. Fellow Christians don’t know what to say and church staff can be lost as to how to help. This means opportunities to support healing may be missed. This series of 4 posts dispels myths about divorce and intends to inspire the church and its members to reach out […]
Christian Divorce Myth 2: Pray, God Will Definitely Save Your Marriage
Christian divorce can be confusing for everyone. Fellow Christians don’t know what to say and church staff can be lost as to how to help. This means opportunities to support healing may be missed. This series of 4 posts dispels myths about divorce and intends to inspire the church and its members to reach out […]
Christian Divorce Myth 1: Try and You Can always Fix Your Marriage
Christian divorce can be confusing for everyone. Fellow Christians don’t know what to say and church staff can be lost as to how to help. This means opportunities to support healing may be missed. This series of 4 posts dispels myths about divorce and intends to inspire the church and its members to reach out […]
Tips for Parents: Separation Anxiety in Children of Divorce
Divorce adds turmoil to everyone’s life and so it’s not surprising when separation anxiety surfaces in children of divorce. There are so many unknowns. When will I see my other parent again? Am I still loved? Are you going to leave me too? Some separation anxiety is normal. Parents can often help a child work […]
How Can I Stop Thinking about My Divorce?
Would I ever be able to stop thinking about my divorce? I wasn’t sure. Questions and memories swirled in my mind. Their ever presence was wearying. I felt haunted by my marriage and divorce. I replayed conversations, relived conflicts, and re-asked questions over and over again. Why did he leave? What could I have done […]
15 Helpful Parenting Resources for Every Stage
The joys and trials of parenting take on new dimensions when you and your children are coping with divorce. Even so, basic age-related developmental issues still exist. So, today guest blogger Kristin Louis joins us to share resources she has found to provide tips and insights into the stages children typically go through as they […]
Who We Are
Peace after Divorce was first launched in 2011 by author and educator, Renee Ettline. The longstanding mission of this Christian workshop curriculum is to offer love and healing to those hurting from divorce.
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