Author Archive for: renee
Entries by Renee Ettline
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, […]
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 […]
Does a Divorced Christian Have to Remain Single?
People often ask me if a divorced Christian has to remain single. Some Christian churches teach that marrying again is a sin. Many Christian churches do not teach that. Why the discrepancy? It seems to depend on your approach to the Scriptures. More insight can be gained when we look at the times in which […]
Seven Resolutions for Finding Peace after Divorce
Is finding peace after divorce at the top your list of goals? I hope so because becoming intentional about healing is really important if you want to move your life forward. I mean, this year has to be better than last year, right? It can be. Although divorce can leave your life feeling totally out […]
Divorce Holiday Survival Guide
Christmas was approaching and all I wanted to do was hide. My life-long love of all things merry had vanished. Just a few days before I had been told my first marriage was about to end. “Joy to the World” wasn’t exactly my holiday sentiment as the word divorce echoed in my head. I was […]
Is God Mad at Me because of Divorce?
It is a haunting question…Is God mad at me because of divorce? As a Christian you know God doesn’t like divorce. You know marriage is a sacred covenant meant to last a lifetime. You married with the intention of forever but despite your best efforts it didn’t turn out that way. So the question lingers, […]
Co-Parenting when your Ex Has Different Values
Co-parenting when your ex has different values from your own can be frustrating. As a Christian you want your children to grow up with Christian values. But, what do you do when their other parent is living with a very different set of values? How can you control for the negative influence this might be […]
Coping with Loneliness during Separation and Divorce
Coping with loneliness during separation and divorce magnifies as darkness falls. The nights can be the worst. When the losses and uncertainties of divorce become magnified, our bodies tire and our minds grow wearier. Being lonely turns our focus inward. So What Can You Do? Shift your focus. Coping with loneliness during separation and divorce […]