Grace and Divorce : God's Healing Gift to Those Whose Marriages Fall Short

by Les Carter (Minirth Clinic in Richardson, Texas)

• ISBN13: 9780787975814
• ISBN10: 0787975818
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Grace and Divorce, written by noted author and psychotherapist, Dr. Les Carter, provides sound theological thinking on divorce and wise and compassionate suggestions for reframing and deepening our understanding of this difficult and controversial topic. Using stories from his practice as a therapist, Dr. Carter offers healing to both those who divorce and those who know and love them. He explains that Jesus never intended us to be so fixed about right and wrong and so judgmental that we lose the ability to love those who do not meet His perfect standards. With kindness and love, he shows that the wonderful gift of God's grace is the best way to respond to people facing this trying life challenge.

Author Biography

Les Carter, Ph.D., is the senior psychotherapist at the Minirth Clinic, Richardson, Texas, where he has maintained a private counseling practice since 1980. He is a nationally recognized expert on topics including conflict resolution, emotions and spirituality, and marriage and family relationships. He is the author of twenty books including the bestselling The Anger Workbook, The Anger Trap, The Anger Workbook for Christian Parents, and The Freedom From Depression Workbook. Dr. Carter can be reached at www.angerexpert.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	ix
1. But You Must Have Biblical Grounds!	1	(16)
2. Adam's Nature, God's Grace	17	(14)
3. Enter the Law	31	(14)
4. Christ's Impossible Standard and His Enduring Grace	45	(16)
5. The Perfect Principle	61	(20)
6. Mercy's Priority	81	(14)
7. Grace Is Radical	95	(18)
8. The Perils of Imperative Thinking	113	(16)
9. What Divorcees Need	129	(16)
10. What About Grace Abusers?	145	(18)
11. Why Are People Judgmental?	163	(18)
12. Glue for Broken Marriages	181	(16)
13. Grace for All	197	(12)
The Author	209