Redemptive Divorce : A Biblical Process that Offers Guidance for the Suffering Partner, Healing for the Offending Spouse, and the Best Catalyst for Restoration

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• ISBN13: 9780785228561
• ISBN10: 078522856X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781418573997
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-12
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub
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Summary

A graceful, biblical way to reclaim sanity for the home and dignity for the suffering spouse in a dysfunctional or dangerous marriage.Thousands of conscientious believers wanting to honor the sacred vows they took before God suffer in dysfunctional, even dangerous marriages. Each and every day they must choose between the lesser of two evils: divorce without sound biblical support or a life of perpetual, unrelenting misery. Somewhere between the secular disregard for the commands of Christ and the sacred unwillingness to deal with real problems of people, there is a way.The redemptive divorce process is designed to honor the sacredness of the union while offering practical relief for the suffering partner and tough love for the offending spouse. In some cases, it might even be the catalyst for the restoration and rebuilding of the marriage. Practical, provocative, and utterly unique, Redemptive Divorce includes a helpful guide with worksheets for implementation.

Author Biography

Mark W. Gaither, with a master of theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Suffering or Divorce? Finding a Way Out of the No-Win Scenario	p. 1
"The Marriage Is Over!" What Does that Mean?	p. 17
The Biblical Divorce	p. 35
When Love Has to Get Tough	p. 53
Putting Divorce Proceedings into Perspective	p. 71
A Team, a Goal, and a Plan	p. 91
From Gethsemane to Glory: A Personal Word to the Redeeming Spouse	p. 111
The Dangers of Grace	p. 127
Repentance Inventory	p. 141
Preparing to Live Apart	p. 143
Monthly Household Expenses	p. 145
Documents Checklist	p. 147
Preparing to Respond	p. 149
Priorities for Negotiating the Settlement	p. 151
Suggested Resources	p. 154
Notes	p. 155
About the Author	p. 158
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