The first business day after the New Year is commonly called D-Day (Divorce Day). It’s the busiest day of the year for people to call their attorneys and start divorce proceedings. The holidays are hard on a lot of people and families. Believe me, you’re not alone. It was Christmas when I thought my marriage would end. When everything I thought I’d known about myself, my husband, and our marriage had turned out to be a lie. It was Christmas when I put a smile on my face that

Missed The Mark I generally like Dr. Phil. I’ve never watched an episode, but what I have seen appears to be a calm, caring man with a heart for others. While researching a topic on blended families for our next book, I came across this video. Naturally I had to watch. This is big-time syndicated television after all. While I completely agree with what Dr. Phil said about pre-marital counseling, I do not agree with his position on discipling children as a non-biological paren

Number Cruncher How much thought have you given to the reality of remarriage? I know you’re aware that over 50% of all first marriages fail. Most of us like to chalk that one up to youth, inexperience, lack of support and anything other than the reality that you may have been part of the problem. Okay, so we’re already playing from behind the 8-ball when we decide love has blossomed within months of the first failure. You’re wiser and know what to look for this go around. Rig

Single-parenthood is tough. It goes against the very foundation of God’s desire for family, and assuming the parent’s single status is a result of divorce, it also flies in the face of God’s creation of marriage. Thankfully, God is a God of forgiveness and second chances. He created man and woman to be together. Looking at the first chapters of Genesis, God makes it very clear that He did not want man to be alone. He created woman. While divorce is an unfortunate fact of life

So Many Questions When a single parent decides to date, it can be a harrowing experience. Questions such as; Am I over my feelings for my ex-spouse, Am I physically ready to begin mingling, Am I psychologically ready to engage in the minutia of meet and greets, Am I spiritually ready to date only believers or be open to either. How about while you’re putting your best foot and face forward, there’s that sweet child at home who requires a little extra attention? Will your new