Grace And Divorce: God's Healing Gift To Those Whose Marriages Fall Short - Hardcover

Carter, Les

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787975818 ISBN 13: 9780787975814

Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2004

Synopsis

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.

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From the Back Cover

A Response to Divorce That Is Scripturally Sound Yet Healing and Compassionate

"Many divorced people within the Christian community are held hostage to the letter of the law, which can rob them of the freedom experienced through grace and forgiveness. Without compromising scriptural truths related to divorce, the author confronts the reality that many marriages are destined to fail. Instead of rejection, he encourages a ministry of grace to divorced persons with a reference to Jesus' emphasis on personal needs over rules. This book is long overdue. It will be an invaluable purchase, and a gift of grace, for those experiencing both the pain of divorce and the disapproval of fellow believers."
—Freda V. Crews, D.Min., Ph.D., host of the internationally syndicated television program Time for Hope

"Finally someone wrote the book that many of us have been waiting to read. . . . While upholding lifelong marriage as the ideal, Dr. Carter exposes the true dilemma the divorced face—rejection by their church family and abandonment by the very institution that has been their spiritual home for years. Reminding us there are real people behind every failed marriage, Dr. Carter draws a distinction between the law with its capacity to wound and God's grace with its power to heal. . . .Grace and Divorce is compelling, truthful yet compassionate, comprehensive, and biblically based."
—Kari West, author, When He Leaves and founder of Take Hope to Heart

"At last! Grace and Divorce achieves harmonious balance of biblical doctrine and biblical grace toward divorce. This is a very practical, user-friendly book that pastors, counselors, and church leaders will turn to again and again as they minister to hurting people."
—Steve Grissom, founder, DivorceCare

From the Inside Flap

Never easy for anyone, divorce can be especially painful for Christians trying to follow the teachings of the New Testament. It can result not only in feelings of personal and spiritual failure but also in being ostracized from church, shunned by friends and family, and alienated from dearly held beliefs and truths. But there is a different but no less faithful way for Christians to view those who divorce.

Grace and Divorce, written by noted author and psychotherapist, Dr. Les Carter, author of The Anger Trap, 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.

In Grace and Divorce, Dr. Carter reveals how Christians can both uphold the ideals of marriage and provide support and love for people in the throes of divorce. The grace of God is not limited to those who are perfect; it is poured out on all of us, regardless of our failings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0787975818
• ISBN 13: 9780787975814
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 209