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Hope For the Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed (Chapman, Gary)
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by Gary Chapman
Sales Rank: 12954
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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Moody Publishers January 1, 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802436390
ISBN-13: 978-0802436399
Product Dimensions:
8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
From AudioFile
Efforts to help marriages in trouble are hard to fault, especially when presented with the good-hearted intentions of an expert like Gary Chapman. His audio is a wise man's overview of how to fix a broken marriage, especially when children are involved. Like his other relationship lessons, this one is grounded in the Christian faith, but it rises above the often trite and smug advice one hears from too many such authors. His voice and message are comforting as his rich baritone conveys his confidence in his ideas. This is a lesson that people of all levels of faith, stress, or disillusionment should hear. T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Book Description
The unfortunate reality is that Christians are separating and divorcing at the same rate as the unbelieving world. But does separation have to mean the end? You may not feel like reconciling. You may not see hope for a reunion. But the biblical ideal for a separated couple is reconciliation. So how do you do it? When doors slam and angry words fly, when things just aren't working out, and even when your spouse has abandoned your trust, there is hope. Hope for the Separated will show you through God's Word that your marriage can be restored. Recognizing that restoration will not happen for everyone, Dr. Chapman also gives insightful advice for those who experience the pain of divorce.
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This review is from: Hope for the Separated: Wounded Marriages Can Be Healed (Paperback)
I read this book thinking that it would have all of the answers for getting him back. In reading it, I realized that getting him back would be pointless. He has to want to work things out. - It reminded me of Exodus with Moses and Pharoah. Pharoah's heart was hard and he would not let the people of Israel go. Chapman states that just because something is God's will, He did give human beings free will, so they may decide to go against God's will. I like how Chapman backs up his books with Scripture. Using the book as a guide, I was able to note some of the faults I'd made in the relationship, and some that I've made since. I would like to seek reconciliation, but he as to want it to. In the end, he may decide that he would much rather part, and that is something that I'm going to have to accept. Chapter 6 - Long Distance Love This chapter takes 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and breaks it down. Each section of this chapter is one of the characteristics of LOVE from Paul's letter the the people of Corinth. Seeing it broken down makes it much easier to digest. Chapter 8 - How Do I Handle The Loneliness Fellowship with others! Chapter 10 - If Your Spouse Returns I thought that this sounded a little idealist. Chapman said to call, but I tried email. Either way, he can choose to listen to the voicemail or deleted. With email, he can choose to read it or delete it. Using the other information that Chapman gives in steps toward reconciliation, I strongly recommend seeing a pastor at your church or a Christian counselor. A non-Christian counselor will be of little benefit if you are working toward a Christ-centered relationship. Chapter 11 - If You Spouse Demands Divorce This chapter was difficult to read because I was going through the "what if" in my head. It's not what I want to think about, but I have to at least acknowledge that it is a possibility. Chapter 12 - Facing the Future Jesus said, "Give us this DAY our DAILY bread." In Exodus, God only allowed the people to gather enough manna for one day. Plan your day. (In another book, "The Love Languages of God", he mentions a woman whose husband left her, but each morning she gives the day to God. She isn't crying over her husband, she's celebrating her life.) Sometimes, you've done all you can do, and you just have to leave the rest up to God.
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