Divorce

DivorceCare

DivorceCare is a 13-week, video-based support group program where you can find counseling through the emotional turmoil that can come with divorce. DivorceCare gives you practical tools for decision-making throughout the process.
divorcecare.org

Pastoral Messages

Pastor Jeff Lucas looks at one of the most challenging passages in the new Testament as Jesus talks about divorce, as well as the way we treat people who don’t seem important to us. Through this message, we are challenged to consider God’s wonderful offer of salvation to us all — the gift that we could never earn, but only receive with joy! Watch the full message by clicking here.

In a Wednesday Night Community teaching, Pastor Brent Cunningham tackles the topic of divorce and what Scripture has to say about it in the context of Matthew 19. Watch the full message and how Pastor Brent speaks about Old Testament law and its outlook on divorce and how that perspective relates today by clicking here.

In this message, Pastor John Mehl talks about how Jesus teaches his people about the most intimate of relationships from God’s point of view. In fact, Jesus continues using all kinds of object lessons to show his people kingdom values and that everything is far richer by his hand than our own! Watch the full messageby clicking here.

Books

Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities, by David Instone-Brewer

Will God allow me to divorce my abusive husband? Would it be a sin if I remarried? Divorce and remarriage are major pastoral issues facing every church. Yet when we turn to Scripture for guidance, we often hear conflicting messages about its teachings. David Instone-Brewer shows how, when properly understood, the New Testament provides faithful, realistic and wise guidance of crucial importance and practical help for the church today. Divorce and Remarriage in the Church is accessible on Amazon in print, digital, or audio formats by clicking here.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Psalm 34:18, NIV

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalm 73:26

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Psalm 147:3

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand."

Isaiah 41:10

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea."

Psalm 46:1-2

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."

Psalm 55:22

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us."

Psalm 62:8

"For this is what the high and exalted One says — he who lives forever, whose name is holy: 'I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.'"

Isaiah 57:15

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end."

Lamentations 3:22

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

John 1:5

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

John 14:27

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

John 16:33

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."

2 Corinthians 4:8-10

“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:7

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Revelation 21:4

"Sing to the LORD. a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth."

Psalm 96:1

Worship Songs

We have created a special playlist that can be enjoyed by clicking the button below. The playlist includes a mix of worship songs to give you comfort and perspective as you worship the King of Kings. Find a mix of music from Ascent Project, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Charity Gayle, and more.

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Crisis & Counseling

ReStory Counseling

Through licensed Therapists, Storywork Coaches, and Spiritual Directors ReStory Counseling helps rewrite the narratives that keep people stuck.
(970) 672-7974
restory.life

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Crisis and suicide resources and print materials are available, including prevention materials, suicide loss resources, gun safety, and more.
Email: cdphe.information@state.co.us
colorado.gov

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out anytime:
(800) 273-8255
suicidepreventionlifeline.org