Articles for tag: Sticky Conversations

Sticky Conversations: Divorce and Remarriage

THIS IS THE FIFTH AND FINAL IN A SERIES OF  “STICKY CONVERSATIONS” By Julie Gariss As commonplace as the ritual of divorce has become, it is still impossible to fully comprehend the pain that accompanies a broken marriage. That is especially true within the church. Divorces frequently are followed by remarriages. This pattern shows the deep desire by most adults to live in an intimate marriage relationship. And even though the second or third attempt may finally produce a healthy and whole union, the ghost of a marriage past still haunts. How should the church respond to the all-too-familiar cycle of divorce and