Richard Crooks
Rev. Richard Crooks, B.A., M.Div., M.Ph., is the author of two devotional books for those divorced. Finding God in the Seasons of Divorce, Vols. 1 & 2 are designed to help the reader deal with the tough issues of divorce, offering insights from personal and pastoral counseling experience, as well as from the scriptures. Having pastored churches and taught in college settings, Richard's writings are down to earth and real life. His website is www.findinggoddevotionals.com, and his blog is also linked on Facebook and Google plus.
MY BLOGS
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Finding God in the Seasons of Divorce
http://findinggodintheseasonsofdivorce.blogspot.com/
Aimed at providing encouragement for individuals, especially Christians, going through the tragic experience of divorce. Some readers are the ones who are actually divorcing and so the intent is to help them find hope through the postings in the blog and access to the Finding God in the Seasons of Divorce book.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 367 )
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Volume 2 - Finding God in the Seasons of Divorce...are You Ready?
Richard has finished the second volume of Finding God in the Seasons of Divorce - and Westbow Press is finalizing details, editing and cover art. Our expectatio... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
How YOU Can Help a Divorced Friend on Father's Day!
Top Ten Father’s Day Tips to Help a Recently Divorced Father1) When you see him, say something like, “Hey man, how’s it goin’? How about those Yankees?” And the... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Top Ten Tips for Father's Day....for the Divorced Dad....
Well, we did some tips for Mother’s Day, how about putting out some ideas for Father’s Day? Top Ten Father’s Day Tips for Newly Divorced Fathers 1) Don’t try... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Top Ten Action Tips for Getting Along with Your Ex!
THE TROUBLESOME EX—PART TWO TOP TEN ACTION TIPS a.k.a.Sending Ricin to Blackmail Hubby Won't Solve Your Problems!So have you heard about the Texasactress,... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Top Ten Tips For Coping with a Troublesome Ex
AH, THAT TROUBLESOME EX!!In a conversation with a woman the other day, she indicated that she had been divorced a long time, and what she needed was my next... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tapping into the Strength of God in Difficult Circumstances
Where Do You Get Strength to Endure?(Note: I write this specifically of divorce, but many of the things I describe apply to life situations such as a loss of... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Celebrate Your History...
Katy Days!!So my little town just finished their annual celebration of Katy Days. It’s kind of a festival held this time of year, with various live music events... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
How's Your Lawn?
Unwatered or Unnatural?(Photo Credit: Alpenglow Images, Greg Russell)I like Phoenix. Arizonain general, actually. I have visited many times over the years,... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Divorce and the Graduate
What’s the Worst Thing About Divorce?Somebody actually asked me that question one time. Do you want to guess what my answer was? I simply said, “Everything. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Destruction in Moore Reminds Me of Divorce Because...
Can You Believe the Devastation?I grew up in the Midwest. I have heard lots of tornado warning sirens through the years. I have seen the aftermath of tornadoes... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Acknowledge What Is... and Then Let Go!
What’s Wrong With Me?I am probably one of the few males in the world who really does like the old movie, “When Harry Met Sally. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yep! Even Divorced Dad's Can Benefit from Tips for Mother's Day!
Top Ten Mother’s Day Tips for Newly Divorced FATHERS!1) Be a stand up guy….do what you KNOW is right to help your kids honor their mother…time, money, shopping... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Helping Your Friend...who is Divorced, on Mother's Day
MOTHER’S DAYTop Ten Tips to Help a Divorced Friend on Her First Divorced Mother’s Day1) Don’t be surprised if you don’t see her in church……it is hard enough... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Top Ten Mother’s Day Tips for Newly Divorced Mothers
(BTW: It may be even harder for divorced women who are NOT mothers, as they experience an opportunity shattered.)1) Really, like you moms would need tips from... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Process of Divorce - Grief and Mess
Messy, Griefy Divorce--ReflectedI don’t know if you read the blog that has been featured on Paperblog of late, but I thought it had some really good thoughts,... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
An Alternative Reflection on Reese Witherspoon
Reese, Reese, Reese.So have you ever wished to get rich? I know those sweepstakes forms keep claiming my name is in the running, but I’m beginning to think... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Sneak Peak at Volume 2 - Spring and Summer - Seasons of Divorce
On it's way....Richard has finished the second volume of Finding God in the Seasons of Divorce: Spring and Summer is in preparation for the publisher!! To give... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tragic Loss of Life
260 Souls LostSo what was the final death toll up in Boston? Three was the last I saw, and, of course, 144 wounded, some terribly wounded. At the Texas... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Jackie Robinson, God, and the Chicago Cubs
42Got back from Chicago, where I went with my son and my 93 year old dad to dad’s first ever pro ball game, which we took in at Wrigley Field watching the Cubs... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
God Hears the Cries of Boston
LOSS OF INNOCENCE…..AGAINIt may seem like I have forgotten about the blog lately, but I simply have been caught up with a couple of things at home, including... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY