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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The Original Design... Marriage and Mardi Gras
WHAT HAPPENED?Do you ever hear the debates about how laws here in the United States are understood and applied today, and the debaters argue what the original... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Sensitivity!
THE CULTURE OF SELFIES, orIS DIVORCE HEADED FOR AN UPTICK?If you have been to a movie or concert…or almost any other public gathering lately, you will know... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
For My Brothers and Sisters in the Ukraine
DIVORCE AND UKRAINIAN UPHEAVALWhen you are experiencing divorce, there is a major splintering of the heart, and couples sometimes squabble and go to court over... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Thinking About Children
What About the Children?My wife teaches. I have pastored churches and been involved in ministries that include all ages of youngsters. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
How Big is Your God?
I Can Fix It!There is a passage of scripture that God has reminded me of perhaps more than any other. I was sharing with a friend of mine my most recent... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Your Super Bowl Ticket!
GET THE BEST TICKET NOW!(Reader Warning: A great number of people will not care for this blog. In part because they will take it the wrong way. Read more
Posted on 31 January 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Don't Forget to Play!
“THE PLAY’S THE THING”Have you ever gone to seminars or workshops, where they have material they are presenting for you to learn, and attempt to do so in the... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Why?
A DIVORCE DEVOTIONAL?One time during an interview about my books, I was asked why I decided to write my book about divorce as a daily devotional. If you will... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Messy, Messy Grief
ENCOUNTERS OF THE GRIEVING KINDIt has been a very hectic January already. At least, that’s the way it feels. I went on a bit of a getaway this past weekend. Read more
Posted on 23 January 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Is Your Marriage Facebook Perfect?
THEY POSTED WHAT????I spend very little time on Facebook. In fact, I don’t even spend very much time on the internet. I’d rather pick up a clump of paper held... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2015 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Resolutions, Fresh Starts and Renewed Commitments for 2015
WHAT DOES 2015 HOLD FOR YOU?Do you make New Year’s resolutions? If I make any, I tend to make resolutions such as that I will not eat any brussels sprouts and... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Where Does Your Path Lead?
CHRISTIANITY: BELIEF OR PRACTICE?I was reading my daily devotional the other day, and the scripture passage was one of many in which the appearance or action... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Advice for the Holidays
FOR THE HOLIDAYS: THE GOLDEN RULE IN DIVORCEIf you are a person who grew up attending church, there is a good chance you will have heard of the passage called,... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Real Meaning of Christmas
THE MAD DASH IS ON… Black Friday, the largest shopping day for Christmas - which now begins relatively early on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Cyber Monday, the... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
MSN is Wrong
THANKSGIVING---TO WHOM?I had an interesting experience the other day. My browser usually lands on one or two of the standard web addresses for the homepage. Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
25% of All Women
HAVE YOU QUIT BEATING YOUR WIFE?I was visiting with a friend the other day about that question. It was a question used in a philosophy class I used to teach,... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
All Around the World!
IT’S A SMALL, SMALL WORLD! I have been to Disneyland (twice I think) and to Disney World (once and once to their MGM park, if that counts), but it wasn't until... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
How Much Money Will Make You Happy?
BUT JUDGE, ONLY $1 BILLION???So have you heard the report about the divorce settlement that will be appealed because the wife was awarded only one billion... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Reconsidering!
DIVORCE? ARE YOU SURE? Believe in Love Again (Click on the words "Believe in Love Again" to be directed to You Tube to view the video)One of my favorite... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Power of Healing
IT’S ABOUT TIME!Time flies when you are having fun. Time waits for no man. Time is of the essence. Time is money. One of my favorites was on one of my high... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY