Richard Crooks

LATEST ARTICLES ( 367 )

• Choice in Life and in Marriage...

  

  THE POWER OF CHOICEThe older I get (and I am definitely doing that!), the more I am aware of how much choices we make in life affect the outcomes of our lives... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Seasons of Divorce

  

  THE FOUR SEASONSSo today the temperature outside is two degrees below zero Fahrenheit (about -19 Celsius), due to an artic mass of cold air that has invaded muc... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Remarrying? Here Are Your New Year's Resolutions!

  

  In many cases after a divorce, an individual gets married to somebody new, creating an opportunity to make really good or really poor choices. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Finding God in Christmas

  

  Is Anyone Out There?Did you see the other day the report of evidence on Mars that it may indeed have been able to support life at one time? Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Your Chance to Help a Friend....

  

  Last Minute Tips for Last Minute HelpSo, approaching Christmas quickly…if you are wanting to help your divorced or divorcing friend or family member over the... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• A Biblical Christmas Divorce?

  

  The Divorce That Almost Altered Christmas!The biblical Christmas stories describe some of the most significant moments in life: the opening of human minds to... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Following Where God Takes You After Divorce

  

  Followup---Opportunities as By-ProductsSo wanted to followup on the whole concept of the opportunities after a divorce. There could be differing... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Don't Squander the Opportunities in Divorce

  

  Divorce: Falling Apart, But Getting It All TogetherHad an interesting comment posted on my blog a few days ago. The blog had talked about some of the things... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Wisdom for the Injured...and Refusing to Settle for Something Less

  

  Happiness, Holidays and Healing.I had to stop with three, otherwise I would have a 4-H sort of thing going, and that would just raise all sorts of copyright... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• When Harry Met Sally..... and Your Divorce!

  

  Harry And Sally and Holiday FriendshipThe holidays are just around the corner, with music, garland, candles and party horns. For the recently divorced, they... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• After Divorce: A Black Friday Resurrection

  

  BLACK FRIDAY LESSONS---DIVORCE STYLE!In the United States, today is Black Friday. It is the day after Thanksgiving (only now, too many stores start it ON... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• A New Way to Look at Giving Thanks... After Divorce....

  

  GIVING THANKS…IN DIVORCE???We are quickly approaching the American holiday of Thanksgiving, a day originally set aside for the people of the United States to... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Your Church.... Dying Or Thriving?

  

  WAYS YOU CAN HELP CLOSE YOUR CHURCHSo my wife ran across something surfing the net the other day that struck me as interesting when she showed it to me. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• A Faith That is Part of a Real World

  

  SURPRISING….AND SAD My last blog was on divorce in relation to abusive relationships, and a Christian response to such situations. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Abusive Spouse

  

  ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND DIVORCE I have had some interesting conversations of late, in a variety of settings, but have had lots of things happening that kept m... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Help with Getting Through the Holidays!

  

  TOP TEN HOLIDAY TIPS FOR THE DIVORCEDI promised to get some tips out for your holiday planning, especially for those who may be newly divorced. Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• 100% Real

  

  KEEPING IT REALFrankly, I've always thought that was kind of a stupid phrase. I like the intent behind it, but it’s just one of those odd little sayings that... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Planning Your Holidays...Start Thinking About It Already!

  

  HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HOPEFULLY… You might be the one to make them so!So here we are at the edge of winter, headed full steam into the big holiday season. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Fight Is On... a Guest Blog by Janice R. Love!

  

  Sorry to have been quiet lately, been kind of swamped with some health care issues and out of town trips. Hopefully will be back on track a bit…. Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY

• Step Parenting Anyone?

  

  IN-STEP?Met some new friends recently, another ministry couple. She has written a book about being a step-mother. I was telling another friend about it, and tha... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY