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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How Far Would You Go?
Probably the Best Divorce Practice I Ever Followed!If you can, before reading this, could I ask you to go get one of your Bibles if you have one, and just have... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
I Said Goodbye to My Dog Today
BEST DIVORCE TIP I EVER HAD!Reader Warning: The material ahead contains significantly sappy thoughts, at least everything after the first paragraph does. Read a... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Are You Ready for God to Resurrect Your Life?
RESURRECTION: A PARADIGM FOR POST-DIVORCESo I received a comments on my facebook page after a recent blog and that led me to writing this blog as we near Easter... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Victoria's Secret Needs to Mind Their Own Business....
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO BEAUTY? HAS IT TURNED BEASTLY?So there is a lot going on in the news these days, and though I want to continue the discussion about the... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE -
Are You Over It Yet?
Congratulations on your divorce?@!?Was visiting with a friend the other day about our divorces, and the fact that so often people really don’t have a clue. Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Impact the Next Generation!
A chance to voice your thoughts.....I remember one time sitting down with a mother and her children as she told her kids that she and daddy were getting... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
St. Patrick's Day
What Has Happened to Sainthood?So yesterday in our worship time, a woman of Irish descent took some time to share with us that St. Patrick’s Day is about more... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Mary and Martha in a Techno Savvy World
“Oh, I wish I were an Apple IPad……”(sung to the tune of "I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Hot Dog."So have you ever wished you were a computer or a cell phone?... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Divorce: Is It Really a Failure?
Launched to FailDid you see that movie, “Failure to Launch”? Where the parents have a son who refuses to grow up enough to move out and live a responsible life? Read more
Posted on 10 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Diligent About the Details
Doing the Hard StuffHey sorry I haven’t posted anything lately. Been kind of swamped. I help take care of my dad….he’s in his 90’s, and had kind of a rough week... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
An Oscar...for Achievement in the Christian Faith
Oscar Time Again……The Envelope Please (drum roll) So I heard the Oscars were going to be on. I was a little disappointed, though, when it turn out they didn’t... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Life's Meaning and Mindy McCready
If Only I was Rich, Famous, Successful?I don’t about the rest of the world, but there seems to be such a drive here in the United States toward success as... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2013 CELEB, DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
What is Your Desire?
Close Encounters of the Godly KindSo in the group I was in the other day, we talked about the idea of being close to God, discussing what is involved in being... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
What Kind of Person Are You?
So There Are Two Kinds of People….I heard somebody say the other day that there are two kinds of people. The first kind is the people who believe that there... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
News from the Homefront
Slowly, but surelyThere are several quotes from the book that are really helpful when you are trying to get through the day....in the case of anyone separated... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Wrong on So Many Levels....
Can You Sue An Attorney For False Advertising?I heard on the news that there is an attorney up in Michigan who is having some kind of contest by which he is... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Valentine's Day for the Newly Divorced and Widowed...Ten Tips
Top Ten Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for a Newly Divorced Friend....or your newly widowed friendEver see “When Harry Met Sally? Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Valentine's Day and Divorce...on the Road to Healing
Top Ten Valentine’s Day tips for the Newly Divorced1) Be Wise---Don’t go where you will stir up painful memories or set yourself up as an awkward fifth wheel. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Nail in the Road
Opportunities Wandering Life’s Pathways So my wife suggested that I need to lighten up for a blog or two…..said too much thinking can make a person’s brain hurt. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY -
Spirituality, Divorce and Transformation...can It Really Happen?
So Does Spirituality Make a Difference During Divorce? (Part Two) As I mentioned in part one, the life crisis of divorce brings into our lives an opportunity fo... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2013 DIVORCE, FAMILY, SPIRITUALITY