Bill Koontz started the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1990. He has a MEd from Xavier University and a MA in pastoral counseling from Cincinnati Christian Seminary. Bill’s personal divorce experience and his Biblical knowledge will guide you to more clearly understand what you are experiencing and practical ways of moving forward. Bill has two adult children from his first marriage and two adult children with his wife Laura.
There is no shortcut, but there is a path—a road to healing after divorce. The three authors of Divorce and Beyond bring their personal journeys and their work with thousands of individuals over three decades to the pages of this book in providing reliable help. And if you’ve wanted help from God, but felt abandoned or were afraid you’d be judged, Divorce and Beyond will help you connect or reconnect. Whether you’re at the bottom of the deepest pit of your life, or are a person who wants to help others out of that pit, you will find empathy, hope, and trustworthy guidance in Divorce and Beyond. This isn’t a band-aid—it’s deep healing.
—Dick Alexander, retired pastor LifeSpring Christian Church
Divorce and Beyond is an invaluable resource for those experiencing the pain of divorce at any level and those who want to help from a biblical perspective. The authors’ transparency and vulnerability make the material uniquely powerful, beginning with the opening sentence of Chapter One: “Divorce is painful.” Writing not only from their personal experiences of divorce, but the authors also offer practical help gleaned from many years of leading support groups and seminars, helping others through traumatic seasons. But more than a “how to” book on managing the emotional and spiritual pain of separation, Koontz, Liburd, and Cox provide solid encouragement and hope for the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for wise and healthy biblical responses to divorce.
—Dave Workman, president of The Elemental Group, former pastor of Vineyard Cincinnati Church, and author of The Outward Focused Life
Divorce hurts! You or someone you know is living the pain. Where to go for help? Is the only option to suffer through changes alone? Bill Koontz, Paulette Liburd, and Dan Cox, authors of Divorce and Beyond: Finding hope, healing, and growth, share with you how to deal with the many emotions and decisions involved in divorce and gain a long-lasting, positive effect. “We are three diverse people who, out of the extended pain of our own divorces, experienced a faith-based healing that has transformed our lives from winters of despair into spring times of hope. In this book, we offer that same hope to you.” You will learn:
- Why divorce is so hard.
- Practical steps to navigate the path of recovery.
- Facing the unique challenges of loneliness, forgiveness, and rebuilding.
- A Biblical overview based on the character of God.
Biography
Bill Koontz started the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1990. He has a MEd from Xavier University and a MA in pastoral counseling from Cincinnati Christian Seminary. Bill’s personal divorce experience and his Biblical knowledge will guide you to more clearly understand what you are experiencing and practical ways of moving forward. Bill has two adult children from his first marriage and two adult children with his wife Laura.
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