New! Find Hope and Healing After a Divorce
This product will not ship until the week of July 1, 2013
When a tragic divorce destroys a family, many women find their
hopes and dreams shattered. For many, this is the
greatest loss they have ever faced. It devastates them, and they
desperately need emotional and spiritual help. They struggle with loneliness
and shame. Many of them need to face the pain and begin to forgive
themselves and others in order to move forward in life.
The good news is that a recent study showed that Christian faith made
a big difference in divorcees' ability to put their life back together
and successfully live with hope and purpose. In fact, Christians
recovered nearly 3 times better than people having "no religion." They
were able to live again because of their faith and trust in the Lord!
This 8-session Christian divorce recovery series covers topics such as
loneliness, forgiveness, fear, picking up the pieces, dating, and moving
past the shame and guilt to healing and wholeness. The complete kit
comes with a DVD containing the eight 30-minute videos, a Leader
Guide, 5 Participant guides, and 5 Live Again Journals. Additional Participant Guides and Live Again Journals may be purchased separately.
"Live Again is exactly what churches need to reach out to women who've been devastated by divorce. It's a Christ-centered women's recovery program that helps them heal and draw closer to the Lord." -Pastor Roger Ball, First Baptist Church, Tempe, AZ
10 Reasons To Show the "Live Again: Wholeness
After Divorce" DVD series in Your Church
What will this series do for your church?
1. Help you reach out to the community. People who might never
visit a church service will come for the healing the "Live Again" series offers.
2. Give hope. Reinforce that God has a good plan for the future. Many
women believe they are disqualified from anything good. They need
to be reminded that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.
Many Bible characters failed and lived to serve again.
3. Focus on Jesus. This Christ-centered journey leads women to
wholeness through a deeper relationship with Jesus.
4. Keep women from making the same mistakes again. It offers a
fellowship of women who want to follow Christ encourage others to
grow spiritually and hold each other accountable.
5. Bring believers back. Divorce happens - even among Christians - and sometimes the shame of divorce causes a person to drift away from the church due to their own embarrassment. This DVD welcomes
them and helps them reconnect.
6. Help women forgive themselves. Women fear that they have failed
at one of the most important relationships in life and now have a black
cloud over their head. They need to trust in God and his grace.
7. Build supportive friendships. Many women feel empty without a
man in their life. This DVD-based group provides an opportunity for
fellowship with caring, spiritually minded women.
8. Bring understanding. Sometimes the only person who
understands is someone who has been there before. This series allows
mature Christian women to guide others into healing and
hope.
9. Create transparency. This series is created uniquely for women-only
groups so they can share freely about the problems they are facing.
10. BONUS You don't need to have all the answers. The experts and
testimonies are on the DVD. Just show the video and follow the clear,
easy-to-understand leader and participant guides.
How is this DVD-based divorce recovery series
different from others?
- The "Live Again DVD" is for women only. In women-only groups
you will avoid uncomfortable situations that often can occur in co-
ed groups: over-sharing, flirting, predators, dating before healing, and
discussing single sexuality in co-ed situations.
- Short sessions. The eight 30-minute DVD sessions give the
opportunity for 30-45 minutes of discussion, sharing, and prayer. Other divorce recovery videos last an hour and don't allow much time for sharing and prayer.
- Perfect for any Christian individual or group . For use by churches,
counseling ministries, womens' healing ministries, or anyone wishing
to reach out with God's healing love to divorced women.
About the host, Michelle Borquez:
Michelle Borquez is the national spokesperson for Beth Moore's "Loving Well" television special and for GLO Bible. She has authored several books, including the Freedom Series from Aspire Press, Live Laugh Love Again, and Overcoming the Seven Deadly Emotions. Her new books are Forever God Crazy, God Crazy Freedom, and the God Crazy Freedom Series are releasing in stores nationwide in conjunction with the national "God Crazy Freedom" speaking tour. Michelle has hosted and been a featured guest on hundreds of television and radio programs, including: NBC's Midday Connection, The 700 Club, Life Today with James and Betty Robinson, Postively Texas, and TBN.
Sessions are about an hour long:
- 30 minutes for the video
- 30-45 minutes for discussion, sharing, and prayer
Deluxe Kit—Live Again: Wholeness After Divorce—Save $26
Includes:
- 1— DVD with all 8 sessions (each DVD session is 30 minutes)
- 1—Leader Guide
- 1— Participant Guide
- 1— Live Again Journal
- Optional 30–minute countdown timer for the discussion time
- Fliers, postcards, and tri-fold brochures (PDFs)
- Banners and posters (PDFs), email header (jpg), and save-the-date PowerPoint® slide (jpg).
Quick Comparison Chart of the "Live Again" Series
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Live Again Journal
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(5 copies)
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ISBN
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9781596367456
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9781596366343
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9781596366336
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9781596367463
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Product Code
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188DV
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188DL
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Retail Price
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$39.99
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$59.99
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$89.99
(Save $5--$95 value)
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$149.99
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Topics for the "Live Again: Wholeness After Divorce" DVD
Session 1 - Reality Check: Acceptance
Session 2 - Forgiveness
Session 3 - The Loneliness Giant
Session 4 - The Real Enemy: Lies Women Believe
Session 5 - Respect Yourself
Session 6 - Sexless and Single: Sex and Dating
Session 7 - Beyond the Shame and Guilt
Session 8 - Discovering a Whole New You
Each of the eight sessions has a 30-minute video (A testimony followed by an expert or licensed counselor for practical advice) and topics for discussion or journaling.
Experts and licensed counselors include:
- Dr. Tim Alan Gardner, Director of Life Skills Counseling Center, CEO & President of Marriage Ministries, Inc., Dallas, TX
- Dr. Catherine Hart Weber, Director at Hart Institute, Pasadena, CA
- Leslie Vernick, licensed counselor, author, speaker, Christ-Centered Counseling, Allentown, PA
- Dale Dunnewold, president Grace Ministries, Nashville, TN
- Paige Corley Henderson, co-founder, speaker, Fellowship of the Sword Ministries
- Georgia Shaffer, licensed counselor, author, certified life coach, professional speaker
- Sharon Kay Ball, licensed counselor in private practice
See What Others Are Saying...
... About Live Again: Wholeness After Divorce...
"The Live Again DVD Series facilitated by Michelle Borquez Thornton is like being allowed the gift to sit within a caring community of authentic women powerfully sharing their dealing and healing with the dreaded "D" word- Divorce. Going beyond just sharing how they ended up there- Michelle directs the conversations to bringing the ladies to speak hopefully of how divorce will not define their stories and encourages them genuinely to know they will live again!"
Reverand Rudy Sheptock
Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church of the C&MA Cape May County, NJ.
"On our own, we stay stuck, unable to let it go. Michelle's LIVE AGAIN 8-session DVD series Wholeness After Divorce shows us that living again is possible by turning to God's resurrection power."
Stephanie Riggs, Talk Radio Host, Emmy award winning news anchor and author
"Michelle has put together a wonderful study with practical and spiritual guidelines for moving through the pain and doubt we experience, especially as Christians, when we divorce. We Christians are taught that God hates divorce and we believe that it just isn't an option. When we reluctantly dissolve a marriage it leaves us broken and disappointed and unsure of how to look at relationships and even ourselves. God doesn't leave us in our mess and He is always ready to correct us , forgive us, teach us and build us up. There is always hope of starting again and learning from our mistakes and often we need others to point the way. I appreciate Michelle's openness about her own life so others can find freedom and wholeness as she has."
Lindy Boone Michaelis, daughter of Pat Boone, author of Heaven Hears
"Live Again is appropriately named. After the pain and devastation of a divorce the decision to Live Again is often difficult and harrowing. Sharing the journey with others who have suffered the complexities of divorce will help strengthen a person's spiritual being, as well as bring healing to the emotional wounds of divorce. It is possible to Live Again after divorce and to live with purpose, emotional integrity and intention. Join with others who are on the journey to find hope after divorce."
Christine Meland, Mountain Haven Marriage Ministry in Colorado, co-author of The Hope-Filled Marriage
"How does a woman navigate the detour of divorce? Where does she find rest and recovery from the loss and loneliness she feels? How can she rebuild her life and enter a place of wellness and wholeness? LIVE AGAIN addresses these needs and sets divorced women on the path to restoration. It's a much needed resource in our churches today."
Grace Fox, International speaker and author of Moving from Fear to Freedom: A Woman's Guide to Peace in Every Situation. www.gracefox.com
"I can't thank you enough for coming out with the preview of the Live Again DVD Series. I have ordered the full packet and cannot wait until June to receive the materials. I enjoyed watching and learning from the preview...I have been divorced for about 22 years now and when I look back, I'm not sure how I made it through the rough times. I know now that the Lord was with me, even if I did not know that at the time. I thank Him every day now for how He pulled me up out of the despair. I have had women and their pain from divorce/separation on my heart for some time and I feel that the Lord wants me to help. I approached the pastors and leaders at Elim Gospel Church with this idea and they have given me their full support. The church has never had any group like this in the past and therefore they do not have any study materials on hand. Therefore, I did some research and found Rose Publishing to be very understanding of the whole idea of divorce with Biblical support. I have been praying, contacting some other churches that have a divorce support group, and talking to some Christian women that have been through divorce so I can have the wisdom to get this group started. The Lord answered my prayers when I received your e-mail about the preview. Thank you again for all your information."
Frances Pilato, Small Group Leader, Elim Gospel Church, Lima, New York
"The powerful message, "You Will Live Again!" resonates throughout this dynamic DVD series for divorced women. Michelle Borquez has a gift for touching the heart and soul of the woman doubled over in pain after a divorce. As she covers acceptance, forgiveness, loneliness, trust, respect, sex and dating, shame and guilt, and finding wholeness, she interviews godly licensed Christian therapists like Georgia Shaffer and Leslie Vernick and women who have overcome divorce. The series overflows with love, compassion, forgiveness, hope, and healing. It is grounded in the Word of God and leads women to the Great Physician who created us, longs to heal us, and redeem our lives. As a licensed professional counselor and a woman who went through divorce almost twenty years ago, I highly recommend this DVD series and wish it had been available when I went through a divorce. I highly recommend this series for your church library, for the pastor, the hospital chaplain, the Christian counseling agencies in your area, and for those who serve in a divorce recovery ministry or work with single parents."
Yvonne Ortega, LPC, LSATP, CCDVC, Bilingual Speaker, Author, Counselor, Teacher
...About Michelle Borquez...
"I have been blessed by the burning passion of the God Crazy message that has emanated in Michelle over the years. The vision God has placed within her heart is inspiring and transformational. She is a great woman of impact."
Dr. Catherine Hart Weber
Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary
"Michelle Borquez has been placed in all our lives to help us rejoice in our faith with the same spiritual gusto and love that pours from the God Crazy message. It is a journey that will change the way you think, feel, and believe."
Monica Crowley
Author, Radio Host, News Anchor and Talk Show Host on MSNBC and Frequent Commentator on NPR News Radio
"Michelle Borquez is a bundle of energy; a veritable wellspring of love, joy, and enthusiasm; and an incredible communicator of a message that can transform the world. Her passion for her work is only exceeded by her compassion for those who hurt. She truly brings life, hope, and healing to everyone she encounters."
Ken Abraham
New York Times bestselling author
"I was immediately drawn to the transparent style and heart in which Michelle communicates. Working in television for years I've met many leaders and personalities, and while Michelle is a great leader with many accomplishments, what I love most is her passion and real desire to see women healed and transformed."
Dyan Jae
Bella Women Network Director of Programming and formerly TBN Atlanta Director of Programming
"Michelle is a visionary, passionate woman who will help you to develop a positive plan of action as you hold on to unshakable faith."
Carol Kent
Speaker, Author of A New Kind of Normal and Between a Rock and a Grace Place and Miracle on Hope Hill
"This book was such a life changing experience for so many of us that we culminated this experience by hosting a "God Crazy" retreat where we were extremely blessed to host the author Michelle Borquez as our speaker. There are no words that can capture what having Michelle personally minister to our women did. She is a woman that inspires both spiritually and in very practical ways. Each woman left that retreat with a renewed vision and personal plan for her life. We will never be the same."
Mary Merriweather
Pastor's wife and Director of Women's Ministries, Northeast Community Fellowship Foursquare Church, Portland, Ore.
"Bad things make most people bitter. But not for Michelle Borquez. Michelle is one of those unique individuals with awe-inspiring joy, exploding passion and rock solid confidence. Why? She knows how to trust and rest in the protective and liberating hands of God. She is a wise strategic planner. High Energy. With God, Michelle's has discovered great internal security and wisdom deep and wide like the Grand Canyon. Her life goals are divinely super charged and laser focus so be prepared when you learn from MIchelle— you will learn many new life changing freedoms in Christ."
Pastor Roger Ball
"Michelle Borquez Thornton is a breath of God's fresh air in a Christian church culture that desperately needs to breathe something relevant and real. Michelle has a rare gift of being able to point us clearly to Heaven while still reaching us with a teaching that is easily applicable to life here on Earth."
Reverend Rudy Sheptock
Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church of the C&MA Cape May County, NJ