Elisabeth Klein

Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer

'God Hates Divorce' is Only Part of the Story

These words are typically used to keep someone from divorcing, or to point out why someone’s life is so difficult, as in, "Well, what did you...

'God Hates Divorce' is Only Part of the Story

To the Hurting Married Christian Woman: You Are Not Alone

Jesus has been with you, he is with you now, and he will be with you.

To the Hurting Married Christian Woman: You Are Not Alone

10 Ways You Can Help Single Moms

Being a single mom is hard. It’s physically hard, emotionally hard, and spiritually hard. We battle loneliness, insecurities, doubts, exhaustion,...

February 03, 2021

10 Ways You Can Help Single Moms

5 Ways You Can Help Single-Mom Families Thrive

Now that I'm a single mom, I’m much more aware of how other people can offer support to those of us in this challenging role.

November 28, 2019

5 Ways You Can Help Single-Mom Families Thrive

When You Are Not Your Biggest Fan

Warning: Some of you are not going to like this post. I can almost hear the comments rolling in now.

October 05, 2018

When You Are Not Your Biggest Fan

Why a Post-Divorce Relationship Won't Complete You

Being a part of a couple is great, but it’s not the all in all.

Why a Post-Divorce Relationship Won't Complete You

Just Because I’m Divorced Doesn't Mean You Should Divorce

You, sweet woman, will be 100% responsible for your every choice. You cannot blame it on anyone else. Not your husband, not your counselor, not...

Just Because I’m Divorced Doesn't Mean You Should Divorce

Who Are You When Your Nest Is Empty?

I’m a mother who, after 20 years of hands-on mothering, only kind of has an outlet for mothering. I’m pretty much done and yet also not really...

Who Are You When Your Nest Is Empty?

6 Healing Scriptures for the Woman Who Has Been Hurt by Divorce

I believe that God does not wish for you to live in constant relational strife. God does not want you to repeat mistakes because you are used to...

6 Healing Scriptures for the Woman Who Has Been Hurt by Divorce

How Do You Know If You're Ready to Date after Divorce?

I am often asked how to know if you’re ready to date or if it’s shortchanging the sovereignty of God by getting out there and trying something like...

February 26, 2016

How Do You Know If You're Ready to Date after Divorce?

Why I Went on Anti-Depressants after 5 Months of Marriage

Sometimes you need to admit that you can't fix everything on your own.

January 20, 2016

Why I Went on Anti-Depressants after 5 Months of Marriage

Life's Scary Choices: A Letter to My Teenage Children

So, we’re looking at colleges. And whether you say it or not, I know it’s scary.

February 10, 2015

Life's Scary Choices: A Letter to My Teenage Children

Are You Watching Over Your Children?

It’s my job as a mother to equip my kids to handle life as best as they can, even when it comes to the really tough issues.

September 30, 2014

Are You Watching Over Your Children?

Thoughts on Sending my Daughter to College

Something is shifting in me. Despite the bubble-world I’ve tried to wrap around them during their entire upbringing, I now wish I could go back in...

August 21, 2014

Thoughts on Sending my Daughter to College

5 Things You Can Do to Help Your Hard Marriage

Be honest with yourself. What is the true state of your marriage? Is there unfaithfulness, lying, addiction or abuse?

August 11, 2014

5 Things You Can Do to Help Your Hard Marriage

How Not to be That Bitter Ex-Wife

I pray for my ex-husband. I pray for his relationship with our children. And I pray for my kids.

How Not to be That Bitter Ex-Wife

Can I be Honest with My Kids?

Though I’m sure my kids can tell when I’m going through something, we sort of have a don’t ask, don’t tell policy.

Can I be Honest with My Kids?

Thoughtful Parenting: How to Wield Your Power Well

You have the ability to help shape the perception your children have of the world. Do you take this task seriously?

Thoughtful Parenting: How to Wield Your Power Well

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