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09/08/2026

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He doesn’t value the institution of marriage more than He values His daughters. He doesn’t ask you to endure a destructive marriage to preserve an image of godliness.

We’ve misquoted Scripture to protect reputations instead of protecting people.

Yes, Malachi references God hating divorce. But the same passage addresses God hating violence and treachery. We memorize the first part and conveniently forget the second.

When a Christian marriage becomes a cover for emotional abuse and coercive control, the problem isn’t the woman who leaves. The problem is the harm being done in God’s name.

If you’ve been told that staying in an abusive marriage honors God more than seeking safety, that’s not biblical truth. That’s spiritual manipulation.

Your safety matters to God. His heart breaks for you, not because you’re considering divorce, but because you’ve been harmed in a relationship that was supposed to reflect His love.

Your safety matters to God. Full stop.

Comment GUIDE for my free Quick Start Guide with biblical clarity on navigating a destructive marriage.

09/08/2026

https://www.kristenowen.com/post/the-power-of-agreement-in-marriage-how-couples-build-lasting-success

A marriage can survive many hard seasons, but it struggles when two people keep building separate lives under the same roof. One partner assumes the money will be handled one way. The other assumes something different. One expects more time with extended family. The other wants stronger boundaries.....

09/04/2026

See comments for a free meditation you can use daily to help process emotions.

You can find it in our app too.

Many Christians have been taught, directly or indirectly, that strong emotions are a problem for believers. Sadness should be hidden. Anger should be swallowed. Fear should be rebuked.But the Bible does not treat emotions as enemies. Scripture gives us language for grief, joy, anger, longing, fear,....

09/03/2026

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08/31/2026

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08/27/2026

Some of the hardest times for young girls are during those pre-adolescent years when they are just starting to figure out who they are and where they fit in at school.

08/24/2026

Did you know there is a Bible reading plan inside the Flourish app? It makes it so easy to get some Scripture reading in each day! And if you prefer listening, just press play!

There’s also some meditations under the media tab. And more resources to come very soon!!!

Download the app today if you haven’t.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flourish-training-center/id6748490210

08/10/2026

Flourish Coaching, Counseling, and Training -- providing professional services based on a Biblical foundation.

What's different about Christian Counseling?

Christian Counseling starts with a foundation of Biblical truth. It regards God as the creator of all, and thereby recognizes His word as the source of strength and power to address any issue or problem.

Counseling (and Psychology) addresses the needs of the soul (the mind, the emotions, and behaviors (will). Christian Counseling at Flourish addresses the soul as designed by God, while also addressing the needs of the spirit. This could include struggles with guilt, shame, forgiveness issues, strongholds, blocks in relationship with God, identity, etc.

Trained as a professional counselor, with over 25 years of experience, but called as a Christian Counselor, Kristen Owen provides compassionate care to adults and adolescents with individual, marriage, and family sessions.

Go to www.kristenowen.com to learn more or to book a new client consultation.

08/03/2026

I have the honor of speaking to the ladies at Fellowship Baptist Church on August 22. It’s open to the community if you’d like to join us!

Just let Sylvia know you are coming!

07/24/2026

Register at www.kristenowen.com/register